The flagship Survivor is Griffin’s heaviest-duty case, and has been for a few years now. There are no significant changes compared to the iPhone 5/5s version, other than the subtle tweaks to the shape; therefore this review is heavily based on our earlier thoughts. The unit snaps apart into three […] Read the original post…
Mac: Plasq Comic Life 3
Attention aspiring Stan Lees and Jack Kirbys: it’s time to head over to the Mac App Store. Plasq has just released Comic Life 3 ($30), the third edition of its comic-creating software. The app allows you to create single pages, or entire comic books, all in one powerful interface on […] Read the original post…
Review: Case Scenario Pantone Universe Case for iPhone 5c
It’s easy to install and remove Pantone Universe, thanks to the flexible rubber frame, which rises above the display a small amount. Instead of being a completely smooth curve, like Reveal is, the center of the rubber is slightly raised above the edges. As has been the case with a […] Read the original post…
News: 2013 Readers’ Choice update; vote now!
The votes are streaming in for our 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards. Early on, Logitech and Belkin are neck-in-neck in the race for Accessory Maker of the Year, with ZeroChroma and Griffin not far behind. Google has jumped to an early lead for App Developer of the Year, with Orbotix, StoryToys, […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Grove WoodPrint Case for iPhone 5/5s
WoodPrint Case for iPhone 5/5s ($99) is a customizable version of the Grove’s earlier Bamboo Case. This one is made of maple, but the shape and overall design are the same. What’s different is the fact that you can upload your own images to the company’s website, decide on the […] Read the original post…
News: Apple’s Jony Ive and Bono settled U2 iPod deal
In a new interview, Vanity Fair talks to both Apple Senior Vice President of Industrial Design in Jony Ive and designer Marc Newson before their upcoming Sotheby’s (RED) auction, in which the designers have teamed with Bono to benefit The Global Fund. The two discuss design, and Ive’s work with […] Read the original post…
Review: Incipio Watson for iPhone 5/5c/5s
Both versions of the case start with a plastic backplate, with inlaid vegan leather. The material continues past the right edge of the case in a strip—a little over 2” tall on the 5c case versus 3.5” on the 5/5s edition—that then transforms into the front cover. The cover is […] Read the original post…
Mac: STM Bags Impulse Medium Laptop Backpack
We’ve come to expect that when STM sends us a bag to check out, we’re going to be impressed. Its new Impulse ($100) is no different in that regard. The polyester backpack is a solid option, especially for those who need to carry books, a tablet, and other gadgets along […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Flickr 2.30, Foursquare 6.4, TripAdvisor 8.0 + XCOM 1.3
Flickr (free) from Yahoo! updated to version 2.30.1503, enabling auto upload in iOS 7. Users can now automatically save their photos in Flickr’s 1TB-per-user storage space in full resolution. The app also now features auto straighten, letting users automatically straighten photos using the Flickr editor. Google sign-in issues have been […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Cobra SPX 7800BT All-Band Max Performance Ultra-Compact LED Radar/Laser Detector
The latest in-car, iOS-compatible radar detector from Cobra is its SPX 7800BT All-Band Max Performance Ultra-Compact LED Radar/Laser Detector ($250), and it’s currently only available on a third-party deal site. Its biggest update over previous editions is a color display. While it does still sync to your phone, the notifications […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Transferring an iPhone SIM to another family member
Q: My wife and I are both AT&T wireless customers. We have separate AT&T wireless accounts. I currently use an iPhone 4s, and she uses a BlackBerry Torch 9800. I recently purchased an iPhone 5s, discounted by the 2-year AT&T contract. When the iPhone 5s arrives, I plan to setup/activate […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: iOS 7: Enabling or Disabling Automatic App Updates
iOS 7 introduces the ability to have your apps automatically updated in the background, saving you the trouble of going to the App Store to check for and download updates automatically. Your device tries to handle this intelligently to avoid draining too much power or consuming data needlessly, but if […] Read the original post…
Review: Griffin Reveal for iPhone 5c
As in the past, Reveal brings together rubber edges—your choice of black or hot pink—with a clear polycarbonate backplate. It seems particularly well suited for the colorful plastic shells found on Apple’s mid-range iPhone. The two materials fit together well, and we have no concern about them coming apart. Through […] Read the original post…
Review: iSkin Flex for iPhone 5c
Coming in “galaxy black” or “ice frost,” Exo is larger than many cases, but we wouldn’t go so far as to call it bulky. Instead of a single depth of rubber around the iPhone’s body, this one is molded with six raised columns running down the back, as well as […] Read the original post…
Review: iSkin Exo for iPhone 5c
Coming in “galaxy black” or “ice frost,” Exo is larger than many cases, but we wouldn’t go so far as to call it bulky. Instead of a single depth of rubber around the iPhone’s body, this one is molded with six raised columns running down the back, as well as […] Read the original post…