Check out our roundup of the best VR headsets for the iPhone; they range in size and price, but all are cheap enough for just about everyone to give VR a try. Whether you are new to VR or have been playing around in virtual realms for a while, we also recommend trying free VR apps, including Veer VR, Within -VR, and VR Tube to explore a variety of original, mind-bending VR content.
I can’t say enough good things about the new line of iPhone cases and case accessories and mounts from Hitcase. They have truly raised the bar when it comes to creating rugged, durable, waterproof cases, which in and of itself would be noteworthy. However, Hitcase has taken things a step further by crafting an extensive lineup of custom-made accessories that perfectly fit its iPhone cases. These accessories include a selection of top-quality photo lenses, as well as a selfie stick, a chest mount, and a handlebar mount, to name a few.
These days we have a plethora of options when it comes to finding a Qi wireless charger that best suits our needs. While these convenient charging pads have many similarities, no two are the same. In fact, one of the biggest differences I find between charging pads, aside from obvious variances in style and appearance, would have to be the charging wattage that they deliver and therefore how fast they charge. In my testing I found that all of these Qi chargers work well even with iPhones in rugged protective cases.
The Royole Moon ($799.99) is a 3D virtual mobile theater that offers viewers an impressive and immersive visual experience. Relying on unique 3D algorithms, the Royole Moon is capable of creating stunning stereoscopic viewing unlike anything most people have ever seen; and it's able to play content from a wide range of sources, including WiFi streaming, personal photos, video games, and home videos.
Call me a geek, but arguably my favorite portion of today's 2018 WWDC Keynote presentation was the hilarious mockumentary, titled The Developer Migration, featuring Apple developers. Shout out to my old friends, blogger and analyst Jim Dalrymple and Vainglory developer Tommy Krul for their surprise cameos in the short, introductory hilarity. After the brief, pre-show levity, Apple got right down to business. The highlights of this year’s WWDC were undoubtedly a peek at what we can expect to see in upcoming versions of Apple’s new operating systems, to be released to the public later this year. Apple gets an A from me this year on its Keynote presentation. Here are some of my thoughts on the company's newest software:
It's that time of year again, when families want to travel and adventure together, school children and college kids are all out for the summer, and warm weather beckons everyone to the waterside for good times. It’s also the time when your chances of damaging your iPhone increase; whether from dropping your device in the water or from something happening to it while you're out and about on miscellaneous summertime escapades. To better protect your precious devices this summer, a heavy-duty, rugged iPhone case can most definitely be an asset. All of the cases included in this roundup provide superior protection for your iPhone, year round, with varying levels of insulation from dust, snow, mud, impact and water intrusion. Which one you decide to go with will depend on personal taste and how you intend to use your iPhone. Worth mentioning: Along with providing exceptional protection for your iPhone, all of these cases allow Qi wireless charging. Also worth mentioning, unless otherwise specified, all of the cases featured here that are compatible with the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus will be compatible with the older iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
5 Best iOS Music Apps for Guitar Players
By Dig Om
I make no claims of being an amazing guitarist; I wouldn't even say I’m all that good. That said, I’ve enjoyed playing guitar for 20 years and I love it with all my heart. I find it to be both a creative outlet and a valuable form of relaxation and meditation. Back when I began my guitar playing journey, learning required paper books and teachers; nowadays, a few good apps can go a long way toward helping you learn and grow as a musician. The following are a few of my favorite, most indispensable iOS apps for guitar players.
Op-Ed: I Finally Upgraded from an iPhone 6 Plus to an 8 Plus; Here's What Surprised Me Most
By Dig Om
I’ve been a loyal Apple user for decades. I’ve also been an iPhone 6 Plus user since 2014 when the device was first released, with its large 5.5-inch, high-resolution screen, its dual FaceTime-capable cameras, its more powerful battery, and so on. The iPhone 6 Plus served me extremely well, so much so that I had little interest in changing iPhones. Recently though, I upgraded to the brand new iPhone 8 Plus; and if there’s one thing that has surprised me most about Apple’s newest model iPhone, it's just how little I’m impressed by it.
The solar-powered Rock Out 2 ($99.95) from Goal Zero is the flagship Bluetooth speaker from a company perhaps better known around the world for providing sustainable and efficient energy options to both intrepid adventurers and also to many impoverished people living without reliable or clean energy sources.
The Polk MagniFi Mini ($299.95) is a robust yet minimalist, two-piece sound system that works via several connectivity methods, including both Bluetooth and a 3.5mm input. Don’t let its small size fool you; the MagniFi Mini can keep pace with soundbar systems almost twice its size, and its diminutive size allows you to place it either discreetly or prominently in any room. The Polk MagniFi Mini is one of the best soundbars you can get for the money.
We already know the Apple TV offers not only live-streaming but also app-based tv and movie viewing. As well, the Apple TV has a wide range of apps for everything from games, to shopping. Here's our 2018 roundup of the best tv, movie, music, gaming, and shopping apps for your Apple TV.
