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Pure Contour 200i Air iPhone speaker-dock packs AirPlay

Chris Davies, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [1]

WiFi radio manufacturer Pure has launched the Pure Contour 200i Air, a AirPlay-enabled iPhone/iPod speaker dock supporting local and streaming media playback. The semi-circular speaker includes a 36W RMS digital amplifier and has twin passive bass ports to try to muster some low-end grunt. Read The Full Story

CES Live

Harman JBL OnBeat Air hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

This year at Pepcom's showing for CES 2012, Harman brought some lovely sounds to the show, not least of all with the JBL OnBeat Air dock for iOS devices. This dock is more than just your everyday iPad dock, but not quite as imposing as the slightly larger OnBeat Xtreme. At half the price you get essentially half the device, here the OnBeat Air providing amplifier power of 7.5 watts per JBL Phoenix transducer and a total weight of 1.9 pounds. Read The Full Story

Microsoft eyeing Xbox LIVE gaming on iOS and Android

Chris Davies, Jan 8th 2012 Discuss [4]

Microsoft is looking to extend Xbox LIVE to iOS and potentially Android and other platforms, according to a new job listing at the company, extending the company’s gaming reach beyond its current Windows Phone focus. The posting, spotted by LiveSide, calls for a software development engineer to ”define, design and implement Xbox LIVE mobile experiences on Windows Phone, iOS and other platforms” with the potential for location-based gaming, social networking-enabled titles and more.

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Official Apple Store grab bags have customers dropping cash on random swag

Chris Burns, Jan 2nd 2012 Discuss [1]

This New Years Day, yesterday for those of you living in a basement with the lights off, Japanese shoppers got a chance to pick up what's called a Fukubukuro, or "Lucky Bag," that being an official grab bag of relatively randomly assorted items from the store for their enjoyment! While we'll never, ever, ever see such an awesome situation happening here in the United States, this practice is said to have been going on each year since the onset of 2005. While most shoppers got a selection of accessories like headphones, cases, and Apple 1-inch buttons, some were lucky enough to snag gems like a MacBook Air or iPad 2. Read The Full Story

60beat GamePad adds traditional console controls to iPad

Chris Davies, Jan 2nd 2012 Discuss [2]

iPad and iPhone gaming hasn't exactly proved reluctant to take off, but if you've been waiting for a straightforward control pad then the 60beat GamePad might fit the bill. A $49.99 peripheral compatible with the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4, iPad and iPad 2 and the iPod touch 4th-gen, the GamePad hooks up via the headphone socket rather than the docking connector. Read The Full Story

Optrix HD Sport iPhone mount allows fearless death drops

Chris Burns, Dec 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

The near infinite amount of iPhone cases and mounts in the market today for the iPhone 4 / 4S model family can only be cut through with the most unique of designs - thusly a concept like the Optrix HD Sport Mount must be fantastic to get coverage, yes? Not necessarily, but one thing does stand out on this combination helmet mount and safety case: it says it can protect your iPhone in addition to letting you film yourself doing a backflip on your bike as filmed from your forehead. There's a video of the product in high action, too! Read The Full Story

LogMeIn iOS app now free for remote desktop access

Rue Liu, Dec 22nd 2011 Discuss [1]

The LogMeIn app for remotely accessing your Mac or Windows desktop via your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch is now free. The app originally cost $29.99 and was called LogMeIn Ignition. This new version carries over much of the same functionality allowing you to remotely control your desktop computer from the convenience of your iOS device while on the road or simply lounging on the couch. Read The Full Story

Apple fixes iOS 3.1.3 App Store block bug

Chris Davies, Dec 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

Apple has quietly fixed the App Store issue preventing iPhone and iPod touch owners running iOS 3.1.3 from properly browsing the store and downloading new titles. Reported by users earlier this week, who were able to update existing apps on their devices but not download new ones, the fault has been apparently corrected by Apple according to new support forum posts. Read The Full Story

iPhone and iPod touch iOS 3.1.3 users blocked from App Store

Chris Davies, Dec 20th 2011 Discuss [5]

iPhone and iPod touch users running older versions of iOS have found themselves blocked from downloading software from Apple's App Store, owner complaints have revealed, with no official fix in sight. The issue, widely reported in Apple's support forums, affects devices running iOS 3.1.3 and leaves them unable to grab free or paid apps, rate software, view official screenshots or send details to others using the "tell a friend" option. Read The Full Story

Facebook for iPhone gets Timeline; iPad update “soon”

Chris Davies, Dec 19th 2011 Discuss [1]

Facebook for iPhone has been updated to support Timeline, bringing the iOS app up to speed with its Android and mobile web cousins. The new v4.1 app, a free download [iTunes link], works on both iPhone and iPod touch, though an iPad version is still in the pipeline. and brings the visual history of your Facebook engagements - and those of your friends - to the smartphone screen. Read The Full Story

Satechi BT Portable Speaker Now Available

Christen McGregor, Dec 14th 2011 Discuss [1]

For those shopping for a tech enthusiast this holiday season, take a gander at Satechi's latest product. Satechi, a leading mobile accessories manufacturer, is pleased to announce their newest addition - the BT Portable Speaker. With a Bluetooth enabled device, you can listen to high quality audio or make phone calls, sans messy cables! The BT Portable Speaker works with most smart phones and tablets including iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android phones, MacBooks and more. Read The Full Story

Kinectimals for iPhone and iPad released

Chris Davies, Dec 13th 2011 Discuss [4]

Microsoft has released Kinectimals for iOS, a version of its Kinectimals on Kinect for Xbox 360 game, working as both a standalone title and as a way of accessing new content in the console version. Available for $2.99 in the iOS App Store, the game runs on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad; it has already been available through the Windows Phone Marketplace since late October. Read The Full Story