As Senior Gear Editor at iPhone Life, Dig reports on the latest and greatest accessories built for the iOS ecosystem. From rugged gear and Bluetooth speakers, to headphones, unique iDevice cases, and iOS remote controlled vehicles, Dig's articles cover a wide range of great gear for the iPhone and iPad. A core gamer for over three decades, Dig also writes iPhone Life's Game Centered column, which focuses on the best iOS games and game related news. Additionally, Dig's company, iDoc Tech Support, offers web design and administration services as well as iPhone and iPad repairs. When not at his work desk, Dig loves spending time with family and enjoying the wonders of nature. You can follow him on Twitter @idoctech
With the debut of the iPhone 7 and the notable absence of a headphone jack, Apple made its stance clear that wireless technology is the way of the future. Fortunately, there are a lot of incredible Bluetooth products to choose from. The following headphones and speakers promise to deliver top-quality audio and provide the freedom of wireless connectivity. Wherever your adventures take you, you'll find something here to keep you conveniently connected.
There's an abundance of great gaming gear currently on the market. However, when you narrow your criteria down to great mobile-compatible gaming gear, your options fall off dramatically. As someone who has been gaming for about four decades and who takes his gaming rather seriously, I can attest to the importance of gear that does the job it was intended to do, and does it well. Enter SteelSeries and its line of mobile-friendly, pro-level gaming accessories.
I recently wrote an article entitled Apple's Post-PC Conundrum. In it I discuss what I consider to be the inevitable merging of Apple's OS and iOS operating systems and their corresponding user experience. For the record, I wholeheartedly believe, (despite Apple's protestations to the contrary) that I'm not far off in my assessment. Lending credence to my not-so-outlandish theory, newly uncovered patent applications from the tech giant shed some light on Apple's current areas of technological exploration and possible plans for future development.
By Dig Om
2017 promises to be an exciting year for Apple. Not only is it the 10th anniversary of Apple's revolutionary flagship device, the iPhone, which means we can expect to see Apple blow our minds with inventive technological leaps; but rumor has it that Apple may be preparing to introduce not two, not three, but four new iPads to the world, likely as soon as this spring. But with all the hoopla surrounding Apple's iOS devices, one can't help but wonder what's in store for the Mac; not just this year, but in years to come.
When a new iPhone hits the market, it can take a while for its supply of cases to catch up with demand. Not so with the iPhone SE, which has the exact same external dimensions as the older iPhone 5/5S series. Although any iPhone 5s case will work as an iPhone SE case, there are also many excellent new iPhone SE case options made especially for Apple's most recent addition to its lineup. We've featured something for all tastes here, with cases that are fashionable and functional, stylish and durable.
Last year mobile games brought in over 40 billion dollars in worldwide revenue. To put it in perspective, that's more than 2016's global movie box office revenue of 38 billion dollars, and the music industry's 15.1 billion dollar revenue. Cell phone games saw an 18 percent increase over the year before, with mobile gamers in the US alone, generating 24.8 billion dollars in revenue. The US is also the only country in the world where iOS gamers outnumber those on Android devices, despite the fact that Android gamers represent 78 percent of the global gaming market.
The latest rumors continue to indicate that Apple is actively developing some sort of VR or AR headset. Virtual Reality is a completely immersive, 3D visual (and sometimes auditory) experience. If you didn't know, VR is poised to change many things in our modern world; from interactive educational and training apps, to video games, movies, and sports.
It looks like I've got a new favorite audio system for experiencing music in the great outdoors. The Fugoo Go portable Bluetooth speaker ($99.99) was on display at this year's CES Showstoppers event in Las Vegas, and it's a fantastic addition to the Fugoo lineup. More portable than the powerful Fugo XL and more affordable than the original Fugoo rugged speaker, the Go puts out sound that is remarkable alone, and even more impressive in pairs.
If you are on the hunt for a powerful outdoor Bluetooth wireless speaker, one that can pump out massive volume and is also well-equipped to handle extreme environments, then the following head-to-head review of these two behemoths will be for you. I'm putting two of the best modern Bluetooth boomboxes to the test, to see which one of them fares the best.
By Dig Om
Over the decades, I've heard some call iOS gaming escapism, while others may call it a distraction from the headline news on any given day; but as a lifetime core gamer, I've found myself extremely grateful on more than one occasion for the comfort, the exhilaration, the competition ,and the break from the day-to-day, real-world ups and downs that some of the more deeply immersive iOS game can provide. Mobile gaming has come a long way over the years and we now have plenty to choose from when it comes to core iOS games. On that note, it's my pleasure to present iPhone Life's picks for best core iOS games.
Apple is pretty good about updating its products, but it seems to have forgotten about the Calendar app and its many downsides. The makers of Informant 5, on the other hand, do not forget to regularly improve their app based on user experience and feedback. The latest updates to this calendar and task-management app are a productivity game-changer.
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CASEBUDi’s Tool and Asset Tracking Case can help you protect items such as tools, ladders, generators, motorbikes, and other valuables that need more than a dainty keychain AirTag case. With a discreet, low-profile design, this rugged case can help you secure an AirTag to almost anything in your garage, truck, or at your job site using screws, bolts, zip ties, etc. It is plastic with a screw-on lid closure, protecting your AirTag from the weather, water, and dirt. With CASEBUDi’s case, your AirTag can track your equipment easily with the Find My app on your Apple device.
