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There’s not much to be said about Beyzacases’s Sarach for iPad mini ($180). That price is insane for any case, and considering this one’s a sleeve, it’s even more out there. But, those are factors we’re used to from Beyzacases, and it comes with the same benefits. Particularly, it’s the […] Read the original post…

Apple has hired Nike design director Ben Shaffer, according to a report. Shaffer was Studio Director of Nike’s research and development lab, and he played a key role in developing the company’s Fuel Band and lightweight Flyknit shoe. Shaffer’s hiring and Apple’s earlier hiring of another Nike Fuel Band developer, […] Read the original post…

Q: Are there any docks that currently will fit an iPhone 5S with the new Apple leather case? – Sean A: The official iPhone 5s Dock (iLounge Rating: B-) released by Apple last week is, rather ironically, not compatible even with Apple’s own iPhone 5/5s leather case. Third-party Lightning Dock […] Read the original post…

Q: My husband and I each have iPhone 4’s, from different providers (his is provided through his job). Whenever I set a reminder in my phone, it shows up on his phone. How can we correct this? – Peggy A: It sounds like you’re sharing the same iCloud account on […] Read the original post…

[OVRMLD] has gone through a handful of permutations, from the early Executive OVRMLD for the original iPhone, to the more recent version for iPhone 5. The iPhone 5c edition is much more similar to the latter, but it has still been overhauled rather thoroughly. Last year, it was essentially a […] Read the original post…

[OVRMLD] has gone through a handful of permutations, from the early Executive OVRMLD for the original iPhone, to the more recent version for iPhone 5. The iPhone 5c edition is much more similar to the latter, but it has still been overhauled rather thoroughly. Last year, it was essentially a […] Read the original post…

iBattz already makes one of the most efficient battery cases we’ve tested for the iPhone 5. So why not add the ability to throw it into a pool? That’s what you get with Mojo Refuel Aqua Removable Battery Case for iPhone 5/5s ($120). Also available as a conversion kit for […] Read the original post…

Major League Baseball plans to utilize Apple’s new iBeacon indoor mapping feature in its At the Ballpark app. The app will use the new iOS 7 feature in MLB stadiums. “Essentially, we want to create micro-locations within the stadiums where you can get different experiences,” said MLB iOS developer Marc […] Read the original post…

Schematics of Apple’s fifth-generation iPad have allegedly been leaked, according to a new report. The fifth-gen iPad will apparently be 169.48 mm wide, as compared to the fourth-gen’s 185.8 mm width. It appears the height will be reduced to 240 mm from 241.3 mm, and the fifth-gen iPad will be […] Read the original post…

The Tokyo District Court ordered Apple to pay 330 million yen (about $3.35 million) to Norihiko Saito for infringing on the Japanese inventor’s click wheel controller patent. Saito’s company applied for the patent in 1998, before Apple used a click wheel in its iPod. Saito sought 10 billion yen in […] Read the original post…

Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart apparently invoked the wrath of Apple public relations Thursday night with a series of tweets about a shattered iPad. Stewart initially tweeted, “I just dropped my iPad on the ground and shattered two glass corners. What to do? does one call Apple to come and pick […] Read the original post…

Virgin Mobile will carry Apple’s iPhone 5c and 5s starting Oct. 1. The carrier announced the news through its official Twitter account. Virgin Mobile didn’t start selling the iPhone 5 until June of this year. A number of regional carriers will also begin carrying the new iPhones on Oct. 1. … […] Read the original…

Staples’ U.S. website will sell iPads and iPods starting in October, according to a recent report. “Several versions” of the devices will be sold as soon as Oct. 1. Staples already sells the iPad in its Canadian online store. The report also notes Staples would like to sell the iPad […] Read the original post…

With all the research coming out that says sitting is bad for your health, it’s no surprise that standing desks are becoming more and more popular. The latest comes from JP Labrosse, a former Apple employee who worked on the iPod, and his new company, Stir. Stir Kinetic Desk ($3,890+). […] Read the original post…

A Federal Aviation Administration advisory committee has voted to recommend letting airline passengers use smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and other electronic devices during takeoffs and landings, the Associated Press reports. The recommendation will be sent to the FAA, which has final say on whether the restrictions will be eased. However, it’s […] Read the original post…