Consumer Electronics Wins

Apart from several changes to the top controls and the replacement of the top dock with Bluetooth wireless hardware, Model S Wireless looks and feels exactly the same as Model S. After choosing from black, white, or red colors, you still get a 9.25” wide by 5.5” tall by 7” […] Read the original post…

… Read the original post by Nick Guy

Soon after Apple debuted the completely redesigned iOS 7 on June 10, 2013, it became obvious that the iOS user experience has changed enough to merit a public re-introduction—a forward-looking discussion of the updated user interface and integrated apps. Over the next week, our series on iOS 7 will look […] Read the original post…

Soon after Apple debuted the completely redesigned iOS 7 on June 10, 2013, it became obvious that the iOS user experience has changed enough to merit a public re-introduction—a forward-looking discussion of the updated user interface and integrated apps. Over the next week, our series on iOS 7 will look […] Read the original post…

We won’t be issuing a full review of Griffin’s MouthStick Stylus ($30), but did want to spotlight it as an accessibility accessory. Designed for people who can’t use Apple’s touchscreen devices with their hands, it places a common-looking rubber-tipped conductive stylus at the end of a 12-inch pole, with a […] Read the original post…

iOS 7 detects when non-certified Lightning accessories are connected to iOS devices, and offers an onscreen warning: “This cable or accessory is not certified and may not work reliably with this (iPod/iPhone/iPad).” The message appeared when connecting a non-certified accessory. Despite the warning, the message can be dismissed, and users […] Read the original post…

Apple is now offering developers instructions for creating officially sanctioned game controllers. Two game controllers are illustrated — both with a d-pad, four front buttons, and shoulder buttons. One of the controllers slightly resembles a Wii U Gamepad, as an iOS device could be placed within the controller’s center. The […] Read the original post…

Announced at CES in January, Braven’s newest model Braven 850 ($300) is its largest Bluetooth speaker yet — a direct challenger to Jawbone’s Big Jambox, with better features. Beyond dramatically improving sound and volume performance from the smaller, cosmetically similar Braven 650, Braven 850 is now able to wirelessly pair […] Read the original post…

Soon after Apple debuted the completely redesigned iOS 7 on June 10, 2013, it became obvious that the iOS user experience has changed enough to merit a public re-introduction—a forward-looking discussion of the updated user interface and integrated apps. Over the next week, our series on iOS 7 will look […] Read the original post…

Apple’s AirPort Utility (free) manages Wi-Fi networks and AirPort base stations — AirPort Express, Extreme, and Time Capsule — from an iOS device. The newly released version 1.3 lets users configure and manage the new AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule with 802.11ac Wi-Fi. PGA TOUR Caddie (free) by Shotzoon […] Read the original post…

Following a quiet demonstration earlier this year at CES, Scosche officially announced its iOS-compatible smartRoll electronic gaming dice at E3. smartRoll is a pair of two Bluetooth Smart powered gaming dice with built-in accelerometers and motion sensors. Rolling the dice displays the results on an iOS device’s screen. LEDs flash […] Read the original post…

Based heavily on the earlier HandyShell for iPad, Speck’s new HandyShell for iPad mini ($TBD) continues to feature a prominent rear kickstand that roughly doubles the device’s thickness — and serves as a carrying handle should you want to hold the mini that way. The soft plastic frame wraps around […] Read the original post…

Apple today released the developer beta of iOS 7—due to release to the public in fall of this year—and as expected, the entire operating system has received a look-and-feel redesign, with every app changing at least a little from its prior incarnation. Since all of the apps have been redesigned, […] Read the original post…