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While most third-party Lightning cables only differentiate themselves from Apple’s in terms of color or length, Bad Elf’s Charge & Sync Cable for Lightning Connector ($30) actually brings with it a slightly different design. The heavier-than-average gauge cable terminates in the typical USB plug on one side, and a Lightning […] Read the original post…

Because of its large size, Beats Pill XL isn’t optimally portable, but the handle and 15 hour rechargeable battery help. It’s too big to fit into most backpacks if you plan on carrying anything else, but not so heavy that it can’t be toted around by hand. Much like with […] Read the original post…

The strongest feature of this speaker is its design. From the way it looks to the materials used to how it’s all put together, it’s very clear that the designers at Beats were on the top of their game with this one. On the front, a curved metal grate covers […] Read the original post…

Simple in concept, Scosche’s MagicMount ($20), MagicMount Surface ($15), and MagicMount Window ($25) impressed us at the 2014 CES. The series relies on magnetic plates for mounting a device in the car or at home. Each package comes with two plates — one large and one small — that can […] Read the original post…

Apple will change its iPhone return policy from 30 days to 14 days by Thursday, according to 9to5Mac. The change is already reflected on Apple’s website. The 14-day period will match the return policies of other Apple products. An internal Apple document claims the change is being made to make […] Read the original post…

Apple is currently testing iTunes Radio as a standalone app within iOS 8, 9to5Mac reports. At this point, the streaming service is accessible through the iOS Music app. iTunes Radio app functionality would resemble the Music app, allowing users to browse history, purchase streamed tracks, and create stations. Though the […] Read the original post…

Apple is currently testing iTunes Radio as a standalone app within iOS 8, 9to5Mac reports. At this point, the streaming service is accessible through the iOS Music app. iTunes Radio app functionality would resemble the Music app, allowing users to browse history, purchase streamed tracks, and create stations. Though the […] Read the original post…

If you’ve been waiting for an insanely fast solid state drive for use in RAW 4K or 3D video editing—and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?—LaCie’s Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 ($1,299) is ready to blaze through your files and wallet at the same time. Palm-sized, beautiful, and promising real-world 1,375MB/second […] Read the original post…

As hard as it might be to remember today, the iPod and iTunes helped Apple recover from a bruising personal computer battle that saw the company nearly go bankrupt—Apple’s pocket-sized media players helped re-introduce consumers to a well-respected but marginalized brand, providing affordable entry points into Apple’s ecosystem of products. […] Read the original post…

As hard as it might be to remember today, the iPod and iTunes helped Apple recover from a bruising personal computer battle that saw the company nearly go bankrupt—Apple’s pocket-sized media players helped re-introduce consumers to a well-respected but marginalized brand, providing affordable entry points into Apple’s ecosystem of products. […] Read the original post…

Duolingo (free) has updated its app to version 3.3. The update offers more language classes for native speakers of a variety of languages — Romanian and Polish speakers now have access to an English course, while Portuguese speakers can now take a Spanish class, and vice-versa. Duolingo also lists bug […] Read the original post…

2012 January 8: Third-Gen iPad Body Leaks – Tiny differences suggest an improved rear camera and thicker body for upcoming model. January 12: Chinese iPhone 4S Launch Marred – Shoppers pelt Beijing’s Apple Store with eggs after Apple misses launch time; Apple stops at-store sales. January 19: Apple Adds iPad […] Read the original post…

Apple is still committed to pushing iPhone 5c sales, as evidenced by a new large interactive ad now running on the front page of the New York Times website — an uncommon move from Apple. Colored dots run across the page before settling in the ad, which occupies a large […] Read the original post…

Apple’s Maps application will boast improved data and public transit directions in its iOS 8 incarnation, 9to5Mac reports. It is expected that public transportation options will be “deeply integrated” into iOS 8 Maps, with train, subway, and bus data, and will first be introduced for major cities, with other locations […] Read the original post…

When we initially came across Flixel Photos’ Cinemagraph Pro ($200*) we though it looked neat enough, but the price tag was nuts. Now it’s marked down almost 93% to $15 for a limited time, and at that price level, it certainly demands some attention. The app does something we’ve never […] Read the original post…