News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
Sometimes you have a case you love, but you need a stand so you can FaceTime, Skype, or watch videos on your phone. Problem is, a lot of the cases that have stands built in are not as stylish as the ones you find without stands. In comes the SlideStand, a stick on stand for […]
If you have an iPad chances are you go to some lengths to protect your investment. But, if you are like me you don’t want a run of the mill, everyday, everyone else has one type of case. You want something a little different as well as something that is quality made. The Heming a
Would this be what Dr Jones uses for his iPad, the Heming leather iPad case? Read More
Belkin has a nice looking, reasonably-priced charge and sync dock for iPhone 5/5s. The MIXIT ChargeSync Dock for iPhone 5 has a built-in Lightning connector and a 4-ft cable. Plug it into a wall charger (not included) to charge your iPhone or 5th-gen iPod touch, or plug it into your computer to charge and sync.
Belkin MIXIT dock for iPhone 5 Read More
We live in an ever-increasing mobile society, so I am always looking for items to help me function on the road. One item in particular is a decent portable stand for my iPad or iPhone. I have reviewed one stand here that is my current travel buddy, but it’s kind of big and bulky. Recently,
Give your device some hold while on the road with the Kanex Foldable iDevice stand Read More
Several months ago, I reviewed a few cases from Truffol. I loved them, but they caused signal degradation. Truffol took some of the comments they heard and went a step further when developing their latest product, the Truffol Autograph leather skin. Instead of a case, they have taken their high quality leather and made a
Truffol Autograph leather skin for iPhone 5/5S review Read More
So, I am moving up in the world, I am upgrading to an iPad air from my old iPad2. Better graphics, better weight, better gaming just to name a few advantages. Speaking of gaming, one area that the iOS devices lack in the gaming arena is a decent hand-held game controller. The SteelSeries Stratus hopes
Take your iOS gaming to the next level with the SteelSeries Stratus Read More
As huge Sci-Fi geeks and Star Wars fans, the Gadgeteer Kid and I have literally dozens of lightsabers kicking around our house. So, when Brando recently introduced a novelty smartphone accessory in the shape of Darth Vader’s lightsaber, I offered to take a look to see if the PowerBank was worthy enough to represent the
Brando STAR WARS Darth Vader Lightsaber Portable Battery Charger review Read More
Back in the good old days of PDAs, fine tipped styluses were everywhere. When PDAs were replaced by smartphones and tablets, styluses went on the endangered gadgets list . However, it didn’t take too long for them to start appearing again, but they all had wide tips that made writing with them feel more like you
LYNKtec Apex active stylus review Read More
I listen to the radio in my car, but that’s about the only place I can listen these days. I don’t have a radio in my house anymore, and my iPhone doesn’t have a built-in radio. With the 8 Pin Lightning Compatible FM Radio for iPhones and iPads from Allputer, you can listen to the radio
Listen to your favorite FM station on your iOS device Read More
Using your smartphone to help you navigate while driving is obviously commonplace these days. But the problem with using your phone or even a stand alone GPS is that they require you to look away from the road to view navigation information. Garmin’s new HUD+ is a small device that uses Bluetooth to pair with
Keep your eyes on the road with Garmin’s HUD+ Read More
Phone cases are one of my secret passions. I love to have something different than everyone else, and I love color. One problem with the charging cases I’ve seen is that they are pretty limited in the colors you can have. I’ve seen black, white, and every once in a while, a blue or red
Vority X5S iPhone 5/5S charging case review Read More
We covered the Everpurse iPhone charging purse back in 2012 when it was a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign. Now the folks at Grand St. have teamed up with Everpurse and the designers of New York based Stitch Collective to create a new version of the handbag which offers a built in Lightning charger dock that
Ladies, forget about backup batteries, the Everpurse is all you need Read More
This Kickstarter project is seeking funding for an iPhone case so minimal that it almost doesn’t exist. Instead of a case that engulfs the sides and back of the iPhone or even a bumper case that covers the sides, and sometimes impacts cellular reception, the Bumprz case simply covers the corners. The designers contend that
An iPhone 5/5s case so minimal, it’s almost not there Read More
The world of backup batteries for smart devices is a fiercely competitive one! There are generic, external charge-anything battery packs to device-specific cases. So how do you decide which one to get? Jackery has designed the Leaf, a hybrid type charging system that allows you to attach the battery pack to your iPhone 5/5S when you
Jackery Leaf iPhone 5 & 5S backup battery review Read More
You know the drill, your iPhone or iPad is warning you that the battery is about to die, forcing you to go on a scavenger hunt to try to find a Lightning cable. If you’re tired of having to scrounge around in a drawer or gear bag to find a cable every time your device
Carry a Lightning cable on your keychain Read More
Several years ago NKMOS introduced the Ultima, their top-of-the-line, CNC machined aluminum smartphone car mount. Well the designers/engineers at NKMOS have just raised the bar and are beginning a new Kickstarter project, the Ultima S. The Ultima S is even sleeker, more minimalistic and easier to use than its predecessor. While still made from high grade
Did the Cadillac of smartphone car mounts just get even better? Read More
I’m always on the lookout for new cases for my iPhone. I’m pretty particular about fit and finish. These handsome Bloom Handcrafted Wood Cases for the iPhone 5/5s by Nextware, which are still actively seeking funding on Kickstarter, caught my eye. Thanks to Nextware for sending us an early sample so we can give them a
Nextware Bloom: Handcrafted Wood Case for iPhone 5/5s review Read More
The FAVI audio+ Set to Connect Wireless Speakers uses “induction technology to amplify the sound of your tablet or smartphones’ onboard speakers. The audio+ amplifies your device’s speaker by 6x, while also adding treble and bass-booster technology, giving you powerful sound without the added frustration of cables or pairing through Bluetooth. Simply set it on the
Forget Bluetooth pairing with this speaker Read More
Scosche has recently announced their new magicMount magnetic mounting system. The magicMount system has a cradle-free design that uses high-powered magnets to hold/secure your device where you want/need it. The magicMount was a finalist for the “Best of Show” at CES this year. It is available in surface ($15), car dash/desk ($20), window ($25), and powered
You don’t need to be a magician to use Scosche’s magicMOUNT Read More
When I’m at my desk, I like to have my iPhone propped up somehow while charging. The problem is, most docks that have a charging cable attached to the bottom require you to use two hands to insert and remove the device. That is, you hold down the dock with one hand, pull iPhone up
Henge Docks Gravitas Lightning iPhone/iPad dock review Read More