Gadget Show Live 2012 App-cessories

Getting bored with flinging bad tempered birds across the screen? Fed up of trying to interpret really badly drawn pictures? You’re not alone! From the wonderfully creative minds of AppzToys and fellow manufacturers comes a brand new mobile experience... 

Introducing App-cessories! In a Carphone Warehouse near you, or on the company website, you’ll be able to find these wonderfully innovative products which bridge the gap between mobile software and hardware.  There’s something for everyone, with products ranging from a fully featured 2 deck DJ set (iDJ); to the incredibly addictive alien blasting gun. (App Blaster). From Day 1 at Gadget Show Live these toys have been a massive hit for both visitors and Agents. We’ve had Agent Spittle running around shooting aliens and Agent Hamad trying his hand at throwing down some tunes on the DJ decks.

Carphone Warehouse App-cessories range

 There are over 30 app-cessories to choose from online at Carphone Warehouse, for Android and Apple devices. We've picked a few of our favourites that were available to play with at the Gadget Show Live stand.

Piano Apprentice Keyboard

Available for: iPhone/iPod Touch

Price: £69.99

Agent opinion: This is a fantastic tool for learning to play the piano. The price is reflected in the build quality of the hardware and the handiness of the smartphone application - the piano feels like a quality product and the keys feel solid, plus they're pressure sensitive. The app is intuitive and easy to follow. Want to play? This could help!

Apptoyz appBlaster gun

Available for: iPhone/iPod Touch

Price: £14.99

Agent Opinion: The 360 degree nature of the appBlaster gun gives the user the opportunity to get up off their chair and actively participate in the game. It's fun, great value and a brilliant gift for Apple addicts who love their shooting games. 

Griffin Crayola ColorStudio HD iMarker

Available for: iPad

Price: £19.99

The Griffin Crayola Pen is brilliant for young children as it helps them to enjoy the first stages of drawing and colouring in. The settings on the application prevent the user from going outside the lines, which helps to build the child’s confidence

Agent View on the range

App-cessories are bringing a new dimension to mobile entertainment and I can see exactly why they're set to be so popular. People come to Gadget Show Live to find something new and exciting and it’s clear from the first few days here that the App-cessories are catching their eye. People are getting bored of the same old apps being released and need something new to play with. The genius of App-cessories is that all of the hardware can fit into already existing products. People are making the connection between the iPad they’re carrying around and the DJ decks they could be mixing on.

App-cessories are fantastic fun and a brilliant addition to our accessory range. At the moment they are currently available for Apple iPads and iPhones, and I don’t see it being too long before App-cessories are available for Android and other phone platforms. After spending 4 days constantly playing with these toys I can easily give these products a big thumbs up!