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Incipio’s new Alcantara Folio for iPad ($170) — no, that price isn’t a typo — shares the same body as its earlier $40 case Lexington, and is a folio design with a hard plastic shell. The $130 difference? Instead of faux leather, it’s covered in Alcantara, a “vegan suede material, […] Read the original post…

For users who need extra length, perhaps for charging an iPad, iPhone, or iPod from an outlet across the room, Griffin’s cable is the longest we’ve yet come across. Both the cable and plastic plug housings are matte black. Although not as narrow as Apple’s, the sheath around the Lightning […] Read the original post…

Of the three cables, Apple’s is going to be most familiar to anyone who’s previously used the company’s standard Lightning to USB Cable. It’s exactly the same in every way, except for its length. The cable gauge, sheathes around the plugs, and white coloration are all identical. We measured it […] Read the original post…

Case maker Maroo is offering multiple variations of its Leather Series Protective Cover ($45-$100), for both the full-sized iPad and the iPad mini. Each case is made of real leather, and features the company’s SG Bumper to hold the tablet — a TPU frame that wraps around the iPad’s corners, […] Read the original post…

Apple’s Lightning Digital AV Adapter contains previously undiscovered video processing hardware, according to developer Panic, which performed a teardown of the accessory after noting video quality issues. In testing output from an application, Panic found that the video resolution was below 1080p, and noted that compression artifacts were showing up […] Read the original post…

Coming in variations for both the larger and smaller iPads, Maroo’s [ii] Series Protective Cover ($40-$50) for some reason costs more for the iPad mini — both versions share the same plastic shell/faux leather construction. They also both have the same Smart Cover-style lid, broken up into four columns that […] Read the original post…

Available in a number of official Pantone colors, Case Scenario’s Pantone Universe Book Case ($50-$70) has arrived for large and small iPads. Each case is made of faux leather; a majority of the cover is your color of choice, while a white column along the right edge contains the Pantone […] Read the original post…

VuPoint Solutions’ original Photo Cube was an ultra-simple, budget-priced photo printer designed primarily for iPhone and iPod touch users — a smart idea that was due for a fully iPad-compatible sequel. And it’s here: although Photo Cube Wi-Fi ($200) was released with a top-mounted Dock Connector plug after Apple switched […] Read the original post…

Overall, we’re quite impressed with the design decisions that went into Kameo. It’s as protective as we like to see from a case that isn’t advertised as ultra-protective: there’s full coverage around the back and sides, with well-implemented button protectors that maintain tactility, and a raised lip around the screen. […] Read the original post…

“Apple seeks to introduce [its iWatch] as soon as this year,” according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report follows comments from Corning, Apple’s glass-making partner for iOS devices, that its upcoming flexible Willow glass would likely not be used in any device released in the next three years; […] Read the original post…

Highly similar to the earlier ATH-ANC23, Audio-Technica’s new ATH-ANC33iS QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphone ($80) adds on mic and one-button remote capabilities, yet sells for a 20% lower price. The noise-cancelling is handled by a module on the cord, and powered by an included AAA battery. Also packed in are […] Read the original post…

Kensington’s KeyFolio Executive ($100) combines a keyboard case for the second-, third-, and fourth-generation iPads with persona organizer functionality. In addition to the removable Bluetooth keyboard, the especially thick case has room for papers, ID and business cards, and a notepad measuring up to 7” x 9.5″. While it’s made […] Read the original post…

The smallest and least expensive speaker in G-Project’s lineup, G-Zip Wired Travel Speaker ($20) looks somewhat like a grenade, and certainly caught our attention for that reason when we spotted it at CES. Using a retractable audio cable to connect to your iPod, iPhone, or iPad, the speaker packs a […] Read the original post…