Whether you need the Gorillamobile for iPhone 3G and 3GS comes down to how often you need to mount your iPhone, be it for photography, watching movies, etc. The case is decent, but likely not one you’d want to keep attached to your phone when it’s not also attached to the tripod. So, you’re paying $40 specifically for the tripod. It’s a great one—quite sturdy and very flexible, and you may find that it creates uses for itself.

It’s the first night of Hanukkah tonight, and whether or not you care, I’m sure you won’t object to unwrapping some free apps. There’s an awesome video streaming app from Ustream, a dictation app that should cost at least $10, a Gorillacam for your Gorillapod, an IMDb app, and more!