News, reviews and articles about iPhone, iPad and iPod devices and accessories.
I love magazines, but I don’t love the clutter of them laying around the house nor the waste of paper involved for a few moments entertainment. I’ve wanted ebook versions of magazines since I first got my hands on my Sony PRS-500 ebook reader many years ago, but I wanted something that could display the […]
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There are 100’s, if not 1000’s of different capacitive styluses on the market, but they all seem to fall into 3 categories. There are rubber tipped styluses like the Targus Stylus. Paint brush styluses like the Nomad Stylus and then there are disc tipped styluses like the Adonit. GoSmart‘s new 200 and 300 Series Styluses
GoSmart Announces New Precise Capacitive Styluses for Your Favorite Touch Screen Device Read More
Have you invested in expensive docking speakers for your iPhone or iPod, and now the talk of Apple changing their connectors has you concerned that your investment is down the drain? If so, you might want to check into the Pear Bluetooth receiver that’s soliciting funding now on Kickstarter. You’ll simply plug the Pear onto
Pear Bluetooth Receiver for Docking Speakers Read More
As I have stated in past reviews, keeping my world less cluttered and relatively organized is key to managing my hectic, whirlwind life. Whether it is for work or personal travel, when I am in a vehicle my smartphone is typically rattling around the center console or available cup holder. A very sad circumstance, since
Just Mobile Xtand Go Mounting System for iPhone 4/4S Review Read More
I somehow completely missed the iOS feature that allows you to use your iPhone’s camera LED flash to alert you when calls, texts, emails or other notifications are triggered. I’ve often wished that the iPhone had a status LED like most Android phones and now I find out that it actually does. That’s neat, but
FLASHr Adds Color LED Notifications to Your iPhone Read More
The Stealth Case for iPhone 4/4S from HEX incorporates a compartment that holds an RFID-enabled card to make touch-to-pay available with a touch of your iPhone case. The Stealth is made of polycarbonate and is available in either black or white with a matte finish. Inside is a compartment to hold an RFID-enabled card; shielding
HEX Stealth Case for iPhone 4/4S Incorporates Touch-to-Pay Feature Read More
With this case from Optrix, you can change your iPhone or iPod touch into a rugged sports action camera. The Optrix XD encases your iPhone 4/4S or iPod touch (with an optional adapter) in a protective case that conforms to MIL-STD-810F (meaning it meets requirements for drop-, particle-, and water-resistance). It has a 0.5mm-thick touchscreen
The First Wide-Angle iPhone and iPod Touch Action Sports Case is Now Available from Optrix Read More
ChargeCard is a clever USB cable for the iPhone that will never get in a tangle or knot. One end has a standard USB connector and the other end has a 30 pin iPhone connector. The cable folds up into a flat credit card shaped package that then fits in a card slot in your
ChargeCard is an iPhone Cable That Stores in Your Wallet Read More
There are hundreds of different type of styluses out there. All of them seem to have a similar design where there’s a simple capacitive tip on the end of a plastic or aluminum barrel. Adonit just announced their new stylus called Jot Touch. The Jot Touch is a pressure sensitive stylus for your iPad. It
Adonit’s Jot Touch Pressure Sensitive Stylus for iPad Read More
This HDMI Pocket Projector from Brookstone works with most smartphones, tablets, computers, video players, and cameras. Brookstone says “advanced DLP® technology delivers an incredibly sharp, clear 1080p HD image up to 60″ diagonal on any flat surface. And full screen replication displays 100% of your device screen in the projected image (select devices that support
HDMI Pocket Projector for Smartphones and Tablets Read More
These aren’t the first steampunk-style accessories I’ve seen, but iDockit seems to have the largest selection. They have charge/sync stands for iPads with built-in Bluetooth keyboards, stands for iPhones with Bluetooth handsets, a microphone stand, and even modified computers. All accessories are made of hardwoods, many with brass accents. Prices start as low as $4.50
iDockit Retro-Style Docking Stations for iPad and iPhone Read More
This is another Kickstarter project. If you use those white Apple earbuds and have trouble keeping them in your ears, you might be interested in SecureTips. These silicone rubber pieces look just like a food processor blade (to me, anyway), and they are designed to hold the freebie white earbuds securely in your ears. You’ll
Keep Your Apple Earbuds in Your Ears with SecureTips Read More
The TekCharge Pocket Power Pack is a small battery that can be used to power USB-chargable devices for quite a while. Not too expensive, versatile, and easy to take along – what’s not to like? Let’s take a closer look and see.
Tekkeon TekCharge Pocket Power Pack MP1820 Review Read More
Pad & Quill, with their tasteful and elegant cases for iPad and iPhone have manufactured superior cases for electronic “i” devices. Hand constructed, well made and protective, Pad & Quill is at the top of their game.
Pad & Quill Littlest Black Book for iPod Nano Review Read More
This is another Kickstarter project. Because it can be hard to hold your iPad one-handed while you sketch, Dan Almazan has developed a holder that he calls ARTSi. The device looks like a traditional artist’s palette, but it holds an iPad instead of paints. The ARTSi will be injection-molded, and it will work with the
Complete Your iPad Painting Experience with ARTSi Read More
The iPhone Hybrid USB case from ego & company Inc. is one of the more unique and useful iPhone cases on the market because it includes a USB memory stick that stores in a slot on the back of the case. The Hybrid case is available in Blue (4GB), Pink (4GB), Yellow (8GB), Light Green (8GB),
Form Meets Function with the ego Hybrid iPhone Case Read More
I’ve mentioned that my husband is an amateur musician who has an interest in recording his own music. Julie recently allowed us to review a Behringer USB link to connect a guitar to a computer, with Butch doing the evaluation and me doing the writeup. She’s now allowing us to review the JamUp Plug from
Positive Grid JamUp Plug and JamUp Pro iOS App Review Read More
The Digipower FM-CS100 2-in-1 Bumper Case with Built-in FM Transmitter protects your iPhone 4/4S and lets you transmit sound wirelessly to any FM radio. The FM transmitter is built-in to the polycarbonate and silicone bumper-style case, and it works with worldwide adjustable frequencies. With the case, you can charge your iPhone and a second device
Digipower FM-CS100 2-in-1 Bumper Case with Built-in FM Transmitter for iPhone 4/4S Read More
Beach season is finally here, and hotter than ever. Ditch the need to lug a beach bag, chair, towel, and protective electronics cases from the car and through the hot sand with the all in one TowelMate. TowelMate’s beach line products tout hidden waterproof zippered pockets around a built-in, removable pillow. The pockets are accessible
Keep Your Valuables Safe and Hidden with a TowelMate Read More
Over the years I have reviewed quite a few keyboards for mobile devices. My all time favorite is still ThinkOutside’s Stowaway keyboard which I reviewed over 12 years ago. I would pay good money for an iPad compatible Bluetooth version of their original model right now. But since I don’t have that luxury, I keep looking
Touchfire Screen-Top Keyboard for iPad Review Read More