News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
When Apple released the details about the iPad mini, I was underwhelmed to say the least. I had no intentions of buying one and even said as much in my mid-life tech crisis gadget diary post last Fall. But then Janet and Dave kept talking about their minis and I finally caved and bought one […]
Bear Motion Brazilian Buffalo Leather Folio iPad mini case review Read More
This post brought to you by Arcsoft. All opinions are 100% mine. I imagine that people find themselves the subject of a lot of candid photos nowadays, because it seems everyone has a smartphone with a camera. You no longer have to worry that you don’t look your best in candid portrait shots, because the free
Perfect your appearance after the photo is taken with the Perfect365 app Read More
If you are an Apple mobile device fan like me and have more than one (two or even three) Apple devices, then you are probably looking for a convenient way to charge all of those devices at once. Enter Griffin‘s new PowerDock 5, a multi-device charging stand that allows you to charge up to five
Charge me up with Griffin’s PowerDock 5 Read More
There are a lot of iPad cases, stands and mounts on the market today, but a company called Rokform has come out with an iPad case that allows users to combine all three. The RokLock v3 iPad case has an integrated mounting point on the case, and you can choose from several optional accessories, like
Need a versatile iPad case and mounting system? Take a look at RokLock v3 Read More
Case-Mate has introduced their Crafted Collection of smartphone cases featuring exotic hardwoods. These cases have a brushed aluminum body with a wood accent on the back. Case-Mate says this line is inspired by the interiors of vintage automobiles and “is a marriage of sophisticated natural materials with a thoughtful attention to assembly and finishing details.”
Exotic hardwoods cases for Samsung and Apple phones Read More
Last year I reported on a project running through Kickstarter called TidyTilt–an earbud cord wrap, mountable frame, and kickstand for the iPhone 4. It was successfully funded and then some, leading the creators to launch a second Kickstarter for their latest projects: TidyTilt+ and Just Mount. TidyTilt+ is a streamlined and enhanced version of the original
Your iPhone is about to get even more “Tidy” Read More
The Survivor + Catalyst case for iPhone 5 from Griffin is waterproof to 3 meters and has an IP68 rating; you can even take photos and videos underwater. Griffin consulted the U.S. Department of Defense’s Mil-Std 810G regulations when designing the case, so it’s proof against 6-foot drops onto cement, wind-blown rain, and vibrations. It has
Protect your iPhone 5 with Griffin’s Survivor + Catalyst waterproof case Read More
As iPhone owners can verify, the iPhone has an external speaker that doesn’t produce the loudest sound. Kubxlab has a new case that’s designed to double the sound output from the iPhone 5 without draining the phone’s battery or requiring any other power source. The ampjacket for iPhone 5 is a bit thicker than most
Pump up the volume with the ampjacket for iPhone 5 Read More
iHome makes a lot of nice accessories for Apple products, and I’ve gotten to review quite a few things. I’ve reviewed docking speakers and Bluetooth speakers, but the iW3 AirPlay Wireless Stereo Speaker System is the first AirPlay speaker from iHome that I’ve gotten to try. As you know by now, I have a lot
iHome iW3 AirPlay Wireless Stereo Speaker System with Rechargeable Battery review Read More
What do you use on your smartphone: iOS, Android, Windows? Well if Ubuntu has its way, it’ll become another major player in the smartphone market as well. It’s a pretty long video, but well worth a watch (the best phone interface info is between 6:20 and 13:45). What do you reckon? I think I want
Ubuntu on your smartphone? Read More
Back in 2010, I reviewed my first Tom Bihn Ristretto for iPad bag. It was fantastic. I liked it because you could carry your tablet computing device and a handful of other things, without a bulky bag. I expected the Ristretto for iPad to last a long time. I certainly didn’t expect what happened next. We’ll
Tom Bihn Ristretto Bag for iPad (new version) review Read More
These charging docks from iSkelter look like no others I’ve seen. The Chisel docks for iPad mini, iPhone 4/4S, or iPhone 5 are made of bamboo. Space for the device has been “chiseled” out of the block of wood, and a channel controls the charging cable to prevent tangles. The stands can be used horizontally
Chisel out some space for an iPad mini or iPhone charging dock Read More
Tired of watching videos on your small iPhone 4/4S screen? Here’s the most whimsical approach to increasing the image size and sound volume from any device. The Mini Cinema for iPhone 4/4S from OhNeed is a very low-tech approach to turning your display into a bigger screen. The Mini Cinema has an old-fashioned horn to
Can you hear and see me now? Read More
Julie and I were talking over the holiday about cases for the iPad mini, and she mentioned that Apple wasn’t making a version of their Smart Case to fit the iPad mini. I told her I had tried one for my full-sized iPad and couldn’t return it quickly enough because it was ill-fitting and had
This is what Apple’s Smart Case should have been Read More
Did Santa forget to bring you a nice case for the new iPad mini you got for Christmas? If you like leather folio cases, you need to investigate the Arachne case from Acase. The Arachne is made of 100% leather and has a frame to hold the iPad mini securely in place. The case folds
Acase Arachne premium leather case for iPad mini Read More
This Bluetooth Game Controller from Allputer works with iPhones and even iPads. (Allputer says it has a known problem with Android devices running Android 4.0, but it should be compatible with devices running some other versions of Android.) The controller has a telescoping holder at the top to hold your phone in place, or you
Bluetooth Game Controller for Smartphones Read More
If you use the Apple wireless keyboard with your iPad, you’ve probably run into the problem of not being able to easily use the combo on your lap. I have a solution for you… it’s the GroovBoard Lap Desk and Stand. It’s made of solid wood and can be used several ways. Let me show
GroovBoard Lap Desk & Stand review Read More
With the iPhone 4/4S built-in cameras, you never find yourself without a camera anymore, but you’ll probably find yourself blocked from what’s happening with the iPhone in front of your face. The MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S lets you hold the phone in the more natural, horizontal orientation, so you can see what’s happening around you
You can be part of the action with MirrorCase for iPhone 4/4S Read More
I typically do not use cases with my tech gear, especially Apple products. I prefer using them as the designers intended them, embracing the form-factor and living with the risk of damage. However, with the iPhone 5, I have seen the carnage that a single drop can do – from marring/scratching the black aluminum edging
Element Case Sector 5 iPhone case review Read More
This post brought to you by Arcsoft. All opinions are 100% mine. Sure, you can email your friends photos or post them on Facebook, but a couple of photos can’t really convey everything you want to share about your day or event. So you could create a photo album and have them printed up, but
Whip your photo sharing into shape with the Whip app Read More