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Pebble Review: Disappointing With Limited Apps, Especially for iPhone

March 23, 2013 at 8:30 am

The Pebble Smartwatch arrived this week and we share our impressions of the smartwatch that broke records on Kickstarter. Here's what we do and don't like.

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American Airlines Using iPad Flight Bag for Nearly All Manuals

March 21, 2013 at 11:30 am

American Airlines got FAA approval to use the iPad Flight Bag app for all of it's 777, 767 and MD-80 airplanes. The video included shows off the system.

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display Refurbs $100 Off

March 21, 2013 at 11:15 am

Getting the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display on sale for $100 is rare, so see these deals in Apple's refurbished store to save 13.3" & 15.4" machines.

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Google Keep Versus Evernote: Which Note Keeper Should You Use?

March 21, 2013 at 10:10 am

Google released a Google Drives feature called Google Keep. Here's a Google Keep v Evernote comparison looking at apps, web interface and 3rd party apps.

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5 Best NCAA March Madness Apps for iPhone and iPad

March 18, 2013 at 11:05 am

These are the five best free NCAA March Madness apps for the Apple iPhone and iPad. They will help NCAA Basketball Tournament fans enjoy watching the games.

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5 Best NCAA March Madness Apps for Android

March 18, 2013 at 10:35 am

Here are the five best free apps to enjoy the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament on an Android phone or tablet. Each of these free app will help fans.

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iPad mini, Transcend Wi-Fi SD Card and ShutterSnitch

March 18, 2013 at 9:45 am

Using the iPad mini along with the Transcend Wi-Fi SD card and Shuttersnitch makes our photography workflow faster and gives us better images to upload.

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V-MODA VAMP VERZA Turns Samsung Galaxy S4 Into Mobile HI-Fi System

March 17, 2013 at 8:00 am

The V-MODA VAMP VERZA system includes a case for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and other smartphones that attaches to an amp for high-end or pro sound uses.

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iExplorer: Ever Wanted a More Powerful iTunes for an iPad and iPhone?

March 16, 2013 at 12:38 pm

iExplorer lets users transfer files and content to and from any iPhone or iPad. It's what we think iTunes should do for users but won't thanks to Apple.

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iPad Rollout in Idaho Elementary School iSchool Test Shows Promise

March 14, 2013 at 11:15 am

Idaho schools puts iPads in the hands of every teacher and student in the Paul Elementary school in Paul Idaho using the iSchool company for support.

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Quirky Crossover iPhone 5 Case Review

March 13, 2013 at 11:27 am

The Quirky Crossover case for the iPhone 5 isn't really a case but protects better than most. It also doubles as a wallet case holding some credit cards.

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New Jersey Firemen Sworn in Using iPad Bible App

March 12, 2013 at 2:01 pm

New Jersey firemen were sworn in using a Bible, but not one made of paper. They used an iPad running a free Bible app. We list our favorite iPad Bible apps.

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Kordl Review: The $10 Gadget That Keeps Your Earbuds Tangle Free

March 5, 2013 at 2:42 pm

Earbuds have a way of tangling in a pocket, purse or computer bag. With the Kordl attached, they won't. We tested it out and it works great. We like it.

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Phiaton Moderna MS 200 Earbuds Sound Great to You… and Others Nearby

March 3, 2013 at 12:30 pm

Phiaton Moderna MS 200 earbuds sound great, feel good while wearing them and look cool. The sound bleed makes them annoying to those around the listener.

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Moshi VersaCover Mini iPad mini Case Review: A Better Smart Cover

March 3, 2013 at 9:00 am

The Moshi VersaCover Mini reinvents the idea of the Apple Smart Cover giving us a third stand angle and better quality material that feels better in hand.

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Holster iPhone 5 with Seidio Active Combo Case Review

March 2, 2013 at 12:30 pm

The Seidio Active Combo with a case and a holster helps keep the iPhone ready for all quick draw needs like speedy call answering or firing off a text.

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Toshiba FlashAir SD WiFi Card Sends Pics Direct from Camera

March 2, 2013 at 10:45 am

We love the Toshiba FlashAir SD WiFi 8GB card because it makes photography work flow with an iPad so much easier. The card has a built-in Wi-Fi radio.

