Of the two models, MA600i is closer to traditional in design. Picture a megaphone made from silver aluminum with its smallest point covered in silicone rubber and its other end capped with a black cover; that’s MA600i, a hybrid between earbuds and canalphones in shape and size. Standard gauge gray […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Urban Armor Gear Composite Case for iPhone 5c
Offered in clear and black, white and black, or all-black versions, Urban Armor Gear’s new Composite Case for iPhone 5c ($35) is a rugged-looking plastic case that’s highly similar to the iPhone 5/5s version, but now with the clear option to show off whatever your iPhone 5c’s color may be. […] Read the original post…
Review: Seagate Wireless Plus External Hard Drive
Currently available in a 1-Terabyte capacity—as much storage as the hard disks inside current iMacs—Wireless Plus is roughly the same size as G-Connect: at 3.5” wide, 5” deep and 0.7” tall, it’s actually a bit smaller in two dimensions and less than 0.1” wider. Seagate achieves this feat with a […] Read the original post…
News: Apple TV rolling out updated movie/TV pages
Apple is in the process of rolling out new movie and TV listing pages for the Apple TV. The new design adds extra banner graphics to the pages, and makes subtle changes to navigation within the pages. Updated pages are only available for certain listings at this time, and appear […] Read the original post…
Review: iLuv TimeShaker Dual Alarm Clock Speaker with Bed Shaker and Lightning Dock
While most users don’t need to actively be shaken out of slumber, TimeShaker is here for people who do—and for those who just want a relatively compact, primarily upright alarm clock rather than the deeper, wider designs preferred by iHome. Measuring 9.25” wide at the top but only 8.5” at […] Read the original post…
News: Apple plans iPad keyboard cover, new Apple TV not ready?
Apple is developing a new keyboard for the full-size iPad that “mimics” Microsoft’s Surface touch cover, according to a blog post from Jamie Ryan, who formerly worked for Apple in Developer Relations. Ryan writes that it’s “not clear whether the process is far enough along” to debut tomorrow, but a […] Read the original post…
News: GarageBand to go freemium, new iLife, iWork icons shown
Apple accidentally disclosed all of the icons and several new features for its upcoming iLife and iWork updates last night, while also noting that GarageBand will become a free download with in-app purchases. An updated Apple.com web page for “built-in apps” has since changed back to its previous state. While […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Using iMessage without iCloud
Q: If my iCloud settings are switched off can I send or receive iMessages or will they go through as text messages? – Emma A: Your iCloud settings, found in the iCloud section of the iOS Settings app, are completely independent of your iMessage settings. You can use iMessage even […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Manual vs scheduled Do Not Disturb settings
Q: If I switch Do Not Disturb on from the Control Center, will it stay on until I manually switch it off or will it automatically switch off at the end of the next scheduled “on” period? For example, if I have scheduled Do Not Disturb to be on from […] Read the original post…
News: Man sues Apple CEO over automatic iOS 7 download
An interesting new lawsuit against Apple CEO Tim Cook has been launched by a California man over the automatic downloading of iOS 7. Mark Menacher filed a small-claims complaint specifically against Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday requesting that Apple provide the ability to remove the automatically downloaded iOS 7 […] Read the original post…
Mac: Feral Interactive SEGA Superstars Tennis
We can almost picture Sonic saying, “hey, I want in, too!” as he watches Mario and his crew playing tennis. Now he has his chance, as SEGA Superstars Tennis ($15) brings together the company’s flagship character and his friends in a fun take on tennis. Expect more than grass and […] Read the original post…
Review: Scosche boltBOX Retractable Charge & Sync Cable for Lightning Devices
You’ll find two different finishes on boltBOX. The front is glossy, while the back is matte, and the two meet at the sides. Both the USB and Lightning plugs rest flat against the box when not in use, bringing the total size for travel to approximately 2” wide, 0.75” deep, […] Read the original post…
News: Apple reaffirms iMessage security in statement
In response to a recent claim that Apple could access users’ iMessages if they desired, the company has reaffirmed the security and privacy of the system. Security researchers at QuarksLab claim that Apple could change the infrastructure of the system to access iMessages — perhaps if required by a government […] Read the original post…
News: Two top Apple execs leave company
Two Apple executives have left the company recently, as e-commerce executive RJ Pittman has been hired by eBay to be the website’s newly created chief product officer of its eBay Marketplaces business. As his LinkedIn profile notes, Pittman was in charge of the design, product management, operations and growth of […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: iOS 7: Displaying Shortened Names
With iOS 7 you can now choose to display abbreviated names in apps like Mail and Messages, allowing you to fit more information on the screen. This is particularly useful for dealing with messages with multiple parties, but can also help when working with longer names as well. By default, […] Read the original post…