Apple’s iPhone 5S will ramp up production later this month, according to a report from AllThingsD. “Sources familiar with the company’s plans” have confirmed reports about increased iPhone 5S production, including a mention from analyst Peter Misek. Notably, Misek previously claimed the 5S would enter preliminary production in March for […] Read the original post…
News: Report: iPhone 5S production to ramp, $300-$400
Apple’s iPhone 5S will ramp up production later this month, according to a report from AllThingsD. “Sources familiar with the company’s plans” have confirmed reports about increased iPhone 5S production, including a mention from analyst Peter Misek. Notably, Misek previously claimed the 5S would enter preliminary production in March for […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Apollo 11, Care Bears: Create & Share, Logic Remote + OWA
Diverging from Mundomono/Kid Bunch’s past fairy tale titles, Bean Bag Kids Apollo 11 ($3) tells the story of the three American astronauts who traveled to the moon, culminating in the first ever moon landing. Using button-memorizing and tapping sequences, kids aged six and up can control takeoff of the spaceship, […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Tylt PowerPlant 5200mAh Battery Packs for iPod + iPhone
Offered in Lightning ($90) or Dock Connector ($75) versions, Tylt’s PowerPlant is a standalone rechargeable battery pack for iPhone and iPod users. The glossy hard plastic body includes a flip-open soft rubber panel with a USB port for device-agnostic charging, as well as an integrated fold-out cable with either a […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Ventev ChargeSync Apple Lightning Cable
More expensive than Apple’s official Lightning to USB Cable, Ventev’s new ChargeSync Apple Lightning Cable similarly offers a USB plug on one side and a Lightning connector on the other, but comes in seven different colors. The flat cabling between the plugs is 3.3 feet long, and Ventev promises “2.1-Amp” […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Ventev Powercell 3000
Small and relatively flat, Ventev’s Powercell 3000 ($50) is a stone-shaped rechargeable battery pack that can be used with Apple’s devices, as well as other USB devices. As the name suggests, there’s a 3000mAh cell inside, good for more than one full iPhone recharge. A fold-out micro-USB cable supplies power […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Ventev Powercase 1500 for iPhone 5
Unusually low in power capacity for an iPhone 5 battery case, Ventev’s new Powercase 1500 ($80) promises “up to an additional 6 hours of talk time for the iPhone 5,” using a 1500mAh cell. Sold solely in the gray color shown here, Powercase 1500 notably has a slimmed bottom design […] Read the original post…
News: Apple looks to buy Microsoft Kinect company PrimeSense?
Apple is negotiating to acquire PrimeSense, the company that created the technology behind Microsoft’s Kinect, according to a report from Israeli publication Calcalist. Though the negotiations are in the early stages, a deal could reportedly cost Apple around $280 million. PrimeSense holds important patents related to motion sensors reading body […] Read the original post…
News: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon offer new iPhone plans, deals
The four major carriers have either announced — or will reportedly announce — new plans that will allow customers to upgrade their iPhones or iPads, or receive unlimited data. Three of the new plans appear to be similar with one carrier’s new plan going in a different direction: AT&T introduced […] Read the original post…
News: Apple looks to buy Microsoft Kinect company PrimeSense
Apple is negotiating to acquire PrimeSense, the company that created the technology behind Microsoft’s Kinect, according to a report from Israeli publication Calcalist. Though the negotiations are in the early stages, a deal could reportedly cost Apple around $280 million. PrimeSense holds important patents related to motion sensors reading body […] Read the original post…
News: Griffin launches PowerDock 5 device charger
Griffin today announced the release of its PowerDock 5 ($100), a device charger that can hold up to five iOS devices at once. First seen at CES 2013, PowerDock 5 takes up about as much desk space as an iPad, featuring five USB charging ports and a clear backrest to […] Read the original post…
Mac: Apple Logic Pro X
Building on the success of its professional music recording app Logic Pro 9, Apple today debuted Logic Pro X ($200), featuring a redesigned interface, new instruments, and a couple of big new additions. Built to follow the style of top session players and engineers, Drummer adds an AI drummer to […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Musubi Pokke for iPhone 5
Kyoto-based Musubi is just getting started as a brand, having recently released a handful of cases on Amazon and Etsy. Among the cooler models is Pokke ($47), which means “pocket” in Japanese. The case itself is made of plastic, with a bumper that runs around the edges, and a backplate […] Read the original post…
Review: Duracell PowerMat for Two Devices
PowerMat is about as minimalist as it gets, and that seems appropriate for a charging surface. When an accessory, such as either the battery or case components from PowerSnap Kit is connected, the pad puts out an electronic bleep sound to let you know it’s charging. Pull it away, and […] Read the original post…
Mac: Amped Wireless ACA1 High Power 500mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi USB Adapter
Now that Apple has added 802.11ac to its latest MacBook Airs and AirPort Extremes, it’s only a matter of time before the next-generation Wi-Fi standard makes it to the rest of the Mac lineup. Owners of current-generation machines have an option, too: Amped Wireless has just introduced the ACA1 High […] Read the original post…