14 DAY TRIAL // If you’re all about selfies, you should look into the selfy range of cases from iLuv Creative Technology, a provider of mobile accessories that now offers the world’s first iPhone 5/5s and Samsung GALAXY S5 cases with a built-in wireless camera shutter.
Featuring a remote shutter, the selfy case allows flexibility for capturing not only individual selfies, but also group photos.
Selfy offers both fun and protection and is available for iPhones as well as Samsung’s Galaxy line of smartphones. Featuring a dual-layer, shock-absorbent cushion, the case protects the phone from wear and tear as well as damage from drops.
The remote is built right into the case, allowing users to just slide it out when it’s time to take a quickie, then goes back in after the photo is taken. No third-party apps are needed to activate the shutter, and the whole thing is done via Bluetooth.
According to iLuv, “The result is an easy, intuitive experience that allows users to capture better, more expressive images whenever the moment is right. Consumers can have their phones several feet away to fit everyone into the picture and just push the button on the remote to activate the shutter when they are ready.”
The company also stresses that “Images can then be uploaded to popular social media platforms or easily shared with family and friends,” but since there’s no app included, the task will basically involve the same steps you take with or without the case – use the iOS sharing functions.
William Otte, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing at iLuv Creative Technology, says, “Over a million selfies are taken every day and most people struggle to take good ones. We realized that consumers need something stylish that would protect their iPhone 5/5s or GALAXY S5 and provide greater flexibility to take better selfies.”
“This is the innovation behind the selfy; one device that offers stylish, maximum protection along with an integrated but removable remote camera shutter. The selfy remote shutter is conveniently stored in the case so consumers always have it with them, but the shutter slot in the case also works with a complete ecosystem of accessories. This combination allows for the perfect photo whenever the opportunity may strike,” added Otte.
The full range of accessories in the selfy ecosystem include a mini tripod, a bar mount, a helmet mount, and even a car mount. The selfy case sells for $49.99 (€35.90) at iLuv.com/selfy.