Between trying to expand the memory of your iOS devices, handle and organize your photos and videos between cameras and other devices, and keep your iPhone and/or iPad charged, you can end up with a pile of dongles and adapters if you aren’t careful. The iKlips miReader from Adam Elements can take the place of all them in one small, easy to use accessory.
A few years ago, Mat Honan’s article about his experience of being hacked in Wired Magazine scared me into action. It described the gory details of the author having his digital life turned inside out to get to his desirable three syllable Twitter handle. This included having all of his devices wiped, including his personal Mac which didn’t have a current backup at the time. Ouch. It was a vivid reminder of how easy it is to not take security seriously because of how inconvenient it can be.
Apple is taking its sweet time getting the new AirPower wireless charging mat out the door, so most of those iPhone 8 and X users who are interested in wireless charging have moved on or are in the process of doing so. While there are plenty of mats and charging pucks on the market that are compatible with new iPhones, the advantage of the coming AirPower is that it will charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time.
A good stand is an almost essential tool for tablet users, and the more versatile they are, the better. The ARMOR-X 2-in-1 Tablet Stand is a perfect example. Not only can it hold your 7″-10.5″ tablet in portrait or landscape, but it also doubles as a temporary wall mount.
Have you had your fill of iTunes? It wouldn’t be a big surprise, as even Apple seems to be sick of it, and has started experimenting with removing features to get it back to its original core competency of music management. If you are looking for a real alternative for managing your iOS devices, iMazing 2 from DigiDNA may be just what you are looking for.
In a digital world overrun with hacking and identity theft, personal data security has never been more necessary. We need to be able to access our important data and passwords and keep it all in sync securely between our devices. A password and data manager that works on computers, the web, and mobile devices is increasingly becoming less of luxury and more of a necessity.
It may not feel like it in many places, but Summer is not far off here in the US. That means lots of time spent at pools, beaches, out on lakes, or even sailing the ocean. No matter where we are, our devices usually follow. However, electrical outlets are pretty hard to come by in and around the water, making it awfully hard to re-charge a phone. Even if you bring a rechargeable battery along, how do you recharge it when it gets low?
Is your alarm clock taking up a valuable electrical outlet? Have you, like me, just gotten rid of an alarm clock for just this reason? How would you like one that gives back more than it gets? The Sandman Clock does exactly that.
As many major smartphone brands trend away from including headphone jacks in the pursuit of smaller, thinner, and lighter designs, we are faced with the challenge of keeping our older audio gear connected to our newer phones. This is definitely an issue when it’s time to listen and charge at the same time.
There will always be a certain amount of nostalgic affinity for retro devices of all shapes and sizes. Keyboards are no exception, and there are a growing number that bring the familiarity of the old mechanical keyboard into the digital age.
It’s no secret that photography is now one of the biggest focuses of innovation and competition in the smartphone space. The companies are simply giving users what they want, as smartphone cameras are now a centerpiece of everyday life with entire social networks dedicated to their use.
If you are looking for a little more from your iPhone’s rear-facing cameras, there are plenty of add on lenses available to help you get closer to the action, bring you a wider field of view, or even get super close to very small subjects. Unfortunately, many of these add-on lenses are of dubious quality, but there are some that combine quality construction and good enough lenses to legitimately extend and enhance your iPhone’s camera. Ztylus’ Revolver M Series Lens Set is one such option.