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Substantially different in feel and functionality from the company’s earlier iPad and iPhone cases, Urban Armor Gear’s Composite Case for iPad Air ($50) is a folio-style design rather than a playthrough case this time, mixing a rubber dot grid exterior texture with matte plastic and fabric interior textures. The result […] Read the original post…

Just like OnBeat Micro, OnBeat Mini is offered in your choice of white or black colors, each accented only modestly by hints of contrast such as a silver front logo and an orange rubber bottom stabilizer. While the first model was a little over 7” wide, OnBeat Mini is 12” […] Read the original post…

We’ve been following Mobee Technology and its wireless charging devices for Mac accessories over the past few years. Now, the company has finally expanded its lineup to include an iOS-compatible product: Magic Juice ($79). First shown almost a year ago at CES, Magic Juice is a 5200mAh portable battery pack […] Read the original post…

Incipio’s Lexington ($40) is back in its third iteration, this time for iPad Air. Once again, it’s a faux leather folio with a hard plastic shell to hold the tablet in place. It also still uses a tab hanging off the lid for closure and to support standing positions. Unfortunately, […] Read the original post…

Some Apple stores are now reportedly offering Retina iPad minis for sale to walk-in customers, though it doesn’t appear as if customers will have many choices regarding models. For instance, a personal pickup search reveals that space gray Wi-Fi models are available in multiple capacites in numerous stores, but silver […] Read the original post…

Apple is now selling the iPhone 5s unlocked and SIM-free in its U.S. online store. Users will need to supply their own GSM SIM card, after which the model will work on numerous networks throughout the world. The SIM-free phone is available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities for $649, […] Read the original post…

Sold in black or white versions, Nest Labs’ new Nest Protect ($129) is the third product from former iPod creator Tony Fadell’s home automation company, following the release of first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats. As a rethinking of the conventional smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, Nest Protect eliminates some […] Read the original post…

As the second Apple-licensed iOS game controller — remember Duo Gamer, anyone? — MOGA’s new Ace Power ($100) is the first to have a Lightning connector and battery pack inside, as well as the first solely designed for iPhone and iPod touch use. Ace Power arrives as a relatively compact, […] Read the original post…

As the second Apple-licensed iOS game controller — remember Duo Gamer, anyone? — MOGA’s new Ace Power ($100) is the first to have a Lightning connector and battery pack inside, as well as the first solely designed for iPhone and iPod touch use. Ace Power arrives as a relatively compact, […] Read the original post…

Apple was awarded $290 million in damages from Samsung on Thursday for patent infringement, and jurors pointed to one particular witness as key to getting Apple the majority of the $380 million it sought. According to jurors, Chicago CPA Julie L. Davis “provided clear evidence they could use to arrive […] Read the original post…

With the same just-over-9” square footprint as its predecessor, Sanctuary 4 still comes in a two-textured design — glossy outside, soft matte top surface — but the materials have been tweaked a bit for the better. Bluelounge now offers it in an all black version alongside the original white and […] Read the original post…

Canvas’ basic folio design is a very familiar one, having been awarded our Case of the Year Award in the past. It combines a hard plastic shell and a canvas cover, which wraps all the way around as a lid and onto the back, forming a book-style protector for the […] Read the original post…

Canvas’ basic folio design is a very familiar one, having been awarded our Case of the Year Award in the past. It combines a hard plastic shell and a canvas cover, which wraps all the way around as a lid and onto the back, forming a book-style protector for the […] Read the original post…

The Federal Communications Commission will propose that airplane passengers be allowed to make phone calls and use cellular data on e-devices at 10,000 feet and above, the Wall Street Journal reports. Any use of cellphones on planes would require airline approval, as airplanes would need equipment installed to communicate with […] Read the original post…