Q: Since updating to iTunes 11 I’ve noticed that sometimes when I sync my iPad it doesn’t show the small “X” in the status bar to cancel the sync like it used to in the older versions. Is there some reason that it shows up sometimes but not others, and […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor Outdoor
We were intrigued by Parrot’s 2013 CES preview of Flower Power, a Bluetooth Smart wireless iOS-compatible accessory for monitoring plants. Yet Koubachi turns out to be first to market with the concept, as it has debuted the Wi-Fi Plant Sensor Outdoor ($130). Available in the United States exclusively at Apple […] Read the original post…
News: Report: iMessage encryption prevents federal surveillance
Apple’s iMessage uses encryption that prevents police surveillance, according to an internal Drug Enforcement Administration document allegedly seen by CNET. The document notes “it is impossible to intercept iMessages between two Apple devices,” even with a court order, due to the secure end-to-end encryption. Apparently, the DEA realized full records […] Read the original post…
News: Apple’s Campus 2 now costs estimated $5B
Apple’s Campus 2, the company’s currently in-progress corporate campus, has seen its costs swell to nearly $5 billion, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. Budgeted for less than $3 billion in 2011, the building’s estimated cost now exceeds the amount being spent on the new World Trade Center complex in New York, […] Read the original post…
News: Apple’s Campus 2 now costs estimated $5B
Apple’s Campus 2, the company’s currently in-progress corporate campus, has seen its costs swell to nearly $5 billion, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. Budgeted for less than $3 billion in 2011, the building’s estimated cost now exceeds the amount being spent on the new World Trade Center complex in New York, […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Incipio Hipster Clip for iPod nano 7G
Since the iPod nano 7G doesn’t have a clip of its own, several case companies have opted to add the feature to their cases. This includes Incipio and the Hipster Clip ($20), a rubber case that’s available in eight different colors, each augmented by a permanently attached plastic clip on […] Read the original post…
News: Apps: Djay 1.6.4, ShutterSnitch 2.9.6, SkyDrive 3.0 + Twitter 5.5
Algoriddim’s djay for iPhone app ($1) — our 2012 pick for iPhone/iPad App of the Year — has updated to version 1.6.4 with an array of new upgrades. Most notably, the app has added Audiobus support, allowing users to stream live audio to any other Audiobus-compatible apps. The app now […] Read the original post…
News: Incipio, LifeProof up ante with waterproof case warranties
Stepping beyond the physical protection offered with traditional waterproof cases, both Incipio and LifeProof have recently announced peace-of-mind augmentations in the form of waterproof warranty coverage. Notably, the companies are taking different approaches to offering waterproof warranties. LifeProof has introduced an optional Total Water Protection Program that will cover any […] Read the original post…
Mac: Sonnet Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock
Thunderbolt docking stations have been promised for almost as long the technology has been around, but few have actually made it to market. We’re hoping Sonnet’s Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock ($400-$550) is a different story: it’s up for pre-order now and slated to be released this summer. Compared to other […] Read the original post…
Mac: Sonnet Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock
Thunderbolt docking stations have been promised for almost as long the technology has been around, but few have actually made it to market. We’re hoping Sonnet’s Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock ($400-$550) is a different story: it’s up for pre-order now and slated to be released this summer. Compared to other […] Read the original post…
Mac: Sonnet Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock
Thunderbolt docking stations have been promised for almost as long the technology has been around, but few have actually made it to market. We’re hoping Sonnet’s Echo 15 Thunderbolt Dock ($400-$550) is a different story: it’s up for pre-order now and slated to be released this summer. Compared to other […] Read the original post…
Review: Logitech Keyboard Folio for iPad 2, iPad (3rd/4th-Gen)
Rather than a hard plastic shell or a less flattering pocket, Keyboard Folio uses a foam-backed rubber frame to cradle your second-, third-, or fourth-generation iPad. Because the materials are pliable, they can be flexed during the installation process. Unfortunately, this design leaves the top and bottom edges completely exposed […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Uncommon Deflector Cases for iPhone 5 + iPod touch 5G
As was the case with past Apple devices, Uncommon has released new personalized cases for the iPhone 5 — Clearly UN Deflector ($40), Deflector ($35), and Permafrost UN Deflector ($40) — as well as Deflector for the fifth-generation iPod touch ($30). All of the cases are hard plastic shells, a […] Read the original post…
Mac: Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4 for Mac
Apple has had plenty of innovations of its own when it comes to mice—some better than others—but nothing represents as much of a paradigm shift as Evoluent’s Vertical Mouse 4 for Mac ($99). Available exclusively at Apple Stores, this mouse literally turns the design most people are used to on […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Waking up to Music on your iOS device
The iPhone has included a Clock app with an alarm feature since it first debuted in 2007, however until recently the ability to wake up to a song from your music library has been conspicuously missing—a particularly odd omission considering that the older, traditional iPod models have supported this capability […] Read the original post…