The long, strange trip that has been Apple’s implementation of cloud computing seems to have finally hit the road Monday with a full-throttled embrace of a paradigm one might not expect from a hardware manufacturer: Your computing life is merely enabled by the devices you own, and should not be […] Read the original post…
Verizon Ban on 4G Tethering Apps Violates Openness Rule: Complaint
An activist group asked federal regulators to require Verizon to allow its Android customers to use their 4G smart phones as modems for other devices, citing openness rules the carrier agreed to when it bought the spectrum in 2008. Read the original post by Ryan Singel
Jobs to PC: ‘You’re Busted!’ & Other Notes From The OS Wars
Steve Jobs’s return to the stage yesterday at Apple’s World Wide Developer’s Conference focused on software. Hardware provides Apple’s brains and sinew, he told us, while software is its soul. Though there were three chapters to the story he spun, the narrative was coherent. Apple was staking its claim in […] Read the original post…
Review: STM Harbour 2 for iPhone 5/5s
Just like the original version of the case, Harbour 2 combines a hard, matte plastic outer layer with rubber, which lines the inside. The rubber extends out to the front end of the case, forming a lip around the screen that helps protect it from the ground. Unfortunately, the material […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Restoring Text Messages from an iCloud Backup
Q: How do I restore text messages from iCloud to my iPhone? – John A: iCloud does not specifically store your text message or iMessage history, however like any other data on your iPhone your text message database should be included in your iCloud backups. This means that you can […] Read the original post…
Review: SwitchEasy Colors, Monsters, Nude, Numbers + Play for iPhone 5c
Having appeared for several previous iPhones, including most recently the iPhone 5, this edition of Colors offers few surprises. It’s made of a flexible silicone rubber material that wraps around almost all of the iPhone, including the bezel underneath the screen. An integrated Home Button protector appears in a complementary […] Read the original post…
Mac: Western Digital My Cloud
Between iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and every other cloud storage system out there, there’s a good chance your files are spread far and wide. Western Digital’s new My Cloud ($150-$250) offers a personal cloud for your home, initially in 2, 3, or 4TB capacities. While the box itself may look […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Next-gen iPad, mini to have 8MP cameras
Apple’s fifth-generation iPad and second-generation iPad mini will both have 8MP cameras with larger apertures, according to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo expects both devices to launch this year. Another report from earlier today expressed doubt that the second-generation iPad mini would launch this year — and if it is […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Armpocket Nighthawk Armband with LED Lights for iPhone
Although it’s bulkier than we prefer armbands to be, Armpocket’s Nighthawk Armband with LED Lights ($50) is somewhat intriguing. It’s compatible with all iPhones, and is large enough to support handsets in small cases. It has multiple compartments for holding accessories such as keys or headphones, and allows full access […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Incipio Watson for iPhone 5/5c/5s
Getting in on the wallet-flip case game, Incipio is bringing out Watson in separate versions for iPhone 5/5s ($45) or iPhone 5c ($45). Both versions of the case share the same general structure, but are shaped to fit the respective handsets. They feature removable plastic shells, which snap into place […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Naztech Vault Waterproof Ultra-Slim Cover for iPhone 5/5s
Not only is Naztech’s Vault for iPhone 5/5s ($50) one of the least expensive waterproof cases we’ve encountered, it also claims to be one of the most protective. Whereas most competitors are IPX6 rated, this one earns an IPX8, which means it can supposedly protect the iPhone up to 66 […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Incipio offGRID 4000/6000/8000 mAh Batteries + 4000mAh with Qi Wireless Charging
Expanding past its well-known offGRID battery cases, Incipio has introduced a series of standalone battery packs compatible with iPads, iPhones, and iPods. The offGRID Portable Backup Battery is available in 4000mAh ($50), 6000mAh ($80), and 8000mAh ($100) capacities. Both of the larger batteries have both 2.1A and 1A USB ports, […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Incipio DualPro Shine for iPhone 5c
Among its latest cases, Incipio has released its DualPro Shine for iPhone 5c ($35). Based heavily on the iPhone 5/5s version, the case is composed of a rubber skin, and a metallic-finished plastic shell that fits atop it. The rubber includes protection for the Sleep/Wake and volume buttons, and a […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Incipio Phenom for iPhone 5c
One of many new cases Incipio is offering for the iPhone 5c, Phenom ($40) has what the company claims is “phenomenal drop protection.” The case uses three different materials molded together for superior shock absorption. It’s an intriguing case, but we’ll have to test it to see if it’s worth […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Uncommon Power Gallery Battery Case for iPhone 5/5s
Uncommon has made customizable cases for years: use the company’s online tool to upload your own photos, and it’ll send out a case printed with that design. Now, it’s applying the same approach to battery cases. The new Power Gallery Battery Case for iPhone 5/5s ($100-$120) is available with just […] Read the original post…