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…
News: iWork for iCloud beta invites sent out to public
Apple has sent out invitations to some users for early access to its iWork for iCloud beta. Before now, only developers had access to the beta. iWork for iCloud offers users the chance to access Pages, Numbers, and Keynote from the cloud, including creation, viewing, and editing capabilities for productivity documents. […] Read the original…
News: iWork for iCloud beta invites sent out to public
Apple has sent out invitations to some users for early access to its iWork for iCloud beta. Before now, only developers had access to the beta. iWork for iCloud offers users the chance to access Pages, Numbers, and Keynote from the cloud, including creation, viewing, and editing capabilities for productivity documents. […] Read the original…
News: iWork for iCloud beta invites sent out to public
Apple has sent out invitations to some users for early access to its iWork for iCloud beta. Before now, only developers had access to the beta. iWork for iCloud offers users the chance to access Pages, Numbers, and Keynote from the cloud, including creation, viewing, and editing capabilities for productivity documents. […] Read the original…
Investigate AT&T Broadband Caps, Interest Groups Tell FCC
Two public interest groups are asking the FCC to look into AT&T’s new cap on broadband usage, arguing the limits could hamper the national broadband plan and let AT&T discriminate against online competitors. Read the original post by Ryan Singel
Review: Belkin Grip Power Battery Case for iPhone 5
Like both of those Juice Packs, Grip Power begins with a substantially protective case design that’s hard to fault on technical grounds. Improving on many iPhone 5 battery cases, it includes button covers for the top and side controls, and also has a substantial lip around the screen to protect […] Read the original post…
News: Another iPhone charger shocks Chinese man into coma
A 30-year-old Chinese man was shocked when connecting his iPhone charger, leaving him in a coma for more than 10 days. This is the second reported iPhone shock incident in the past week in China — Apple is looking into the death of a 23-year-old woman who was electrocuted when […] Read the original post…
News: Apple acquires local data company Locationary
Apple has reportedly acquired Locationary, a small Toronto-based company specializing in local data. Locationary’s technology and team were included in the acquisition, according to AllThingsD. The price of the acquisition is unknown at this time. The report describes Locationary as “a sort of Wikipedia for local business listings,” using crowdsourcing […] Read the original post…
News: iOS 7 Activation Lock feature faces government tests
Apple’s new Activation Lock feature for iOS 7 will be tested by prosecutors today to see if would-be thieves can still use a stolen iPhone 5. The tests are being headed by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón, who previously challenged Apple and […] Read the original post…
News: iOS 7 Activation Lock feature faces government tests
Apple’s new Activation Lock feature for iOS 7 will be tested by prosecutors today to see if would-be thieves can still use a stolen iPhone 5. The tests are being headed by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón, who previously challenged Apple and […] Read the original post…
Review: Tylt PowerPlant 5200mAh Battery Packs for iPod + iPhone
Made primarily from glossy hard plastic, PowerPlant will appeal most to iPhone, iPod, non-Retina iPad, and iPad mini users, all of which can recharge at full speeds. Shaped like a roughly 3” by 1.7” by 1.5” block, PowerPlant’s physical volume is comparable to Gum Plus 2.1A’s, just in a wholly […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: After Burner Climax 1.1, Chrome 28, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Paint & Play, Priceline 10.0
Sega’s After Burner Climax ($3) has updated to version 1.1. The update adds a new plane to the game, the X-47B, an ummanned stealth plane from Northrop Grumman. After Burner Climax has also added in-game cinematics to enhance the gameplay experience, restoring arcade sequences that were missing from the original […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Belkin Grip Power Battery Case for iPhone 5
Pitched as a same-priced alternative to Mophie’s Juice Pack Air, Belkin’s Grip Power ($100) is a sleek glossy plastic battery case for the iPhone 5. With a 2000mAh cell — considerably more power than the 1700mAh Air — Grip Power promises to double the battery life of the iPhone 5, […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Flashlight apps and iPhone LED life
Q: I have an iPhone 5, and my boyfriend recently installed a “flashlight” app on it so I can use the camera light as a flashlight to see in the dark. This seems like a great idea, but I’m worried that I might burn out the lightbulb prematurely by leaving […] Read the original post…
First Looks: iLuv Aud 5 Apple Lightning Speaker Dock
Joining the ranks of the few but proud Lightning connector-equipped speaker docks currently on the market, iLuv’s Aud 5 ($130) has a Bose SoundDock-inspired design at a considerably lower price. Made from glossy and matte black plastics with a fabric front grille, Aud 5 appears to be a three-driver speaker […] Read the original post…