Apple is close to a deal with Time Warner Cable that would give Time Warner subscribers access to channels on Apple TV, Bloomberg reports. An agreement between the two companies could be announced “within a few months,” according to sources. A recent Apple TV update added HBO GO and WatchESPN […] Read the original post…
Review: LifeProof Nüüd for iPhone 5
If you were to view Nüüd from the back or any of its edges, you’d have a hard time telling it from a color-swapped Fr?. There are only two real differences: the first is that it’s clear, rather than black or white, and we actually really like the way this […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Configuring Emergency Alerts on the iPhone
AT&T iPhone users can now receive Emergency Alerts and Amber Alerts in the iOS Notification Center, courtesy of a recent carrier update. You can toggle these on or off from the Notifications section in the iPhone Settings app; the two new options appear at the bottom of the list of […] Read the original post…
Review: Olloclip Telephoto + Circular Polarizing Lens for iPhone 5
As compared with Olloclip’s original accessory, the 3-in-1 Photo Lens, the Telephoto + Circular Polarizing Lens focuses on lens quality rather than quantity. Substantial in the hand and made from a slate iPhone 5-matching anodized aluminum with a central plastic mount, the Lens looks handsome and professional—both tangible steps upward […] Read the original post…
Review: MiLi Power Spring 5 for iPhone 5
Unlike most battery cases, Power Spring 5 is only as tall as the iPhone 5 itself. The plastic has a very nice finish comparable to Juice Pack cases we’ve seen from Mophie; although it is available in black and white, our review unit came in a blue-tinted grey and felt […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Press Here, Procreate 1.8, Reeder 3.2 + Samurai Shodown II
Based on the acclaimed kids’ book by Herve Tullet, Press Here: The App from Chronicle Books is available for iPad ($2) and iPhone ($1) — the latter as a “small version.” The app features 15 simple games and activities, focused on the three colored dots featured in the considerably more […] Read the original post…
Review: Griffin Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5
Survivor + Catalyst bundles together four total parts: a two-piece iPhone 5 housing, plus a black fabric wrist strap and a matching black headphone port extender. Numerous black plastic and rubber parts are integrated into the front half of the otherwise clear plastic case, including everything from button protectors to […] Read the original post…
Review: Griffin Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5
Survivor + Catalyst bundles together four total parts: a two-piece iPhone 5 housing, plus a black fabric wrist strap and a matching black headphone port extender. Numerous black plastic and rubber parts are integrated into the front half of the otherwise clear plastic case, including everything from button protectors to […] Read the original post…
Review: Griffin Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5
Survivor + Catalyst bundles together four total parts: a two-piece iPhone 5 housing, plus a black fabric wrist strap and a matching black headphone port extender. Numerous black plastic and rubber parts are integrated into the front half of the otherwise clear plastic case, including everything from button protectors to […] Read the original post…
Mac: SwitchEasy Thins (Magnetic Closure)
When it was released back at the end of 2011, Thins was SwitchEasy’s first case for Macs; it came in variations for the 11” and 13” Air. Now the company is back with a brand new version of Thins ($50-$60), which is notable for its extended lineup, and new magnetic […] Read the original post…
News: Apple granted patent for touch-sensitive bezel
Apple was granted a patent for a touch-sensitive bezel that could act as another form of input on a device. The filing details a method in which a display screen would be accompanied by a bezel that covers “a second portion of the active area.” Sensors would recognize when the […] Read the original post…
News: Apple files ‘iWatch’ trademark in more countries
It has been discovered that Apple has filed for an “iWatch” trademark in Mexico, Taiwan, Turkey, and Colombia, just one day after learning the company filed for the same trademark in Japan. Apple has also apparently filed for the trademark in Russia. The easily found, widely reported trademark filings are […] Read the original post…
Review: Truffol Classic for iPhone 5
Truffol’s steel frame comes in brushed silver or black, very much like the iPhone 5’s antenna bands. It’s all one piece, except for the vibrate switch cover, which comes nestled in foam in the packaging, and only stays in place when the phone is installed. We found the installation process […] Read the original post…
Review: Cooler Master Duo Stand and Dock for iPad and iPhone
That stand is a heavy piece of curled metal that can hold a tablet at only one angle, about 66°, but in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rubber coats the entire top edge of the metal to protect your iPad from scratch damage. There’s similar material on the bottom, providing […] Read the original post…
Review: Belkin FastFit Keyboard Case for iPad mini
FastFit’s magnetically attachable lid design is instantly familiar, having been pioneered by Logitech for earlier full-sized iPad wireless keyboards. Belkin has tweaked the design somewhat. Gone is the glossy inner finish we’ve seen on many of these keyboard lids, replaced with a matte black plastic that matches the finish of […] Read the original post…