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Estylo is a Magentic iPad Stylus Made From Wood

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 11, 2011

Steve Jobs and Apple famously said that if you needed a stylus to operate a tablet then you had already failed, and while we would agree with that sentiment, sometimes you still need a stylus for the iPad. Those that annotate documents or draw on their Apple tablets can tend to prefer a more tactile experience.

A Kickstarter project by the name of Estylo 1.1 from Plai wants to offer a stylus experience for iPad users. While we have seen plenty of similar products pop up over the years, this one has two particularly interesting traits: it's made of wood, and it's magnetic.

Radio Shack Offering $30 Off AT&T iPhone 4 and 4S

Cody Lee ∙ Updated June 25, 2017

Folks that missed out on all of the Black Friday festivities will be happy to hear that retailers aren't quite done discounting Apple products yet. Yesterday, we told you about some major iPad deals going on over at Apple.com, and now we've come across some other specials.

It appears that Radio Shack, one of America's largest electronics retailers, is discounting most of its AT&T-branded smartphones this month. The sale covers Android handsets by top manufacturers like HTC and Sony, and also includes the iPhone 4 and 4S...

Apple Gets Final Go-Ahead For iPhone 4S Release in China, Release Imminent

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated October 25, 2016

It's all systems go for Apple in China, after the country's regulators gave the iPhone 4S the last level approval required before going on sale.

According to reports, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the required network access permit this week, removing the final stumbling block which had prevented the latest iPhone from going on sale in the country. Apple had recently confirmed that the iPhone 4S was indeed ready to be released, and that the company was simply awaiting the go-ahead from the authorities.

The move means that Apple and its wireless partners now have all they need to bring the iPhone 4S to the largest smartphone market on the planet...

Video Stream Lets You Sync Videos From Your iOS Device With iCloud

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Apple recently introduced Photo Stream, the iCloud service that keeps your photos in sync across your iOS devices and desktop computers.

The problem with Photo Stream is the distinct lack of video support. Apple and the carriers don't want to be sending huge video files over their networks. With the iPhone 4S now recording 1080p video, that's a lot of data going over 3G.

Thankfully, Apple has given developers an API so they can get their teeth into iCloud's storage servers, and that is where one developer saw its chance. Video Stream offers a way to keep video files in sync across multiple devices, just as Photo Stream does for images...

Flight Control and Flight Control HD Go Free For 24 Hours in the App Store

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated February 19, 2018

Flight Control was one of the original runaway successes of the iOS gaming era, and when Electronic Arts released an iPad version, its sales went crazy overnight. Releases on just about every other platform, including the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, followed.

If for some reason you are one of the few that doesn't already own Flight Control and Flight Control HD, EA has put both games on sale as part of their EA Daily Deals promotion.

We haven't even told you the best part yet! When we said the games were on sale, what we actually meant was you can now pick both Flight Control and Flight Control HD up for absolutely nothing. Free. Gratis. Etc...

Samsung’s Anti-Apple TV Ads Continue by Taking Cheap Shots at iCloud

Cody Lee ∙ December 10, 2011

Samsung has been on a warpath with its advertising team over the past few weeks. We've seen them air multiple commercials that blatantly take shots at iPhone users, and a full-blown Facebook anti-Apple campaign.

The company's latest TV ad to find its way to the air waves is called "Movies and Music." And once again it features a group of young adults waiting in line for the new iPhone, when a Galaxy S II catches their eyes...

5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Flipboard for iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ December 10, 2011

After months of success on the iPad, Flipboard finally found its way to the iPhone recently. The news magazine app has gotten dozens of rave reviews and has already made its way into the top 50 list of free apps in the App Store.

While Flipboard does have a gorgeous user interface, it can be tough to locate all of its features. It's especially difficult trying to learn the app's ins and outs on the iPhone's smaller screen for the folks who weren't iPad Flipboard users...

How to Install Siri Proxy Tutorial [Video]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 27, 2012

We've gone hands-on with Siri Proxy, and the things you can do with this handy tool are amazing.

But as you know, at iDB we don't like to keep all the good stuff to ourselves. For that reason, we've created this comprehensive video tutorial and guide that shows you how to run Siri Proxy on your iPhone 4S.

We show you step-by-step what's needed to try out Siri Proxy yourself...

Motorola Wins Injunction Against Apple in Germany

Cody Lee ∙ December 9, 2011

Motorola Mobility has just announced that it has scored a major victory in its ongoing patent war with Apple. Just as the iPhone-makers have done to Samsung, Motorola has just won an injunction that bans the import of 3G iPads and iPhones into Germany.

This will be the company's second German court victory in as many months, but the ramifications for Apple are a lot more serious this time around. Unless Apple wins an appeal, it will be forced to stop shipping some of its biggest products into the country...

Popular News Magazine Zite Finally Comes to iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 21, 2018

If recent releases like Flipboard and Google Currents haven't fulfilled your need for an iPhone news magazine app, you'll be happy to hear that a new title has just surfaced in the App Store.

Zite, which was chosen by Apple as the number one iPad news app of 2011, is now available on the iPhone. Although it's similar in function to the aforementioned apps, its style is completely different...

Kevlar Tether Keeps Your iPhone On a Leash So You Can Live Like a Daredevil

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 9, 2011

If you're an adrenaline junkie or just someone that likes to spend their free time at great heights, then you're no doubt very aware of the risks carrying your gadgets. Dropping your iPhone when on a ski lift or falling from 10,000 foot surely isn't a good feeling.

One company is trying to take the worry out of such daredevil feats by offering a last line of defense, should the worst happen. Drop your iPhone while bungee jumping – no, we're not sure why you would be holding it at that particular time, either – and you're golden, all thanks to the Kenu Highline.

The Highline is a special kevlar loop which acts as a mini-bungee, meaning any accidental drops will see your iDevice safe and sound instead of smashed into tiny, tiny pieces. Awesome, if you like that kind of thing...