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As Apple continues to design its iPad Pro line as the laptops of the future, having a way to safely carry not only the tablet but also a variety of accessories is practically mandatory. And with the release of iPadOS, the variety of USB-C accessories that provide more accessibility, charge, and storage will continue to expand the iPad Pro accessory universe. Given the iPad's thin footprint and comparatively small charger, using a traditional laptop bag to carry an iPad collection will add unnecessary carrying weight and leave a large amount of bag capacity unused. To address this specific market need, Cocoon Innovations has designed a messenger sling that protects your expensive iPad Pro and various accessories while keeping the bag ideally slim for lightweight travels and commutes.

In the 119th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, David and Donna are joined by iPhone Life's founder Hal Goldstein to break down everything Apple announced at its fall product launch. From the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the seventh-generation iPad, tune in to get the details on Apple's new lineup. 

The new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are finally here! Along with the Apple Watch Series 5, and a new iPad. Now the big question is when can we get our hands on all the cool tech Apple just unveiled? And how much will it cost us? We’ve got the release dates and prices for everything Apple just announced.

Apple has finally unveiled its new iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 5, and even a new seventh-generation iPad. But whether or not you’re planning to upgrade to any of the new devices Apple just announced, you’ll still want to update most of your existing Apple devices and start enjoying all the newest features of iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS as soon as possible. Here’s when you can expect to start updating the software on your Apple devices and which iPhones are compatible with iOS 13 and which Apple Watches, and iPads can run the watchOS 6 and iPadOS.

Apple announced today an update to its low-cost consumer-level iPad with a hardware refresh to bring its processing and display capabilities closer to last year’s iPad Pro specs.  This 7th-generation iPad now sports a larger 10.2-inch Retina display and a peppy A10 Fusion CPU to take better advantage of the additional load iPadOS will demand from Apple’s tablets. Like the iPad 6, the new iPad will also support the original Apple Pencil. Two of the more interesting new features that have made its way into this entry level device is Apple’s Smart Connector, and support for external USB drives. These new hardware inclusions means that this new iPad can use the same keyboard accessories as the iPad Pro. This new iPad is priced starting at $329 and is available for pre-order today.

I wrote this review on the anniversary of the moon landing. It's about time we had a space dividend for iPad users! Enter the Capsule Case ($59.99) that Phoozy sent me to try. The case is sold in a gold or silver finish that looks like something an astronaut would carry. For those who don't want that kind of attention, Phoozy also has a modern camouflage design or basic black. I prefer the gold, myself.

With the Files app, you can store notes, images, documents, and other files to your iPhone and browse those items on other devices like your iPad or your Mac. To access items stored in the Files app, you'll need to enable iCloud Drive on your iPhone as well as your Mac or any other device you want to use to browse the Files app. Let's get started with how to access the contents of your iPhone's Files app on multiple devices.

Are you ready to change jobs or looking for the next rung on your career ladder? Peruse our list of free job search apps to find the best way to make your move. Whether you're just starting out in the job market or a seasoned professional, looking for temp, freelance, or a full-time gig, we've got you covered.

Adding Homekit enabled accessories like smart lights to the HomeKit app lets you control, schedule, and monitor your smart home devices from anywhere in the world. To add a smart accessory to your Homekit, you'll need to pair the smart device using the app's Scan QR function or enter the code manually on your iPhone or an iPad. Now, plug in your smart accessory, power it up, and let's dive right in with adding your first smart accessory to your HomeKit.

It's amazing what Apple has done with the iPhone and iPad. The devices have displaced countless products such as GPS navigation systems, CD players, DVD players, and more. As a parent of two kids, I've had dedicated DVD players in my cars but wouldn't think of doing that now. The kids can use an iPad with downloaded movies from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, plus play games, etc. But it's nice to have a headrest-mounted viewer. Enter the AirVue Car Headrest Tablet Mount ($49.95) that Kenu sent me to review.

The Eve HomeKit device product line has grown substantially over the years. As Eve devices continue to proliferate throughout a smart home, they can occasionally have connectivity issues depending on just how far away they are from home base. Since it's in the company's best interest to make sure its products continue to proliferate throughout the home regardless of placement, Eve has created Eve Extend ($49.95) to solve this situation.

If Indiana Jones needed to carry an iPad or MacBook, he'd probably use the Men's Fashion Genuine Leather Shoulder Bag ($99.99) that SupWatch gave me to try. It's made of buttery-soft brown leather and looks great draped across the shoulder or men or women, and goes with just about any outfit. I would like to see more color choices, but this is neutral enough pull off do full-time duty, at work or play. It's larger than a purse, but smaller than a briefcase, so it's fine for your airplane "personal item" yet there are multiple compartments for storage.

In every issue of iPhone Life magazine, we feature the iPhone Home screens of people from different walks of life, so our readers can see how they use iPhone apps to meet a variety of needs. In our Spring 2019 issue, we featured Malvika Sheth, who uses her iPhone for uploading fashion, beauty, and travel videos, and maintaining her social media profiles and website. If you have a story and apps you'd like to share, email me and we may feature you in an upcoming issue of the magazine!

If you've set up Screen Time for your child's iOS devices and have blocked or limited social media and other apps, those apps's services may still be accessible via their URL websites, providing kids with a way get around your restrictions. Here's how to limit access to those websites on any browser on an iPhone or iPad so you'll be able to fully block an app's website and not worry about kids finding a way to use them. This tip can also be used by adults who are trying to limit their own social media use.

I was looking forward to trying the Adonit Note stylus ($49.99) when Adonit sent me the unit, although at first it didn't work for me. It turns out I was using my 2017 iPad and such pens require the 2018 or newer iPad, or an iPad Pro. So I borrowed my daughter's newer iPad to test it, and I liked the Note so much, I upgraded my own iPad as well! There's something magical about drawing on glass and it takes me back to my original Apple Newton, but the iPad is much more elegant and responsive. It's great for natural note taking as well as drawing.

Scosche, a company well known for its wireless headset line, has continued to broaden its product base by branching out into power and cable accessories as well as expanding its audio offerings. This article takes a look at the variety of items Scosche has recently released.

Whether you're a music maker, a music lover, or both, you're probably on the lookout for the best apps to record songs or find new favorites. We've rounded up ten free and paid apps; some, like Pandora, YouTube, and Amazon Music are well known, others are more obscure. Whether you'd like to learn a new instrument or improve your skills, listen to favorites or discover new artists, we have the app for you.

How many times do you find yourself without power and no outlet nearby? Well, if you're trekking in a sunny area, you have a nice and nice looking option. In fact, my daughter will be backpacking in South Africa this summer, so I was excited when I received the Solar Backpack ICONIC ($119.90) from SunnyBAG. It's a backpack with a solar panel built-in to the exterior.