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…
First Looks: Brenthaven Collins Tech Pack for iPad
Brenthaven has recently debuted some of the nicest accessories we’ve seen from the company in quite some time. Among them is the Collins Tech Pack for iPad ($50), a really handsome bag that holds any generation of Apple’s tablet. In addition to its main padded pocket, there are extra pockets […] Read the original post…
News: European carriers suggest 4S users avoid iOS 6.1
Two European mobile operators, Vodafone UK and 3 Austria, have told iPhone 4S users to avoid updating their devices to iOS 6.1 due to a 3G connectivity issue. Vodafone’s statement contends that 4S handsets have seen their 3G performance impacted, as “Some customers may occasionally experience difficulty in connecting to […] Read the original post…
News: Apple testing curved glass smart watch?
Following a recent post by Apple Human Interface Group founder Bruce Tognazzini detailing the possibilities of an “iWatch,” multiple reports suggest that Apple is indeed currently experimenting with designs for a smart watch. According to The New York Times, the watch would use curved glass to stand apart from competitors, […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple’s Cook never wanted to sue Samsung
Apple CEO Tim Cook never wanted to sue Samsung, according to a new report examining the relationship between the two companies. Reuters suggests that Cook didn’t want to sue due to Samsung’s role as a component supplier for Apple, while Steve Jobs preferred a legal war against all “clones,” including […] Read the original post…
Review: uNu Enerpak Tube + Vault
Enerpak Tube is physically smaller than Vault, measuring a little less than 4” long, 1.75” wide, and just shy of 1” thick. Its single USB port supports 1A charging, enough to power iPhones and iPods at full speed. To the left of that output is the Micro-USB recharging port, and […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Disabled iMessages on iPhone still appearing on Mac
Q: My family is having some issues with iMessage. A couple of months ago I turned off the iMessage option on my iPhone because my carrier gave me an unlimited SMS plan and overall, my carrier’s SMS service seems to be more reliable than what I’ve experienced with iMessage. I […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Disabled iMessages on iPhone still appearing on Mac
Q: My family is having some issues with iMessage. A couple of months ago I turned off the iMessage option on my iPhone because my carrier gave me an unlimited SMS plan and overall, my carrier’s SMS service seems to be more reliable than what I’ve experienced with iMessage. I […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Disabled iMessages on iPhone still appearing on Mac
Q: My family is having some issues with iMessage. A couple of months ago I turned off the iMessage option on my iPhone because my carrier gave me an unlimited SMS plan and overall, my carrier’s SMS service seems to be more reliable than what I’ve experienced with iMessage. I […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Disabled iMessages on iPhone still appearing on Mac
Q: My family is having some issues with iMessage. A couple of months ago I turned off the iMessage option on my iPhone because my carrier gave me an unlimited SMS plan and overall, my carrier’s SMS service seems to be more reliable than what I’ve experienced with iMessage. I […] Read the original post…
News: Apple Human Interface Group founder talks iWatch
Bruce Tognazzini, former Apple employee and founder of Apple’s Human Interface Group, has discussed how Apple could practically position an iWatch as a companion product to current iOS devices, and handle user experience challenges. Tognazzini suggests that the “iWatch will fill a gaping hole in the Apple ecosystem,” and add […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Griffin 3-Meter USB to Lightning Cable
Announced at the same time as Griffin’s more commonplace two-, three-, and four-foot options, the new 3-Meter USB to Lightning Cable ($30, aka 9.8-Foot Lightning Connector Cable) is now shipping. The straight, black cord is about as simple as they come, with a full-sized USB plug on one end and […] Read the original post…
First Looks: iHome Vertical Origami Smart Book for iPad mini
iHome has partnered with a company called LifeWorks to expand past its well established audio accessory lineup, with a number of new OEM-quality cases and peripherals outside of iHome’s wheelhouse. Among them is the Vertical Origami Smart Book for iPad mini ($TBD). We’ve seen this origami-style folding lid before, but […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Sena Cases Envy for iPad mini
Available in Croco Red, Anaconda Gold, or Black Patent Pebble color and texture combinations, Sena Cases’ Envy for iPad mini ($120) is one of the more fashion-focused cases we’ve seen for Apple’s smaller tablet. The leather holder is a folio, with an envelope-style flap to hold it shut. Inside the […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Sena Cases Florence for iPad mini
Now available for the iPad mini, Sena Cases’ Florence ($80) was reviewed for the full-sized iPad around the launch of the third-generation model. This smaller version is set up in essentially the same way, and has the distinction of being one of the thinnest genuine leather cases we’ve yet come […] Read the original post…