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During its partial introduction of the PlayStation 4 video game console on Wednesday, Sony announced a new app that will let an iOS device become a “second screen” for PlayStation 4 games. The upcoming PlayStation App will allow iPhone and iPad users to download PS4 games to play at home, […] Read the original post…

A patent application from Apple published today by the US Patent and Trademark Office reveals details about a “wearable accessory device” that could hint at its plans for the rumored “iWatch.” Originally filed on Aug. 17, 2011, the patent application for “Bi-stable spring with flexible display” describes a wearable accessory […] Read the original post…

While Swurve has a significant amount of give and is flexible enough to make installation easy, the foam material is actually sturdier than might be expected from its appearance. The swerving pattern on the back and bulging corners give it a very distinctive look, and also enhance the drop protection. […] Read the original post…

When it comes to multitasking, iOS is obviously more limited than OS X—it took until iOS 4 for the multitasking bar to arrive, along with the ability to hop between recently used apps. Developer Vlad Alexa’s AppsBar ($2) is now bringing a similar-looking feature to your laptop or desktop Mac, […] Read the original post…

Q: I was reading your brief story regarding the new iTunes download, so what the heck is “Composers View” in the new iTunes and where do I find it. – Rock A: The new Composers View feature in iTunes 11.0.2 is actually somewhat more minor than it sounds. What the […] Read the original post…

iSkin has announced its Revo 360 ($40) and Fuze 360 ($50) cases for the iPhone 5. Both cases notably include iSkin’s new ProTouch Titan screen film, which was unveiled at CES this year, promising to increase the screen’s impact resistance enough to withstand a strike by a hammer. Revo 360 […] Read the original post…

With approximately 900 votes from iLounge readers, our most recent poll—“What do you think the biggest trend in Apple accessories will be in 2013?”—has ended. With thousands of new iPod, iPhone and iPad accessories and several major trends we noted from manufacturers at the 2013 International CES, we asked readers […] Read the original post…

Hex is adding to its lineup of folio-style cases with the launch of Axis Folio for second-, third-, and fourth-generation iPads ($80) and the iPad mini ($70) — the Fleet pattern is pictured here. The design is very similar to the company’s earlier Code Folio, although the model we received […] Read the original post…

Featuring a chrome raindrop logo and a gently tapered shape, iSlider looks and feels like a hollow aluminum box designed to resemble a first-generation iPhone. Just like Apple’s now-classic design, a rounded black plastic compartment is found at the bottom of an otherwise substantially metal frame, here consisting of separate […] Read the original post…

Apple unexpectedly released the Lightning to USB Cable (0.5 m) ($19) as a half-length version of its standard cord, at the same price. The length is literally the only difference here; both the Lightning and USB plugs are exactly the same dimensions as on the longer cable. The reason for […] Read the original post…

Apple Chairman of the Board Arthur Levinson spoke at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business on Tuesday, and he described his experience running the company’s board of directors as “weird” after the death of Steve Jobs. Levinson said that he misses Jobs, and mentioned that “The Steve Jobs that was in […] Read the original post…

Apple Senior Vice President of Industrial Design Jony Ive recently appeared on the British children’s program Blue Peter, and offered some insight as to how Apple’s design team approaches new product categories, using a lunchbox as an example. “If we’re thinking of lunchbox,” Ive said, “we’d be really careful about […] Read the original post…

Apple’s recent hack, initially attributed to hackers out of China, is now claimed to have come from Eastern Europe. At least 40 companies — including Apple, Facebook, and Twitter — were targeted by malware from an Eastern European gang of hackers attempting to “steal company secrets,” according to a new […] Read the original post…

Apple’s largest manufacturing partner Foxconn has frozen its hiring across China. Bloomberg reports the decision was unrelated to iPhone 5 production, according to Foxconn spokesman Bruce Liu. However, the Financial Times (subscriber link) reports the hiring freeze is related to a slow down in iPhone 5 production, citing spokesman Liu […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iTunes 11.0.2, a minor update adding a new Composers view for browsing music along with several stability and performance improvements. The update specifically promises to improve responsiveness when syncing large playlists and fixes an issue where purchases may not appear in the iTunes library. … […] Read the original post by Jesse…