Apple and Samsung are negotiating to end their disputes over patent infringement, The Korea Times reports. An official at the Fair Trade Commission said, “As far as I know, the companies recently resumed working-level discussions toward the signing of a potential deal. They are in the process of narrowing differences […] Read the original post…
First Look: JBL Pulse Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
On the inside, Pulse ($200) is very similar to JBL’s previous Flip and Charge Bluetooth wireless speakers, the former an acoustically strong performer for its sub-$100 price. This time, the sound has been paired up with a colorful light array that runs almost all the way around the speaker’s tubular […] Read the original post…
First Look: Nomad Brush Nomad Mini 2 Stylus
Nomad Brush’s latest stylus, Nomad Mini 2 ($35), combines its paint brush-style tip with a more standard rubber nub end, offering dual functionality in one unit. Coming in chrome or black, the most unique part of this stylus is that the brush retracts with a twist, offering protection for the […] Read the original post…
Article: Preview: 7 Big Apple Trends To Expect At The 2014 CES
For decades, the International CES has kicked off each year by unveiling the next generation of consumer electronics innovations—a massive and impressively well-attended event that has continued to grow, overwhelming all but the most savvy visitors. As the International CES’s official partner for Apple-related products, iLounge collaborates with CEA on […] Read the original post…
News: Alleged iPhone prototype sells for $1499
An apparent prototype for the original iPhone recently sold for $1,499 on eBay. The listing from “applefancollector” shows a device labeled “Ver. 1.1.1,” with signal bands also etched into the back. The included software seems to match software on similar early devices, and appears to be completely functional. Bidding for […] Read the original post…
News: iLounge Weekly coming Monday, last chance for giveaway
The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes early next week. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. […] Read the original post…
News: iLounge Weekly coming Monday, last change for giveaway
The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes early next week. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. […] Read the original post…
Review: Nomad ChargeKey Lightning Cable
The main selling point behind this unusual Lightning cable is its small size. Made of plastic and rubber components, it measures a little over 2.5”-long, with a key-like shape that’s just as thick as a USB plug. At one end you have that plug, and at the other, there’s an […] Read the original post…
Review: Pinlo Power Slice Battery Pack
Living up to its name, Power Slice is tapered along its edges, coming down to a rounded point on both long sides. It’s coated in a slightly raised crisscross pattern, making it feel soft and smooth. The seven holes on the left edge are made to work with most common […] Read the original post…
Mac: Booq Boa nerve
Booq is back at it, with yet another bag for taking your Mac on the road. This time, it’s a messenger bag called Boa nerve ($150), and it’ll be available on January 27, 2014. Not only has the company made the bag look nice—something we’ve come to expect—but it has […] Read the original post…
News: Nokia pulls HERE Maps app, blames iOS 7
Nokia has pulled its HERE Maps app from Apple’s iOS App Store, citing changes in iOS 7 as the reason. A Nokia spokesperson said in a statement to The Indian Express, “We have made the decision to remove our HERE Maps app from the Apple App Store because recent changes […] Read the original post…
News: Apple renews motion seeking Samsung product ban
Apple renewed a motion on Thursday seeking a U.S. sales ban on certain Samsung products, according to a report. A court ruled in November that Apple could seek sales bans once more after determining that Judge Lucy Koh “made errors” in denying the company a request to ban products, and […] Read the original post…
Review: iDevices iGrillmini
While the first version of iGrill was larger than an iPhone, and ran on four AA batteries, this newer edition is only an inch and a half wide and deep, and three-quarters of an inch tall. On top of the red plastic body is a silver plastic ring, with a […] Read the original post…
First Look: Nomad ChargeKey Lightning Cable
Along with Bluelounge’s Kii, ChargeKey ($25) from Nomad is one of the smallest Lightning cables available on the market. This one is based on a similar concept — a cable built into a key-shaped design — although there are some differences. Instead of using any sort of cap, ChargeKey leaves […] Read the original post…
Review: Moshi iGlaze Remix for iPhone 5c
The overall level of protection iGlaze Remix offers is right where it should be a for a case of this style and price point, including a raised lip around the screen. None of the buttons are inhibited in any real way, and the port holes leave room for larger plugs, […] Read the original post…