Building on the success of last year’s iRig KEYS (iLounge Rating: A-/B+), IK Multimedia has released iRig KEYS PRO ($150), essentially a big brother to the company’s earlier portable MIDI keyboard controller. iRig KEYS PRO provides all of the same features as the smaller model, including the relatively compact, bus-powered […] Read the original post…
News: Apple offering Black Friday discounts in EU countries
Following reports of Apple’s Black Friday sales offering gift cards instead of the traditional discounts in Australia, the U.S., and Canada, it now appears that the Apple Store in the U.K. and other European Union countries are continuing to offer discounts for Black Friday promotions. The U.K. Apple Store has […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Passcode entry field not appearing on iPhone
Q: I’ve been having a weird problem with my passcode field not showing up at all when I type it in on my iPhone lock screen. I know the iPhone is normally supposed to show dashes or dots or something as placeholders when I’m typing in my passcode, but in […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Enabling Conference Room Display on the Apple TV
If you’re setting up your Apple TV for AirPlay use in a business or school environment, or simply have a lot of different friends over connecting up to it with their iOS devices, there’s a useful new feature in Apple TV 6.0 that allows you to display AirPlay connection instructions […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Castle of Illusion, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Procreate, Target
Mickey Mouse fans have two new downloads to consider this holiday season. Based on the recent PC/PlayStation/Xbox re-release, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse ($10) is Disney’s completely redrawn version of Sega’s 2-D game released for the Genesis/Mega Drive during its heyday in 1990—a point at which the game was […] Read the original post…
News: Apple Black Friday deals go live in Australia
Teased at earlier this week, Apple’s Black Friday deals for 2013 have been revealed, with the promotions now appearing in Australian Apple Store due to the time zone difference. In a departure from prior years where modest discounts were offered on a selection of products, this year’s deals take the […] Read the original post…
News: Happy Thanksgiving 2013 from iLounge!
It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S., and we at iLounge would like to wish you a happy holiday and express how grateful we are for your readership and support. We will be on a limited posting schedule today and Friday; we will return to normal updates on Monday, December […] Read the original post…
Review: Dane-Elec Media Streamer
Clad all in white plastic — a step down from the gunmetal and black plastic MobileLite Wireless — Media Streamer measures only 3” by 2.25” by 0.6”. That’s much shorter than an iPhone, just as wide, and about twice as thick. On top, there’s a square on/off button, surrounded by […] Read the original post…
News: Black Friday deals for iPad Air, Retina mini
A number of retailers will be featuring deals on Apple’s iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display on Black Friday, and MacRumors has rounded up a number of the best discounts. Target seems to be the best bet for both the Air and the Retina mini, notably offering a […] Read the original post…
Mac: Daedalic Entertainment Journey of a Roach
It might not be true that cockroaches can survive atomic bombs, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying Daedalic Entertainment’s Journey of a Roach ($17). Set in an apocalyptic future, roaches have mutated into human-like creatures, living in a bomb shelter. In this point and click adventure, you take […] Read the original post…
News: Report: PrimeSense acquisition to aid Apple maps
Apple’s recent acquisition of Israeli company PrimeSense led many to believe Apple would utilize PrimeSense’s motion tracking technology in a future Apple TV product. However, Jessica Lessin is now suggesting based on her sources that PrimeSense’s tech makes more sense for mapping, which Apple is clearly intent on improving. According […] Read the original post…
Review: Nimblstand Nimblstand for iPad
Nimblstand’s construction and design is all based on sliding. It splits apart into two pieces: a 2.75” deep and 11” long core, plus an extension wedge that adds just under 3.5”. The first piece has rubber rails at the front and back, helping to keep the stand in place. At […] Read the original post…
Review: PhoneSuit PhoneSuit Elite 5 Battery Case for iPhone 5/5s
As a slider, PhoneSuit Elite 5 requires you to pop off the top, push your iPhone in, and then fit the cap back on. Once inside, the handset is rather well protected, although there’s no real protective lip, and the buttons are left uncovered. If we take issue with any […] Read the original post…
News: Kicker intros Amphitheater K3 Speaker, Vapor headphones
Kicker has introduced its Amphitheater K3 Speaker System with Bluetooth ($200) and Vapor Headphones ($220). The Amphitheater K3 uses aptX audio coding and delivers sound using 3-inch drivers, mid-bass woofers, a tuned-port enclosure, and a 2×10-watt amp. Devices can connect to the Amphitheater K3 using NFC or Bluetooth. Kicker’s Vapor […] Read the original post…
News: Foxconn production boost reduces iPhone 5s wait
Foxconn has added workers to production lines and is “running its factories around the clock” to reduce waiting times for the iPhone 5s, the Wall Street Journal reports. The 5s is now shipping within three to five business days in the U.S. online store, down from a wait of two […] Read the original post…