Consumer Electronics Wins

Two years ago, Bluelounge released MiniDock, a $20 plastic accessory that transformed Apple’s 5W USB Power Adapter into a charging dock for Dock Connector iPhones or iPods. Now there’s a new version with the same MiniDock name, instead featuring a Lightning connector that flexes just a little to accommodate the […] Read the original post…

T-Mobile’s carrier update to enable LTE has been “hacked” to increase “the amount of bandwidth allowing for better throughput of data and data connection” on the iPhone 5. Although Apple released an update that was supposed to improve speeds for users of unlocked iPhone 5s running on T-Mobile’s network, some […] Read the original post…

First launched as a Kickstarter project, OCDesk’s OCDock for iPhone 5 ($80) is now a real, shipping product. It’s made to fill the hole left by Apple’s decision to longer make iPhone docks, and designed to pair with an iMac or Thunderbolt Display. The aluminum holder sits atop the iMac’s […] Read the original post…

Apple’s countdown to 50 billion App Store downloads is nearing its end. At the current download rate depicted by Apple’s web site counter, the 50 billionth app should be downloaded at some point in the next two days; however, it’s unclear how accurate the counter is, and whether the speed […] Read the original post…

Apple informed staff at a recent town hall session that major changes would be coming to the AppleCare and AppleCare+ programs this fall, according to a report. Many of the changes will apparently focus on in-house repairs — instead of exchanging an iPhone, iPod, or iPad for a new device, […] Read the original post…

The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes early next week. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. […] Read the original post…

Q: I have recently bought a used third generation iPod touch and it has a password on it and I can’t reach the last owner. I’ve tried the solution in your article Reset Passcode after purchasing used iPod touch and it doesn’t work. When I connect it to my computer […] Read the original post…

Apple has created a waiting list to decrypt iPhones seized by police, due to high demand. A new report notes a case in which the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) had to wait for Apple to assist in unlocking the device of a man accused of distributing […] Read the original post…

Q: Hello. I’m about to upgrade my iPhone 4, but I’m nervous about one app in particular. This app was downgraded (features removed) in the App Store, before being removed completely. I use this app almost daily and have not been able to find a suitable replacement. If I upgrade […] Read the original post…

Windows 8 “Metro” users shouldn’t get their hopes up regarding an iTunes app on their operating system, according to a new report. “You shouldn’t expect an iTunes app on Windows 8 any time soon,” said Tami Reller of Microsoft’s Windows division. “ITunes (sic) is in high demand. The welcome mat […] Read the original post…

Windows 8 “Metro” users shouldn’t get their hopes up regarding an iTunes app on their operating system, according to a new report. “You shouldn’t expect an iTunes app on Windows 8 any time soon,” said Tami Reller of Microsoft’s Windows division. “ITunes (sic) is in high demand. The welcome mat […] Read the original post…

It’s not secret that Mac minis are powerful little machines. Whether you’re running the standard consumer version, or opted to upgrade to the server edition, it can be used for some heavy duty tasks. Sonnet’s xMac mini Server ($1,295) makes the most of that by fitting your computer into a […] Read the original post…

It’s not secret that Mac minis are powerful little machines. Whether you’re running the standard consumer version, or opted to upgrade to the server edition, it can be used for some heavy duty tasks. Sonnet’s xMac mini Server ($1,295) makes the most of that by fitting your computer into a […] Read the original post…

HMDX’s Jam Party Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Speaker ($120) is a slightly different take on the huge number of portable Bluetooth speakers we’ve seen — but just ever so slightly. Inside there are two stereo speakers, and a rechargeable battery for up to eight hours of wireless play. What’s different are […] Read the original post…

Jam Plus Wireless Speaker ($60) is one of HMDX’s newest products. Building on the general design of its original Jam, this new model is noteworthy in that it allows you to pair up with a second unit for stereo audio output. The battery inside isn’t huge — it only provides […] Read the original post…