Android related

As someone who loves music, is a wannabe musician, iPad mini owner and The Gadgeteer, I love any gadgets or apps that allow me turn my tablet into a musical instrument. We’ve seen apps that convert your iPad into a piano, guitar, ukulele and even a drum set. Using your fingers to play piano, guitar [...]

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Remote control cars are always fun, but the downside of the classic remote control cars is that they are fairly large and require an even larger area to play on.  Then someone invented those micro RC cars that are pocket-friendly, but those RC cars only go one speed, which is super fast and right off [...]

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The ChefPad from Archos is a full-featured Android tablet that’s been pre-loaded with the best apps for cooking enthusiasts.  The tablet has a dual-core 1.6GHz CPU, a quad-core GPU, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB capacity (expandable via microSD card) and is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).  It also has a 9.7” 1024 X 768 capacitive screen, 2MP [...]

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This Anti-Drop / Anti-Theft Sticker / Ring for iPhones / iPad / Phone from Allputer promises to give you a secure grip on your phone or tablet, which is something many of us need as our phones get sleeker and thinner.  The device consists of a metal ring on an adhesive plastic tab that you attach [...]

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I am forever spoiled ever since I installed the Spigen tempered glass screen protector on my iPhone 5, I have determined that I will NEVER go back to plastic screen protection for my smart-devices. Sadly, Spigen’s selection is rather limited at the moment, and I needed to look elsewhere for high-end screen protectors for my [...]

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We’ve all been there… We spend all of our “fun” money on a shiny new phone and then realize we don’t have enough money left to buy a case to keep it looking shiny and new. The SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Series Premium Hybrid Protective Case may have a crazy name, but it doesn’t have a [...]

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Kensington has announced a full line of accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S4, including 2 Aluminium Finish Cases and 2 Gel Cases. The red and blue cases that you see above are their new Aluminium Finish Cases. They feature a polycarbonate hardshell with a stylish aluminium finish that resists smudges. These cases keep your SGS4 [...]

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WaterField Designs wants to help you keep your brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 protected and scratch-free with their 3 new custom sized case-wallet hybrids. They can be used as a slim, on-the-go wallet that holds your phone plus cash and cards. Hint Wallet—For on the go. See and operate your S4 through the Hint window. A [...]

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When you’re in the product review biz like we are around here, you know there are going to be some lemons mixed in with the diamonds. But it’s even more disappointing when you spend your own money on something and it turns out to be a dud. That’s what happened to me when I recently [...]

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Do you still carry around a dedicated point and shoot camera, or are you one of the many people who now use their mobile device as their every day camera? If you answered yes to that question and your mobile device happens to be the Samsung Galaxy Note II, you might be interested in the [...]

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You don’t have a smart TV, but you have a lot of videos on your hard disk or videos online that you’d like to watch on a bigger screen.  If you plug a PLAiR dongle into an HDMI port on your TV, you’ll be able to beam content wirelessly to your TV.  You’ll need to [...]

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mophie‘s new juice pack for the HTC One has a 2500mAh rechargeable battery that can double your battery life.  The case measures 2.88″ X 6.06″ X 0.67″ and adds 5.05 ounces to the weight of your phone.  You’ll be able to use the backup battery to recharge your phone with the flip of a switch on [...]

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Remember in the old days when you had to walk barefoot 5 miles to school in the winter and all you had to protect your smartphone’s display was a junky flimsy plastic screen protector with bubbles under it? Those days are gone forever my friends. Today people are moving to glass screen protectors, which are [...]

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Until now, it has seemed like the iPhone was the only smartphone with metal cases and rails available from different makers. That’s changed with the Metallo Designer cases from V-Moda, who has been known for their headphones and amps. The Metallo cases have been designed to be used as a standalone case or to work with [...]

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The Spiderpodium from Breffo is, um, well… it’s this spider-shaped thing you can use to hold smartphone-sized objects in a variety of ways. It comes in black, blue, graphite (the review unit color), green, pink, purple, or white.  Let’s give it a look.

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  HP has just released its 7″ Android tablet in the US – the Slate 7.  It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and features an ARM Cortex-A9 Dual-Core (1.6 GHz) processor, 8GB internal memory, 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a 1024 x 600 screen.  It has a front-facing (VGA) webcam and a 3MP rear-facing webcam. A microSD [...]

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You know what a go-to-lunch wallet is if you’ve been reading here for a while.  Tory Burch has a nice looking wristlet that would make a perfect go-to-lunch wallet – and a perfect gift for Mother’s Day.  Unlike many smart phone accessories, the Robinson Smart Phone Wristlet isn’t designed specifically for any single phone;  it [...]

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Although I’ve written a lot of case reviews over the years, I personally prefer NOT to use one on my phone. I just don’t care for the added bulk. Unfortunately my current phone, the Samsung Galaxy S3, is so slippery that I was forced to use a snap-on back cover to give it some extra [...]

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No one would ever mistake me for an athlete; nevertheless, I was intrigued by the Mio Alpha Heart Rate wrist watch from Mio Global because I’ve been attempting to get in better shape.  Anything to help me prolong my  life is a good thing, and in conjunction with my Fitbit and Aria devices, I figured [...]

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If you are looking forward to getting a new Samsung Galaxy S4 Android smartphone, you’re also probably looking forward to finding a case to protect your new phone. X-Doria’s new Dash Icon and Dash Pro cases might be a good choice to consider. The Dash Icon snap-on covers feature unique fabric textures over a  hard [...]

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