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A picture of the alleged iPhone 6 front panel was posted on Weibo. The alleged white front panel is shown next to an iPhone 5s. Indeed, it looks like a larger iPhone screen, and would belong to the rumored 4.7” model iPhone. Additionally, a shot of alleged iPhone 6 batteries has […] Read the original…

LG Display will be the sole supplier of flexible displays for Apple’s upcoming iWatch, according to South Korea’s Digital Times. It’s reported that Apple plans on bringing the device to the market in September. As previously reported, the Digital Times article claims Apple will release the iWatch in two different […] Read the original post…

According to a post on WPCentral.com, Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 8.1 software allows Apple Passbook passes to be used natively. When a user chooses to download a Passbook pass, it will be downloaded to the Microsoft Wallet application, and can be used as if it were on an iPhone or […] Read the original post…

Everyone has his or her favorite style of laptop bag. Some people like satchels, others, messenger bags, or any of the other options out there. With its Convertible Laptop Briefcase ($110), Hex is offering the best of two different worlds. With next to no effort, you can switch the waxed […] Read the original post…

The first product we’ve ever covered from Favi, Screen Portfolio Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Air ($40) has a notably low price for the features it offers. It’s made up of three different pieces that can be assembled and deconstructed as necessary. First, there’s a thin plastic shell that […] Read the original post…

Based on the iPad mini case of the same name, Tek-nical for iPad Air ($50) is Incipio’s latest take on the folio. Instead of a simple plastic shell like before, the main component of this case is now augmented with rubber around the edges, providing button coverage and extra drop […] Read the original post…

Among the new innovations we saw a handful of times at the 2014 CES were stackable batteries. Executed in different ways, the core concept is the same with all of them: start with a small, low capacity pack, and add on more when you need extra juice. That’s what Lepow’s […] Read the original post…

Alpine Electronics will sell a standalone console featuring Apple’s CarPlay system this fall, Nikkei Asian Review reports. It will be the first aftermarket CarPlay product. The system will be available first in the U.S. and Europe and will “likely cost around $500 to $700.” It’s noted that the screen will […] Read the original post…

Otherwise closely resembling pretty much any other Lightning cable out there, you have to look to the middle of the cord on ChargerLeash’s Charge & Sync Smart Lightning Cable ($35) to spot the distinguishing feature. There, a small box plastic box houses a small light, which alternates between green and […] Read the original post…

The words “R.B.I. Baseball” instantly conjure up memories for gamers of a certain age and ilk. First released in Japan in 1986, R.B.I. Baseball has continued to attract a cult following over time, much like the Tecmo Bowl series. Now, the franchise has been updated and relaunched with R.B.I. Baseball […] Read the original post…

Sound Angle’s base is about 5” deep, 10.5” long at the front, and 11” long at the back. The soft-touch coated plastic body feels rather hollow and looks kind of cheap — not bad, but not great, either. We found it to quickly attract fingerprints. It comes with a black, […] Read the original post…

If you’re familiar with the Braven brand, there’s a good chance Divoom’s Voombox ($100) will look like something you’ve seen before. Although it’s not a direct clone, the portable Bluetooth speaker resembles units such as 625s and BRV-1. Quite substantial in its heft, and sporting a metal core surrounded by […] Read the original post…

Bloom.fm, a U.K.-based streaming music service, has reportedly been blocked from using iAd by Apple. A spokesman for Bloom told CNET Apple must view the much smaller service as a threat. “We were surprised at Apple’s decision to ban us from their iAd network as their iTunes Radio service isn’t […] Read the original post…

The Heartbleed security flaw, which has affected hundreds of thousands of websites using OpenSSL, has not done the same to Apple’s services. Apple confirmed to Re/Code that its mobile, desktop, and web services were not affected. “Apple takes security very seriously. iOS and OS X never incorporated the vulnerable software […] Read the original post…

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition ($20) has just made its way to the Mac App Store thanks to Aspyr Media. Yes, it’s been available on other platforms for a few years now, but don’t let that fact stop you from appreciating this version of the classic city building simulator. The relatively […] Read the original post…