China Mobile announced that it plans to introduce a new brand on Dec. 18, with many expecting the world’s largest carrier to debut the iPhone on that date. It’s been rumored for years that China Mobile would carry the iPhone, but only now does the launch appear inevitable. A recent […] Read the original post…
First Look: Jawbone UP24
Jawbone’s UP24 ($150) is the original UP, which was released, recalled, and then rereleased within the past two years. This edition looks very much like what we’ve seen before, placing activity tracking sensors into a permanently curved rubber band. Now though, UP24 wirelessly communicates data back to a supported Bluetooth […] Read the original post…
News: BuQu Tech intros Magnetyze Mobile Battery
BuQu Tech has introduced its Magnetyze Mobile Battery ($60), a new accessory for its impressive Magnetyze case. When attached to an iPhone with a Magnetyze case, the 1800mAh battery can supply up to 8 hours of additional talk time, according to the company. The battery can be charged using any […] Read the original post…
First Look: JBL Spark Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Speaker
Certainly outside the box given JBL’s past speaker designs, Spark ($130) combines the company’s flare for eye-catching designs with a distinctive use case scenario. Either yellow, red, or blue in color, Spark is shaped like a megaphone with a rubber cap at the back and a perforated metal speaker grille […] Read the original post…
First Look: Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio + Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air
Like several other companies, Logitech has rereleased some of its prior cases for the iPad Air. FabricSkin Keyboard Folio ($150) is based heavily on its predecessor of the same name, while Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air ($100) is somewhat similar to the earlier Keyboard Folio; apart from materials, both […] Read the original post…
Mac: Sanho HyperJuice 1.5 External Battery for MacBook/iPad/USB
Sanho’s HyperJuice 1.5 ($170-$550) is an external battery pack for your Mac, ranging in capacities from 60Wh (16,000mAh) to 222Wh (61,000mAh). As you might guess, the large batteries allow you to juice up your favorite Mac on the go, and run for up to an extra 53 hours, depending on […] Read the original post…
First Look: JBL OnBeat Mini Speaker Dock with Lightning Connector
Although it doesn’t seem “mini” by comparison with the previously-released and highly similar speaker OnBeat Micro, JBL’s new OnBeat Mini ($150) is actually the family’s mid-range model — smaller than the flagship OnBeat Venue LT, yet similarly capable of accommodating anything from iPads down to iPhones. Shaped somewhat like a […] Read the original post…
Review: Belkin Grip Sheer, View Case + Wallet Folio with Stand Case for iPhone 5c
Grip Sheer is a see-through rubber protector, available in either clear or stone gray colors. Rather than being completely transparent, the inside of the case has a matte finish that makes it take on a frosted appearance. It easily fits over the iPhone 5c’s body, offering all-around protection. The lip […] Read the original post…
News: iFazz debuts 50x photo lens for iPhone 5/5s
iFazz has introduced a 50x Super Long Range Telescope Lens ($115) for the iPhone 5/5s. The fixed lens offers micro manual focus adjustment, magnifying subjects by 50 times. With no zoom capability, the lens is pitched as a way to take photos of objects in the sky. The large aluminum-cased lens […] Read the original…
News: Logitech intros PowerShell Controller + Battery
Logitech has officially introduced and priced its previously-leaked PowerShell Controller + Battery ($100), compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and fifth-generation iPod touch. The game controller encases an iOS device, and includes an integrated 1500 mAh battery. Logitech also released a list of games compatible with the PowerShell. The PowerShell […] Read the original…
News: Apple Store for iPad released as standalone app
Apple has released an Apple Store for iPad app today, oddly separate from the iPhone/iPod touch Apple Store application released years ago. The new iPad version of the app puts a greater focus on high-resolution photos showing off the products, serving as a stripped down and reorganized version of the […] Read the original post…
First Look: Tylt Ruggd for iPad Air
Matching the design aesthetics of its iPhone 5c counterpart, Tylt’s Ruggd for iPad Air ($50) is one of the first playthrough cases we’ve gotten our hands on for the tablet. Made of co-molded plastic and rubber, it’s ruggedized as the name suggests with extended portions of material there to help […] Read the original post…
Mac: PKparis K’lip Flash Drive
PKparis enjoys playing around with flash drives—we previously covered its minuscule K1, and now the company is back with K’lip (€17-€25/~$23-$34). Coming in 16 and 32GB capacities, it’s not the physical size that’s the star here, but rather the waterproof metal casing and integrated carabiner clip. … Read the original post by Nick Guy
Review: Proof Cases Duo for iPhone 5/5s
Like before, Duo is made of hard polycarbonate plastic, with a soft touch rubber finish that makes it pleasant to hold. The case is a slider, but instead of a bottom cap coming off, there’s a small clip that fits into the main body from the bottom edge. When it’s […] Read the original post…
First Look: Newer Technology NuGuard KX for iPad Air + iPad mini
Newer Technology has unveiled versions of its NuGuard KX for both the iPad Air ($50) and iPad mini ($40). Almost identical to each other save for their size, the cases are made of rubber lined with a shock absorbing foam on the inside, made to stand up to even the […] Read the original post…