Hopefully, no one will try to steal your MacBook. But just in case it ever happens, you’ll want to be ready. Since MacBook Airs and Retina-equipped MacBooks don’t have lock-slots, Kensington has come up with a solution called the MicroSaver Ultrabook Laptop Keyed Lock ($50). You’ll have to blemish your […] Read the original post…
News: Apple pays $53M in class-action liquid sensor settlement
Apple has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve a class action lawsuit regarding warranty claims denied due to alleged water damage, Bloomberg reports. The lawsuit alleged that the liquid submersion indicators on iPhones and iPods could be triggered through ordinary use, which would have resulted in some devices being […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Photo Stream and one-way syncing of photos
Q: Can the iCloud Photo Stream feature send photos from my iPod touch to my iPad but not send photos from my iPad to my iPod touch? I only want newly added photos from my iPod touch to appear on my iPad, but I don’t want my iPad sending photos […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Checking FaceTime data usage
If you’ve been thinking of using FaceTime over a cellular data connection, you may find it useful to keep an eye on how much data a given FaceTime call actually consumes. When Apple added the ability to use FaceTime over Cellular in iOS 6, it also quietly introduced data usage […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Checking FaceTime data usage
If you’ve been thinking of using FaceTime over a cellular data connection, you may find it useful to keep an eye on how much data a given FaceTime call actually consumes. When Apple added the ability to use FaceTime over Cellular in iOS 6, it also quietly introduced data usage […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Checking FaceTime data usage
If you’ve been thinking of using FaceTime over a cellular data connection, you may find it useful to keep an eye on how much data a given FaceTime call actually consumes. When Apple added the ability to use FaceTime over Cellular in iOS 6, it also quietly introduced data usage […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Incase Pop Case for iPod touch 5G
An Apple Store exclusive — and not even listed on Incase’s website — Pop Case ($30) is one of the relatively few protective options available for the fifth-generation iPod touch. Coming with either an orange or blue rubberized frame, the case is mainly clear plastic, reminiscent of Griffin’s Reveal. There […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Incase Pop Case for iPod touch 5G
An Apple Store exclusive — and not even listed on Incase’s website — Pop Case ($30) is one of the relatively few protective options available for the fifth-generation iPod touch. Coming with either an orange or blue rubberized frame, the case is mainly clear plastic, reminiscent of Griffin’s Reveal. There […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Boom Urchin Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Although similar in concept to the splashproof wireless speakers we recently covered, Boom’s Urchin Bluetooth Wireless Speaker ($150) is one of the more distinctive-looking options out there. Shaped like a rounded stone, it comes equipped with a removable silicone cover in your choice of red, black, or blue colors. That […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Boom Urchin Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Although similar in concept to the splashproof wireless speakers we recently covered, Boom’s Urchin Bluetooth Wireless Speaker ($150) is one of the more distinctive-looking options out there. Shaped like a rounded stone, it comes equipped with a removable silicone cover in your choice of red, black, or blue colors. That […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Boom Urchin Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Although similar in concept to the splashproof wireless speakers we recently covered, Boom’s Urchin Bluetooth Wireless Speaker ($150) is one of the more distinctive-looking options out there. Shaped like a rounded stone, it comes equipped with a removable silicone cover in your choice of red, black, or blue colors. That […] Read the original post…
Review: Speck CandyShell Edge for iPhone 5
CandyShell Edge and SmartFlex differ more in aesthetics than protection. Just like earlier CandyShells, CandyShell Edge is made from permanently bonded-together layers of hard plastic and rubber, resembling a glossy Skittle with a softer core. By comparison, SmartFlex is made from a single layer of TPU polymer that’s firmer than […] Read the original post…
Review: Speck SmartFlex for iPhone 5
CandyShell Edge and SmartFlex differ more in aesthetics than protection. Just like earlier CandyShells, CandyShell Edge is made from permanently bonded-together layers of hard plastic and rubber, resembling a glossy Skittle with a softer core. By comparison, SmartFlex is made from a single layer of TPU polymer that’s firmer than […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Clear Day, Halftone 2, Ultima Forever + Units 2.0
Formerly known as Weather HD, a long-time favorite of iLounge’s editors, Vimov has re-released its weather app as Clear Day ($2). Clear Day is version 2.5 of the prior app, with a new layout that reduces obscuring elements to let you see more of the weather videos. A free version […] Read the original post…
Review: Adonit Jot Touch 4
Cosmetically, Jot Touch 4 looks so similar to the original Jot Touch that Adonit’s web site notes a single way to differentiate between models: the new version of the roughly 6.1”-long, 0.4”-diameter stylus has a triangular logo next to Adonit’s name, while the old one has a smaller plus logo. […] Read the original post…