News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
I use these 4 apps daily on both my iPad Mini and HTC One Android phone. These apps have been extremely useful for my personal and business usage. I’m sure some of you have heard of or are using these apps: Evernote, Dropbox, LogMeIn, and Crestron.
Daily use apps – Jackie Cheng Read More
I don’t use a phone holder in my car anymore. I just can’t seem to find one I like. I also needed a way to keep my phone within easy reach at my desk. Maybe the PanaVise PortaGRIP 15504 Universal Phone Holder will do the trick! Let’s take a look.
PanaVise PortaGrip 15504 Universal Phone Holder review Read More
When Julie first suggested that we write some posts about our favorite apps that we use every day, my first thought was, “Oh, yeah, I have tons of those!” But then I stopped to think about it. Yes, I do have many, many apps on my iPhone (probably too many–its memory is nearly full, actually).
Daily use apps – Andy Jacobs Read More
The Airbender Mini : NT31B protective keyboard case for iPad mini from NewTrent has a lot of features you expect in a keyboard case – and a lot that you don’t expect. The mini itself is housed in a rugged clamshell case with built-in screen protector and a silicone outer shell. The case is a lot
A rugged keyboard case for the iPad mini at an unbelievable price Read More
Ok kiddies, it’s time to put on your Martha Stewart apron and bust out some scissors, glue and construction paper so you can make this cool (and free) sound amplifying dock for your smartphone. Consider this as an upgrade to the DIY Styrofoam Cup Sound Amplifier idea that we brought you a few weeks ago.
If Martha Stewart was a gadgeteer, she’d make this Phono Horn for her iPhone Read More
I’ve always liked the “Apple-esque” design of Apple products and their many accessories. I usually keep an eye out for looking for nice electronic accessories for my home office. I recently had the chance to review the Just Mobile AluCup which caught my eye due to its sleek design. There are a few iPhones in my
Just Mobile AluCup review Read More
These DSPTCH cases are made of ballistic mesh and lined with nylon packcloth. They have a large pouch to hold your device, and the exterior has various elastic loops for cord organization and an elastic pocket to hold other small items. You can carry the bags alone or as an insert inside a larger bag.
DSPTCH cases carry your device and organize your accessories in a minimal package Read More
The 3-in-1 Shutter Grip from Allputer.com looks like a perfect accessory for picture snapping iPhone owners. Designed for the iPhone 4, 4S and 5, the Shutter Grip provides 3 functions. First of all the iPhone snaps into the grip to offer a more secure hold while capturing video and shooting pictures. The grip has 3 buttons
AllPuter.com’s 3-in-1 Shutter Grip is a handy photography gadget for your iPhone Read More
I suppose it’s because of the iPad mini’s small size, but the market hasn’t seemed to flood with a gazillion keyboard cases for it. Some of the cases that I’ve seen have been more like Apple’s Smart Cover in design, which I much prefer to those typical folio cases. ZAGG has a Smart Cover-style Bluetooth
ZAGG introduces a Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad mini Read More
This new project, recently launched on Kickstarter, should look a little familiar to any kid of the 80s. Taking inspriration from the design of a ViewMaster and the technology behind sterographic images, Poppy is a lightweight, low cost peripheral for the iPhone that will let you produce and view 3D stills and video. Poppy works with
View and shoot 3D on your iPhone Read More
Grove makes beautiful bamboo cases and covers, and The Gadgeteer has featured many of them over the years. They have just announced a line of new Bamboo Back covers for iPads and MacBooks. The covers are made of all-natural, renewable bamboo veneer, and they adhere with a 3M adhesive that can be removed without leaving
Decorate and protect your Apple device with bamboo Read More
If you enjoy drawing, doodling and even writing with a stylus on your iPad, you will be interested in learning more about the Pogo Connect Bluetooth 4.0 stylus from Ten One Design. The Pogo Connect is a capacitive stylus with super powers. When used with a certain selection of drawing and note taking apps, line
Ten One Design Pogo Connect Bluetooth 4.0 stylus review Read More
Pixuru (Pix-sue-roo) is an iOS and Android app that allows you to easily turn your snapshots from Facebook, Instagram and your phone’s image gallery into real canvas, wood, metal or framed prints. They offered to let me try out their app and print service, so let’s check out the results.
Pixuru smartphone app and digital printing service review Read More
If you read The Gadgeteer’s RSS feed with Google Reader, you are probably already aware that back in March, Google announced that it would be retiring their RSS feed service on July 1, 2013. That’s tomorrow for those of you without a calendar 🙂 In the past 3 months I’ve tried several different Google Reader
How to switch your Gadgeteer RSS feed reader from Google Reader to Feedly Read More
It seems more people are finding that an iPad and a keyboard (for easier data entry) covers most of the functions they used to rely on a laptop computer for. This means that a lot of the gear bags on the market, designed for laptops, are not suited for the relatively tiny iPad and keyboard.
Pelican i1075 iPad Case review Read More
For a truly minimal wallet case for your iPhone, you need look no further than the Remora. This case from Outpost Labs is made of polycarbonate for strength. It snaps over your iPhone, leaving the camera and flash – and most of the rest of the phone – uncovered. You can slide two cards between
Razor-thin card case for your iPhone Read More
These are the most unusual bumper cases for iPhone 5 and iPad that I’ve seen. Stone Jelly Ltd. makes these bumpers by hand, using brown oak, precision-engineered anodized aluminum, and custom fittings. Everything is made in their UK-based shop or by a few local suppliers. They are lined with cork for increased protection of your
Not-quite-steampunk bumpers for iPad and iPhone 5 Read More
This device from Hammacher Schlemmer lets you optimize what a single wall outlet can do. This speaker dock with a clock radio lets you charge up to six devices in a space that H-S says is less than the room occupied by a toaster (11 1/2″ L x 10″ W x 7″ D). The Six
Charge up to six devices with your alarm clock Read More
…that make all the difference. Even though I get the opportunity to try/review more than my fair share of very nice smartphone cases and accessories, I prefer to keep my iPhone as minimalistic as possible – using my iPhone ‘naked’; embracing how Apple designed it to feel and operate while accepting/living with the risk of
Most of the time it is the little things…. Read More
Sometimes you want to view or edit a document on your smartphone. I’ve found a couple of apps that allow you to do just that: CloudOn and Kingsoft Office. They have a lot in common: they’re both free, they both offer a wealth of features, they both connect to your cloud accounts, and they are
Putting Office apps on your smartphone Read More