In partnership with the building block company, Belkin has rolled out its LEGO Builder Case for iPhone 5 ($40). The rubber frame, which includes button protection and an open bottom edge, isn’t too unusual. Rather, it’s the plate of studs on the back, compatible with LEGO bricks, allowing users to […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Reporting iMessage Spam
Although in many ways Apple’s iMessage service is a great alternative to traditional carrier SMS/MMS text messaging, it’s sadly no more immune from unsolicited or unwanted communications—“spam”—than any other messaging network. Fortunately, Apple recognizes this and has provided a method to allow users to report spam that they receive through […] Read the original post…
News: iMessage, iCloud services down for some users
Apple’s system status page is reporting problems with several iOS and iCloud services since approximately 12:30 AM EDT. The site notes that some users may be unable to use iCloud Documents, Photo Stream, iPhoto Journals, Backup & Restore, or send or download attachments in iMessage. While the status update notes […] Read the original post…
Mac: Twelve South SurfacePad for MacBook
One of Twelve South’s earliest accessories, SurfacePad ($30), has been redesigned for 2013. Now available for both sizes of the MacBook Air, as well as 13” and 15” non-Retina MacBook Pros, the already minimalistic design of the leather palm rest has been slimmed down even further. Why isn’t there a […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Choosing an account when creating a new contact
Q: While setting a default account for new contacts is all well and good, the real issue for me is when I create a contact I want to be able to choose what account I want to put it in. Does anyone have a solution for this? – Julien, responding […] Read the original post…
News: Vevo coming to Apple TV this week?
Following previous reports that music video site Vevo is developing an Apple TV app, the Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Vevo—a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group—has already signed a deal with Apple to deliver on-demand music videos to the Apple TV along with a […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Wahoo Protkt Bike Mount for iPhone 5
Although it’s far from the first iPhone bike mount we’ve seen, Wahoo’s Protkt for iPhone 5 ($70) is one of a handful designed with a case that can be easily installed and removed from a separate handlebar mount. Along with the highly-protective case comes a plastic mounting system consisting of […] Read the original post…
Review: Gameloft Asphalt 8: Airborne
Although Gameloft has worked hard to advance the iOS platform with each Asphalt title, it has come a very long way since the release of Asphalt 4 Elite Racing five years ago. Twenty-eight affordable, boxy-looking licensed cars have given way to a collection of 47 incredibly detailed vehicles from top […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Tech21 Impact Mesh for iPad mini
Much like its Impact Band for iPhone 5, Tech 21′s Impact Mesh for iPad mini ($40) relies on the company’s D3O material as a differentiating feature for an otherwise simple rubber case. The case’s edges are lined with small stripes of the orange energy-absorbing material, which is said to offer […] Read the original post…
Review: driSuit Guardian for iPhone 5
driSuit’s bottom shell design makes Guardian taller than many cases. Instead of splitting into front and back pieces, Guardian comes apart about an inch from the bottom, where a cap is connected by arms on either side of the case. The cap includes an audio plug that reroutes the headphone […] Read the original post…
News: iOS 7 features poll ends, fingerprint scanner poll begins
With over 1,100 votes from iLounge readers, our latest poll – “What new feature in iOS 7 are you most excited about?” – has now ended. With more information coming out on iOS 7 with every new beta, we asked readers to let us know which of the new features […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Streaming to multiple AirPlay speakers from Apple TV
Q: Can I send audio from an Apple TV to multiple AirPlay speakers like I can with iTunes? – Benjamin A: Unfortunately, not directly—this capability is still limited solely to iTunes running on a Mac or Windows PC. Note that it is possible to work around this by using a […] Read the original post…
News: Next-generation iPhone to launch Sept 20th?
Following news last week that Apple will be unveiling its next-generation iPhone at a September 10th event, reports have surfaced from both Japan and Greece pointing to a September 20th release date for the new iPhone. This schedule tracks with the past two major iPhone releases, which traditionally landed on […] Read the original post…
News: iTunes Festival returns to Apple TV, iOS
With the return of Apple’s annual iTunes Festival for 2013, the company has once again added a dedicated Apple TV section allowing users to access and stream content directly onto the Apple TV. An update to the free iTunes Festival universal iOS app has also just been released, refreshing the […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Determining which carrier an iPhone is locked to
Q: I just upgraded my iPhone but now cannot activate it because I don’t know the carrier that it’s locked to. How can I find out which SIM/carrier that this iPhone is locked to? – Sly A: Unfortunately, there’s no straightforward way to do this as it’s actually based only […] Read the original post…