You've probably run across the acronym AR or heard friends mention AR gear or games, but what is AR, exactly? Augmented reality (AR) merges computer-generated images with the real world around you. Unlike VR (Virtual Reality), AR games don't require a special headset; you just need your iPhone, a good protective case, and the space to move around. We've covered some of the best AR games available for your iPhone in this article. Read on to you
I’ve written before about the potential dangers of exposure to cellphone radiation. Considering our collective addiction to cellphones and the known levels of radiation emissions coming from cellphones, I’ll likely write more about this topic again in the future, unless somethings change about both the ways in which we use our cellphones and the way manufacturers protect consumers from known levels of cellphone radiation emmission. Now the state of California Department of Public Health has reissued warnings and suggested guidelines for safe useage of these radioactive devices.
I’ve been saying this for awhile now, but the consolidation of Apple’s operating systems seems inevitable and a virtual given, despite what the tech giant may publicly claim. As mobile continues to lead the market in terms of consumer use and appreciation, the merger of the two distinct operating systems isn’t a matter of if, so much as when. Now, numerous reputable sources are suggesting that this may indeed be more fact than speculation.
Count me among the many who's feelings right now range from irritated to outraged as a result of Apple’s admission that it has been throttling my older model iPhone’s performance. This tactic, supposedly to help my iPhone perform better, has been carried out without my knowledge and without Apple making any public attempts to educate or inform me of its intent to do so. Had Apple been more transparent about the hows and why of its decision to throttle iPhone performance, and done a better job explaining why it felt this an important step to take, it likely would not have been met with the same level of public vitriol or the class-action lawsuits that it currently faces.
In this article we'll take a look at some of the App Store's best and most critically acclaimed action games of 2017. Whether you enjoy single-player or multiplayer action and adventure, this roundup of stellar iOS games, presented in no particular order, will offer something for all fans of mobile action games.
There are a plethora of Bluetooth wireless headphones and headsets available on today's market, and many models are capable of delivering CD-quality, pristine audio. If you are one of the increasing number of audiophiles who listen to the majority of their music via their iPhone or iPad, you'll no doubt appreciate this roundup of Bluetooth wireless headphones reviews.
*Note that all of the wireless Bluetooth headphones featured here come with their own cord-enabling wired connection included.
Qi wireless chargers are about to become all the rage with owners of the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. If you weren't already on the Qi wireless charging bandwagon, you're about to find yourself much more inclined to be, now that Apple is offering Qi wireless charging as a native feature of its new iPhone X and iPhone 8 series. With Qi wireless charging, you simply place your Qi enabled device upon the Qi charging base and that's it, your device begins charging. Easy as can be. Fortunately Qi wireless charging is already an established charging platform, so there are plenty of great Qi wireless charging pads to choose from, with more on the way including Apple’s own AirPower charging plate. Let's learn more about some of the best wireless iPhone charging stations currently available.
Qi? What is Qi? And how do you even pronounce that? Turns out, Qi (pronounced chee, as in cheese) is a Chinese word and concept that refers to air, life force, and energy flow. It makes total sense to use this term when referring to inductive chargers, which restore life to your iPhone's battery without the use of cables. Let's learn more about magnetic charging with Qi stations and how Qi wireless charging works with the iPhone X, 8 Plus, and 8. We'll discuss Qi charging pads, Qi compatible iPhone cases, and the benefits of using a wireless charger for your Apple devices versus a standard Lightning cable charger. So let's get started talking about Qi, the life source for your iPhone!
You Survived the Hurricane; Now What? iPhone Life’s Guide to Post-Hurricane Disaster Relief.
By Dig Om
I grew up in one of the most beautiful places on the entire planet. No kidding. People would come from all over the world to visit our exquisite crystal blue waters and our lush tropical islands. Now however, everything has changed. In a matter of hours the Virgin Islands (the British Virgin Islands in particular) were decimated by the most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. Now the people in the islands are dealing with the devastation and many residents have gone from living an idealistic island life to living like refugees.
Whether you are an amateur iPhone photographer, a professional iPhone photographer, or a professional SLR photographer, you have ample reason to rejoice. The new iPhone X is a photographer's dream come true. The iPhone X is the most advanced iPhone ever, and its cameras are no exception to this fact. The rear 12MP dual cameras support deeper pixels, and new and improved color filters. The new iPhone X also features a new telephoto camera with improved Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
The new iPhone models have been unveiled! Despite the fact that I was among the many who read in detail the Apple employee-leaked details on the new iPhones, I still enjoyed the thrill and spectacle of the official unveilings. Apple's new line of products certainly lived up to the hype, and the presentation was precise, well-rehearsed, and comprehensive.
I've been a fan of the SnowLizard SLXtreme ($129.99) solar-charging, waterproof, and ruggedly protective iPhone cases for many years now, going back to the company's earliest days on Kickstarter. Over the years I've called upon these protective iPhone cases for some of my most extreme outdoor and off-grid adventures, and they've never let me down.
A new 5th-generation, 4K Apple TV is expected to be unveiled at Apple's upcoming September 12 event. In anticipation of this announcement, we've compiled a roundup of some of the primary features we think will most likely be included in the new Apple TV.
