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Last October, I marked my 10th year with iLounge — a decade that saw the release of roughly 40 different iPods, iPhones, and iPads, as well as thousands of accessories, keeping both me and my editorial team busy. Thanks in large part to my work with iLounge, everything important in […] Read the original post…

Last October, I marked my 10th year with iLounge — a decade that saw the release of roughly 40 different iPods, iPhones, and iPads, as well as thousands of accessories, keeping both me and my editorial team busy. Thanks in large part to my work with iLounge, everything important in […] Read the original post…

Time Machine local backups and Backblaze offsite storage are just fine for most users. They’re easy to use, work reliably, and are inexpensive or even free. But power users are always looking for better tools. Consider Acronis’ True Image ($50+) as a potentially […] Read the original post by Nick Guy

Apple will launch its annual Back to School promotion Tuesday, July 1. It’s unclear what sales will be featured this year, but last year’s promo featured $100 App Store gift cards with Mac purchases, and $50 gift cards with iPad or iPhone purchases made by students. It’s possible that there […] Read the original post…

Compared to Script, Touch is just 0.1” shorter at 5.5” long, and ever-so-slightly wider, measuring 0.47” in diameter. The body is the same handsome metal we’ve become accustomed to from Adonit, this time coming in black—really more of a dark gray—or white. Towards the tip, there’s an almost-2” segment covered […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iOS 7.1.2. The update “improves iBeacon connectivity and stability.” Other bug fixes and security updates include a data transfer bug fix, and a fixed issue with data protection class of Mail attachments – it was a known issue that iOS 7.1.1 was not encrypting email attachments within […] Read the original post…

It’s a shame a product category needs to exist to make Lightning accessories case-compatible, but there’s definitely a problem, so solutions are appreciated. The latest is CableJive’s dockStubz for Lightning Devices ($19), following its earlier cable-based dockXtender. A small black plastic component, it has a Lightning port that fits onto […] Read the original post…

Sure, there are lots of battery packs out there, but how many are made to stand up to water with an IPX5 weatherproof rating, and can scare away bears? Braven’s BRV-BANK ($130) is the only one that we know of. A 6,000mAh pack — an 8,000mAh edition is coming in […] Read the original post…

Although Adobe’s move to its Creative Cloud subscription model hasn’t been popular with everyone, one undeniable advantage is the ability to stay current with your favourite Adobe apps. With this month’s release of Photoshop CC 2014, Adobe pushes the bar forward with a […] Read the original post by Jesse Hollington

Today in iLounge Deals you can grab a great bundle of Adobe KnowHow online photography courses for only $35—85% off the full price. Providing over 200 lectures and 27 hours of content focused on Photoshop CC and general photography principles, the bundle includes the Night Photography Unlocked Video Course, Mastering […] Read the original post…

Accessory makers appear to be convinced that iPhone users need a better way to take selfies. The latest such add-on is Hisy ($25), from the company of the same name. A 1.25″ wide, 0.48″ tall circular remote, Hisy connects to compatible devices over Bluetooth 4.0, and mimics the functionality of […] Read the original post…

Recent iPhone 6 mockups feature a basically accurate design, but the antenna breaks will differ from what’s been seen thus far, Nikkei reports. Numerous pictures have shown white stripes connecting the antennas in the iPhone 6 — as seen in the above graphic from Nikkei — but color-contrasting stripes will […] Read the original post…

Apple has announced that it will be updating its iTunes U app on July 8, 2014, adding new features that allow teachers to “create, edit and manage entire courses directly on iPad for the first time,” while giving students the ability to begin discussions and pose questions from the iPad. […] Read the original post…

Originally debuting at this year’s CES, IK Multimedia’s iRig Voice ($40) is basically a redesign of the company’s 2011 iRig Mic (iLounge rating: B), adding omnidirectional support and now coming in five iPhone 5c-coordinated colors instead of just basic black. A new companion app, “EZ Voice,” is available as a […] Read the original post…

Zivix’s new PUC ($130) takes a new twist on connecting your iOS and MIDI devices; rather than providing a Lightning interface, it instead acts as a Wi-Fi MIDI bridge, effectively turning your keyboards, DJ controllers and more into Wi-Fi-enabled MIDI devices. The unit can be powered for up to 15 […] Read the original post…