iOS 7 Tips & Tricks: Assistive Features
Our iPhones and iPads are capable of amazing things, but most of us only use a small percentage of their abilities. In this weekly column I share tips and tricks for beginners, or anyone who wants to...
View ArticleLast Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
The holiday season is in full swing, and for those of you still looking for that special gift for the audiophile in your life, we’ve put together a roundup of choice apps and gadgets that can't go...
View ArticleWhat I Played This Week: Angry Birds Go and Quantic Pinball!
There's a buzz over Angry Birds Go (free), and 'freemium" titles in general to discuss in this edition of WIPTW. I was not aware that computer bits were being subjected to such draconian work...
View ArticleApple Posts Best of 2013 Lists: Duolingo Named iPhone App of the Year
Monday Apple posted their Best of 2013 lists, including Music, Movies, TV Shows, Apps, Books, and Podcasts. The free Duolingo - Learn Languages for Free, was named iPhone App of the Year. And it's well...
View ArticleBattery Backups & Preparing for Winter: A Review of the CyberPower EC850LCD
Depending on where you live, you may think winter has already blown in, but astronomical Winter doesn’t arrive until December 21, so you still technically have time to prepare for Winter.We’ve written...
View ArticleFocus on What's Important in Your Photos with Big Lens
Big Lens($0.99) just had its two-year anniversary in October and is still going strong. Recently selected as a Starbucks "Pick of the Week," this photo blurring app offers much more than tilt-shift...
View ArticleSoen Transit: A Beautiful Entry Into The Bluetooth Speaker Arena
Soen Audio is a relatively new company comprised of former JBL and Harmon engineers. But they're coming in swinging with their first foray into the Bluetooth speaker arena with the Transit($199.95)....
View ArticleApple Airs Touching Holiday Commercial
On Tuesday Apple began airing a touching holiday commercial that highlights the video capabilities of the iPhone 5s. The ad, called "Misunderstood," features a family Christmas gathering over several...
View ArticleONE DAY LEFT to Win a Gold iPhone 5s and a Pair of Monster Headphones!
Your chance to win an unlocked gold iPhone 5s and a pair of Monster Active Noise Cancelling Inspiration Headphones ends tomorrow, December 20, at 11:59 p.m.! Sign up now, if you haven't already, and...
View ArticleRumor: iWatch May Arrive in October 2014
Speculation about a smartwatch from Apple has been going on for some time now; but recently we've been starting to get some tangible hints it's coming, with the rumors saying it will arrive next...
View ArticleUnleash Your Inner App Developer - Avoiding a HealthCare.gov Disaster
Do you have an idea for an app but lack the programming knowledge to begin building it? In this weekly blog series, I will take you, the non-programmer, step by step through the process of creating...
View ArticleNew App Aims to Change how Students, Parents, and Teachers Interact Online
Social media platforms like Facebook have changed the way we interact with friends and family, and many would say for the better. It’s become easy to get in touch, stay in touch, and reconnect, and the...
View Article3 Ways to Protect Your iDevice
It seems that almost every day we read a story about a company getting hacked. There's no doubt that hackers have been very busy lately. But there is no need to live in fear. There are things you can...
View ArticleDecember 30th Biweekly Giveaway!
This is the official announcement of the iPhone life Biweekly Giveaway! Be sure to enter the giveaway at iphoneLife.com/giveaways to win prizes, which we'll announce December 30th! We are raffling off...
View ArticleTop 3 App Deals of the Week
As new iOS apps flood the App Store every day — recently topping 1,000,000 — 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 ArticleApp Santa: Up To 60% Off on Some of the Most Popular Apps
Some of the top app developers have gotten together and created a website called App Santa where they are promoting special Christmas pricing on some of the most popular apps for the iPhone and iPad....
View ArticleUstwo Introduces M.C. Escher-inspired iPad game
Described as an interactive M.C. Escher artwork, Monument Valley may change the way you play puzzle games. It's currently being developed by London-based design studio Ustwo, specifically for...
View ArticleGame Centered: Special Holiday Edition, Exciting New Games and Awesome Updates.
Game Centered features roundups and in-depth reviews of the best in iOS games and related gaming news. This week, in advance of Apple’s annual iTunes Connect closing dates (12/21-12/27) we've been...
View ArticleThe CaseCrown Omni For iPad Air Offers Full Protection Without The Bulk
There's no shortage of folio-style cases for iPad Air on the market, and with Apple offering their own Smart Case, it's easy to miss all the alternatives available. If Apple's leather cases aren't for...
View ArticleiBN26 Review - Small Office Bluetooth Speaker System!
If you are still on the lookout for a late holiday gift or gadget, check out the iBN26 from iHome ($79.99). This small portable speakerphone allows you to stream and play your favorite music, as well...
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