We’ve seen plenty of cases that look like CaseCrown’s Omni for iPad Air ($35) in the past, but the coverage, functionality, and price make it intriguing. The folio combines a soft touch plastic shell with a folding, fabric-covered lid. There’s no button protection, but the openings are well-sized for the […] Read the original post…
First Look: Odoyo AirCoat for iPad Air
Seen for the past few generations of Apple’s iPads, AirCoat ($40) is back for iPad Air. The folio-style case is plastic, covered with a faux leather material in one of seven different colors. Holes along three of the four edges expose the buttons and ports, including one long opening from […] Read the original post…
First Look: Incipio Watson Wallet Folio for iPad Air
One of Incipio’s first iPad Air cases is a mostly new product — not just a rehash, it’s actually two cases in one. Watson Wallet Folio ($50) combines a faux leather folio with its plastic Feather shell. The latter can snap in and out of the former as needed, which […] Read the original post…
News: iPad demo model catches fire in store
An iPad demo model recently caught fire in an Australian store as a “burst of flames” appeared from the charging port, news.com.au reports. The Vodafone store in Canberra was evacuated after the incident, and no one was injured. Though the report only refers to the device as an iPad, other […] Read the original post…
Review: Incipio [OVRMLD] Clear + Rowan for iPhone 5c
Due largely to its single-material design, it’s fair to say Rowan is the least complex of the bunch. A rear piece of sturdy rubber has a checkered texture, with raised, crosshatched squares contrasting with flat ones. That piece lays on top of a second piece of rubber that forms the […] Read the original post…
Review: Skech Bello for iPhone 5c
Due largely to its single-material design, it’s fair to say Rowan is the least complex of the bunch. A rear piece of sturdy rubber has a checkered texture, with raised, crosshatched squares contrasting with flat ones. That piece lays on top of a second piece of rubber that forms the […] Read the original post…
Mac: Apple Mail Update for Mavericks 1.0
Okay, so maybe a bug fix update isn’t the most exciting thing to show up in the Mac App Store, but if you’re a Gmail user running Mavericks, this is probably the update you’ve been waiting for. Apple has just released Mail Update for Mavericks 1.0 (Free). If you’re running […] Read the original post…
Review: Braven 710 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Measuring 6.25” wide by 2.6” tall by 1.8” deep, Braven 710 is just a little larger than 650, but looks nearly identical from the front, back, and top. The silver aluminum frame has two extra rows of dot perforations, as well as a large dot hole on the top for […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Using an iPhone with an external Bluetooth adapter
Q: If I were to connect a Micro USB adapter to my iPhone 4, and then insert a Bluetooth 4.0 adapter into the Micro USB adapter, do you think it would be able to work with Bluetooth 4.0 devices? – Scott A: Unfortunately, this wouldn’t work as iOS doesn’t include […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Problems sending via AirDrop
Q: I can’t send stuff out using AirDrop to my girlfriend’s iPhone. It never seems to find her iPhone, even though we both have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirDrop on. We’re both in each other’s address book, but it can’t find her iPhone regardless of whether I set AirDrop on my […] Read the original post…
First Look: Dane-Elec Media Streamer
Dane-Elec’s Media Streamer ($40) is an inexpensive accessory for sending media wirelessly to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. The small, white plastic box has an SD cart slot as well as a USB port, plus a 2500mAh rechargeable battery inside that can be used to power your devices. By […] Read the original post…
First Look: Belkin Qode Slim Style Keyboard Case + Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad Air
We’re somewhat surprised to see so many keyboard cases actually arriving in the early days of the iPad Air, but following Kensington’s batch, Belkin has shipped the Qode Slim Style Keyboard Case ($80) and Qode Ultimate Keyboard Case ($130), each arriving in boxes without the Qode name. Despite the fact […] Read the original post…
First Look: Skech ArmBand for iPhone 5/5c/5s
It’s nothing too fancy, but Skech’s ArmBand for iPhone 5/5c/5s ($30) seems to be a fine enough option for strapping an iPhone to your arm. Available in black, with pink or grey accents, the soft material extends out into a band, that wraps back in and through a plastic clip, […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: iOS 7: Monitoring and Controlling Cellular Data Use
iOS 7 introduces a great new feature for users on limited data plans: You can now track how much cellular data is being used by each app on your iPhone or iPad and even disable access to cellular data for specific third-party apps. This is a big improvement over prior […] Read the original post…
First Look: Harman Kardon Soho Slim Foldable Mini Headphones
Made with a combination of leather, stainless steel, and fabric earpads, Harman Kardon’s new Soho ($200) has a lot in common aesthetically with the company’s 2012 headphone lineup, but is dramatically smaller than the gigantic over-ear models it takes after. The small square earpieces go on top of your ears […] Read the original post…