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Freak your friends and family the F out with these iPhone controlled insects [Video]

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iHelicopters, makers of the first iPhone controlled helicopters and RC cars, is launching a line of iPhone-controlled insects. Available for $40, the company is now selling two models: an iPhone controlled beetle and iPhone controlled bug. They are iPhone 5-compatible, 100 percent assembled, and work with the i-Robot app from the App Store. The full specs are below, and more information is in the company’s press release after the break.

Product Features
Insect Size: 7.5 x 7.7 x 3.0 cm
Package Dimension: 13.5 x 13.5 x 4.5 cm
Movement: Left/Right, Forward/Back
Control Range: 6 meter
Suitable for all iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch models

Charge Time:
– Transmitter: 20 minutes
– Bug: 20 minutes

Playing Time:
– Transmitter: 40 minutes
– Bug: up to 20 minutes

Package Contents:
– Bug or Beetle (100% Assembled)
– IR Transmitter
– USB Charger Cable
– Instruction Manual

Fancy a toy that is both fun and creepy at the same time? Introducing the iPhone Controlled Bugs and Beetles!

It’s Alive! Inspired by the movement and characteristics of an insect, the insect-like legs of the iPhone Controlled Insects can be controlled to move forward, backward, left and right remotely through your iPhone, iPad or iPod! Use it when you are bored around the house, or just creep out your pets, friends or family.

Download the controller App from the App Store, plug the transmitter in the headphone jack and you are ready to go! iPhone Controlled Insects are a perfect gift for insect lovers and iPhone aficionados alike!

All features are shown in the video ad on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY2f7KNsGlI

The Bugs and Beetles are directly available in our store located at http://www.ihelicopters.net/shop/insects/. Both models sell at $39.95, including free shipping to any destination in the world! One More Thing: It’s compatible with the iPhone 5 ;-)

Product Features
Insect Size: 7.5 x 7.7 x 3.0 cm
Package Dimension: 13.5 x 13.5 x 4.5 cm
Movement: Left/Right, Forward/Back
Control Range: 6 meter
Suitable for all iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch models

Charge Time:
– Transmitter: 20 minutes
– Bug: 20 minutes

Playing Time:
– Transmitter: 40 minutes
– Bug: up to 20 minutes

Package Contents:
– Bug or Beetle (100% Assembled)
– IR Transmitter
– USB Charger Cable
– Instruction Manual

Operating instructions:
– Download and install the “i-Robot” App from the App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/ua/app/i-robot/id517452737?mt=8)
– Charge the Transmitter and Insect using the supplied USB Charger Cable
– Plug the transmitter in the audio jack of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
– Turn the volume to the max
– Let’s scare somebody!  

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Jordan writes about all things Apple as Senior Editor of 9to5Mac, & contributes to 9to5Google, 9to5Toys, & Electrek.co. He also co-authors 9to5Mac’s Logic Pros series.