Apple has received a SIM card-related patent, specifically for inventions that would prevent the connectors in SIM cards from being damaged or improperly inserted while being removed or replaced. The patent includes the ejection of a SIM card via a “plunger rod,” similar to the tools Apple has included with […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Kinetic Custom Machine Sonastand 5 for iPhone 5
We don’t usually feature passive audio accessories, but Kinetic Custom Machine’s Sonastand 5 for iPhone 5 ($25) has some unique features that we liked. First, it’s made from a single piece of aluminum, which contributes to a very solid feel. It’s also available in multiple sizes, allowing it to support […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Griffin Lightning Connector Cables (2’ / 3’ / 4’)
Griffin’s Lightning Connector Cables ($17-$25) have followed the earliest dedicated Lightning chargers to market; these are the first officially licensed third-party Lightning cables to be available for purchase. In addition to two- ($17) and three-foot ($19) straight cables, the company offers a four-foot ($25) coiled cable that’s optimized for use […] Read the original post…
News: Did you get a new iPad, iPhone + iPod? Start here!
Christmas is finally here, and we’re guessing that there are a lot of new iPads, iPhones, iPods, and gift cards making their way into lucky hands today! iLounge has some highly useful resources to help you make the most of your new Apple device—or choose one with your holiday cash. […] Read the original post…
News: Merry Christmas 2012 from iLounge!
Merry Christmas from all of us at iLounge! We’re off celebrating with our families on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and we’ll resume our normal posting schedule on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Have a wonderful holiday, and we hope you find some great iPad, iPhone, or iPod goodies under the tree […] Read the original post…
News: The Wall Street Journal joins iOS Newsstand
The Wall Street Journal has finally joined Apple’s iOS Newsstand service. One of the last high-profile publishers to holdout from offering subscriptions via iTunes, the Journal will now sell digital subscriptions from directly within the app — and will pay the standard 30 percent of subscription revenue from in-app subscriptions […] Read the original post…
News: iLounge Weekly arriving Monday, giveaway update
The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, will be arriving in subscribers’ inboxes early next week. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. […] Read the original post…
News: Apple fined $264k in Italy for warranty violations
Apple has been fined €200,000—roughly $264,000—by the Italian antitrust authority, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), for failing to make changes to its AppleCare warranty policies from March 28 to November 10. The Italian regulator originally fined Apple €900,000 (approximately $1.2 million) last year for selling two-year AppleCare […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Setting up multiple iTunes libraries on a single PC
Q: I currently have a music library working on a laptop with an external hard drive. The hard drive stores the music I enjoy on an iPod classic. I would like to start a separate library of classical music to be used on another iPod classic. Can I use the […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Setting up multiple iTunes libraries on a single PC
Q: I currently have a music library working on a laptop with an external hard drive. The hard drive stores the music I enjoy on an iPod classic. I would like to start a separate library of classical music to be used on another iPod classic. Can I use the […] Read the original post…
News: Apple in talks to acquire home automation startup R2 Studios
Apple may be among several companies looking into acquiring home automation startup id8 Group R2 Studios Inc., according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Microsoft and Google are also said to be in acquisition talks with the company, which holds patents for controlling electronic devices and interfaces, […] Read the original post…
News: Apple denies Lightning licensing approval to Kickstarter charger
Apple has denied approval to POP, a popular Kickstarter portable charger that aimed to power multiple devices, including the iPhone 5. According to an update from project creator James Siminoff of Edison Junior Design Laboratory, Apple is “no longer willing to approve a product that uses the Lightning charger alongside […] Read the original post…
Review: Simplism Smart Flip Shell for iPad mini
Available in black, beige, brown, or purple, the case’s front and back panels are covered in the same faux leather the company uses with many of its products. It’s clear the material isn’t the real stuff, but it’s mostly nice—except for how it curls at the edges. The only interruptions […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Marware MicroShell Folio for iPad mini
It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen anything new from Marware, but it looks like the company has been hard at work on its line of iPad mini cases. Among them is MicroShell Folio ($35), a plastic shell that comes attached to a two-column lid that can be folded […] Read the original post…
First Looks: ZeroChroma VarioProtect for iPhone 5
Based heavily upon its excellent earlier iPhone 4/4S predecessor, VarioProtect for iPhone 5 ($40) manages to deviate in a few ways from the prior design — some positive, some question marks at this point. Once again, ZeroChroma has designed the body of the case using a rubber-like plastic material that […] Read the original post…