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MapiCases Soli Leather iPad mini Case Review

March 2, 2013 at 10:00 am

The MapiCases Soli Leather iPad mini case comes at a premium price but comes up just a bit short despite being handmade with high-quality materials.

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Take an iPhone Fishing, or More, with Hitcase and Suckr Marine Mount

March 2, 2013 at 8:30 am

The Hitcase and Suckr protects the iPhone in rugged and wet situations. Outdoorsmen can take it fishing or skiing.

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How to Watch NASCAR on iPhone and Android

February 24, 2013 at 8:01 am

NASCAR will offer the NASCAR Mobile 13 and a new NASCAR RaceView Mobile 13 app this year to fans that want to keep track of their favorite drivers.

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CloudOn 4.0 Brings Microsoft Office to Android Smartphones

February 21, 2013 at 10:23 am

CloudOn brings Microsoft Office to mobile devices via a virtual environment served through the Internet, they are now optimized for smartphones.

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PowerSkin Pop’n Battery for iPhone 5 Works with Most 3rd Party Cases

February 19, 2013 at 10:02 am

The PowerSkin Pop'n Battery looks like a nice external battery that works with LIghtning, 30-pin connectors & micro-USB. It will charge iPhones and Android.

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Scosche Lightning Cables for iPhone and iPad Charge in Car or Home

February 16, 2013 at 10:00 am

There's a new set of Scosche Lightning cables available to give Apple some competition at a slightly lower cost.

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Carbon: Finally, a Great Android Twitter Client Arrives

February 16, 2013 at 8:00 am

The new Carbon Twitter Client brings our search for a great Android Twitter app to an end thanks to the excellent feature set and attractive interface.

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PicIT 24 for iPhone: for the Overloaded Instagram Crowd Wanting Less

February 16, 2013 at 8:00 am

PicIt 24 lets users post one picture & quote per day. The must think about what they share on this fledgling social network. It has potential early on.

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How to Get Better Samsung Galaxy S3 Battery Life

February 13, 2013 at 10:57 am

We show Samsung Galaxy S3 users how to save battery life by changing settings, using useful apps or widgets and by getting an extended battery.

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CableJive ProJive XLR: High Quality Recording on Smartphone or Tablet

February 13, 2013 at 10:14 am

We review the CableJive ProJive XLR which connects a high-quality XLR mic to an iPad, iPhone or Android device on the go for mobile audio recording.

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How to Add NCAA Basketball Teams to Google Now

February 12, 2013 at 8:21 am

Google Now can show users their favorite NCAA college basket ball teams just in time for the conference tournaments and March Madness coming next month.

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Crowdfunded Magic Case Almost Turns an iPhone Into Swiss Army Knife

February 10, 2013 at 6:00 am

The Magic Case for iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5 pretty much turns the iPhone into a swiss army knife.

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How to Set Up Night Reading Mode for iPhone or iPad Screens

February 9, 2013 at 8:00 am

We show you how to turn on the Accessibility feature that inverts the colors of the iPad or iPhone so that users can use it for night-reading mode.

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Neptune Pine: A Smartwatch and Real Wrist Phone

February 9, 2013 at 6:00 am

The Neptune Pine is a smartwatch that doesn't piggy back on a regular smartphone because it uses it's own SIM card while offering comparable features.

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Seidio Vitreo Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 5 Review

February 6, 2013 at 9:46 am

The Seidio Vitreo Tempered Glass screen protector for iPhone 5 puts a thick glass protection in front of the iPhone 5 screen making it smooth and thick.

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Super Bowl 2013 Companion Apps

February 3, 2013 at 8:15 am

Super Bowl 2013 kicks off in a few hours. Here's a list of great apps to help you enjoy the game on Sunday.

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Acase Collatio iPhone 5 Case Review: A Leather Wallet for Your iPhone

February 2, 2013 at 8:10 am

The Acase Collatio iPhone 5 Case gives wallet case fans a beautiful genuine leather case to protect their iPhone while carrying some cards and cash.

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How to Watch Super Bowl 2013 on Android Phones

February 2, 2013 at 6:15 am

We show you how to watch Super Bowl XLVII on your Android smart phone or tablet using NFL Mobile or Sling.

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