Once again, SwitchEasy has updated one of its full-sized iPad cases to fit the iPad mini; this time, it’s Pelle ($40). Costing twenty dollars less than the original, it maintains most of the same aesthetics including the genuine-looking but faux leather lid and hard plastic rear shell. This time, button […] Read the original post…
News: Twitter iOS app update adds photo filters
Twitter’s new iOS app updatehas arrived in the App Store, and as recently suggested by the company now features eight Instagram-esque photo filters. The filters, powered by Aviary, can be seen in a grid view. An auto-enhancing wand and crop and scale feature are also included in the update. The […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Zenus Color Point Diary Collection for iPad mini
The folio-style case design is pretty established at this point, but Zenus’s Color Point Diary Collection for iPad mini ($55) is a nice faux leather option. Coming in orange, tan, or brown, the textured case holds not only your small tablet, but also some cards and papers. All of the […] Read the original post…
Tip of the Day: Disabling Live Search in iTunes 11
iTunes 11 introduces a new “Live Search” feature that is designed to allow you to search across your entire iTunes library when entering information in the Search field in the top-right corner of your iTunes window. As useful as this may be for some situations, not everybody will necessarily be […] Read the original post…
News: FTC criticizes kids’ apps privacy practices
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a report criticizing the privacy practices of the makers of kids apps in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Android Market. Titled “Mobile Apps for Kids: Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade,” the FTC report found almost 60 percent of 400 popular kids apps transmitted […] Read the original post…
Review: Belkin Charge + Sync Dock with Audio Port for iPhone 5
While some may be tempted to dismiss the Charge + Sync Dock with Audio Port as overly simplistic, it’s obvious after opening the package that Belkin put real time and effort into designing something nice—though not quite nice enough for the $30 price. Belkin’s Dock consists of two plastic pieces: […] Read the original post…
First Looks: SwitchEasy Monsters for iPhone 5
With names such as Freaky and Scrappy, SwitchEasy’s Monsters for iPhone 5 ($20) might just beat out Bones as the company’s funkiest case for the iPhone 5. The five silicone rubber options — blue, black, green, pink, and orange — are each outfitted with a different raised mouth and accompanying […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple rejects Microsoft SkyDrive updates over 30% cut
Apple has refused to approve an update by Microsoft to its SkyDrive iOS app after the company began offering additional storage subscriptions, according to a report from The Next Web. Microsoft found a recent update to its SkyDrive iOS app rejected by Apple after enabling users of the cloud file-sharing […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Sena Cases Hampton Wallet for iPhone 5
Hampton Wallet ($60) is Sena Cases’ latest wallet-style case for the iPhone 5. Available in a variety of leather colors and textures, it follows the general form we’ve seen from this kind of case: a frame to hold the iPhone on the right, plus credit card slots and a cash […] Read the original post…
Ask iLounge: Setting up a new iPad: Restore or Set up as a new device
Q: Hello, I have numerous Apple devices and a new iPad. I am trying to set it up. Do I set it up as new iPad, restore it from iCloud or restore it from iTunes? Thanks. – Elizabeth A: You can actually do any of the above, but how to […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Wahoo Balance Smartphone Scale
Based upon Bluetooth 4/Bluetooth Smart and therefore compatible only with the very latest iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch, Wahoo’s new Balance ($100) is a nicely designed digital scale with a wireless weight tracking interface in app form. The scale is topped with a thick piece of glass, and balanced with […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Eton BoostBloc6600
BoostBloc6600 ($99) is a surprisingly dense backup battery from Eton. The 6600mAh cell is housed in a plastic block 1.7″ tall and wide, and 2.8″ deep. At one of the square ends you’ll find a Micro-USB port alongside regulatory text; the other contains two full-sized USB ports. The battery can […] Read the original post…
Review: STM Skinny for iPad mini
As always, Skinny is a folio-style case. The lid and shell are covered in a really smart-looking nylon material. It’s textured and available in black, red, blue, or pink. The shell itself is hard plastic with openings for the headphone port, microphone, Sleep/Wake button, volume buttons and side switch, iSight […] Read the original post…
News: Soundfreaq debuts Sound Platform 2, Lightning speakers
Soundfreaq has announced Sound Platform 2 ($149), an updated version of Sound Platform that now features dual Bluetooth streaming—a novel technology that allows two systems to pair together to act as one system, with each handling left or right audio. Sound Platform 2 also offers larger speaker drivers, enhanced bass, […] Read the original post…
First Looks: Eton BoosBloc6600
BoostBloc6600 ($99) is a surprisingly dense backup battery from Eton. The 6600mAh cell is housed in a plastic block 1.7″ tall and wide, and 2.8″ deep. At one of the square ends you’ll find a Micro-USB port alongside regulatory text; the other contains two full-sized USB ports. The battery can […] Read the original post…