The Israeli military says it is to stop using artillery shells with white phosphorus to create smokescreens on the battlefield.

BBC: Israel 'to stop using white phosphorus shells'

Three years ago, Israel promised to draw up new rules on the use of shells containing white phosphorus, in the wake of the Gaza war.

BBC: Israel 'to stop using white phosphorus shells'

And, for the eye, the speakers' outer shells are wrapped in soft white or black leatherette.

ENGADGET: NuForce launches $300 Bluetooth 4.0 bookshelf speakers, promises to please audiophiles

The Israeli military said the existing shells contained "minimal amounts" of white phosphorus, and would be "removed from active duty soon".

BBC: Israel 'to stop using white phosphorus shells'

The covers apparently get their eye-catching look from their "dual-shot color" shells, with several of the cases a mix of either two colors or a white base and gently tinted outer layer.

ENGADGET: Nokia Lumia 620 hands-on: $249 for Windows Phone 8 (video)