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Apple was awarded two design patents on Tuesday for the fourth-generation iPod and Newsstand app icon. Released in July 2004, the fourth-generation iPod features the Click Wheel, and introduced the photo and iPod color models. Apple Senior Vice President of Industrial Design Jony Ive is credited as an inventor of […] Read the original post…

The Proximo system can track up to four tags at the same time, each with its own customized name, icon, and sound effect; additional tags are sold for $25 each. Kensington expects that you’ll carry the fob around, and should you leave your iPhone behind, the fob will sound an […] Read the original post…

Although they look similar from the outside, Mini 7 and Mini 9 are different in execution. Both are covered in faux leather, and have openings for the iPad mini’s headphone port, side switch, volume buttons, Lightning port, and iSight camera, plus a Micro-USB port for charging. They also each have […] Read the original post…

Q: How do I get my iCloud backup from an old phone onto a new phone after I’ve started using the new phone? I still see my old phone storage stuff in manage storage, but I can’t see any option to restore it. – Michael A: The only way to […] Read the original post…

Over the past several years, the young and particularly value-focused company Soundfreaq has become one of the best speaker designers in the Apple accessory industry: it has earned high ratings for numerous products, notably including its portable Sound Kick, which earned our 2012 CES Overall Best of Show Award — […] Read the original post…

Apple has rapidly released iOS 6.1.1 for the iPhone 4S to fix issues users of that model were experiencing with iOS 6.1. A report earlier today noted that two European mobile operators were telling iPhone 4S users to avoid updating to iOS 6.1 due to a 3G connectivity issue. This […] Read the original post…

Wooden iPhone cases are usually pretty expensive; Basecase’s Woodworks for iPhone 5 ($40) caught our attention because of its price. The slider-style case, available in bamboo or mahogany, is all wood, with a soft inner lining to protect your phone. Unlike competitors such as Grove’s Bamboo Case, it doesn’t offer […] Read the original post…

Apple’s Thunderbolt Display is an impressive monitor, combining extra Mac-ready I/O ports with a gorgeous, high resolution display. The biggest problem is the price: it still costs $999, as much as the base model MacBook Air. If you’re looking for a less expensive solution but refuse to accept lower screen […] Read the original post…

Once again, Apple has announced that CEO Tim Cook will speak at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, and his presentation will be streamed live tomorrow, February 12 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern on Apple’s site. While Cook will probably discuss Apple’s business, it’s unlikely that he’ll make any sort […] Read the original post…

Known mostly for its earphones, Sweden’s NOCS decided to get into the notoriously challenging AirPlay speaker market last year with the NS2 Air Monitors ($450), its first pair of speakers, which were significantly delayed such that they’re only just beginning to become widely available. Offered in six colors — three […] Read the original post…

Belkin has announced a multi-year licensing partnership with toymaker LEGO to create accessories for mobile devices, initially focusing on iOS devices including the iPhone and iPod touch. While images were not yet available at press time, Belkin plans to start with the release of smartphone cases with LEGO bricks for […] Read the original post…

Images posted on a Chinese site allegedly show Apple’s as-yet-unannounced iPhone 5S. The photos notably show a front panel similar to the iPhone 5, with a slightly different front proximity sensor design. Images of the interior components reveal what appears to be a linear oscillating motor for vibration, which differs […] Read the original post…

Brenthaven’s BX2 Protector Case for iPhone 5 ($45) is named for a foam material used for a small central circle and padding on the four corners. The playthrough-style case has a clear, hard plastic back and rubberized edges that protect the volume buttons but leave the Sleep/Wake button exposed. There’s […] Read the original post…

Recycled from earlier Philips Dock Connector designs called the DS1150 and DS3010 respectively, the DS1155 is a UFO-shaped speaker, clock, and night light with a 7” diameter and roughly 2.2” height, while the DS3205 is purely a speaker, shaped somewhat like an 8.2” wide by 6.3” tall angled bowl with […] Read the original post…

Recycled from earlier Philips Dock Connector designs called the DS1150 and DS3010 respectively, the DS1155 is a UFO-shaped speaker, clock, and night light with a 7” diameter and roughly 2.2” height, while the DS3205 is purely a speaker, shaped somewhat like an 8.2” wide by 6.3” tall angled bowl with […] Read the original post…