I’m never sure why so many products launch in the summer. I figure that for most people, especially if they have kids, the summer is when they are least likely to heave extra loot lying around to spend. Any parent knows that a kid can go through $100 worth of ice cream and juice boxes a day. Maybe all those single people are still buying.

Maverick has announced that its Nica Bluetooth headset will ship this summer. The device has a round design and no parts that fit into the ear canal. The maker says the design makes the headset more comfortable for extended wear and allows for the use of a larger speaker.

With all the coverage and anticipation that built up along with Apple’s WWDC, it is hard to have missed that fact that Apple unveiled a new iPhone yesterday called the iPhone 3GS. The new phone will offer turn-by-turn driving directions and more.

iLuv has announced that it will be offering accessories specifically for the 3GS including cases and a windshield mount kit. The cases available for the phone include the iLuv iCC77 Flex-Clear Case. The case is made from thermoplastic polyurethane and is available in pink, blue, clear, and black colors starting in mid-June.

Many of the most basic mobile phones today are Bluetooth enabled. This allows users to take advantage of hands free kits and headsets that connect via Bluetooth allowing drivers to stay more focused on the road.

Jabra makes a full line of Bluetooth headsets and hands free kits for mobile phone users. The company’s latest headset is called the BT2080 and features Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR and eSCO. The device sports a dedicated on/off switch to prevent accidentally turning the device off when trying to adjust volume.

There is a list of things that I wish my iPhone could do or did better. One of the top things on the list is that I wish the iPhone had better battery life. The battery is wiped out in under a day if you play lots of games or stream video.

A new external battery for the iPhone has tipped up called the iON from FSP Group USA. The battery will be available soon online at Newegg and at other retailers. The credit card-size battery has an included iPhone/iPod connector and a USB output cable.

When I first heard about Wireless USB, I was excited that I could ditch all the cables behind my computer and go cable free. Unfortunately, my dreams of no cables in my office have not yet come true. One of the biggest companies pushing Wireless USB is Alereon and the firm is announcing a new accessory for the iPhone this month at Computex.

The accessory does two things for the iPhone and iPod touch. First, the gadget apparently has an internal battery that allows the iPhone or iPod to operate longer than possible on the internal battery alone. The accessory is based on low-power 90nm-LP AL5301 chip built in the 12-inch wafer plant owned by Samsung in Korea.

Yinlips intros yet another portable device with the sad name of Yinlips attached. The TDB G80 MicroPC offers you another MID alternative that’s more affordable. For $189.99 you get a MID with the Yinlips moniker that has the following specs.

How about a Samsung S3C443 533MHz processor?, 4.3″ touchscreen display at 480 x 272 resolution, 64MB internal memory, miniSD memory card slot, Windows CE 5.0 operating system, and Integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity.

Coveroo has announced their latest update to their line of laser engraved backplates for cellphones and Blackberries. New HighColor printing processes will be used for accuracy and some brilliant color. The design won’t fade, rub off or get dirty like skins.

You can swap out your existing backplate fo a custom one from Coveroo’s catalog of licensed brands. Everything from vintage images of Beverly Hills 90210 to Resident Evil. You can also get the new Marvel Collection and NBA logos, which will be the first to be using this new color technology. The Marvel characters are Wolverine, Hulk, Captain America, Spiderman, and Thor.

Google Voice is a beta service from Google that allows mobile users to get one phone number for all of their phones. That means you can have one number that works for your home phone, business phone, and your mobile.

A new application called GVdialer has been announced that works with Google Voice to allow users to make calls directly from their handsets contacts list, call log, and keypad. The application is available for the iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, and Nokia Symbian phones.

I can’t think of a stranger phone buddy than one shaped like an egg who will shake his legs whenever you get a call. I think it might be fun to rest him on the edge of your table. That way, when he starts getting all freaky and shaking his legs, that egg is going all Humpty Dumpty.

Other then that, this little guy is pretty useless. Good thing he’s only $6. What the hell, he displays the time too. If you need a special friend to get egg-cited about your phone calls, look no further.

The internet is a dangerous place for unprotected computers. All sorts of attacks can happen if you aren’t protected from viruses to phishing and identity theft. Most computer users have several types of protection in place including antivirus and firewalls.

However, smartphone users often overlook protecting themselves form attacks when online. Trend Micro has announced a new, free app on the iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app is called the Trend Smart Surfing application and it analyzes websites, email, and file queries in real-time for possible attacks.

I think that most of us who often forget to plug our mobile phones in to charge could remember to sit the phone on a pad to charge if that was all we needed to do. A company called WildCharge has a system that can make that a reality.

The company announced that it now has a universal wire free mobile charge adapter kits available. Kits to fit mini-USB, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson phones are available. The universal chargers plug into the charge ports on the compatible devices and then the devices can be placed on the charge pad to be powered.

Verizon Wireless today introduced a femtocell base station designed by Samsung which is for routing Verizon Wireless calls through a customer’s home broadband Internet connection. It is called the Verizon Wireless Network Extender and it retails for around $250.

The Verizon Wireless Network Extender is about the size of a wireless router box or small attache case, said Verizon. It uses femtocell technology to enhance wireless coverage inside homes where location, geography or structural conditions interfere with reception. It provides this enhanced coverage in an area up to 5,000 square feet.

One thing that has been a concert going tradition as long at power ballads have been around is holding your cigarette lighter above your head with the flame going. This can be a problem if you want to partake in the tradition but don’t smoke. Zippo has just the thing for non-smokers who want to participate.

Zippo and software firm Moderati have launched a new App for the iPhone that is available free on the Apple App Store. The application is called the Virtual Zippo Lighter and will work on the iPhone and iPod touch.

I have been using my iPhone since the original launched last year and I really like it. I will say that one of the biggest issues for me is still the on screen keyboard. It’s hard to hit the right keys with any speed when I am typing an email or a text message. Thanks to that fact, I haven’t missed the ability to type Word or Excel documents. I am sure some users have greatly missed the ability to use Excel though.

Softalk has announced a new application for the iPhone simply called Spreadsheet. The app is exactly what it sounds like — a spreadsheet. The program can be used to make all sorts of Excel-like spreadsheets that can then be emailed using the iPhone.

Falling under the slightly morbid category, check out the latest rage in Japan. These cellphone straps are a decorative way to display your blood type with an IV bag of blood. Don’t worry, it’s not real blood. Sure, it’s tacky, but then again it could very well save your life. But it goes a little deeper then that as the Japanese believe that your blood group says something about your personality. So you are also displaying what kind of person you are. It will cost you $6.