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Findables isn’t just about creative protective cases such as FlexStand ($30) and FlexWrap ($30) for iPhone 5 — the company is betting heavily on QR codes and social sharing. Each of its cases has such a code printed on it, allowing people to share personal or business information digitally when […] Read the original post…

Incipio Technologies today announced the acquisition of Braven, a Utah-based company responsible for a collection of solidly-built wireless Bluetooth speakers. While Incipio previously focused mostly on protective accessories, it has been angling to get into the speaker business for some time, and expects the acquisition of Braven to “create a […] Read the original post…

Q: My son in Germany has an iPhone with Wi-Fi. I tried calling the correct number—overseas, country and locality codes. When I try to call him I get a message that he is “not available for FaceTime.” That means he can’t receive I think. What am I doing wrong? – […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iTunes 11.0.5, intended to fix an iTunes in the Cloud related issue where “some purchased may download or play unexpected items.” In addition to the public release of iTunes 11.0.5, Apple has also posted iTunes 11.1 beta 2 to the iOS Developer Site. The initial iTunes beta […] Read the original post…

A few TV-related Apple rumors have popped up today, with one report claiming the company is planning on introducing a flat-screen TV set protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The report from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News (translated link) claims Apple met with Foxconn and Corning about 55-inch and 60-inch TV sets […] Read the original post…

The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes early next week. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. […] Read the original post…

Sure, we’ve played video games without weapons before, but never without any other people, other than the character being controlled from the first-person perspective. That’s new. Gone Home ($20), from The Fullbright Company, is a new title out for those who are looking for a new type of gameplay, and […] Read the original post…

A lawsuit alleging that Apple maintains a monopoly over iPhone apps was dismissed, Bloomberg reports. A judge ruled the plaintiffs couldn’t legally continue the lawsuit, because plaintiffs hadn’t bought the apps — though the complaint can be amended and refiled. “At a minimum, plaintiffs must allege facts showing that each […] Read the original post…

2K Drive, a racing simulation game for iPhone and iPad, will launch this fall, 2K Games announced. 2K and Lucid Games are behind the game, with Lucid being a boutique studio founded by the creators of Project Gotham Racing and Blur. The racing game will feature single and multiplayer modes, […] Read the original post…

Apple currently has more than 200 LinkedIn job openings in China, including an environmental affairs program manager, store specialist, and security specialist, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company also appears to be hiring “a bunch of retail specialists and store leaders.” CEO Tim Cook recently visited China as […] Read the original post…

Q: I’m a bit unclear on how the restrictions in iTunes work if I’m dealing with more than one account. Some of your articles talk about how iTunes doesn’t let you switch accounts for 90 days, but that this doesn’t apply to new purchased—only for downloading stuff I’ve already purchased. […] Read the original post…

Amtrak has updated its free app to version 1.6. The app now features redesigned station details with more features, including more hours and improved map integration. Recently selected stations are now included in the station list for easy access. It’s also easier to switch arrival and departure stations on search […] Read the original post…