Q: Apple’s Find My Friends app asks me to sign in with my Apple ID each time I use it, which makes it a real pain to use when I’m in a hurry. Is there any way to shut this off? I thought this irritating behaviour was normal until I […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Vaja Libretto for iPad mini
Having partnered with Case-Mate last summer, Argentinian luxury case maker Vaja has continued to develop new versions of its classic cases for Apple’s latest devices. Libretto for iPad mini ($180-$200) starts at a $20 premium over the larger, earlier full-sized iPad version — and goes up in price if you […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Vaja Lucy Clutch XL for iPhone 5
It’s not every day that we cover what appear to be pure fashion accessories, but Vaja’s Lucy Clutch XL ($240) includes smartphone functionality, specifying support for the iPhone 5. The six-inch by four-inch clutch is made of premium leather, with a wrist strap that attaches to a metal D-ring. Open […] Read the original post…
Mac: SwitchEasy Cocoon
Once again, SwitchEasy has put its own unique spin on an established accessory category—this time, it’s entering the MacBook shell market with Cocoon ($50) for the 15” MacBook Pro with Retina display. Although we’re a bit surprised the price isn’t somewhat lower—SwitchEasy is usually known for ultra-affordable accessories—Cocoon sells for […] Read the original post…
News: iPad 4th-gen, mini add LTE carriers, 3rd-gen ignored
Buried with asterisked footnotes in the press release announcing iOS 6.1, Apple today dramatically expanded international LTE support for the fourth-generation iPad and iPad mini debuted in November, while apparently leaving LTE support untouched in earlier third-generation iPads. An updated version of Apple’s iPad LTE support chart illustrates the now […] Read the original post…
Review: id America SmartFold for iPad mini
SmartFold houses your tablet in a holder on the right side in a pocket supplemented by a large patch of faux leather sewn onto the back. On the other side, it offers significant bezel coverage; the entire perimeter around the iPad’s display is protected by a flat piece of material, […] Read the original post…
News: iOS 6.1 out, adds LTE carriers, Siri-Fandango, more
Apple today released iOS 6.1, the newest version of the mobile operating system for the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Weighing in at 107 MB, the update can be installed over the air or by connecting to iTunes. According to the release notes, the update adds LTE support […] Read the original post…
News: Apple TV Software Update 5.2 adds Bluetooth input, more
Apple today released Apple TV software version 5.2 for the second- and third- generation streaming media players. Arriving alongside iOS 6.1, the update brings enhanced support for iTunes in the Cloud, the addition of the Up Next feature introduced in iTunes 11, and long-awaited Bluetooth keyboard support. Apple notes that […] Read the original post…
Backstage: New Details On Apple’s Budget iPhone 5
Rumors of a budget “ready for China” iPhone have been circulating for some time, but apart from a possible price point (“low”) and assumptions about its components (“plastic,” “low-end”), no concrete details as to its look or feel have leaked out. That’s changing today: unless something major changes between now […] Read the original post…
News: Leaked photos show alleged new iPhone speakers
Speaker components from two upcoming iPhones have leaked, according to a new report. While the report suggests that the parts are for the “iPhone 5S” and the “iPhone 6,” as shown in the included photo, there’s good reason to believe that the parts are for the iPhone 5S and lower-cost […] Read the original post…
News: Staples to sell Apple products?
A mock-up page found on office supply company Staples’ website briefly advertised the Apple TV for half off, according to a new report, leading to speculation that the retail chain will start selling Apple products—most likely without such aggressive discounting. Other temporary product pages included references to adapters, Lightning adapters, […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple to release 128GB fourth-gen iPad
Apple is expected to release a 128GB version of the current fourth-generation iPad, according to a new report. Like the device released late last year, the iPad will come in both black and white options, and in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular versions. The report is based in part […] Read the original post…
Review: Trident Aegis Case for iPhone 5
Shell Gel is a thick case, thanks to a layer of shock absorbent rubber found on the outside of the hard plastic piece. Otherwise, the hard frame is pretty straightforward, wrapping around the edges of the iPhone 5 and fitting into a groove in the rubber layer. The inner core […] Read the original post…
Review: Stanley Foreman for iPhone 5
Shell Gel is a thick case, thanks to a layer of shock absorbent rubber found on the outside of the hard plastic piece. Otherwise, the hard frame is pretty straightforward, wrapping around the edges of the iPhone 5 and fitting into a groove in the rubber layer. The inner core […] Read the original post…
Review: Ballistic Shell Gel (SG) Series Case for iPhone 5
Shell Gel is a thick case, thanks to a layer of shock absorbent rubber found on the outside of the hard plastic piece. Otherwise, the hard frame is pretty straightforward, wrapping around the edges of the iPhone 5 and fitting into a groove in the rubber layer. The inner core […] Read the original post…