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The latest in Thought Out’s iterative line of stands and mounts is PED4 Mount CH50 for iPhone 5/5c/5s and iPod touch 5G ($50). This one is made to be permanently attached to a surface, using either the three included screws, or by using an optional AdPad 300 ($15) adhesive mounting […] Read the original post…

Recently updated from an earlier, somewhat different-looking version, the 2013 version of dockBoss air ($35) from CableJive is the latest wireless music receiver designed to help repurpose Dock Connector speakers. The small dongle connects to Apple’s 30-pin plug, adding Bluetooth connectivity, and drawing power from the speaker rather than requiring […] Read the original post…

Today, Apple released iOS 7, making some very significant user interface changes to its iOS operating system—a design that had remained mostly the same for over six years. While some users will happily embrace iOS 7 for breathing new life into old iPhones, iPads, or iPod touches, from our own […] Read the original post…

An alleged photo of a space gray second-generation iPad mini shell was posted on a French site. Though this is the first time the color has been seen on an iPad, it’s certainly not a surprise, considering Apple is using space gray in its iPhone 5s and iPod touch, nano, […] Read the original post…

As expected, Apple released its iOS 7 operating system to the public just ahead of 1 p.m. Eastern today. iOS 7 is currently available as an over-the-air software update in the Settings app. iLounge has posted a full review of iOS 7 here, and an Instant Expert: Secrets and Features […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iOS 7 today, and iOS 7.0.1 is already in the queue for the upcoming iPhone 5s and 5c. iOS 7.0.1 reportedly aims to fix issues with Touch ID and iTunes purchases. It’s unclear if the two new devices will ship with iOS 7.0.1 on Friday, or whether […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iTunes 11.1 to the public, including new features such as iTunes Radio, Genius Shuffle, and customizable Podcast Stations. The update also is required for syncing with iOS 7, which should be released shortly. iTunes terms and conditions have also changed, with “additional information regarding authenticating your account […] Read the original post…

Highway Max is a particularly good deal: it’s $15 less expensive than Highway Pro, yet more powerful, as both of its USB outputs now support 2.1A charging. Everything else—the colors, the materials, the size—is otherwise the same. Just Mobile continues to use plastic for the body, and very nice diamond-print […] Read the original post…

Earlier this year, Apple unveiled iOS 7 at its Worldwide Developer Conference, revealing an entirely new design for the company’s venerable mobile operating system and thereby introducing the most dramatic visual change since the iPhone was first released in 2007. The new design in and of itself will be quite […] Read the original post…

Amazon’s Amazon Instant Video app updated to version 2.1. Most notably, the free app now supports AirPlay to let users watch Amazon’s titles on the Apple TV. IMDB cast and director information, ratings, trivia, quotes, and goofs have also been added to the app. Infinity Blade III ($7) from Epic […] Read the original post…

Taking advantage of the seventh-generation iPod nano’s small size and light weight, Griffin’s SportCuff ($20) is a sweatband that attaches a nano to your wrist. The setup is actually quite simple, with a plastic shell permanently fused to the terrycloth wristband. Nine different colors and patterns are available…. […] Read the original post by Nick…

Apple is currently in the process of releasing iOS 7-focused updates to its own apps, and we’re expecting a bunch to hit the App Store today. Here’s what’s now available. The Apple Store app has been updated to version 2.8 — it’s been optimized for iOS 7 with a new […] Read the original post…

It looks like Apple won’t be updating its iPod touch line this year, other than the replacement of slate with a space grey color option. Griffin has a handful of recently released cases for the fifth-generation device that are therefore still worth taking a look at, all four combining rubber […] Read the original post…

JBL has introduced Synchros, a new line of headphones. The flagship headphones in the line are the Synchros S700 ($350) premium powered over-ear stereo headphones. Made out of aluminum, fabric, and steel, with leather ear cushions, the onyx- or glacier-colored S700 headphones use 50mm drivers, JBL LiveStage signal processing technology, […] Read the original post…

iOS 7 is certainly one of the most significant replacement products in Apple history. As a free download and the sole operating system for Apple’s iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices, any iOS release has an immediate effect on hundreds of millions of people, now ranging from 1 to 100 […] Read the original post…