Chevrolet announced that six of its 2014 vehicles will use Siri Eyes Free integration. The hands-free feature that relies on Siri voice commands will be found in the Camaro, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, SS, and Volt. It can be used through the company’s MyLink infotainment system. Chevrolet was an early supporter […] Read the original post…
Review: Bowflex Boost Smart Activity Tracker
Laid flat, Boost is about 10” long from one end to the other, and 0.75” wide. Most of that length is the flexible silicone band, which has 14 rows of holes, allowing for quite a bit of size adjustment. The rest is the module that does the tracking; it’s a […] Read the original post…
News: Apple intros Burberry CEO Ahrendts as head of retail
Apple announced that Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts will be the company’s new head of retail, joining Apple in the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores. As the title suggests, Ahrendts will both oversee Apple retail and online stores, taking her position in the spring. […] Read the original post…
Mac: Satechi Smart Travel Router/Travel Adapter with USB Port
There are some combinations in the technology world that are hard to see coming. Satechi’s Smart Travel Router/Travel Adapter with USB Port ($45) is one of them. That’s not to say it’s a bad idea, but packing a world outlet adapter, router, and USB charging station into one device certainly […] Read the original post…
Review: Griffin MeshUps, Survivor, Survivor Slim + Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Skins for iPod touch 5G
MeshUps is a fully protective polycarbonate shell available in four colors, augmented by a grid of silicone along the back and sides. The plastic is dimpled like a golf ball, helping to enhance the textural experience, while the rubber covers the buttons without impeding their use. There are specific cutouts […] Read the original post…
Review: Bluelounge Rolio
The core of the solution is made up of two 2.5” white plastic squares, sandwiching a channel that connects them together. Inside the top of the front panel, you’ll find a small divot made to hold the Lightning end of a cable. Once you’ve slipped that plug into place, the […] Read the original post…
News: iPad mini 2 to be thicker due to Retina display?
A number of Hong Kong case manufacturers recently showed cases for the second-generation iPad mini that could allude to a size slightly larger than the first iPad mini. The cases seem to fit a device with a thickness of 7.5 mm, as compared to the current iPad mini’s 7.2 mm, […] Read the original post…
News: Cricket Wireless to carry iPhone 5c, 5s Oct. 25
Prepaid carrier Cricket Wireless announced it will carry the iPhone 5c and 5s starting Oct. 25. Prospective customers can register for additional information now. A number of regional carriers began carrying the devices on Oct. 1, as the iPhone 5c and 5s continue to be added to the lineups of […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Cygnett Alternate for iPhone 5/5s
Cygnett’s Alternate for iPhone 5/5s ($30) is one of a relatively small number of cases that allows customization through swappable parts. Here, the top and bottom pieces can be mixed and matched. Each of the three colors of Alternate comes with an aluminum-covered plastic case, and two colors of plastic […] Read the original post…
News: Survey: iPhone 5s outselling 5c two to one
Apple’s iPhone 5s is currently more than doubling the sales of iPhone 5c, according to a survey conducted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). Based on the survey, the iPhone 5s made up 64 percent of iPhone sales following its launch in September. The iPhone 5c accounted for 27 percent […] Read the original post…
News: Apple offers iTunes credit to recent iWork, iLife customers
Apple has sent out emails offering iTunes credit to certain customers who bought iPhoto, iMovie, or the iWork apps — Keynote, Pages, and Numbers — on Sept. 1 or later, before the company’s recent iPhone announcement. Those customers must have also purchased a new iOS device after Sept. 1. During […] Read the original post…
News: iLounge Weekly arrives Monday, giveaway reminder
The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes early next week. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. […] Read the original post…
News: AT&T to only offer Mobile Share plans
AT&T announced it will only be offering Mobile Share plans to new customers starting Oct. 25. The carrier will be eliminating its older per-device plans. Existing AT&T customers will have the option to stick with their current plans. AT&T’s Mobile Share offers data plans ranging from 300MB to 50GB per […] Read the original post…
Review: OtterBox Commuter Series Wallet for iPhone 5/5s
Viewed from the front, Commuter Series Wallet looks identical to the case it’s based on. The rubber fits into the plastic, creating a deep, cohesive rim all the way around the edge. Ignore the extra hump on the back, and the same could be said of the top, bottom, and […] Read the original post…
News: Users reporting iWork-related crashes on iPhone 5s
A number of reports have popped up relating to a “blue screen of death” error when multitasking on the iPhone 5s. The topic has been discussed in Apple user forums, as the issue seems to stem from using iWork on the 5s. Forbes has a video of the malfunction in […] Read the original post…