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TiVo launches new Roamio DVR devices with out-of-home iOS streaming

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 20, 2013

Tuesday, set-top box maker TiVo announced a lineup of digital video recorder (DVR) devices with support for out-of-home streaming to Apple's iPhone and iPad. The Roamio-branded gear comes packed to the gills with a range of popular streaming options, including Netflix.

TiVo praises Roamio's brand new web-based app experience and the integrated DIAL protocol for easy control of apps and streaming content from mobile devices. The built-in TiVo Stream lets you connect to your Roamio over Wi-Fi and stream recordings and cable channels to a limited number of devices. The out-of-home streaming for the iPhone and iPad is "coming very soon," TiVo said...

Dispatch review: a productive way to get to inbox zero

Lory Gil ∙ Updated February 21, 2018

Email client apps are all the rage this season. There have been some amazing developments in the functionality that is offered from various electronic correspondence apps.

Dispatch: Action-Based Email is an app that, at its simplest, is great at helping you quickly empty your inbox without having to worry about too many choices…

Logitech introduces two new iPad mini folio cases

Cody Lee ∙ August 20, 2013

Logitech must really have a thing for the iPad mini, because for the third time in the last six months it's introduced a new set of cases for Apple's popular tiny tablet: the Ultrathin Keyboard Folio and the Folio Protective Case.

The Ultrathin Keyboard Folio is pitched as the company's thinnest and lightest keyboard folio to date, and features all of the bells and whistles. And the Folio Protective is a hard cover case that doubles as a stand...

Instagram warns third-party apps to stop using ‘Insta’ and ‘Gram’ in their branding

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Your favorite Instagram-connected app could be changing soon, or worse, it could be shutting down. The photo-sharing network just updated its brand guidelines, stating that it's going to start banning apps that use either the word ‘Insta’ or ‘Gram’ in their names.

In fact, according to a new report, it looks like Instagram has already begun sending emails out to developers of existing apps, requesting that they change these trademark-infringing components 'within a reasonable period’ or risk losing their apps' API access...

Wacom unveils new pressure-sensitive Intuos Creative Stylus for iPad

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 18, 2018

Wacom has just announced its latest entry into the increasingly-crowded space of iPad styli, the Intuos Creative Stylus. The accessory uses low-power Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to your tablet, and includes programmable shortcut buttons.

Additionally, Wacom says the Intuos Creative sports a best-in-class pressure sensitivity of 2048 pressure levels, creating a "realistic pen-on-paper feel" when drawing. The high-end stylus aims to deliver "professional grade" performance...

Foxconn starts selling own TVs in Taiwan

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 19, 2013

The New York Times in May said Apple's favorite contract manufacturer Foxconn was looking beyond the iPhone due to slowing sales of the Apple smartphone caused by the broader tech biz slump. As you know, Foxconn also builds consumer electronics for Sony, Amazon, Dell and many other Western brands.

Conventional wisdom says the manufacturer's been growing concerned about its reliance on Apple orders accounting for well over half of its total revenues. Today, The Wall Street Journal is out with a report saying Foxconn has teamed up with the convenience store chain 7-Eleven to push its own television sets in Taiwan.

Interestingly enough, it was reported last year that Apple had been working with Asian suppliers on several designs for its rumored TV sets that Foxconn was supposed to build...

WhatsApp update brings back the ability to send longer videos

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

WhatsApp users will be happy to hear that the popular messaging service has updated its iOS client this afternoon. The update brings the app to version 2.11.3 and includes new features and improvements.

Most of the improvements have to do with the recently-added voice messaging feature, particularly in regards to accessibility, but perhaps the biggest change is that you can once again send longer videos...

Ten awesome apps you will only find in the App Store

Lory Gil ∙ Updated October 12, 2018

Apple has bragging rights. The App Store is home to more than 900,000 apps (and counting) with 375,000 optimized for the iPad. App developers know that there is money to be made through the iOS ecosystem. That is why there are so many apps that are only available for iOS.

Apple has their list and we have ours. Apple has compiled a list of apps that are only available in the App Store. We’ve gone through their list and hand-picked our favorite top 10 for your reading pleasure…

Case maker Incipio buys portable speaker startup Braven

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

Incipio Technologies, the well-known maker of cases and other accessories for mobile products, today announced it is acquiring Braven for an undisclosed sum. If you're a sucker for mobile accessories, chances are you've heard of Braven by now. The company specializes in portable wireless Bluetooth speakers and was the first to produce a portable HD speaker / speakerphone that doubles as a cellphone charger.

The Irvine, California based Incipio hopes to broaden its portfolio by adding Braven's popular wireless speakers to its lineup...

Popular ‘World of Goo’ game finally updated with iPhone 5 support

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 23, 2018

At the height of its popularity, World of Goo was one of the top games in the App Store. It's won multiple 'Game of the Year' awards, and has seen success across multiple platforms. But unfortunately, the iOS version has been neglected for the past year.

When Apple increased the screen size on its iPhone and iPod touch to 4 inches last fall, most devs updated their apps right away to support the new resolution. But 2D Boy, the developer of World of Goo, didn't and has ingnored the change up until—well, now...

New report details iPhone 5S Home button, suggests delay in iOS 7 for iPad

Cody Lee ∙ August 19, 2013

As Apple's September 10th event—where it's expected to unveil its new iPhone(s)—draws near, we're beginning to learn new details about the handset. For instance, the latest rumblings seem certain that it'll feature a new gold color option.

And today we learn a few more particulars from the often-accurate Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac. Gurman has published a sweeping report, detailing everything from what the iPhone 5S Home button is going to look like, to the status of iOS 7...