Set to launch in July, Classic ($75) is one of two cases offered by newcomer Truffol. With components arriving in separate boxes, it’s composed of an aluminum bumper and a leather back that slides into place, using plastic clips to hold its position. The frame offers full button protection, cutouts […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Restoring iCloud Contact info from backup
Q: My daughter got an iPhone and we share an iTunes account and, I just discovered, apparently an iCloud account as well. She had my contacts on her phone and she deleted them. Then iCloud did a back-up on our phones and now I have her contacts and none of […] Read the original post…
Mac: Tucano Stand Up Sleeve Cargo
Available for 11”, 13”, and 15” MacBooks, Tucano’s Stand Up Sleeve Cargo ($50) is one of the more ingenious laptop cases we’ve seen in some time. Although it’s called a sleeve, it’s actually a zip-open case that stays on your computer even when it’s in use, with clear plastic bands […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Flashing LED for alerts on iPhone
Q: My employer just switched from the BlackBerry to the iPhone 4. My supervisor mentioned one of the things that he really misses about the BlackBerry is its LED that constantly blinks to alert users of a new message. I know there is something similar in the iPhone’s accessibility settings […] Read the original post…
First Looks: MiLi Power Spring 5 for iPhone 5
MiLi’s Power Spring 5 ($80) for iPhone 5 is the latest battery case to feature a Lightning connector; like some of the early models we’ve seen, this one doesn’t have a fixed Lightning plug, but rather a removable one that tucks into the back when not in use. A 2200mAh […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Griffin Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5
Co-developed by Griffin and Catalyst, the new Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 ($70) is a direct rival to more expensive waterproof case offerings from companies such as LifeProof and Incipio, bundling together a slim, mostly transparent iPhone 5 housing with a wrist strap and headphone port extender. […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Olloclip Telephoto + Circular Polarizing Lens for iPhone 5
Despite the price tag, we’re genuinely very excited about Olloclip’s new Telephoto + Circular Polarizing Lens for iPhone 5 ($100) for two reasons: it offers two legitimately useful add-on lenses, and may help to justify the company’s Quick-Flip Case for a larger number of users. The first of the lenses […] Read the original post…
News: Foxconn shows iPhone-compatible smart watch
Foxconn has demonstrated an iPhone-compatible smart watch, which it plans to release on its own as an iOS accessory. The watch can measure vital signs, as well as check phone calls and Facebook posts. Though other iOS-compatible Bluetooth smart watches have already been released — such as Martian’s Passport Watch, […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Withings Pulse Activity Tracker
Following health-centric accessories such as Fitbit’s Flex and Nike’s Nike+ FuelBand, Withings has released its own option: Pulse Activity Tracker ($100). Like others in the category, this small device is designed to be worn on the body, and tracks information such as steps taken, calories burned, and distance travelled. There […] Read the original post…
First Looks: LifeProof Nüüd for iPhone 5
With its most recent release, LifeProof has married features of its prior iPhone 5 Fr? and iPad Nüüd cases; the result is Nüüd for iPhone 5. From the back and edges, it looks very similar to the original iPhone 5 case, except this one has a clear rather than solid-colored […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Belkin FastFit Keyboard Case for iPad mini
While we wouldn’t call Belkin’s new FastFit Keyboard Case for iPad mini ($80) an actual “case,” the now-familiar magnetically attachable lid design pioneered by Zagg and Logitech clearly remains influential in the iPad wireless keyboard category. Belkin’s contribution to the concept is a keyboard with nicely spaced keys that nonetheless […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Manually adding artwork in iTunes 11
Although iTunes has a feature for automatically fetching album artwork, there are likely going to be times that you’ll still want to add artwork manually to your tracks, especially for more obscure tracks that you’ve imported from your own collection. Unfortunately, with the redesign of iTunes 11, the long-established artwork […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Contra: Evolution, Foodspotting 4.0, Google Earth 7.1.1 + Jetpack Joyride 1.5
Contra: Evolution finally makes its official App Store debut. The Konami game brought to iOS by PunchBox Studios is out for the iPhone ($1) and iPad ($3) — the latter as Contra: EvolutionHD. The gameplay looks like classic Contra, and the graphics are sharp. Notably, a number of in-app purchases […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: iTunes Store on iPhone set to wrong country
Q: The prices is my iTunes account comes up in U.S dollars instead of pounds how do I change this? I can’t buy anything as my iPhone won’t allow it. – Dionecia A: The most likely cause of this is that you are currently logged into the U.S. iTunes Store […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: iTunes Store on iPhone set to wrong country
Q: The prices is my iTunes account comes up in U.S dollars instead of pounds how do I change this? I can’t buy anything as my iPhone won’t allow it. – Dionecia A: The most likely cause of this is that you are currently logged into the U.S. iTunes Store […] Read the original post…