While it works just fine, MCAR10L is really pretty forgettable. It’s pretty much a less attractive version of Griffin’s PowerJolt SE with Lightning Connector. The price is lower than some competitors, but not the lowest we’ve seen. There’s nothing bad about it, but there’s also no reason to choose it […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple team in Boston working on Siri
A “small team of notable names in speech technology” has been assembled by Apple to work on Siri, according to a report. The Boston-based team is made up of people who all worked at VoiceSignal Technologies, a speech software company that was purchased by Nuance in 2007. A number of […] Read the original post…
Review: Macally MCDOCKL Charge & Sync Dock for Lightning Devices
Having covered many Macally products, MCDOCKL’s glossy plastic construction is quite familiar. It’s solidly built, although the material and seams prevent us from being able to call it a premium accessory. On the underside of the 3.5” deep, 3.5” wide base are two strips of rubber that keep the dock […] Read the original post…
News: T-Mobile offers 16GB iPhone 5 for $0 down
T-Mobile has announced it will be selling the 16GB iPhone 5 for no money down, starting Saturday. Customers taking advantage of the promotion will pay $27 a month for 24 months in addition to their monthly service charges. Though the promotion is available for a “limited time,” no end date […] Read the original post…
Mac: AOC E1659FWU 16” USB 3.0 Monitor
Getting excited about the new multiple display features baked into Mavericks, but don’t want to drop a ton on an external monitor? Check out AOC’s E1659FWU 16” USB 3.0 Monitor, now available for pre-order on Amazon. Except for the name, it’s a pretty elegant solution, with a single-cord setup. It’s […] Read the original post…
Review: Macally MBP26L 2600mAh Portable Battery Charger with Lightning
Unlike PhoneSuit, which impressed us with its metal-bodied battery, Macally went with plastic—a material that’s not bad, but doesn’t have the same premium feel. Also missing is the cap to protect the Lightning plug when the battery is not in use. Viewed from the edge, it has a teardrop-shaped design, […] Read the original post…
News: Google ends Chromecast Netflix promotion
Google has ended its promotion offering three free months of Netflix with purchase of its new Chromecast dongle for HDTVs, according to the Los Angeles Times. “Due to overwhelming demand for Chromecast devices since launch, the 3-month Netflix promotion (which was available in limited quantities) is no longer available,” Google […] Read the original post…
Mac: Cooler Master Comforter Air
The combination of SSDs, more efficient chipsets, and overall better design means that many MacBooks run pretty cool these days. But depending on the machine you’re using, and what you’re using it for, your computer may still get pretty hot at time. If so, it may be worth investing in […] Read the original post…
Mac: Cooler Master Comforter Air
The combination of SSDs, more efficient chipsets, and overall better design means that many MacBooks run pretty cool these days. But depending on the machine you’re using, and what you’re using it for, your computer may still get pretty hot at time. If so, it may be worth investing in […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds
Similar in design to last year’s BlueBuds X Bluetooth Wireless Headphones from JayBird Gear, Plantronics has just released the significantly less expensive BackBeat GO 2 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds ($80). Unlike most large earcup-styled wireless headphones, these look like a standard pair of earbuds, only with a simple flat cable running […] Read the original post…
Review: Tylt Tunz Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker
Tunz is about 1.5” narrower than Jambox from side to side, but 0.5” taller and deeper; both are well-suited for portability. The material choices are similar, too: most of Tunz’ housing is soft touch rubber-coated plastic, except for the grill, which is metal with a raised diamond pattern. There’s no […] Read the original post…
News: Report: New iPhone users unable to activate phones
New iPhone users have reported that they’ve been unable to activate their phones, as it appears that Apple’s activation servers are experiencing an outage. An AT&T employee has reportedly confirmed the outage. A number of threads discussing activation problems have also popped up in Apple support forums. It appears that […] Read the original post…
Review: Macally MISYNCABLEL6 6FT Extra Long Lightning to USB Cable
Oftentimes, longer cables requires greater cable girth to carry the same charge to devices. The gauge on Griffin’s 3-Meter USB to Lightning Cable, for example, is particularly thick. Macally uses a cable that’s the same size as Apple’s, but is still able to carry a proper charge to even the […] Read the original post…
News: iPhone carrier poll ends, iOS 7 features poll begins
With over 1,600 votes from iLounge readers, our latest poll – “What’s most important to you when choosing an iPhone carrier?” – has now ended. Following the launch of the iPhone 5 on T-Mobile, we asked readers to let us know what was more important to them when choosing an […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Angry Birds Rio 1.7, Bank of America 4.3, djay 2 + OpenTable 5.1
Rovio’s been keeping its furious fowl busy as another Angry Birds game gets new levels — this time it’s Angry Birds Rio (free). Version 1.7 of the game includes 15 more beach levels to the Golden Beachball episode. Collecting all the golden cherries will unlock bonus levels, and other surprises […] Read the original post…