14 DAY TRIAL // The iPod accessories are a huge cottage industry and a major contributing factor to the success of the device. Not surprisingly, both Apple and third party accessory makers are expecting the iPhone to follow in its footsteps, especially since iPod accessories that use the 30-pin connector should work with the mobile phone, even if not perfectly. Though many companies have been touting their iPhone accessories for some time now, Apple's are the most trustworthy at the moment, as they are 'Works with iPhone.'
Of course, Apple offer their own accessories, many of which are duplicates of what is already included in the iPhone package, just in case you want another dock or you lose the original.
Here is the full lineup of Apple iPhone accessories: ￭ iPhone Bluetooth Headset: Make and answer iPhone calls wirelessly with this compact and lightweight Bluetooth headset. The iPhone Bluetooth Headset features a single button that lets you make and receive phone calls simply and intuitively. And it delivers up to 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 72 hours of standby time thanks to its built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. An iPhone Dual Dock and iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable are also included. $129
￭ Apple USB Power Adapter: Use this compact, convenient USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone or iPod at home, on the road, or whenever it's not connected to a computer. An Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable is included. $29
￭ iPhone Dock: The iPhone Dock offers easy access to a USB port for syncing or charging, and audio line out for connecting to powered speakers. Also includes an Apple USB Power Adapter and an Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable. $49
￭ Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable: This USB 2.0 cable connects your iPhone or iPod - directly or through a Dock - to your computer's USB port for efficient syncing and charging, or to the Apple USB Power Adapter for convenient charging from a wall outlet. $19
￭ iPhone Dual Dock: Give both your iPhone and your iPhone Bluetooth Headset a place to call home. The iPhone Dual Dock also includes an Apple USB Power Adapter for convenient charging. $49
￭ iPhone Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack: These Dock Adapters enable your iPhone to connect to the iPod Universal Dock and other products that use the Universal Dock system. You can even conduct speakerphone calls with your iPhone in the Dock. $9
￭ iPhone Stereo Headset: The iPhone Stereo Headset is designed like the Apple iPod headphones and features a high-performance microphone fitted with a windscreen. You can quickly answer and end iPhone calls and control basic music playback simply by pressing a button on the mic. $29
￭ iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable: Use this cable to charge your iPhone Bluetooth Headset while you sync or charge your iPhone. $29
￭ Works with iPhone: Look for the "Works with iPhone" logo to find electronic accessories designed to connect specifically to iPhone and certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
￭ iPhone TTY Adapter: This adapter lets you use your iPhone with standard TTY devices. Just plug the cable from your TTY device into one end of the iPhone TTY Adapter, then plug the other end of the adapter into your iPhone. $9
Worthy of note is the fact that many iPod accessories that use the 30-pin connector should be compatible with the iPhone, even though they are not specifically built for it or certified as 'Works with iPhone.' The iPhone's built in accessory detector will let you know when you are connecting a uncertified accessory and will present you with the option to go into Airplane Mode, which turns off the communication capability of the iPhone while it's connected to that accessory. This has the effect of eliminating any potential unwanted audio interference, though it will disable the ability to make or receive phone calls. Alternatively users can opt not to enter Airplane Mode and have full capabilities, though there is the risk of audio interference.