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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…

A new Apple patent describes a system that can adjust an iPhone’s receiver volume based on the proximity of the device to a user’s ear. The phone would be able to sense if a user has moved the telephone further away from his or her ear, and raise the receiver […] Read the original post…

Q: I have recently been “elected” to do some video recordings for a friend working for an admirable environmental cause. Is there a way that I can download the videos from her iPhone 4S to my PC for editing/processing? I have seen several “explanations” online which assume that the iPhone […] Read the original post…

A sequel to the company’s very popular iRig guitar interface, IK Multimedia’s iRig HD ($99) is an enhanced, digital version for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Recording artists can choose between included Dock Connector, Lightning Connector and USB interface cables for a variety of connectivity options, with a high-quality instrument […] Read the original post…

iLounge will be only modestly updated today as our editors celebrate the Memorial Day holiday in the U.S. Our team will be back tomorrow, May 28, with regular updates. We hope you, your family, and friends enjoy a relaxing holiday together. … Read the original post by Jesse Hollington

A new report from the Financial Times indicates that the European Union is proceeding with an investigation into alleged anti-competitive tactics by Apple in regard to sales and distribution of the iPhone in the European market. A nine-page questionnaire was sent to a number of EU mobile network operators last […] Read the original post…

Apple’s largest manufacturing partner Foxconn may be planning to sell its own line of iPhone, iPad, and iPod accessories, according to the Wall Street Journal. According to executives with the company who declined to be named, Foxconn has been looking for ways to diversify beyond contract manufacturing, with investments in […] Read the original post…

Q: My girlfriend and I use the same iCloud account. Can she use the Find My iPhone service to erase everything on my phone? – Steven A: Assuming that she knows the password to the shared iCloud account, then the short answer is yes. Basically, anybody with your iCloud account […] Read the original post…

Q: My son has the latest iPad and uses FaceTime all the time from home using our unlimited network. Recently he has been using FaceTime to call his friend who has gone to Spain. Is this costing us anything for him using this? – Cindy A: There are no costs […] Read the original post…

At 4.75” long, the anodized aluminum TruGlide Pro isn’t as long as an average pen, and is about 0.75” shorter than Adonit’s same-priced Jot Pro with the cap screwed onto the back. Lynktec’s pen doesn’t have a cap to protect its tip, but there aren’t pieces that can fall off […] Read the original post…

Apple has dropped its prices on refurbished fourth-generation iPads and iPad minis in its online store. Refurbished fourth-generation iPads are now $419, $499, and $579 for Wi-Fi 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB models, and $529, $609, and $689 for corresponding Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Refurbished iPad minis are […] Read the original post…

The U.S. government has sufficient evidence to prove Apple participated in a conspiracy to raise e-book prices, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote said during a court conference. “I believe that the government will be able to show at trial direct evidence that Apple knowingly participated in and facilitated a conspiracy […] Read the original post…

The new iOS 7 is reportedly dropping heavy textures and adding black and white elements, with sources calling the new iOS “black, white, and flat all over.” A new report from 9to5Mac offers more details about iOS 7, about a month after a previous report noted the new iOS would […] Read the original post…

AT&T’s GoPhone brand will reportedly be adding support for AT&T’s LTE and HSPA+ networks today, allowing iPhone users to use cellular data. Three service plans will be offered — a $65 per month plan offers unlimited calls and texts and 1 GB of data. Other plans are available for $25 […] Read the original post…

There are plenty of neoprene sleeves for MacBooks out there, and hard plastic cases that snap on to the top and bottom of your machine. Moshi’s upcoming Codex MacBook Case ($70-$80) is something different. Available later this summer for all MacBook Airs and Retina display MacBook Pros, the case offers […] Read the original post…