Text message stickers for iOS devices are a great way to add an extra personalized touch to your iMessages. If you have an iPhone or iPad running iOS 10 or later, then you have access to the plethora of texting stickers that are available in the Messages App Store.
If you’re a football fan without cable, figuring out how to watch the NFL season online, on your iPhone or iPad, or with an Apple TV, is important. Whether you want to watch Monday Night Football, the Thursday games, or the NFL Sunday ticket, we’ll cover your options for watching the NFL season on Apple TV without a cable subscription. We'll include how to watch NFL games online, on Amazon, on NFL Mobile, on PlayStation Vue, on Chromecast, on Sling TV, and more. Let's go over live-streaming options so you can choose what's best for you this NFL season.
When you delete cookies from Safari on your iPhone or iPad, you free up storage space and improve your device's performance speeds. Clearing the cache and deleting cookies can also help safeguard your online privacy! We'll show you how to clear your cache and cookies, plus how to disable cookies for future browsing if you choose to do so.
Well now, this is exciting Apple Watch news! Based on recent reports Apple is gearing up to release a cellular-enabled Apple Watch, and for the first time since its debut, I'm actually considering saving my money for tthe new Apple Watch.
If you are an athlete, adventurer, or outdoor enthusiast who appreciates having excellent quality audio wherever your journeys happen to carry you, then you'll appreciate this roundup of the best Bluetooth wireless speakers and headphones. All of the devices featured here offer built-in speakerphone compatibility and are designed with rugged sturdiness and reliability in mind.
As we collectively marvel at the growing capabilities of virtual assistants such as Siri and Alexa, it may be time to start preparing ourselves for the impending merger of computer networks with human brains. It would also seem prudent to consider the cautionary words of one of the innovators at the fore of the AI-human interface revolution. Ironically, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk, has compared current exploration in the field of AI-human nueral links to "summoning the demon." Musk goes on to clarify this sentiment, saying, "I have exposure to the very cutting-edge AI, and I think people should be really concerned about it. I keep sounding the alarm bell, but until people see robots going down the street killing people, they don’t know how to react, because it seems so ethereal.”
The new Braven Stryde 360 ($99.99) is one of the latest in the robust lineup of rugged, adventure-ready, waterproof Bluetooth speakers from Braven. It brings a highly portable form factor and reliable waterproof protection to a speaker that also offers crisp, clear sound quality and respectable volume levels, especially for a portable wireless speaker of this size.
If you're not already a parent, don't let this article discourage you. Parenting is one of the most amazing and rewarding things that can happen to a person. But it's also a lot of work, and at just about every stage of your kid's childhood, you'll need the best kid-friendly iPhone case you can find to protect your device from increased dangers and risk of damage. If you have a baby, then there's the ever-present threat of your baby spitting up on your iPhone or dropping it. If you have a toddler (which I do), then there's the danger of your teething child chewing on your iPhone, throwing it in a fit of toddler-tantrum, or experimentally placing your iPhone in the potty. And it's not like the risk of damage to your iPhone goes away as your child get older. Young kids and early teens are notorious for being a little on the careless side; and until they discover the joys of paying for expensive computing devices for themselves, they typically won't have the same level of respect and reverence for said devices that you as a parent and provider will have. So as a mom or dad, having the best kid-friendly, life-proof protective iPhone case is a wise decision. Fortunately, there's no shortage of great protective case options to meet everyone's tastes and preferences (there's even an Etch-a-Sketch iPhone case out there), whether you have the iPhone 7, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, or iPod Touch. So without further ado, here are the best child-proof cases for the iPhone 7, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, and iPod Touch that moms and dads will love.
I've tried out many of the best rugged and waterproof iPhone protective cases over the years, and while there are undoubtedly many excellent options on the market, my current favorite for the slightly older iPhone models (6/6 Plus and 6S/6S Plus iPhones), is hands down, the Dog & Bone Wetsuit Impact ($79.95). I'm rough on my iPhones—ike, really rough—and of all the cases I've put to the test, the Impact has consistently performed the best. Read on after the break to find out all the ways this remarkably well-designed case performs in harsh terrain and under extreme conditions.
Marshall first came to my attention decades ago, when as a young, preteen, I first started going to rock 'n' roll concerts and hanging out with musicians. To say Marshall amplifiers were all the rage back then would be a vast understatement. In fact, Marshall has a history that goes back before I was even born, with sound systems that powered some of the most memorable and well-known musical acts of the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Fast forward to today and the Marshall Monitor Bluetooth headphone ($249). As soon as I heard that Marshall was developing the Monitor Bluetooth I got excited; and when I got the chance to actually sample them, I jumped at the opportunity.
Summer is here and that means that many of you will soon be gearing up for outdoor escapades. Many of these adventures might even include going off grid, roughing it, or visits to the waterside. With that in mind we've rounded up some of the best rugged, waterproof, portable Bluetooth speakers on the market, and we're featuring a wide range of styles at a variety of price points