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A new report from Bloomberg Businessweek gives insight into the workings of Apple’s supply chain, while focusing on the story of one man’s journey to work for Apple supplier Flextronics on the iPhone 5 camera. The report claims such jobs are “so coveted that they’re not merely offered, they’re sold,” […] Read the original post…

After years of development, Adonit has remedied that issue with Jot Script ($75, aka Jot Script Evernote Edition), its latest Bluetooth stylus. Pitched primarily for use with Evernote’s Penultimate, a note-taking application we’ve used for years, Jot Script also works with apps previously designed for Adonit’s Jot Touch 4 stylus. […] Read the original post…

Chillingo’s Anomaly 2 ($5) has arrived on iOS after debuting on the Mac earlier this year. The graphically intense tower defense game has an online multiplayer mode which lets gamers play as the alien towers or attacking humans, as well as a standard offline single-player mode with “one million tactical […] Read the original post…

Apple stores will soon be able to make hardware repairs to the iPhone 5c and 5s, according to a new report. Sources claim the touchscreens will be replaced in-store, with a replacement costing $149 for either device. The stores will also be able to replace the volume buttons, rear camera, […] Read the original post…

Apple has released a new tablet, the iPad Air, and once again, Griffin has matched it with a version of its CinemaSeat ($40) seatback mounting kit. Essentially unchanged in its overall design since the first edition for the original iPad, the faux leather and neoprene holder comes equipped with a […] Read the original post…

In a predictable, but not unappreciated move, Griffin has released Survivor for iPad Air ($80). Like the versions before it, the super heavy duty case combines layers of plastic and thick rubber for a high level of protection, all the way around. This includes full button and port protection, plus […] Read the original post…

It’s no secret that USB ports are always at a premium, especially when you’re using a MacBook with only two. There are plenty of hub solutions out there that add on extras, but Kanex’s simpleDock has to be one of the cooler ones. Made of silver-colored zinc and black plastic, […] Read the original post…

Not so much a sequel to Nike’s popular FuelBand as an enhanced follow-up, the Nike+ FuelBand SE ($150) has just been released after an unusual mid-October announcement event. The new version looks virtually identical to its predecessor and sports extremely similar functionality, but features hardware and software improvements to boost […] Read the original post…

One of many cases in Griffin’s Survivor line, Survivor Skin for iPhone 5c ($20) seems to be a rebranding of the company’s Protector we previously covered for iPhone 5/5s. The molded rubber case is thicker than most, which adds a respectable degree of shock protection, as well as bezel and […] Read the original post…

Pebble has announced today that its smart watch “is now fully integrated with iOS 7 and works seamlessly with Notification Center.” All enabled notifications will now be pushed to the Pebble — meaning app notifications beyond calls, emails, and texts. A new iOS app will enable the functionality. Pebble claims […] Read the original post…

The followup to a shipped Kickstarter project, Une Bobine for iPhone 5/5c/5s ($30) is the newest cable from Fuse Chicken. It’s certainly the most heavily reinforced Lightning cable we’ve yet seen, with a heavy metal housing around the cord. This allows Une Bobine to function as a gooseneck, positionable to […] Read the original post…

Apple will be building a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona, as announced recently by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. The factory will create “at least 700 quality jobs in the first year” and will also create about 1,300 construction-related jobs. “We are proud to expand our domestic manufacturing initiative […] Read the original post…

It’s here — iLounge’s 2014 iPad/iPhone/iPod Buyers’ Guide is now available for download! The newest edition of our guide is our biggest yet, covering everything from the latest iPads, iPhones, and iPods to their best accessories, apps and games. A complete history of the devices, a guide to current prices […] Read the original post…

iLounge has announced its Best of the Year Awards across 16 categories, found in our 2014 iPad/iPhone/iPod Buyers’ Guide. This year’s multiple Award winners included: • Logitech, winner of Keyboard of the Year and Accessory of the Year Awards for the Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard, Headphone of the Year Award for […] Read the original post…