Rapper 50 Cent has licensed his name to a number of SMS Audio-developed audio accessories. The latest is the Sync by 50 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker ($200). Competing in the Jambox space, the speaker houses 50mm drivers inside a tubular plastic housing. On top, there are touch controls, and the […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Speck CandyShell, CandyShell Grip + GemShell for iPhone 5c
Quite possibly our favorite family of iPhone cases to date, Speck’s CandyShell ($35), CandyShell Grip ($35), and GemShell ($TBD) have been released for the iPhone 5c. At this point, the company has pretty much gotten the case down to a science, so there aren’t really any surprises. Available in four […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: iTunes Radio: Requirements for ad-free listening
Q: I am a current iTunes Match subscriber, and have the service activated on my home and work computers as well as my iPad. However, with my iPhone, I prefer the old-fashioned way of syncing and copying my music with iTunes, so I’ve never turned on iTunes Match on it. […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: iTunes Radio: Requirements for ad-free listening
Q: I am a current iTunes Match subscriber, and have the service activated on my home and work computers as well as my iPad. However, with my iPhone, I prefer the old-fashioned way of syncing and copying my music with iTunes, so I’ve never turned on iTunes Match on it. […] Read the original post…
News: Apple Stores seeing more gold iPhone 5s units in stock
Apple Stores are starting to get more gold iPhone 5s units in stock, as iLounge has seen firsthand. From what we gather, there now appears to be more available gold 5s inventory than there was on launch day. However, supply is still extremely limited, with stores running out of stock […] Read the original post…
Mac: Apple iMac (Late 2013)
The timing’s a little odd—the week after an Apple keynote, and before the launch of the already-announced Mavericks operating system—but, hey, new iMacs are new iMacs. The late 2013 edition ($1,299-$1,999) of Apple’s all-in-one desktop has seen some internal spec bumps over last winter’s more significant body upgrade. Announced via […] Read the original post…
First Looks: C6 Magnefix Bookcase for iPad mini
In the midst of being flooded with iPhone 5c cases, C6 has sent us its new Magnefix Bookcase for iPad mini ($55). Similar in many ways to any number of folio-style cases we’ve received, it has a hard plastic shell and an attached, segmented lid. The shell is lined with […] Read the original post…
News: Teardown: 5s build costs at least $199, 5c $173
A teardown of Apple’s iPhone 5s and 5c by research firm IHS reveals just a few internal differences between the new phones. IHS estimates the 5s costs Apple between $199 to $218 for components and assembly — the lower cost for a 16GB model, and the higher cost for the […] Read the original post…
News: Apple offers credit for Breaking Bad season passes
Apple is offering a $22.99 credit to customers who purchased the fifth season of Breaking Bad via the iTunes Season Pass. Customers expecting to get the full final season found the 16 episodes were split into separate “seasons” by iTunes, requiring separate purchases — the episodes were split into two […] Read the original post…
First Looks: NudeAudio Move S, Move M, + Move L Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speakers
NudeAudio is a new company offering a cohesive family of portable Bluetooth speakers, named based on their size in relation to each other. Move S ($50), Move M ($70), and Move L ($100) share many of the same aesthetic characteristics, including a rubber-on-plastic design and a string handle. All three […] Read the original post…
Review: Apple iPhone 5s Dock
From the outside, precious little has changed between these Docks and the iPhone 4 Dock that preceded them. Still made from glossy white plastic with gray bottom padding, the new Docks are just 1/16” deeper than the iPhone 4 Dock at 1 11/16” deep, while retaining just under 2.5” widths […] Read the original post…
Review: Apple iPhone 5c Dock
From the outside, precious little has changed between these Docks and the iPhone 4 Dock that preceded them. Still made from glossy white plastic with gray bottom padding, the new Docks are just 1/16” deeper than the iPhone 4 Dock at 1 11/16” deep, while retaining just under 2.5” widths […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Miniot Contour for iPhone 5/5s
Miniot is back with its latest wooden case; this time, it’s the Contour for iPhone 5/5s (€115/$154+). Available in five different finishes, the slider case comes apart towards the bottom, allowing you to fit your handset inside, and is lined with a soft pad to help protect the back. The […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Nude Audio Move S, Move M, + Move L Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speakers
Nude Audio is a new company offering a cohesive family of portable Bluetooth speakers, named based on their size in relation to each other. Move S ($50), Move M ($70), and Move L ($100) share many of the same aesthetic characteristics, including a rubber-on-plastic design and a string handle. All […] Read the original post…
Mac: Cocoon Slim Backpack
Cocoon has based its business around its Grid-It! elastic band accessories, which are available as standalone products and built into various accessories. The latest, currently an Apple Store exclusive, is Slim Backpack ($80). Designed to hold any current Mac laptop up to a 15” MacBook Pro, the waterproof ballistic nylon […] Read the original post…