We rarely cover shell-style iPhone cases, but then again, it’s not often that such cases are built like Swiss Army Knives. In1′s Multi-Tool Utility Case for iPhone 5/5s ($45) packs a blue pen, red pen, Philips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, nail file, tweezers, scissors, and toothpick into the back of its […] Read the original post…
News: WSJ: Apple mulls physical purchases via iTunes accounts
Apple is investigating the possibility of enabling users to pay for physical goods and services through their iTunes accounts, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Apple SVP Eddy Cue has reportedly met with industry executives on the matter. It’s also noted that Apple executive Jennifer Bailey, who ran […] Read the original post…
News: Lunatik intros Lynk smart watch collection
Lunatik, the design company headed by Nike watch designer Scott Wilson, and known for its iPod nano watchbands, has launched a preview of its Lynk smart watch collection. Four smartwatches are included: Lynk, Lynk Pulse, Lynk Vapor, and Lynk Extreme. Lynk Pulse appears to be a heart-sensing version of the […] Read the original post…
News: iLounge Game Spotlight: In Fear I Trust
We’re debuting the iLounge Game Spotlight to give you an extended look at one particularly interesting game per week, helping you to decide whether or not a title is worth your time and money. Enjoy! In Fear I Trust ($3) is not a game you might expect from Chillingo, the […] Read the original post…
Mac: Apple Mac Icon Font
It was January 24, 30 years ago, that Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh to the world. Fast forward to today, and obviously things have changed a bit. We’re thrilled to see Apple recognizing the anniversary in its stores and on its website, paying tribute to the machine that made the […] Read the original post…
First Look: Kenu Airframe Portable Car Mount
Simple in its design, Kenu’s Airframe Portable Car Mount ($25) replicates the functionality of much more complex accessories. The small plastic and rubber mount is made to hold any iPhone or iPod touch, in or out of a case, thanks to its expandable grasp. Four rubber arms on the back […] Read the original post…
News: Incipio debuts Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case
Incipio has announced the launch of its Cashwrap Mobile Wallet Case ($70) for iPhone 5/5s. First seen at CES 2013, Cashwrap is the first NFC case for iPhone 5/5s. The case uses Isis Mobile Wallet to make payments with a tap of the iPhone. Incipio notes that Cashwrap payment card […] Read the original post…
News: Apple updates iWork iOS apps to version 2.1
Apple has issued updates for the iOS editions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. All three — updated to version 2.1 — gain the ability to share password-protected documents via iCloud link, in line with the recent iWork for iCloud update. The suite sees improved compatibility with Microsoft Office 2013 documents, […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Advanced Mail searching in iOS 7
While you’re probably already familiar with the Spotlight search feature in iOS 7—simply swipe down from anywhere on the home screen to find it—if you’re often trying to track down specific Mail items, you there are some advanced features you may find useful. Firstly, keep in mind that if you’re […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Viewing only downloaded iTunes Match tracks
Q: Using iTunes Match, I have managed to fill my iPad mini to capacity with music. I would like to remove some songs to free up space. The problem is that the iPad lists ALL music, whether on the iPad or not. Is there a way, without weeding through the […] Read the original post…
News: Screen protector poll ends, Apple TV poll begins
With over 1,800 votes from readers, our latest poll—Do you use a screen protector or film on your iPhone or iPad?—has now ended. With the evolution of Apple’s device lineup over the years and iPhones and iPads becoming more common, we were curious to know how many of our readers […] Read the original post…
News: Screen protector poll ends, Apple TV poll begins
With over 1,800 votes from readers, our latest poll—Do you use a screen protector or film on your iPhone or iPad?—has now ended. With the evolution of Apple’s device lineup over the years and iPhones and iPads becoming more common, we were curious to know how many of our readers […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Baldur’s Gate II, In Fear I Trust, Podcasts 2.0.1 + Sidecar Ride 3.0
Beamdog’s Baldur’s Gate II ($15) Enhanced Edition has arrived on iPad. This edition of the classic fantasy RPG includes the original Shadows of Amn campaign, in addition to a number of expansions, including the Throne of Bhaal expansion. The game is only available for iPad and requires 2.5 GB of […] Read the original post…
News: IK Multimedia debuts iRig Mic HD microphone
IK Multimedia has announced iRig Mic HD ($100), an updated digital version of 2011’s iRig Mic. Briefly seen at CES, the microphone is noteworthy for its use of a Lightning plug to connect directly to iOS devices—it also supports USB and Dock Connector—as well as its high-quality audio performance. The […] Read the original post…
News: iWork for iCloud gets redesign, new features
Apple has updated iWork for iCloud, adding redesigned elements to the web apps while introducing new features to Pages, Numbers and Keynote. The template selector and document library now resemble iOS 7. Upon opening the apps, Apple reveals the new changes. Users can now add passwords and share password-protected documents, […] Read the original post…