Cases for iPad 5 Already Go on Sale; Again Suggest Thinner, Narrower Device
The website Alibaba.com is already selling dozens of different cases for the iPad 5. According to reports, Apple typically gives case manufacturers specs far enough in advance so they'll offer...
View ArticleTop 7 Rugged and Extreme-Duty iPad mini Cases
With the introduction of the iPad mini last year, Apple once again changed the way we interact with mobile technology. Smaller and more portable than its more cumbersome older sibling, the iPad mini is...
View ArticleTop 3 Free Apps Scoop of the Week: April 19, 2013
As new iOS apps flood the App Store every day — recently topping 775,000 — we know it’s tough to tell which ones are worth their salt. But thanks to our Weekly Scoop, you can have the best for free!...
View ArticleAlleged Photo of Forthcoming Low-Cost iPhone Leaked
A photo of the rear case of the rumored forthcoming low-cost iPhone appeared on Tactus yesterday. There's no way of knowing whether it's the real deal, but it is in line with other rumors. The photo...
View ArticleYahoo Releases Free Weather App
I'm always eager to report the arrival of a new free app from one of the major tech companies, and today it's Yahoo! Weather for iPhone. So far there's no version specific for the iPad. An early review...
View ArticleNew Multimedia Player EVGPlayer Released
A new multimedia player, EVGPlayer ($0.99), has recently been released in the App Store. Since the player is cheap and offers both AC3 and DTS (two very widely used formats), my readers immediately...
View ArticleLast Chance to Enter iPhone Life's Giveaway!
This is the official weekend of the iPhone Life Contest Giveaway! Be sure to enter the giveaway at iphonelife.com/giveaways! Every other weekend we raffle off tons of great apps and accessories for...
View ArticleCelebrate Earth Day with 5 Eco-Friendly Apps
The first Earth Day arose from an environmental “teach-in” organized by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. The 20 million Americans who joined the demonstration signified the birth of the modern...
View ArticleBitcoin Apps: Join the Virtual Currency Phenomenon Via iPhone and iPad
Bitcoin has been in the news in recent weeks. The virtual currency was trading for $15 earlier this year and rocketed up to $260 earlier this month. It's now trading at about $120, up from around $50 a...
View Article3 App Killers And How To Overcome Them
The journey of developing an app can be perilous. As an app owner, you need to manage your risk. The process starts by assessing three app killers all developers should know about.Once you know what...
View ArticleWINNERS! iPhone Life's Bi-Weekly Weekend Giveaway 4-22-13
Thanks to everyone who entered iPhone Life's Bi-Weekly Weekend Giveaway! We received entries from 547 people in 29 different countries this week! And we gave away 3 accessories! And the winners are......
View ArticleYoWindow — New iOS App Lets You Watch the Weather in a Living Landscape!
As a formerly certified weather geek, I like to check out new weather apps. I'm usually drawn to ones with more advanced features, but occasionally I find a simple and elegant weather program I have to...
View ArticleAt Work: A Guide to Finding the Best Stylus for Your iDevice
The current issue of iPhone Life (May-June 2013) includes an @Work article I wrote called “The Right Touch,” in which I cover the best stylus products on the market. While researching, I reviewed many...
View ArticleNew Version of Yahoo iPhone App Offers Summly News Summaries
New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who had previously been a key player at Google, sees mobile devices as central to re-energizing her moribund company. And the new version of the Yahoo app is definitely a...
View ArticleCricket Lowers Price of Plans, Including Two-iPhone Family Plan for $80/month
According to a news story on CNET, a new family plan bundle from Cricket gives you service for two iPhones for just $80 per month. Plus, it's also just lowered the cost of its individual plan from $55...
View ArticleAccuracy Test: The Pedometer Ultimate GPS + App for iPhone
I have a Fitbit, which I love, but I can understand that not everyone wants to make the investment in an activity tracker until they’re sure they’re going to use it and enjoy it. Until you decide to...
View ArticleBiteMyApple: The One-Stop Shop for Creative Kickstarter Products
If you own an Apple device and crave any and all accessories for it, you may have a new favorite company. BiteMyApple, founded by Arkansas entrepreneur Chris Johnson, has captivated lovers of all...
View ArticleTickets on Sale Tomorrow for Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference
Usually Apple announces its Worldwide Developers Conference ticket sale without warning— and sell out within an hour or so! But today Apple preannounced that tickets will go on sale worldwide beginning...
View ArticleThe Yin and Yang of Backpacks: Hex Tribute Cloak Backpack, Pelican ProGear U140
How many backpacks do you own? Some people only see the need for one bag or backpack, which becomes a familiar companion on any trip. Others are bag junkies, and I’m one of those people. I have a...
View Article5 NFL Draft Apps to Keep You One Step Ahead of the Rest!
If you're a football fanatic, chances are you begin watching for the choicest draft picks way in advance of the regular season. It might be hardball time now, but as a dedicated NFL fan, you live and...
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