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In a surprising move — the first time we can recall this from SwitchEasy — the company has actually taken a step back with its new Canvas for iPad Air ($50). The basic folio design is a very familiar one, having been awarded our Case of the Year Award in […] Read the original post…

Coming from Skech, Flipper for iPad Air ($40) is a lot like the company’s earlier Fabric Flipper for the previous iPad. As you may guess from the name, the big difference is the material that makes up the three-sectioned lid/stand. Instead of fabric, Flipper uses polyurethane. It’s attached to a […] Read the original post…

Coming from Skech, Flipper for iPad Air ($40) is a lot like the company’s earlier Fabric Flipper for the previous iPad. As you may guess from the name, the big difference is the material that makes up the three-sectioned lid/stand. Instead of fabric, Flipper uses polyurethane. It’s attached to a […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iOS 7.0.4. The update is listed as including unspecified bug fixes and improvements. Notably, an issue that caused FaceTime calls to fail has been fixed within the update. The update is available now over the air. Update: iOS 6.1.5 was also released for the fourth-generation iPod touch. The update […] Read the…

Alongside iOS 7.0.4, Apple has released version 6.0.2 of its Apple TV software, which is based upon the same iOS code. There do not appear to be any obvious changes to the interface in the update. The update should occur automatically, but can be manually pushed to the device through […] Read the original post…

Apple has released updated versions of its iBooks and iTunes U apps with new designs for iOS 7. The new versions replace the older wood textured design with a new white shelf look consistent with the built-in iOS 7 Newsstand app and new iOS 7 icons. Like most of the […] Read the original post…

Although it’s larger than Apple’s 5W USB Power Adapter, Bolt isn’t big, especially considering what’s inside. Made from plastic with a smooth, soft touch finish that’s really quite nice, the box measures 2.75” tall, 1.33” deep, and 1.1” wide. Three color variations are available; all have a dark gray segment […] Read the original post…

iPhone resellers that had previously unlocked AT&T iPhones in bulk have ran into issues with unlocking the phones recently, putting their businesses in jeopardy. The Wall Street Journal tells the story of Louis Ashner, who ran a business buying used American iPhones and reselling them in China. Sometime in October, […] Read the original post…

iLounge has posted our full review of Apple’s new iPad mini with Retina display. The comprehensive nine-page review covers a number of important and previously unknown details about the Retina iPad mini, including improved battery life and issues with color performance, which are quite noticeable when compared to the iPad […] Read the original post…

At one end of Une Bobine is a traditional USB plug, while two feet away at the other end there’s an MFi Lightning plug, surrounded by a wide plastic housing and a rear support. Unfortunately, this plastic severely limits case compatibility, which is the biggest downfall of the product; unless […] Read the original post…

Instead of snapping the iPad Air into a hard shell, Comercio Soft uses a more flexible frame, with the tablet fitting through the right edge before being secured in place by a tuck-in flap. Most of the bezel is covered, and the same can be said for the edges, but […] Read the original post…