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After getting out its first Lightning cable under the Kenburg LightLinez brand, CableJive is now selling the cables directly under the iBoltz series. There’s iBoltz XS, which is simply a rebadged version of Lightlinez XS, and iBoltz XL ($25), a new two-meter cable. Like most Lightning cables, it’s nothing terribly […] Read the original post…

Following claims that Apple paid “a truckload of money” to delay the Android version of Plants vs. Zombies 2—a quote that was apparently accurate, spoken by an EA executive and noted by a reported—EA has issued a statement denying a “paid relationship” with Apple, stating that “a comment from an […] Read the original post…

Made popular by Speck and its CandyShell series, one of the more prevalent case concepts today co-molds rubber and plastic in a single piece. That’s exactly what Rapt is, although X-Doria adds a unique design aesthetic that helps differentiate it. The body is just what we’d expect: its core is […] Read the original post…

Made popular by Speck and its CandyShell series, one of the more prevalent case concepts today co-molds rubber and plastic in a single piece. That’s exactly what Rapt is, although X-Doria adds a unique design aesthetic that helps differentiate it. The body is just what we’d expect: its core is […] Read the original post…

Made popular by Speck and its CandyShell series, one of the more prevalent case concepts today co-molds rubber and plastic in a single piece. That’s exactly what Rapt is, although X-Doria adds a unique design aesthetic that helps differentiate it. The body is just what we’d expect: its core is […] Read the original post…

AppleCare+, Apple’s two-year extended warranty and damage protection plan for certain devices, now allows users to receive iPhone, iPad, or iPod service in any country offering the service. Coverage is limited depending on which countries cover which device models. For example, the CDMA iPhone 5 can’t be replaced in Brazil, […] Read the original post…

A number of U.S. regional carriers have announced next Tuesday, Oct. 1, as a launch date for the iPhone 5c and 5s on their networks. Nine carriers have announced an Oct. 1 launch thus far: Appalachian Wireless, Bluegrass Cellular, C Spire, Cellcom, GCI, MTA, Nex-Tech Wireless, Ntelos, and Strata. It’s […] Read the original post…

Apple is rumored to be working with Taiwanese computer manufacturer Quanta on a 12-inch iPad, according to a report from Taiwan. A July report noted Apple was working on tablet devices “measuring slightly less than 13 inches,” and a more recent report claimed Apple was working on a 17-watt power […] Read the original post…

More apparent upcoming iPad parts have been posted online by Sonny Dickson — this time, space gray and silver shells for the fifth-generation iPad. A number of other parts are also featured in the gallery. Dickson previously posted front panel photos of the fifth-generation iPad. A French site recently posted an […] Read the original…

Apple TV has reposted its 6.0 software update. Interestingly, the update now appears to be based upon iOS 7.0.2, making Apple TV the first device to include this version of iOS. The iPhone 5c and 5s currently run iOS 7.0.1, as did the original version of the 6.0 software update. […] Read the original post…

SoftEdge is a simple rubber case sold in six translucent colors; four match the bright hues of the plastic casings, alongside black and clear versions. It easy fits around the iPhone’s body, rising above to form a protective lip, and coming in right to the edge of the glass. The […] Read the original post…

The first step to installing Candy Combo is wrapping the rubber bumper around the iPhone. It matches the handset’s curves, and fits securely enough that it doesn’t fall off, although it’s not snug enough to serve as a standalone bumper. The next step is to fit the handset into the […] Read the original post…

Take Speck’s tried and true CandyShell, add on an adhesive screen protector with matching plastic bezel coverage, and you have CandyShell + Faceplate for iPhone 5/5s ($45). The only really new component is the reusable Faceplate, which includes a clear piece of plastic that fits over the display, without interfering […] Read the original post…

Algoriddim’s djay 2 ($10) is now ready for iOS 7 in version 2.1. The music mixing app has a new library, and new sample packs from Snoop Dogg and DJ Qbert. DJ Qbert also has his name on new built-in scratch tools within the app. djay 2 has also added […] Read the original post…