Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has reached a three-year agreement to develop the next generation of Apple processors, according to a report. Using 20nm, 16nm, and 10nm process technologies, TSMC will manufacture A8 and A9 chips for Apple. Production of the A8 chips will start next month, with the processors expected […] Read the original post…
Article: CE Week 2013: 10 Things We’re Excited To See
iLounge has partnered with CE Week and CEA for this year’s CE Week Line Shows and Exhibits in New York City. Running from June 26 to 27, the event includes iLounge NYC, a showcase of this summer’s hottest new accessories for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Here are 10 upcoming […] Read the original post…
News: Ballistic debuts Hydra waterproof iPhone 5 case
Ballistic has announced the Hydra ($80), a waterproof and dustproof case for iPhone 5 that’s made to be particularly easy to assemble and disassemble. The company claims the case can protect an iPhone while being submerged in up to seven feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Made of […] Read the original post…
News: Company says new chips bypass iOS 7 authentication
A developer has released Lightning cables that allegedly bypass iOS 7’s new authentication feature, which warns users about non-certified Lightning accessories. iPhone5mod.com claims that it has cracked the chips, allowing the cables to bypass Apple’s authentication process. Apple could fix the iOS 7 software to identify these cables, but it’s […] Read the original post…
News: Apple in-app purchase lawsuit settlement gets website
A new website details consumers’ rights in the iTunes Store child in-app purchase class action settlement against Apple. As previously reported, Apple will offer iTunes credits or cash refunds to qualified users who found their iTunes accounts charged due to a minor making an in-app purchase. The new website features […] Read the original post…
Mac: Crumpler Cut, Flock + Pinnacle of Horror Bags
We’re not sure why any company would name a line of bags “Horror,” but that doesn’t change the fact that Crumpler’s Apple-exclusive Cut of Horror ($130), Flock of Horror ($120), and Pinnacle of Horror ($130) are pretty nice ways to carry your Mac. All three are made of heavy-duty polyester […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Retain existing tracks when enabling iTunes Match
A: If I sign up for iTunes Match, is all of my music from the music library removed from iTunes (I know my original MP3 files are still in my HD) and each time I want to listen to my music, iTunes will download the high quality ones from iCloud […] Read the original post…
News: New photos claim to show iPhone 5S
MacRumors has posted images it believes to be of inside and back of the iPhone 5S. One shot shows the electronic components of the rumored-device, including the battery and logic board, while the other shows a slightly redesigned rear shell. The site notes a few interesting findings: the logic board […] Read the original post…
News: iPhone 5 headed to Virgin Mobile
Having offered the iPhone 4 and 4S for almost a year, carrier Virgin Mobile will begin selling the iPhone 5 starting June 28. It’ll offer the 16GB model for $550, the 32GB model at $650, and the 64GB model at $750; these prices represent a $100 savings over the standard, […] Read the original post…
Article: Editorial: It’s Time To Fix Lightning Dock + Case Compatibility
Back in January, it became obvious that Apple’s first round of officially-sanctioned Lightning accessories were about to have some compatibility problems. The company specified a small Lightning port opening for the bottoms of cases, but separately required a larger 40-millimeter Lightning plug housing for authorized docks and speakers. Since roughly […] Read the original post…
Review: Speck HandyShell for iPad mini
HandyShell combines a hard plastic back with a soft plastic frame that wraps around the edges, to the front of the iPad mini. Unlike the earliest versions of the full-sized HandyShell we reviewed, this one has a matte finish that we prefer a little bit more. The case wraps around […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Reorganizing or Hiding Main Menu icons on the Apple TV
This week Apple released another Apple TV Software Update adding five more content providers for users in the U.S., including HBO GO, WatchESPN, Sky News, Qello, and Crunchyroll. However, if you’re not already an HBO or ESPN cable subscriber or a fan of music videos or Japanese Anime, you may […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Listening to iTunes Match tracks on an airplane
Q: I am thinking of signing up for iTunes Match. I am still investigating what I am up against before I sign up for it. I have been reading many forums and I couldn’t find the definite answer on the following questions and hope you can help. If I am […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Instagram 4.0, Lytro, Modern Combat 4 1.1 + XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Burbn’s popular photo-sharing app Instagram (free) has added video in version 4.0. The addition will provoke comparisons to Vine, but the two are much different: Instagram video lets users take video clips as long as 15 seconds, and 13 video filters are also available. Videos notably do not loop, as […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Just Mobile AluPocket
Billed as “the iPhone wall mount,” Just Mobile’s new AluPocket ($30) is a handsome and minimalist wall mounting accessory for any iPhone model, using an internal plastic clip system to accommodate varying device thicknesses and cases. The front of the disc-shaped pocket is a single piece of gently curved aluminum, […] Read the original post…