Unlike most Apple accessory makers, JayBird is unapologetically using the “kitchen sink” approach to market these earphones, hoping that one or more of its signature new features will resonate with a given user. This approach most often fails because the features aren’t as important as the developer tries to make […] Read the original post…
Month: January 1970
Review: Hatch & Co. 2-Skinny Keyboard Case for iPad 2, iPad (3rd/4th-Gen)
Whereas Skinny used a faux leather case with curled edges to hold the iPad in place, 2-Skinny has a proper soft touch-coated plastic shell. The shell nicely runs all the way up the tablet’s four edges, leaving cutouts only where necessary. There’s no button coverage; rather, the side and top […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Incase Sports Armband Pro for iPod nano 7G
Available exclusively through the Apple Store, Incase’s Sports Armband Pro ($30) is one of the few accessories currently available for the seventh-generation iPod nano. The design is almost identical to previous Incase armbands we’ve seen before, with neoprene used for almost everything, apart from the clear plastic screen protector and […] Read the original post…
News: Apple expands System Status site for disruption info
Apple has launched an expanded System Status page on its support website that clearly illustrates whether individual services and stores are operating normally or experiencing issues. The issues are broken down on a detailed timeline that shows when services may have been disrupted, and how many users may have been […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Turning off Location Data Collection in Google Maps
The long-awaited Google Maps has finally arrived for the iPhone and iPod touch. Like most of Google’s “free” apps, however, it comes with the price of encouraging you to offer up your location data to Google in exchange for access to the company’s excellent mapping service. While Google Maps should […] Read the original post…
Review: Incipio Hive Response for iPod touch 5G
As before, the case consists of two pieces: a thick, silicone rubber core with a raised honeycomb pattern, and a hard plastic central frame for support. Both elements are made out of quality material that neither looks or feels cheap compared to other cases. The rubber bulges out at the […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Turning of Location Data Collection in Google Maps
The long-awaited Google Maps has finally arrived for the iPhone and iPod touch. Like most of Google’s “free” apps, however, it comes with the price of encouraging you to offer up your location data to Google in exchange for access to the company’s excellent mapping service. While Google Maps should […] Read the original post…
News: Apple releases its ‘Best of 2012’ on iTunes
Apple has released its “Best of 2012” list for iTunes. The lists highlight Apple’s 2012 favorites in music, movies, TV, apps, books, and podcasts. In the App Store, Action Movie FX was selected as iPhone App of the Year, with Rayman Jungle Run as iPhone Game of the Year; Paper […] Read the original post…
First Looks: X-Doria SmartJacket for iPad mini
We’re generally fans of iPad cases that combine the functionality of Apple’s Smart Cover with full back protection. That’s just what X-Doria’s SmartJacket for iPad mini ($35) offers, with some unique design elements and an attractive price. The polycarbonate rear shell has a raised 3-D texture that looks and feels […] Read the original post…
Review: Macally TankT5 Protective Flexible Case with Stand for iPod touch 5G
Both of TankT5’s layers are quite thick, and taken together they add noticeable size to the thin device. Part of this comes from the abnormally deep lip surrounding the iPod’s screen; it’s going to keep the display safe from drops, but it’s a bit taller than necessary. The rest of […] Read the original post…
News: iPhone found to infringe three MobileMedia patents
Apple’s iPhone has been found to infringe three patents from MobileMedia Ideas, according to a Bloomberg News tweet. A U.S. court made the ruling today. The patents are related to automatic screen rotation, Apple Insider reports. Apple attempted to persuade the court to dismiss the case last month, but was […] Read the original post…
Mac: Elecom Ultra-Compact USB Memory
Flash drives are—almost literally—a dime a dozen, so to catch our attention they really have to stick out. Or, as is the case with Elecom’s Ultra-Compact USB Memory ($60-$93), barely stick out at all. Not only is the company’s storage device minuscule, but it matches your favorite Mac perfectly. … […] Read the original post…
News: Amazon Instant Video arrives for iPhone, iPod touch
Amazon has updated its Amazon Instant Video app, adding support for the iPhone and iPod touch. Previously available only for iPad users, the Amazon Instant Video app is now a single, universal app providing access to more than 140,000 videos from the Amazon Instant Video store, and more than 30,000 […] Read the original post…
News: Apple patent reveals advanced call waiting system
A new Apple patent published today reveals a new way for a phone to handle incoming calls. Titled “Dynamic context-based auto-response generation,” the patent is a step forward from the call waiting features of iOS6, offering the possibility of answering calls with a pre-recorded message based on caller ID or […] Read the original post…
Review: Incipio Frequency for iPod touch 5G
Made of Incipio’s NGP rubber, these cases share the same overall structure: each wraps around and covers most of the body of its respective device, while leaving the screen and bezel exposed, surrounded by a protective raised lip. On the back they’re decorated with the same neat design that resembles […] Read the original post…