Reflections on the OtterBox Reflex Series iPad 2 case
I was skeptical when I pulled the OtterBox Reflex Series for iPad 2 case out of its box. After taking it apart it kind of went to pieces. And I had to put them back together again. And the result was a...
View ArticleVIP Orbit: Groups, circles and orbits, oh my!
I wrote about VIP Orbit a while ago, but they've made some enhancements that leverage the real estate of the iPad, and address some of the cosmetic concerns I raised in my initial review. As Hannibal...
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Graphic illustration of the striking difference of the new iPad retina display
If you want to get a good idea of how much clearer photos are on a retina display, check out this post on Art Authority. They have some effective side-by-side shots showing the dramatic difference.read...
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60% off on Peterson Birds of North America
I'd been wanting a bird app on my iPad, but knew that I didn't want to spend the $15-30 that some of the better ones cost. So when I noticed yesterday that Peterson Birds of North America was on sale...
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Breath=Battery Power? An Innovative iPhone Charger Concept
Yesterday I came across an article on the Huffington Post about a device (still in conceptual form) that charges your iPhone by converting your breath into electrical energy. Theoretically, it would...
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Travel Apps for iPad: Never Have a Crummy Vacation Again
How are you guys loving your new iPads?Right?The improvements are just incredible. I’ve been cradling mine in my arms like a proud papa since the day I picked it up, and I’m pretty stoked to use it to...
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Let Us Know Your iPhone Etiquette Pet Peeves!
We need your input, iPhone Lifers, on the DOs & DON’Ts of iPhone use—what rules do you adhere to as not to be rude to those around you? What are your iPhone pet peeves (texting while on a date,...
View ArticleMiddle School Confidential graphic novel apps offer novel ways to enhance...
I've written before about this company's (Electric Eggplant) first app, but the latest one, Real Friends and the other kind, builds on the past one and focuses on friendships. It's hard for middle...
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Review: Incipio iPhone 4/4S Stowaway
and let me add..."Credit Card Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core". That's the official name of this case on Incipio's website. For brevity I'll just call is the Stowaway.The first thing I always ask...
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Review: Reiner Knizia's City Of Secrets Skyline HD
One of the things I like about a Reiner Knizia game is that you never know what you’re going to get, but it’s always in a good way. Sure several of the games might feel like board games (especially...
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Bring a Bag of Rhythm to Your Next Jammin' Party this Summer
Phil Spector gave us the Wall of Sound. Julie Andrews gave us the Sound of Music. Now, Bob Marley's family wants to give us the Bag of Rhythm. I've written about the House of Marley before, and their...
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iPhone Life Weekly Weekend Giveaway 3/30
Every weekend we will be raffling off tons of great apps and accessories for FREE. Here's how it works: Every Friday we will announce the prizes being given away through iPhoneLife.com, Facebook, and...
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MAD magazine coming to iPad on April 1
Promising it's no joke, MAD Magazine announced today that their popular and wacky satire will be coming to the App Store on Sunday. The app will be free, and new digital issues of MAD Magazine for can...
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Clever Video All Shot on iPhone 4S
My friend, Christina, shared this clever "Target" music video spoof all shot on an iPhone 4S. This is a much more fun way to shop!! -...
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Ransom App
I was reading fellow writer Adam Harvey's blog page and discovered an awesome app he wrote about. Ransom. I decided to send a note to my husband. He'll never guess who it's from!!! Here's Adam's...
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NY Times report: App Store fraud a growing problem
A recent article in the New York Times exposed a serious problem with fraud in the iTunes Store, particularly in the App Store. The article says that they have "become playgournds for illicit...
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Review: Klasden Neumann Shoulder Bag
Last Month I used and reviewed the SGP Klasden Levanaus Backpack. The link is below. These last few weeks, I have been using the shoulder bag, which is part of the Klasden Neumann series. I was very...
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Retina graphics aplenty - Can Knockdown 2 gets update!
You may have noticed in your App Store Update bin, mucho apps getting the retina graphics treatment. If you are running any of the latest top of the line games, I imagine you'll be updating them soon...
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