Guide to Mac, iPod, iPad and iPhone news and reviews
The holiday crush is over and the calendar has turned to February, so it’s only natural that Apple might finally get a chance to play catch-up with shipping times for its iPad mini tablet at last.AppleInsider is reporting that Apple’s supply of the dim…
Unlike the strictly viewing-only Logitech Alert apps for iOS and Android, the new Logitech Alert Commander for Mac offers complete control over up to six indoor or outdoor Logitech Alert cameras, including digital pan, tilt, and zoom, and digital DVR r…
The persistent rumors of a cheaper iPhone refuse to die, threatening to eclipse even those of Apple’s so-called “iPhone 5S” expected in mid-year. But the company may have to make some compromises to get there.DigiTimes reported Monday that Apple may be…
Americans may be enjoying the spoils of their cellular-equipped iPads, but they haven’t quite reached every corner of the world yet — including China, where the costlier models will finally be available later this week.Apple announced Tuesday that Wi-…
Fans of near-field communication technology were bummed to discover that Apple still didn’t embrace wireless payments for the iPhone 5, but other companies are racing to fill the NFC gap with solutions of their own.U.S. Bank has announced a beta of its…
It must be tough to be a public figure in any line of work, with the media constantly waiting to pounce on every word you speak. Such is the case with Dell CEO Michael Dell, who once famously suggested that Apple had no hope of recovery and should simp…
Windows Phone fans may be lamenting the absence of Google apps on their favorite device, but iOS lovers have no such problem — and those apps are viewed as a key advantage for the Android maker.The New York Times has published a look at how Google’s e…
True foodies love to document each chapter of their culinary journies to enjoy later, which makes a service like Evernote a match made in heaven. The developer also recognized the potential for just such a marriage and the result is the slick, if occas…
Hard drives are cheaper than ever, so there’s no excuse for not keeping your precious data backed up. Drobo’s affordable storage solutions use data-aware tiering to protect against a single drive failure, traditionally at the expense of speed — until…
Thunderbolt expansion docks have been as elusive as Bigfoot, despite several companies actually showing off prototypes at last year’s CES event, but one of them is finally inching closer to reality at this year’s show.MacRumors is reporting that Belkin…
Dixons vet John Browett may not have been the best executive fit for Apple’s retail stores, but you can bet that CEO Tim Cook won’t be making the same mistake twice. But who might be the next head of Apple’s retail division?AllThingsD published an inte…
Stuck with a mere 16GB on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad? That may no longer be an issue if manufacturer Kanex has anything to say about it, introducing a new inexpensive option for creating a private cloud at CES.Engadget is reporting that accessory …
Happy CES 2013, everyone! Yeah, we know, it feels like the Consumer Electronics Show has already been going on for the last few days with the rush of new product announcements, but the reality is the trade show doesn’t actually start until today. If yo…
Are you finding your iPhone 5 battery life just doesn’t go as far with iOS 6.0.2 as it did prior to installing this week’s update? If so, you may not be alone, judging from posts on Apple’s support forums.AppleInsider is reporting that “a small numbe…
As the week winds to a close and our thoughts turn to holiday festivities next week, here’s a bonus recap for this fine Friday, focused on a selection of app news and updates you might have missed in the last 24 hours or so — our little Christmas gift…
With fears of a Mayan apocalypse behind us, we can now get back to our hopes and dreams for the future — such as an iTunes Match-like service to convert our DVDs into a cloud-based movie library. (It’s not here quite yet, but CinemaNow has something p…