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Bellroy adds the Phone Pocket to their range of Elements wallets

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Back in July Andy told us about Bellroy’s new line of Elements wallets. Made of leather, these wallets are designed to be water-resistant for on the go active people. Now Bellroy has added another wallet to this range. It’s the Phone Pocket, which includes the same features as their original Elements wallets such as a […]

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Manything cloud based security camera iOS app review

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Manything is an iOS app that will let you to turn your unused iPod touch, iPhone or iPad into a security camera that can be controlled and viewed remotely. You can even view captured video from as old as 30 days. But the most exciting thing about Manything is that it’s free. Well at least for now.

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Joli Originals Smooth iPhone 6 Plus case review

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The “new phone” experience just isn’t complete until you’ve gotten a new case for it, am I right?  The nice thing about getting a new iPhone is that you’re sure there’s going to be a plethora of cases offered for it, so you’ll have plenty of options.  If you like to use your iPhone naked,

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i-FlashDrive external storage for iOS devices review

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Because we have three people who always get iPhone upgrades, we always buy the lowest storage capacity to keep our costs down.  That wasn’t a problem before, because we mostly used our iPhones for calling, texting, emailing, and navigation.  We typically used our iPads for gaming, creating files, and other activities.  This upgrade, I’ve regretted

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This PenPower phone stand also scans your business cards

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This universal phone stand has a business card holder/reader built in so the card’s info can be easily read in and added to your contacts database.  Put the business card on the card holder and use the WorldCard app to photograph the card and import its information.  The app synchronizes with Gmail’s contacts, so you can manage

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This iPhone 6 Plus case has an actual wallet in it

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Most wallet-style phone cases have only one or two slots to serve as your wallet, but the Jstyle Leather Wallet iPhone Case for iPhone 6 Plus is an actual wallet.  The wallet has two flaps that have a total of eight card slots and an ID window; there are also two pockets to hold cash

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Dot-Tec DotPen active stylus review

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My love for styluses goes way back to the good old days of the Palm Pilot PDA. If you know what that is, you’ll also remember the plastic “toothpick” stylus that started it all. When the iPhone and iPad came on the scene the stylus disappeared for awhile because touch screens changed from resistive to capacitive

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Installing these screen protectors is a snap!

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I never have screen protectors on my devices.  I can never get a screen protector on without dust and air bubbles underneath or without misaligning it, and I simply cannot tolerate seeing those blemishes on the screen.  I also refuse to use any screen protector that requires use of a liquid for application.  I’ve already

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X-Doria Engage Folio PU Leather and Polycarbonate iPhone 6 Plus case review

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As much as I love the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case with Air Cushion Bumper for the iPhone 6 Plus case that I’ve been using on my iPhone 6 Plus, I’m always open to trying out other cases.  (See the “Other posts that you will enjoy” links at the end of this review to read my “How

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IOGEAR KeyShair Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse sharing adapter review

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Picture this scenario: You are sitting in front of your laptop or desktop computer texting your friends on your smartphone using its onscreen keyboard. Most of us do this activity many times a day. But I know of a gadget that will make texting and emailing on your phone much easier and faster – especially if you’re already

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Configure your own iPhone case wallet exactly as you want it

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We’ve looked at a lot of phone cases with wallet functions, but none is as configurable as the HoldTight iPhone case from Felix.  The HoldTight has a backplate that snaps out of the case.  You arrange the seven bands (3 vertical, 4 horizontal) into the configuration that will best hold what you want to carry on

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This Grovemade case is as beautiful as the iPhone it protects

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Grovemade constructed this beautiful case from Oregon Claro walnut and premium vegetable-tanned leather.  The wood frame was CNC-milled with the layout taking advantage of the strength of grain direction; it has precision-crafted corner joints and lasercut actuated walnut power and volume buttons.  The wood was all hand-sanded and stained, and then the case was wrapped with

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Go paperless and wireless with the Doxie Go Plus & Doxie Go Wi-Fi scanners

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If you’re anything like me, you probably have drawers full of receipts, bills, forms, and more. Every year around tax time I grumble about the fact that I haven’t kept better track of my receipts. I end up spending most of a day sorting through them and entering everything in a spreadsheet. Afterwards I’m left

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Keep your phone charged with the Power Wallet

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The Power Wallet from Photojojo is big enough to use as your go-to-lunch wallet, with room for your phone inside, plus room for cards and cash, too.  At 4.5” high X 8.5” long X 1” deep, it’s big enough to accommodate the iPhone 6 Plus.  The wallet is made of synthetic leather, and it has a removable

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Logitech’s AnyAngle case holds your new iPad at any angle

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Logitech has introduced new protective cases for both the iPad Air 2 and the mini (all three versions).  These cases also function as a horizontal stand that can hold your new iPad at any angle.  Your device is held in a rubberized frame that protects the iPad from bumps or drops; the back is clear

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STM Flip Folio Case also protects the screen of your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus

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It’s not going to wake your iPhone when you open the cover, of course, but STM’s Flip Folio Case for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus will cover your phone like a Smart Case covers an iPad.  The Flip Folio holds the phone in a molded plastic back cover; all ports, controls, and the camera are

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Who needs an expensive digital projector when you can use a cardboard smartphone projector

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Here’s a low tech alternative to the expensive hi-tech problem of viewing movies on your smartphone. Instead of crowding around your phone’s screen, project the image on a wall using the Smartphone Projector. This DIY kit is made of sturdy cardboard and a comes with a glass lens that will magnify the image on the

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