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Sharp has “nearly halted” production of 9.7-inch iPad screens, according to a report. Screen production is now at “the minimal level to keep the line running.” The report initially mentions a demand shift to Apple’s iPad mini, but later notes sources “didn’t say how much of the slowdown was due […] Read the original post…

As with many cases we’ve seen, Fusion Carbon Core uses plastic for structure, then rubber for shock absorbency and flexibility. Rather than plastic covering the rubber though, the soft material is fully exposed along the left and right edges, pointing in from the front and back at natural-feeling angles. There’s […] Read the original post…

Hearst Magazines has announced that new issues of its various publications will be made available to subscribers in Apple’s Newsstand before appearing in print or any other digital edition. The 20 magazines include Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Car and Driver, Good Housekeeping, and Woman’s Day, among others. A report notes that each […] Read the original post…

Q: I have a fifth-generation iPod with video. I am using it with a Monster A/V cable (30 pin connection) to play music and video content to a car DVD/Video system via the RCA and Composite video connections. The 30 pin connector also supplies power to the iPod. I would […] Read the original post…

True to its name, Slim Shell Case adds very little bulk to your iPhone. It’s noticeably thinner than many popular cases on the market, even with a slight lip rising up over the screen. Because the rubber edges are reinforced with plastic, they’re not as flexible as we imagined they […] Read the original post…

If you’re using a Gmail or iCloud account in the iOS Mail app, you actually have the option of choosing to have the standard Trashcan button either delete messages or archive them. While the default behaviour for the button can be configured in the Mail account settings to archive instead […] Read the original post…

An Apple job posting for a Siri Writer/Editor position sheds some light on how Apple may be planning to evolve Siri in the future. Apple seeks a writer with “demonstrated experience in writing character-driven dialog,” and the job description expects a successful candidate to “refresh and refine existing Siri dialog,” […] Read the original post…

Thought Out has released the PED4 Planet BH50 stand ($50) for the iPhone 5. A steel ball pivoting stand, the PED4 Planet is adjustable, portable, and removable — the stand can be separated from the base and mounted to any tripod for photography. The stand is compatible with either an […] Read the original post…

Between the two models, the shell is pretty much the same. Made of strong feeling polycarbonate plastic, it comes in either clear, black, or white for the larger iPad, but only clear for the smaller tablet. Each has openings for the headphone port, microphone, iSight camera, and an extended hole […] Read the original post…

Between the two models, the shell is pretty much the same. Made of strong feeling polycarbonate plastic, it comes in either clear, black, or white for the larger iPad, but only clear for the smaller tablet. Each has openings for the headphone port, microphone, iSight camera, and an extended hole […] Read the original post…

Withings has announced the US release of its Smart Kid Scale ($180). A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected device, the Smart Kid Scale is designed to track the weight and growth of newborns and toddlers. The scale can be used from infancy to eight years old. It features a large graphical screen […] Read the original post…

Sprint will begin allowing iPhone users to sign up for its Total Equipment Protection plan on Jan. 25, according to a new report. Initially not offered for the iPhone, Sprint will now give customers the option of adding TEP up to 30 days from the date of purchase, for a […] Read the original post…

Amazon has announced its MP3 store has been optimized for iPhone and iPod touch. Users can now buy digital music from Amazon’s catalog of more than 22 million songs, directly from Amazon’s store through mobile Safari — the Amazon MP3 mobile website is built on HTML5. Purchases are saved to […] Read the original post…

The slim case comes in either clear or transparent smoke black, both of which have glossy finishes; scratches show up pretty quickly. Although it doesn’t provide button coverage, SmartShell does extend all the way to the four edges of the iPad mini, with cutouts for the controls and ports, plus […] Read the original post…