A Giant Foam Ball Makes It Safe To Roll and Throw Your Phone

With inch of soft padding theTheO , currently being shown at Toy Fair 2012 in New York , might be the toughest smartphone case you ’ll ever find . But it ’s actually design as a wide-eyed appcessory for interactive games like bowling .

Like the interminable wave of Wii accessory that flooded the grocery store , TheO is nothing more than a large foam orchis with a cutout for your iPhone , iPod , or Android gadget that make play sealed games finger more real . Take bowling for example . Instead of swiping your finger’s breadth on - screen , you’re able to now literally roll your smartphone across the base while its accelerometer interpret the motions into the game .

It also appears to turn your iPhone or iPod into the most expensive focus bollock money can purchase . But since it ’s just been revealed at Toy Fair , there ’s no word on pricing or handiness just yet , although you may in all probability assume the monetary value of the various biz apps will be rolled into TheO ball ’s Leontyne Price tag end . [ TheOviaChip Chick ]