Siri is hot, but the software is exclusive to the iPhone 4S; iPads, iPod touches and older iPhones need not apply. The situation provides an opportunity for developers on non-Siri devices, and SpeakToIt Assistant, a $1.99 app, is one of these. How does it stack up? Read More »
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Winter is finally in full effect in Toronto, with a couple of cold days in the past week that provided the perfect opportunity to test a pair of Mujjo touchscreen gloves. Here’s a look at how they perform, both on iOS devices and against the cold. Read More »
LogMeIn has a nice holiday gift for iOS device owners this season: a new free app that provides remote viewing access and control of Macs and PCs on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. It’s basically what the paid LogMeIn Ignition provides, without ads or limitations. Read More »
Amazon updated its Kindle software for the iPad and iPhone/iPod touch on Tuesday, introducing new features that ensure its app stays on the top of the e-reader pile, even now that it has its own tablet platform available in the Kindle Fire. Read More »
Shopping time is almost up for this year’s holiday season, but shipping deadlines have yet to elapse completely, and stores will still be plenty busy. In this week’s installment of our series, we’re looking at power accessories for Apple devices that could make great last-minute gifts. Read More »
Apps just might be the next action figures, and iPad accessories the new Tickle-Me-Elmo. Judging by interest from kids and content partners, Apple won’t just be the device-maker of the future; it’ll be a toy-maker on par with the likes of Hasbro and Mattel, too. Read More »
Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch are still among the top three mobile devices used in the U.S. and UK, according to a new report from mobile ad network JiWire on Tuesday, but they’re shedding market share. Luckily for Apple, the iPad is experiencing positive share growth. Read More »
On Thursday, Nielsen released figures indicating holiday desire for Apple’s mobile products knows no age limits; six- to 12-year-olds cited the iPad as their most desired consumer electronics product for this holiday shopping season, with the iPod touch and iPhone coming in second and third. Read More »
IHome was among the first to announce a third-party speaker with AirPlay built-in, but it took a while to get here; about a year from first appearance to release. So after a such a lengthy development period, how does it perform? Read More »