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According to internal Apple research that was publicized last year, roughly 80% of iPhone owners use cases to protect their devices, and obviously iPod and iPad cases are popular, too. iLounge recently reached out to some of the biggest case designers in the industry to gather their thoughts on various […] Read the original post…

Rovio has issued a major update to one of its popular Angry Birds games, Angry Birds Rio. Most notably, version 1.6 of the game features 36 new levels and an all-new episode, the marmoset-filled Market Mayhem. Additionally, players can collect all the hidden fruit to unlock a new bonus level. […] Read the original post…

As the name suggests, the cases are made of real, puffy leather. The $50 iPad mini version features a subtle raised wave pattern, in black, red, or purple, while the full-sized case has a flat-textured $45 version, a $50 raised wave version, a $70 three-toned gray swirl version, and a […] Read the original post…

Pantone Universe Book Case is made of polyurethane plastic, and although Case Scenario’s website lists it as “PU Leather,” there’s nothing about the material that would make you confuse it for cowhide. One panel makes up the front and back covers of the case, while a tablet holder is grafted […] Read the original post…

Ice Diamond ($149) is the latest in Yantouch’s lineup of speaker-equipped lighting solutions, this time shedding the usual black shell for a white one. It’s most similar to Black Diamond 3, although a collection of improvements have been made. The speaker’s bass performance has been improved by a claimed 50%. […] Read the original post…

Although proper battery cases for the iPhone 5 are starting to make it to market, Apple’s tight control over Lightning connectors continues to force companies to find workaround solutions. iKit’s NuCharge for iPhone 5 ($79) is another such case. Like the earliest “supply your own cable” strap-on batteries we tested, […] Read the original post…

A patent granted to Apple today details a social networking system that can reliably identify friends, as well as “stalkers” and “spammers.” Under the system, a user with a relationship to another user can enter a “friend state.” However, rejections of friend requests increase a user’s “stalker count” — a […] Read the original post…

Q: I recently started cleaning up and organizing my iTunes library and am now trying to get my artwork in order. I have a bunch of obscure tracks that aren’t on iTunes, but have album covers of my own from old LPs and CDs. I’m planning to scan these in […] Read the original post…

You might be okay with four USB ports on the back of a Mac, but many people prefer extra USB expandability. Satechi’s latest accessory is the 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub ($70). Yeah, that’s right: 10 extra ports, all USB 3.0. It’s definitely more advanced than your standard hub. … […] Read the original post by…

Twelve South has announced an updated version of its BookArc for iPad, which now touts compatibility with the iPad mini ($30). An arc-shaped, steel stand first released three years ago, BookArc for iPad now also comes with silicone inserts to hold an iPad mini, as well as prior-generation iPads. For […] Read the original post…

Although iOS doesn’t specifically provide an “Owner Information” feature, if you’re concerned about losing your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch you can easily create your own version simply by using a custom lock screen wallpaper. Simply take your favourite wallpaper image and load it up in Photoshop or a similar […] Read the original post…

Although iOS doesn’t specifically provide an “Owner Information” feature, if you’re concerned about losing your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch you can easily create your own version simply by using a custom lock screen wallpaper. Simply take your favourite wallpaper image and load it up in Photoshop or a similar […] Read the original post…

According to internal Apple research that was publicized last year, roughly 80% of iPhone owners use cases to protect their devices, and obviously iPod and iPad cases are popular, too. iLounge recently reached out to some of the biggest case designers in the industry to gather their thoughts on various […] Read the original post…

The big changes to Gum Max Duo can be summed up simply: start with late 2011’s silver aluminum and black plastic 10,400mAh model with 2.1-Amp power, which measured 4.3” by 3.2” by 1.1”. Replace the battery with a 11,200mAh version, and up the rated output speed to 2.4 Amps, which […] Read the original post…