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Q: Has anyone figured out a way to change the display settings for purchased movies associated with an Apple ID on, say, one Apple TV located in a child’s room and a second Apple TV located in the parents’ room? I would like to keep Home Sharing on but prevent […] Read the original post…

The removal of the clip from the seventh-generation iPod nano has inspired companies to figure out a way to integrate that functionality into their cases. Griffin’s take on the concept is Courier Clip ($25). Coming in orange or black, the case is made from silicone rubber, offering almost full body […] Read the original post…

While the first- and sixth-generation iPod nanos included a lanyard or clip to increase their wearability, the seventh-gen nano 7G returned to a clipless design, necessitating accessories such as Griffin’s Trainer ($20). The relatively short, taut elastic armband is designed to fit arms up to 19 inches in circumference. Your […] Read the original post…

In a Branch thread stemming from discussion of an iPhone production report, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber wrote that he’s heard that iOS 7 is “running behind,” and engineers have been moved off OS X 10.9 to work on the newest iOS. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is expected […] Read the original post…

Apple has been sued for infringing on a trademark with its EarPods headphones. Randolph Divisions, makers of the HearPod digital hearing aid, have filed suit against Apple in Honolulu court. Randolph Divisions registerd the “HearPod” trademark in 2007. Apple’s EarPods with Remote and Mic first shipped in early September of […] Read the original post…

Inside of the folios, you’ll find a hard plastic shell to hold the iPad mini. The smooth grey plastic snaps around the tablet’s long edges, covering the chamfered metal, but leaves too much of the top exposed. Almost all of it, from the headphone port all the way to the […] Read the original post…

AluCup is a truncated cylinder, ranging from about an inch tall at the front to two and a quarter at its highest point. Not surprisingly, the aluminum is beautifully machined and completely smooth, coming in a natural silver color. The rubber insert can come out if you force it, but […] Read the original post…

Creatorverse (free), the inventive, open-ended game app from Linden Research, has become free after updating to version 1.2. The app is optimized for iPad, and includes basic creation tools that allow users to invent complex objects such as basic machines, then set their inventions in motion with a physics engine. […] Read the original post…

Designed with children in mind, Gripcase’s lineup includes Gripcase for the second, third, and fourth iPads ($40) and a separate version for the iPad mini ($35). Pretty much identical except for their size, these foam cases combine a central holder that exposes segments of the tablet’s aluminum back with a […] Read the original post…

Apple plans to start production of a new iPhone in this year’s second quarter, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Journal confirms that the new iPhone—likely the iPhone 5S—is “similar in size and shape to its current (iPhone).” A summer launch is noted as possible, which would match our […] Read the original post…

Although it’s not readily obvious just by looking at it, Twisted Logic’s TekTuk ($60) is designed to be a bedside accessory for your iPad. The faux leather carrier looks like a small briefcase, with nylon handles at the top and a zipper running around three of the four edges. Opening […] Read the original post…

Following its joint announcement with Apple regarding official support for iPhones, T-Mobile will be sending out a carrier software update on April 5 to enable unlocked original iPhone 5 units to access T-Mobile’s LTE network, as well as previously authorized carrier-limited features such as Visual Voicemail. A report notes that […] Read the original post…

Slims ships along with a pre-moistened cleaning cloth and a microfiber wipe, which are intended to clean the iPhone 5 before you stick the front and back protectors in place. The rear panel clings to the aluminum and glass with a thin strip of adhesive around the border, and the […] Read the original post…

Designer bags are rarely as affordable as ones from value-conscious brands, so it’s no shock that Cole Haan’s Messenger Bag for MacBook ($380) arrives at a jaw-dropping price as an Apple Store exclusive. What you’ll get for your dollars is a classic design in your choice of colors and materials: […] Read the original post…