News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
Digitizing notes and drawings can be done a few different ways. You can snap a picture with your phone and upload the picture to Evernote, you can scan pages with a flatbed scanner, and you can also use special pen/paper combos like those from Livescribe. All of these methods work, but each have their own […]
iSketchnote digitizes your drawings and notes in real time Read More
The official iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus release date was September 19, 2014 – at least for the lucky ones. Some of us stayed up until 3:00am ET on pre-order day to place our order, and we still have to wait until October 14 to get our new iPhone 6 Plus. While I contemplate
How will you be outfitting your new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Read More
Fans of Harry Potter are sure to find the Marauder’s Map case of interest. The BeanBeanCase shop at Etsy offers this case in sizes to fit: iPhone 5/5s, iPhone 5C, iPhone 4/4S, Moto X, Samsung Note 3, Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, and S5, and even the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The case
You’ll need to solemnly swear you are up to no good if you use this Marauder’s Map case Read More
Have you ever had a great idea for an app? Something that you’d love to have on your iPhone or iPad, but you have no idea how to write it yourself nor how to approach a company with your idea? Even if you did find a company to write it for you, you’d probably lose
The complete iOS8 and Swift course lets you learn by building 15 real world apps Read More
When it comes to a minimalistic approach to protecting your smartphone, Bumpies takes the cake. These stick-on plastic bits promise all-around protection with as little bulk as possible. How does it work?
Bumpies smartphone corner protector review Read More
I enjoy my iPad mini, but I worry about dropping it or otherwise damaging the unit when I travel. Also, it serves most of my needs, but there are still occasions where I need to set up a laptop to write a review or extended emails. Now, with the rugged folio from Zagg, I have converted
Zagg rugged folio for the Apple iPad mini review Read More
I’m in love with the embossed red leather iPhone pouch and cross-body phone pouch from ChiqueFabrique. This Etsy shop, which ships worldwide from Gilbert, Arizona, makes beautiful, simple phone cases and bags. The cross-body phone pouch (top and bottom left) measures 8″ X 5″, so it should fit even the biggest phones, including the iPhone 6
WedgeDock, an Etsy shop, is offering a custom-made wood dock for the new iPhone 6 Plus. Each dock is individually handmade in their small workshop in the USA. It’s cut from a solid block of mahogany, and it has a no-tip design. It works with the bulkiest cases, and it tips the iPhone slightly forward
You need a custom-made wood dock for your new iPhone 6 Plus Read More
The iPhone 6 is possibly too big for your pockets, and the iPhone 6 Plus is sure to be too big for any pockets not found on cargo pants. WaterField has new cases can solve the problem of how you’re going to carry your bigger iPhones with their new Spinn holster cases. The cases are
WaterField announces new cases for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Read More
CalypsoCase makes luxurious hand-crafted cases from the “best natural Italian leathers.” The make 500 pieces of each design, and each is numbered with a serial number. You’d think this would make these iPhone cases out of reach for the average buyer, but they are surprisingly affordable. They have announced three new designs for the iPhone
CalypsoCase announces luxury iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cases Read More
Brando is already offering an iPhone 6 case with a built-in backup battery. If you order now, you can have it ready to go on your new iPhone 6 the second you take it out of the box. The 3000mAh Power Jacket for iPhone 6 is for the new 4.7″ version. The protective case snaps on
The iPhone 6 was just released, and Brando already has a battery case for it! Read More
You really have to give Apple a lot of credit when it comes to putting on a new product announcement event. They are definitely the masters of hype and showmanship. Even though I say I don’t care about the iPhone anymore, I still get excited just like the rest of the planet to hear about
Reactions to Apple’s iPhone 6 and Watch announcements Read More
Last year, I reviewed the Martian Watches G2G smart watch, and I loved it. Not only did that watch display information about incoming calls, emails, text messages, and other notifications, it had a Bluetooth speakerphone built in. I loved the vintage styling of the G2G, and I loved that I could replace the watch
Martian Watches Notifier smart watch review Read More
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, somebody comes along with something like this… The Selfie Brush for iPhone 5/5s holds your phone while you snap a selfie, after first brushing your hair to look your best, of course. This paddle-style brush works as a protective phone case, too, so you can make calls,
Make sure you look perfect before snapping that selfie with this brush Read More
Swivl is a robotic accessory for your Android, iOS or DSLR that’s been designed to make lectures and presentations more dynamic. It’s actually a special base that holds your mobile device (phone, tablet or camera) that can pan 360 degrees or tilt 20 degrees as you walk around the room. A small handheld dongle links
Swivl makes your smartphone or tablet follow you around like a puppy Read More
Now you can capture high quality audio for video and audio projects anywhere with IK Multimedia’s new iRig Mic Field microphone. This new microphone has been designed especially for Lightning-compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch devices and features two high-quality cardioid electret condenser capsules, 24-bit audiophile-grade A/D converter (with 44.1/48kHz sample rate), 115 dB maximum
IK Multimedia announces iRig Mic Field for iOS devices Read More
There is a world full of backup batteries and charging accessories for your smartphone, especially for iPhones. There are cases with built-in backup batteries – but they add a lot of bulk to the iPhone. There are backup batteries – but they are big, and you’ll need a cable, too. And if your backup battery
This iPhone charger is so clever, MacGyver would be impressed! Read More
When you get a new Keyport Slide 2.0, blades, and accessories, you aren’t quite ready to assemble the Slide and stick it in your pocket. You have to take your uncut blades to the nearest locksmith or key maker and have your standard keys copied using the Keyport blades. It perhaps doesn’t take long to
Although the lights on the back of this iPhone 5/5s case look like an equalizer display, they don’t actually react to specific frequencies and the max levels are pre-set. They will react to any music or ambient sound, and they look cool and add interest to what would normally be a plain, black cover over
Equalizer case for iPhone 5/5s Read More
We have posted news articles here on The Gadgeteer about multitasking phone cases before. To be honest I have been enamored by a few, but in the end I have to ask myself “would I really use this in the real world”? In most cases I would have to say no, the gadgets or gimmicks
Dog & Bone Backbone wireless charging case, pad and Backbone battery review Read More