News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
Okay, I recently reviewed my new Satechi ReadMate LED Desktop Magnifier, which I bought to help my aging eyes see small details, but I’m not ready to admit I need this magnifier. The iPhone5-compliant Magnifier from THANKO, also called the Raku Raku Magnifier, slides over your iPhone 5 to magnify the screen. Although it specifies the iPhone […]
Here’s the solution for when you can’t quite see your iPhone screen Read More
For all those selfie addicts out there who can’t go even one day without posting a picture of themselves to Facebook or Instagram, I have a tiny gadget that will make it even easier for you to annoy all your friends with your attention seeking photo habits. It’s the HISY Wireless Smartphone Selfie Remote for
iPhone selfies made easier with the HISY Wireless Smartphone Selfie Remote Read More
Over the years, video quality has gotten better on smartphones, but if there’s one area that hasn’t changed much, it is the audio recording side of things. Have you ever wished your Lightning connector-equipped iOS device (iPhone, iPod, iPad) had a better microphone? The Zoom iQ5 Professional Stereo Microphone for iOS gives you just that
Zoom iQ5 Professional Stereo Microphone for iOS review Read More
The iPad mini is small enough that I can take it anywhere I go. My mini with Retina display fits inside some of my everyday carry bags, but not all of them. When I’m carrying one of my smaller bags and want to take my mini along, I have to make a decision: do I
Vaja Cases Small Messenger Bag for iPad mini and 7″ tablets review Read More
I never used to understand the allure of wireless charging, but frankly I’m getting tired of the tangle of wires on my bedside table. This RichardSolo iPhone Wireless Charging System could remove at least one wire from my tangle. The charging case looks as sleek as any I’ve seen for iPhone, and it’s available in
Add wireless charging to your iPhone 5/5s Read More
The Gadgeteer Kid and I are huge carnivores, as are many of our friends and family members. We barbecue year-round, especially during the summer months. As many of you aficionados of the grill know, cooking everyone’s meal to perfection can be a challenge. Well, the folks at iDevices have recently introduced the iGrillmini, a smaller,
iDevices iGrillmini review Read More
Ok, I realize not everyone is as enamored with the iPad as I am, but since it is my tablet device of choice, I do like to present interesting options and accessories for it when I find them. The FAVI Swivel Screen Portfolio Case with Bluetooth keyboard (hence forth known as the FAVI case) is
Two of the items I always have on my person (other than a religious medal and my wedding band) are my iPhone and my wallet. Since I am always looking for a way to slim down my carry, and in particular a way to combine my wallet and phone, the Wally Stick-On from Distil Union
Wally holds a few cards while piggy-backing your iPhone Read More
There are countless cheap plastic mounts designed to hold your smart device while driving in an orientation that enables your device to function handsfree while keeping both hands on the wheel. Many of these mounts work just fine and fulfill their intended purpose. But when I can avoid plastic, I do and typically look for
NKMOS Ultima car mount review Read More
Multi-taskers, I love them. They come on keychains, in wallets, heck even phone cases. But the one thing most phone case multi-taskers lack is versatility. The myTask, a Kickstarter project from TaskLab hopes to change that. Unlike other phone cases of this type that have a built-in set of tools, the myTask set up is
Take your iPhone case to task with the myTask iPhone utility case Read More
When Apple released the iPad mini with Retina display, some people were disappointed because it was slightly thicker than the original. That meant it was probable that many accessories for the original wouldn’t work with the newest model. That’s not the case with the Minisuit Bluetooth QWERTY Keyboard Stand Case for iPad mini 1 &
Minisuit Bluetooth QWERTY Keyboard Stand Case for iPad mini 1 & 2 review Read More
For work I occasionally use an iPad 4th generation, which is useful in many ways. It’s black, and well, looks the same as everyone else’s iPad. The company “Wrappz” gave us a chance to review a personalized case or skin off their site, so I chose to try a skin for my iPad. Let’s see
Wrappz personalized iPad skin review Read More
Most people want their smartphones to be light weight and sexy, so they buy barely there cases that won’t cover up their phone’s slim lines. Those thin cases may look great, but they are doing nothing for your not so thin physique. Imagine if there was a way to use your phone in a normal
ToneFone – The world’s healthiest (and heaviest) iPhone case Read More
I am a big iPad user. It is my main device for writing. So, when I updated to a new iPad Air, I found myself looking for new accessories to use with it. I was especially looking for a new mobile stand. In my search I happened across the Compass 2 from a company called
It may not give you direction, but the Compass 2 can hold your iPad while you search Read More
With the always-online connectivity of smartphones these days, the folks making chargers are trying to keep up as much as those developing better battery chemistry. If you’re one who can’t quite make it through the day on a full charge, or if you travel and need to take along a charger, you’ve probably been irritated
Prong PocketPlug charger-case for iPhone review Read More
The title of this post is kind of funny because my household seems to have amassed two of every smart device we use, two iPhones and two iPads you get the picture. And like every household, the way we protect or enhance these devices varies by user. Anywhere between full-blown rugged protection to skinny and
It won’t hold two of every animal, but the Arq Dock will hold your smart device Read More
The Hiku Scanner is a small handheld scanner that recognizes both barcodes and your voice. With a real 1D linear imager like the ones used at grocery store checkouts, the Hiku Scanner instantly adds items to your shopping list without any need for writing or typing. When you finish that last box of Rice Crispies, just press
Keep your grocery list organized with the Hiku Scanner and your iPhone Read More
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I love nice leather bags and accessories. When I can cover my gadgets with nice cases and covers, I get the best of two things I love most, technology and fashion! I recently got a chance to review a case from Fulki, and decided to try the iPad leather
Fulki iPad leather case review Read More
Last year I posted news on the MagBak magnetic mounting system for iPads. Alex Baca is at it again for a new MagBak project on Kickstarter – the MagBak for the iPad Air and Mini. Like the original, this version is composed of silicone covered adhesive pads with embedded magnets. This design allows you to
Get your iPad Air or Mini to stick around with the MagBak iPad mount Read More
There are plenty of iPad cases on the market. The trick is to select the best one or at least one that meets your needs. The Snugg has been supplying cases for various devices and I received one for the iPad mini. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now, and have formed
Snugg iPad mini Case Cover and Flip Stand review Read More