Apple has updated its free Remote app today to version 4.2. The app now boasts greater integration with Apple TV — users can now control iTunes Radio through the set-top box using the app, and you are now shown your iTunes Match music and iTunes in the Cloud music/TV show/movie […] Read the original post…
News: iOS 7.1 reveals two new iPad models?
Apple’s new release of iOS 7.1 arrived with support for two new iPad models: iPad 4,3 and iPad 4,6, as noted by 9to5Mac. It’s unclear what these models represent at this point. The report speculates that the iPad models may be “minor hardware revisions,” or possibly optimized models for overseas […] Read the original post…
Review: Grovemade Bamboo iPad Case for iPad mini
All the way around, this case is built of thin but sturdy wood. It adds about 0.2” to the total thickness, bringing the total package to half an inch. It’s evident just by looking at Bamboo iPad Case that it’s made up of several individual pieces, put together by hand […] Read the original post…
News: Apple releases iOS 7.1
Apple has released iOS 7.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The long-awaited bug-fixing update brings improved Touch ID recognition for iPhone 5s, and many new features to the company’s mobile operating system, along with smaller UI tweaks. Some of the new features include the option to display events in […] Read the original post…
News: Apple TV 6.1 update released, allows users to hide channels
Along with today’s release of iOS 7.1, Apple has released a software update for Apple TV. In addition to other changes, version 6.1 of the Apple TV software now allows users to hide channels from the main menu. The changes can be made in Settings > Main Menu, or straight […] Read the original post…
Review: Soundfreaq Sound Rise SFQ-08 Wireless Speaker with Alarm Clock
Also known as SFQ-05, the original Sound Rise debuted in October 2012, shortly after Apple introduced the Lightning connector in the iPhone 5 and two iPods. Sound Rise consisted of a plastic and fabric rectangular box atop a trapezoidal platform with a Dock Connector plug in the front, and Bluetooth […] Read the original post…
Review: Chil PowerShare Reactor 5.1 Amp Multidevice Charger
The charger itself is a 2.4” deep plastic box, 3.3” across at its widest point, with the four USB ports lined up along the top. It arrives inside a 4.2” teal or black rubber sleeve. The sleeve’s shape somewhat resembles a nuclear cooling tower, wide at the bottom and narrow […] Read the original post…
News: Apple iPhone trade-in program arrives in Canada
Apple’s in-store iPhone Reuse and Recycle program has arrived in Canada. Users can trade in older iPhones for gift cards that can be applied to a new iPhone purchase. As noted on Canadian Apple retail pages, users can earn up to $275 for a trade-in. The Reuse and Recycle program […] Read the original post…
News: Apple TV adds iTunes Festival channel
Apple added an iTunes Festival channel to Apple TV this weekend, ahead of its upcoming SXSW concert series. While SXSW kicked off March 6, the iTunes Festival will begin Tuesday with Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and London Grammar. Other acts to perform at Apple’s first U.S.-based iTunes Festival include Kendrick Lamar, […] Read the original post…
Review: TwelveSouth SurfacePad for iPad mini
It’s hard not to draw comparisons between SurfacePad and Apple’s iPad mini Smart Case. Both cases are made of high quality leather, cost $70, and utilize magnets embedded in the lid to hold the tablet up in standing positions. But Apple’s offering is a full case, and SurfacePad is more […] Read the original post…
News: iLounge Game Spotlight: Doggins
Doggins ($4) from Brain & Brain is billed as a quiet adventure. Starring a dreaming dog, the iPad-only adventure game has been nominated for a SXSW Gamer’s Voice Award for best indie game, along with a number of other titles, including recently reviewed Tengami — a game which shares some […] Read the original post…
Mac: Softorino iBetterCharge
One of the key issues hardware and software engineers are dealing with these days is figuring out how to make sure your iPhone is charged when you need it to be. Softorino’s iBetterCharge (Free) is one of the more clever solutions we’ve seen. The simple app lets you know when […] Read the original post…
First Look: Beats Electronics Beats Pill 2.0 Bluetooth Speaker
Beats Pill 2.0 ($200) is the second edition of Beats Electronics’ highly portable Bluetooth speaker. “Pill” is more than just a name, as it also accurately describes the shape of the 7.5″-long unit. Available in a number of color schemes, including the pictured white version with gold accents, the speaker […] Read the original post…
First Look: Beats Electronics Beats Pill 2.0 Bluetooth Speaker
Beats Pill 2.0 ($200) is the second edition of Beats Electronics’ highly portable Bluetooth speaker. “Pill” is more than just a name, as it also accurately describes the shape of the 7.5″-long unit. Available in a number of color schemes, including the pictured white version with gold accents, the speaker […] Read the original post…
First Look: Beats Electronics Beats Pill XL Bluetooth Speaker
Seemingly replacing its Beatbox Portable, and more in-line with Beats Pill 2.0, Beats Electronics is rolling out its Beats Pill XL ($300). It shares the namesake shape, but this one is significantly larger at 13.3″ long and 4.1″ tall. Only available in black, the metal grille and soft-touch plastic are […] Read the original post…