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Concord Keystone’s Booster 2.0i ($50) looks like a standard backup battery at first, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find that it’s actually pretty cool. The block houses a 2000mAh cell that only puts out 500mA of power, enough to charge iPods at full speed, or iPhones at half […] Read the original post…

Headphone maker Urbanears is expanding its lineup to include the affordable DJ tool Slussen ($15), which allows a DJ to cue up tracks without interrupting the music that’s playing, assuming you use a free Urbanears iOS app. Plug Slussen into your iPad, iPhone, or iPod, then connect speakers into the […] Read the original post…

Ken Segall, former ad agency creative director for NeXT and Apple, argues that Samsung’s recent advertising blitz has been effective against Apple. Segall writes that Samsung has spent “a fortune to run its ads,” and that “Samsung’s message has proven to be tremendously potent” — ads that allude to negative […] Read the original post…

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Apple’s App Review Team is now rejecting apps that use cookie tracking, according to a report. Previously, developers could open Safari to read a cookie, identifying a user’s interaction with ads, but some developers have recently seen rejections for apps using the technique. It’s speculated that Apple is rejecting these […] Read the original post…

Following up on earlier reports, Staples is now selling Apple accessories in its U.S. online store. Currently, accessories for iPad, Mac, iPhone and iPod are available, including Smart Covers, power adapters, and headphones. Staples employees recently tweeted the store would be selling Apple products; notably, the Apple TV, which was […] Read the original post…

Intel has agreed to manufacture chips for Altera, indicating that the company could make its manufacturing technology available to other large customers, such as Apple. A new report details the significance of chip designer and manufacturer Intel working with Altera, a larger company, demonstrating Intel’s willingness to serve solely as […] Read the original post…

The latest case from NutKase is its first for the iPhone 5. PopLock’s ($23) main selling point is the snap-out kickstand on the back. Press on its bottom, and it pops right out to support landscape or portrait viewing angles. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the feature used […] Read the original post…

Virgin Mobile has announced that it’s now offering 4G LTE service to United States-based customers, opening the possibility for the carrier to sell the iPhone 5 here. Known for its no-contract plans, Virgin already offers the iPhone 4/4S in the U.S., and sells the iPhone 5 in other countries, such […] Read the original post…

Apple has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over freemium apps aimed at children—titles that could be downloaded for free, but offered in-app game purchases. As originally reported by Law360 (subscription link), Apple will offer a $5 iTunes credit for claims that a minor bought in-game items without knowledge […] Read the original post…

Q: I want to delete a few books from the Purchased section in iBooks. I do not want them at all even to bring back up for later. How can I do this? – Anonymous A: While there is no way to permanently remove a purchase iBook from your iTunes […] Read the original post…

Like Griffin’s PowerJolt SE with Lightning Connector and Belkin’s Car Charger with Lightning Connector, PureGear’s Car Charger with USB Port features a captured cord, which is to say that it’s permanently attached. Here it’s coiled, allowing for plenty of cable length as needed while requiring less space otherwise. The end […] Read the original post…

New photos of a case for the fifth-generation iPad show a smaller, narrower overall footprint than past generations of the full-sized iPad, corroborating our early reports on the upcoming device. While case makers sometimes make guesses on the design of a new device, it’s notable that this case matches leaked […] Read the original post…

Although described on Tuff-Luv’s website as “leather,” Manhattan Case for iPad mini (£25/~$38) is actually a faux leather folio. Available in three color combinations, it’s a pretty standard design, with a raised holder for the iPad and a removable strap to hold the case shut. Automatic locking is an advertised […] Read the original post…

Known for its bargain-priced cables, Monoprice has started to offer Apple-certified Lightning wall chargers for $13 a piece—substantially below the prices of versions from other vendors. The charger features a “captured” or non-detachable Lightning cable and a generic design, promising 1-Amp charging speeds. This is sufficient for iPhones and iPods, […] Read the original post…