Lory Gil

Writer of all things app related, traveler of the space-time continuum, baker of really great cookies. Follow me @appaholik

The Koomas CD-Air mount slips into your car’s CD player

Lory Gil ∙ December 6, 2015

We've mentioned before that, although every new car still includes a CD player, many of us have moved on to a more convenient method of listening to music. So, that dashboard CD player just sits there getting dusty. Well, maybe not for everyone.

The Koomas CD-Air mount slips into your car's CD player, so you can keep your iPhone 6s at arms-reach without getting in the way of your windshield or air conditioner. Plus, it has the unintentional bonus of allowing you to still use the CD player to play music.

iDB holiday gift guide: Lory’s picks

Lory Gil ∙ Updated June 12, 2018

As 2015 creeps up on its closing, Christmas is the last chance to buy that special someone the perfect gift (unless their birthday falls after Dec. 25). iDownloadBlog is ready to give you the inspiration you need to get the right gift for the right person with our fourth annual Holiday Gift Guide.

This year, my personal preferences for the perfect package under the Christmas tree leans toward wearables and virtual reality. But, I've also included a few gifts for traditional techies, as well as ideas for the non-tech geek in your life.

Listomatic, Dominion, Korg iDS-10, and more apps to check out this weekend

Lory Gil ∙ Updated March 19, 2019

This was a big week for Apple Watch. Google updated Hangouts, Pedometer++ got a big fitness update, and Apple launched a new line of (RED) branded products that includes a special Apple Watch band. With all this great Apple Watch news, who cares about iOS? Amiright?

Don't worry, we won't let you down. We've got a list of apps and games available on iPhone and iPad and there is no Apple Watch support in sight (at least not yet). So have fun and get downloading.

Urban Armor Gear case for iPhone 6s protects and serves

Lory Gil ∙ December 2, 2015

Most of us have had that dreaded moment when our iPhone slips out of our hands and goes flying across the room, crash-landing on the ground. If we're lucky, the worst damage is a small ding on one of the corners. But, we're not usually that lucky.

Urban Armor Gear makes a rugged case for the iPhone 6s with high-level drop protection and reinforced corners for added safety when trying to avoid the unavoidable.

Alpatronix BX140 iPhone 6s battery case is thin and powerful

Lory Gil ∙ December 1, 2015

Around the holidays, we find ourselves using our tech gadgets even more than normal. Whether we are taking photos and videos of the kids, trying to find Aunt Linda's new house with Google Maps, or simply trying to pretend we are somewhere else while Cousin Bob repeats that same story about the time he hand-fed a squirrel for the fifth time, our iPhones are getting a workout. Which also means our batteries are getting a workout, too.

The Alpatronix BX140 is an iPhone 6s case with a 3100 mAh battery pack that will juice up your device while you are on the go. It is fairly thin, as battery cases go, and comes with a separate bumper cover, so you don't have to keep the charger case on all of the time.

The BookBook for iPhone 6s case is not just for the literary types

Lory Gil ∙ November 30, 2015

With the hundreds of leather wallet cases on the market, the biggest decision you have to make is how many credit card slots you want. If you want your wallet case to stand out in a crowd, try covering it in Twelve South's BookBook case.

Today, we are spotlighting the BookBook case to provide our readers with options for the type of case they may want to invest in to protect their iPhone 6s. We have not recently reviewed the case (we did a couple times in the past for other devices) and are unable to attest to its quality, but chose to spotlight it because of its high rating on Amazon.

Ticket to Ride gets major update, new maps, better multiplayer, and more

Lory Gil ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

Board game fans already know about Days of Wonder's decade-old train ride adventure game. They probably already know that the company published a digital version of it in the App Store a few years ago.

Ticket to Ride recently received an update that brings with it new content for the first time in years. Additionally, the game is now cross-platform compatible with asynchronous multiplayer mode, so you can play multiple games at the same time.

Sidefari, Ubongo, Remember, and more apps to check out this weekend

Lory Gil ∙ Updated March 17, 2019

If you are reading this, then you made it through Thanksgiving and Black Friday. After surviving the biggest shopping day of the year, you deserve a treat. It's time to relax and enjoy an afternoon without the family (unless the family is still visiting).

We've got a list of apps and games that you can treat yourself with this weekend. Treat yourself while you can. Christmas is around the corner and all of your free time and money will be spent on someone else soon enough.

The best iPhone 6s charging docks

Lory Gil ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

We've been working hard all year to track down popular and usefull accessories for your iPhone 6s (we started on the iPhone 6). The reason we provide these spotlight posts is to give you a better breadth of knowledge of the types of accessories that are out there for you to choose from.

Today, we've got an accessory roundup of what we think are some of the best charging docks for your iPhone 6s from the products we've spotlighted over the past year. If you don't see your charging dock of choice on our list, please feel free to let us know in the comments.

ClamCase Pro turns your iPad Air 2 into a slim laptop

Lory Gil ∙ November 24, 2015

ClamCase has come a long way since its first-generation iPad case. It is now ultra thin, has a better hinge system, and has arguably the best typing experience you can get on a tablet.

The ClamCase Pro is designed specifically for the iPad Air 2 and has new features that make it even better than its predecessors. It also now comes in three different colors to match your style.

This iPhone 6s leather case features a Bluetooth keyboard

Lory Gil ∙ November 23, 2015

The 4.7 and 5.5-inch screens of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have made it possible for us to do more than ever on a smartphone. One of the benefits is the ability to be more productive with our digital lives. You can send email, edit PDFs, and write novels much easier with the larger screen space.

Top makes a hefty detachable keyboard with a leather folio cover that increases your smartphone productivity even more. Just flip open the cover and start typing.

Blendoku 2, Momento, Relight, and more apps to check out this weekend

Lory Gil ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

Now that Best Buy is selling the Apple Watch for $50 off, there is no better time to get your hands on one. Plus, with the money you save, you can get an Apple Watch magnetic charging dock. In the meantime, those of us with small hands have a glimmer of hope that Apple will bring back the four-inch screen some day.

Whether you're looking for content for your Apple Watch, four-inch or 5.5-inch iPhone, iPad Pro, or Apple TV, we've got a list of apps and games for you to consider this weekend.