News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
Years ago, when the iPad first was released, I reviewed the Incase Travel Kit Plus for iPad and found it was perfect for carrying the iPad, Apple Bluetooth keyboard, cables and chargers, and the included stand. Well, perfect if it only had a shoulder strap, in my opinion. Incase has updated the iPad travel kit […]
Spigen’s Air Skin cases for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are only 0.4mm thick and weigh only 4 grams and 6 grams, respectively. That’s hardly bulkier than a sticker skin, but the Air Skin cases are made using a new technology which compresses polycarbonate “to a stable form that can protect a device
Spigen calls these iPhone 6/6 Plus cases the “thinnest protective cases ever made” Read More
Last week Janet posted a great review of the iPhone 6 Plus. Go check it out of you haven’t read it yet. Verizon Wireless was nice enough to send me the smaller iPhone 6 to try out for a few days. Instead of writing a traditional review, I thought I would do something a bit
Julie’s gadget diary – A few days with the iPhone 6 Read More
I know that it might look like a medieval torture device, but what you see here is the gTool: Panel Press. It’s a specially designed tool created for the sole purpose of straightening out bent iPhones. No I’m not kidding. Shortly after the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus became available, we started hearing about
Bent iPhone 6 Plus? There’s a tool for that. Really. Read More
Apple introduced the new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 tablets today. Are you planning to order one? If so, you’ll probably want a case to protect it. Consider the new iPad Outback Slip Case from WaterField Designs. This case is available for both iPads and also comes in two sizes that can fit the tablet
Protect your new iPad Air 2 or iPad mini 3 with this new slip case from WaterField Designs Read More
If you own a smartphone or a tablet it’s almost a sure thing that you have smudges and fingerprints on the touchscreen. Most of us rub the device on our pant leg or grab a tissue to polish off the nasty smears. If that way of dealing with this issue is just too mediocre for
Would you pay $20 for a gadget that cleans smudges and fingerprints off your touchscreen? Read More
One of my must-have features whenever I’m shopping for a new phone is Qi wireless charging. This feature is becoming more common on Android smartphones, but Apple hasn’t added it to their iPhones yet, even the brand new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus do not have this handy feature. We’ve seen 3rd party covers
Add a Qi wireless charging cover to your iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Read More
I have owned portable computing devices worn on the hip since I got my HP 200LX in 1994. I remember going to Circuit City the day the first Palm Pilot was released to grab one. Afterwards I drove up to Woodstock to meet a friend and hike up Overlook Mountain in the Catskills after a
Why I traded my Samsung Galaxy S4 for the iPhone 6 Plus: a history Read More
Although I stayed up until 3:00am ET to pre-order my iPhone 6 Plus from Verizon and got my order in within 8 minutes, I still was horrified to see that I could expect my new phone on October 14 instead of September 19! I got lucky and received my 6 Plus earlier than expected, and
Apple iPhone 6 Plus review Read More
iPad cases are a dime a dozen now days. They come in many styles, materials and sizes. I have stated in other reviews that I tend to be over protective of my electronic devices, so a case is a must. I currently sport a simple, but effective case to protect my iPad Air. It protects
Everything Tablet 360° case for iPad Air review Read More
If you need to carry just an ID card and one other card with your phone, you don’t need a huge wallet case. These Verus Damda Slide cases for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have a panel that slides open on the back to expose a compartment with just enough room for two cards.
These iPhone 6/6 Plus cases have a hidden card slot Read More
The PowerSkin PoP’n 2 is a backup battery for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus which features a 4000 mAh battery that can fully recharge the iPhone 6 Plus once and the iPhone 6 one and a half times. Backup batteries are available in all manner of shapes and sizes, but this one has a
PowerSkin PoP’n 2 iPhone 6 backup battery sucks… literally Read More
Holding an iPad while you watch a movie can be tiresome, and it can be difficult to get it positioned so that everyone can see the screen. With the Manatee stand, you can set your iPad in any desired position, and it will stay there. The holder is made of a steel framework that’s coated
Let your iPad float in the arms of a Manatee Read More
This cute cardboard stand turns your iPad or iPad Air into a retro TV. The iPad TV Stand measures 14.75″ wide X 10.25″ tall X 3.25″ deep, and it’s made of cardboard and comes with complete instructions for assembling it. Its precision laser-cut fit allows access to the Home button, FaceTime camera, charging connector, headphone jack, and
Forget big-screen TVs – watch your programs on a 9.7″ TV! Read More
If you just want to protect your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus from scratches, you probably are looking to find the thinnest case possible. The Armor Carbon Fiber protectors from BodyGuardz aren’t a case; they are a PVC-based film with a carbon fiber texture. They add almost no bulk to the ultra thin iPhone 6
BodyGuardz has armor for your iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Read More
The Momax 0.3mm Membrane Case for iPhone 6 will protect your new iPhone from scratches and dust without adding bulk to the svelte device. It’s only 0.3 mm thick, so you’ll hardly notice it’s there. Precise fit means all the controls and ports on the iPhone 6 are easily available. The Momax 0.3mm Membrane Case
Protect your iPhone 6 without bulk Read More
If you’re a new iPhone 6 owner who is worried about your brand new phone bending from carrying it in your pocket. My first advice is to not carry the phone in your front or back pocket and then sit down. But if you must do this, consider the new Gresso iPhone 6 case. The
Gresso case protects the iPhone 6 from bending Read More
As the iPhone and other smart phones become the primary method for taking photos, an accessory market has developed. Now you can buy tripods, specialty cases, lenses and countless apps that promise to customize and improve anyone’s smart phone snaps. Up until now, I had never used additional hardware for iPhone photos. I just stuck
Olloclip 4-in-1 iPhone lens review Read More
Have you seen the video of an iPhone 6 Plus being bent? After hearing reports that the phone was getting bent in people’s pockets, Lew at Unbox Therapy made of video of him bending his iPhone 6 Plus. It’s pretty gruesome, and it made me start looking for more protective cases. Otterbox, known for their
Otterbox cases for the iPhone 6 Plus Read More
Apple allows you to add new software keyboards to your device with iOS 8, but Brando allows you to add a physical keyboard to your iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Ultra-thin Slide-out Bluetooth Backlight Keyboard case snaps onto the back of your iPhone 6; it leaves all connectors and controls uncovered. In addition to the
Add a physical keyboard to your new iPhone 6 Read More