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A group of six PhD students at Columbia University have developed Cider, an OS compatibility architecture that permits native iOS apps to run on Android, The Next Web reports. Cider accomplishes this using binary compatibility techniques rather than a virtual machine layer, allowing Android apps to continue functioning on a […] Read the original post…

A physical mockup of the 5.5” iPhone created using a 3D printer has been compared to the iPhone 5s in a post on Japanese site RocketNews24. The mockup is 157 mm x 78 mm and 6.71 mm thick. Though not a visually impressive physical representation of the rumored device, it […] Read the original post…

Today in iLounge Deals we’re pleased to offer our readers a great deal on nine of the world’s finest Mac apps with the fifth-ever the Name Your Own Price Mac Bundle 5.0, featuring RapidWeaver 5 and TuneUp. This special promotion lets you pay whatever you want and receive MacX Mobile […] Read the original post…

Cygnett has released plenty of accessories over the years, but before now, we’ve yet to see a battery pack from the company. ChargeUp Pro Powerbank ($80) is an 11,000mAh pack, with a 4,400mAh sibling also available. The plastic body with a soft-touch finish isn’t unusual for a battery pack, and […] Read the original post…

One might think that with MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones able to do more and more everyday, people wouldn’t have to carry as much with them as before to accomplish the same tasks. While this can be true in some instances, photographers know that even though an iOS device can snap […] Read the original post…

Twelve South has introduced HoverBar 3 ($100), the newest iteration in its flexible iPad mount series. HoverBar 3 comes with three clips to hold iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad 2/3/4. It can attach to any ledge up to one inch thick for hands-free use. A detachable display stand is also […] Read the original…

Having developed lens systems for several generations of iPhone, Olloclip has decided to take the next logical step with 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPad ($70). With support for both the iPad Air and iPad mini, the slide-on lens kit offers four different effects: fisheye, wide-angle, 10x macro, and 15x macro. […] Read the original post…

Apple is testing an iPhone 6 with a 1704 x 960 resolution screen, 9to5Mac reports. The new resolution will be achieved by tripling the initial iPhone “base resolution” of 568 x 320. On a 4.7” screen, the pixel density would be 416 PPI; on a 5.5” screen, the density would […] Read the original post…

Range—at least the sharp-tipped “ember” version we received for review—comes cleverly packed like a piece of meat in a styrofoam tray wrapped in plastic. We measured the probe at just 0.15” short of the 3” claim. It juts out of a rubber grip, which curls around, forming a hook that […] Read the original post…

Apple is reportedly restricting its German retail employees from taking time off in September, hinting at the launch of a new product that month, iFun reports. It’s expected the 4.7” iPhone 6 will launch in September. Other stores across the world will likely follow suit with similar vacation time restrictions. […] Read the original post…

An Apple tech support representative has reportedly verified that iMessages are still being sent to previously used Apple IDs in some cases, resulting in text messages never making it to their intended recipient. Former Lifehacker editor Adam Pash wrote a blog post about how he’s not receiving text messages from […] Read the original post…

Castlestorm – Free to Siege is a new realtime strategy tower defense game from Zen Studios. As you might imagine — because the word is right there in the title — it’s free to download. As these games go, the gameplay isn’t bad—varied enough to keep a gamer’s interest for […] Read the original post…

A more protective sequel to last year’s DualTek Extreme Shock Case + Shield, PureGear’s new DualTek XT Extreme Terrain for iPhone 5/5s ($50) is weatherproof and military drop-tested. The two-piece case includes a front panel with a built-in screen protector, including Touch ID-compatible Home Button coverage, and a rubber and […] Read the original post…

A more protective sequel to last year’s DualTek Extreme Shock Case + Shield, PureGear’s new DualTek XT Extreme Terrain for iPhone 5/5s ($50) is weatherproof and military drop-tested. The two-piece case includes a front panel with a built-in screen protector, including Touch ID-compatible Home Button coverage, and a rubber and […] Read the original post…

Today in iLounge Deals we’re offering our readers a great deal on the new BACtrack Mobile Breathalyzer for only $99.99—a savings of 33% off the normal price. Billed as “The World’s First & Most Accurate iOS-Powered Mobile Breathalyzer,” BACtrack connects to your iOS device via Bluetooth and estimates your Blood […] Read the original post…