Dec 11, 2010 19:06 GMT  ·  By

UK’s iPod/iPhone audio brand and case manufacturer, GEAR4, has announced a partnership with iOS game developer Rovio to launch the first line of Angry Birds protective cases for Apple’s iPhone 4, and the fourth generation iPod touch.

Angry Birds is a puzzle video game developed by Finnish development studio Rovio. Since its release for Apple's iOS platforms, over 10 million copies of the game have been purchased.

The title was also made available for other touch-based smartphones.

As shown on the GEAR4 web site, the Angry Birds iPhone and iPod touch cases are decorated with characters from this year’s most popular iOS game.

Three designs are available: Red Bird, Yellow Bird and Pig King.

“We're excited to be a part of the massive success of Angry Birds by offering these fun and stylish cases,” said Tom Dudderidge, CEO of GEAR4.

“Angry Birds fans can't get enough of the game and now they can also show their fanatical love for the app on the outside of their devices.”

“Having Angry Birds characters as a part of the device on which the game is played is a great leap forward,” said Peter Vesterbacka, Mighty Eagle at Rovio. “The Angry Birds brand is growing rapidly and having a partner like GEAR4 on board to offer these cases demonstrates that well.”

“The cases are available globally now and we’re expecting these to quickly become one of the most popular gifts this Christmas,” said Tom Old Marketing Director of GEAR4.

Rovio has recently released the latest free update to Angry Birds. Dubbed Angry Birds Seasons, the new app brings 25 daily newbies for to enjoy while counting down the days until the release of Angry Birds Christmas Edition.

GEAR4 claims that its Angry Birds cases are now available from Apple, although the Mac maker’s is yet to show their availability on store.apple.com.

For more information on angry birds, visit Rovio here.

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