If you own an iPhone and in the market for a hassle free wireless speaker for your iOS smartphone you might like to know that Libratone have now announced the new Libratone Zipp Airplay speaker, which is the first and only device to deliver the performance and convenience of Airplay with the need for a WiFi network or complicated setup because of Libratone’s PlayDirectTM tech.

The Libratone Zipp AirPlay speaker is battery powered and thus enables the user to take their audio out into the world and eliminates the need to be close to a wireless network, whilst delivering 8-hours of playtime wired, and up to 4-hours when using a wireless connection.

The Libratone Zipp works seamlessly with the iPhone, iPod Touch, Apple iPad, Mac and PC, and features changeable wool covers in 8 different colours. The PlayDirectTM feature works along with Airplay, creating a direct WiFi connection between the Zipp and any compatible device, and whether connected via PlayDirectTM or Airplay the Zipp is immediately ready to serve up high quality audio.

The Libratone Zipp AirPlay speaker doesn’t have a front or back like regular speakers that have a ‘sweet spot’ at the front of the speaker the Libratone Zipp uses FullRoomTM to deliver a 360 degree sound experience by dispersing the sound in all directions.

The CEO of Libratone, Tommy Andersen has said that they wanted to design a speaker that was truly wireless and works no matter where you go around the home, in the park on holiday or at work. Users of the Libratone Zipp can also download the Libratone app so they can customise the sound.

The Libratone Zipp speaker with Salty Grey or Raspberry Red cover will be offered exclusively at Apple Stores and Apple online this month and command a price tag of $399/€449.

The Libratone Zipp also comes in triple-pack-colour boxes with 2 extra woll coversm whilst the Classic Color Collection features the speaker in Pepper Black, Raspberry Red, Petrol Blue, wilse the Fresh Color Collection has Pepper Black, Pinapple Yellow and Passion Pink covers, and these collection boxes are sold online and in retail this month commanding a price tag of $449/€449.

For those that are interested in the Libratone Zipp speaker for iPhone you can gain more information by heading on over to the Libratone website.