Apple has announced it is bringing the iTunes Festival to the U.S. for the first time. The event — which previously has only taken place in London — will be held at SXSW in Austin, Texas, from March 11-15, at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Pitbull, […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Dinosaur Train A to Z, Intro to Letters 2.0, Pinball Arcade 3.3 + Yahoo Fantasy Sports 5.4
Dinosaur Train A to Z ($2) from PBS Kids uses characters from the show Dinosaur Train to teach kids about 26 different dinosaurs — one for each letter of the alphabet. Children can feed the dinosaurs, explore x-rays, and learn more than 50 facts. Additional dinosaur packs can also be […] Read the original post…
First Look: iBattz Mojo Battstation Optimus
With a good number of batteries now popping up in the 10,000mAh to 15,000mAh range, iBattz has decided to outdo them with the largest capacity external battery pack we’ve ever covered: Mojo Battstation Optimus ($160) weighs in at a staggering 20,400mAh. The power cells are held inside a relatively small […] Read the original post…
News: AirPlay Recorder allows iTunes Radio ripping
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First Look: Twelve South Compass 2 for iPad
Compass 2 ($40) is the latest in Twelve South’s string of sequels to earlier products, this time a revamp of the first Compass Mobile Stand for iPad. At first glance, the steel iPad stands look very similar, but small tweaks alter the way they function. Still using a three-legged setup, […] Read the original post…
News: Reports: Apple has talked with Tesla, Basis Science
According to recent reports, Apple has spoken to a few companies, possibly regarding acquisitions. Apple’s mergers and acquisitions chief Adrian Perica reportedly spoke to Tesla CEO Elon Musk “last Spring.” Both Tesla and Apple declined comment, though it has been speculated that the companies might collaborate in some way on […] Read the original post…
First Look: Fonesalesman iQi Mobile Wireless Charging Receiver
One of the biggest drawbacks to the existing crop of wireless charging accessories is the need for a specialized case; they’re often bulky, and may not be ideally pleasing aesthetically. Fonesalesman’s iQi Mobile Wireless Charging Receiver ($35) aims to be a solution to that issue. The extremely thin pad terminates […] Read the original post…
News: Happy Presidents’ Day!
Happy Presidents’ Day from all of us at iLounge! We’ll be on a limited publication schedule today in observance of Presidents’ Day, and Family Day in Canada — we will return to normal updates on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Have a great day! … Read the original post by Phil Dzikiy
News: iLounge Game Spotlight: Patrick Kane’s Winter Games
Patrick Kane’s Winter Games ($3), a new Olympic hockey game from Distinctive Games, hit the App Store in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The game is named for USA Hockey and Chicago Blackhawks player Patrick Kane. With his name headlining a video game, Kane joins a very select group […] Read the original post…
Review: Zagg Arsenal for iPhone 5/5s
The case splits apart into front and back halves, with the rubber lining fitting into the rear piece. Although it easily lifts away, there’s no need to separate the rubber for installation; the iPhone fits into the dual-layer setup, with a snug, secure fit. Then the front frame snaps into […] Read the original post…
News: Patents: Apple, Samsung can’t agree; Schiller to be witness
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Samsung mobile chief JK Shin last week about settling the companies’ legal battle over intellectual property, but ZDNet Korea reports the executives failed to reach an agreement. There was a February 19 deadline for mediation talks; it’s unlikely any further negotiations will occur before […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: PolyFauna, R-Type II, Threes! + Wake Up Mo
PolyFauna is a new app from Radiohead — yes, the band Radiohead. The free app has an expectedly vague description. Basically, you hear clips from “Bloom” off the group’s 2011 album The King of Limbs while guiding yourself through a strange, open landscape. Touching the screen creates different textures as […] Read the original post…
Review: Zagg Zaggsparq 6000
Rather thick at almost 1.5”, Zaggsparq 6000’s volume is more than double that of Fluxmob Bolt, a very similar solution with half the capacity and only one USB port. The body is mostly a matte black plastic, with a silver layer on the face playing well against it. You’ll find […] Read the original post…
Review: Incipio Flagship Folio for iPad Air
The base of the case is polycarbonate plastic, which is used for both the rear shell and the front cover. Along with the faux carbon fiber on the outside, it’s lined with micro-fiber on the inside. Combined with the aluminum hinge system, these materials look seriously classy—better than one might […] Read the original post…
Review: Primovisto Bamboo Bookcase for iPad mini
Made to look like a wooden book, Bamboo Bookcase more than doubles the thickness of the tablet, bringing it to about 0.8”. Both covers are wood, as is the frame that holds the iPad, while there’s cloth covering the spine and lining the inside of the case. The materials are […] Read the original post…