iPod touch

The iHome mini iBT82 ($49.99), the mid-sized iBT35 ($69.99), and iHome's largest boombox, the iBT9 ($99.99) are three excellent alternatives for those in search of a reliable, affordable, and portable Bluetooth speaker solution. These rugged Bluetooth speakers are part of iHome's Weather Tough line of Bluetooth speakers, all of which are waterproof, shock proof, and dirtproof. They also float, even the biggest of the lot, the iBT9.

You’ve probably heard of the Ōlloclip 4-in-1 lens ($79.99); it's a staff favorite here at iPhone Life. However, you likely haven’t heard of the uniVERSE case system (starting at $49.95) from Otterbox. That's about to change though. I anticipate the uniVERSE case is about to become one of the hottest cases on the market. In an extremely shrewd and far-thinking move, Otterbox has partnered with a number of quality brands to co-create this brand new case that will offer rugged protection for your iPhone, while also allowing for the interconnectivity of numerous add-on accessories.

The EcoXgear Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker ($149.99) is one of my new favorites for best portable Bluetooth speakers. Its most outstanding feature is its revolutionary quick-charge SunCore solar panel built into the device's top side. Thanks to this panel, you can take this speaker off grid for extended periods; and with the panel's intelligent charging system, designed to deliver an effective charge (even in lower-light and artificial-light conditions), you can effectively keep the party going indefinitely without the pressing need to plug into a wall outlet.

It's that time again. From August 8–13 2016 all eyes in the world of eSports were on the KeyArena in Seattle. The annual DotA 2 championship cup isn't only of interest to eSport or MOBA enthusiasts though. Sport trend analysts and mobile game analysts alike were tuned in to this major event as an indicator of emerging markets and evolving trends in the video game business. In a nutshell, video games are a huge business and they are filling professional sports stadiums with spectators eager to watch these digital battles take place live and in-person. It's only a matter of time until a mobile game makes significant in-roads into this rapidly developing sector of the professional sporting world.

Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas make up one of the most popular and also most profitable genres of video games in the world. They are basically virtual capture-the-flag contests in which two teams of players compete to secure target goals and win the game by stealing/destroying the opponent's home base objective. Games like League of Legends and Defense of the Ancients 2 manage to fill sports stadiums with eSports spectators eager to watch the heated battles play out and they offer championship teams some of the largest prize pools of any professional sport, more even than the NFL or pro golf. So it's no wonder than MOBAs are really starting to catch fire on the mobile platform. However, not all mobile MOBA are created equally. Let's take a look at what the App Store has to offer.

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Every now and then I'm lent a pair of headphones for review that is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, technology, and performance. The Sennheiser HD 630VB ($499.95) is one such pair. When it comes to mobile-phone friendly, audiophile headphones, these are the best over-ear headphones out there. We all know that a quality pair of headphones can significantly enhance your listening pleasure and audio appreciation when using your iPhone or iPad, and when it comes to a quality, high-end headset, the 630VB takes the proverbial cake. Suffice to say I was extremely impressed with its performance and design, and after reading the rest of this review, I suspect you will be too.

Although ReplayKit got scarcely more than a passing mention by Eddy Cue at the 2016 WWDC Keynote on June 13, it's one of the up-and-coming features of iOS 10 that I, and many other gamers, are most excited about.

Thanks to everyone who entered the June 13 iPhone Life Biweekly Giveaway! Every other week we give away amazing prizes, so if you didn't win this time, make sure you enter the June 27 giveaway and tell your friends to enter too!

And the winner is... (drum roll please):

Long-time iPhone Life Magazine readers know that I have been fortunate enough to be reviewing Jaybird's evolving product line of wireless headsets since the company's conception. From the onset, I have found its products superior in nearly every way except for the size of the earbuds. With the release of the Freedom design, Jaybird has finally addressed the complaint I've long leveled against its headsets. Does the Freedom's innovative engineering feat elevate the product to perfection? Read on to find out.

Don't forget to enter this weekend's Giveaway Contest! 

Here's how it works: Every other weekend we raffle off tons of great apps and accessories for FREE then announce the winners through iphonelife.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. To enter, go to iPhoneLife.com/giveaways. If you win an app, we will email you the promo code. If you win an accessory, we will ask you for your mailing address.

Going wireless is all the rage these days. As Bluetooth technology has advanced to the point of rivaling CD-quality sound, picking Bluetooth over a wired audio connection no longer comes with the same stigma it used to. In fact, in many instances Bluetooth outshines wired audio thanks to its higher level of portability and ease of connection to our ever-present smartphones and tablets. And for the time being, we won't even delve into the persistent rumors that Apple will do away with the old standard 3.5 mm headphone jack in the very near future. With all this in mind, the following gear roundup features some of the best of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones, speakers, and keyboards on the market—accessories well-suited for summer travel and adventures.

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Thanks to everyone who entered the May 30 iPhone Life Biweekly Giveaway! Every other week we give away amazing prizes, so if you didn't win this time, make sure you enter the June 13 giveaway and tell your friends to enter too!

And the winner is... (drum roll please):

Our modern smartphone technology comes in handy all of the time, there's no doubt about that. That being said, it's not always a good idea to be focused so on our iPhones; in fact, in some circumstances it's downright inappropriate or dangerous. So to remind us all (myself included) of considerate and respectful iPhone etiquette I put together this list of nine iPhone etiquette essentials.

Don't forget to enter this weekend's Giveaway Contest! 

Here's how it works: Every other weekend we raffle off tons of great apps and accessories for FREE then announce the winners through iphonelife.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. To enter, go to iPhoneLife.com/giveaways. If you win an app, we will email you the promo code. If you win an accessory, we will ask you for your mailing address.

Apple released the latest update, iOS 9.3.2 this week. And some 9.7 inch iPad Pro users were immediately hit with a bricking problem, which gave them an Error 56 code. No one likes that.  In case you’re not familiar with the term, bricking is quite literal. A small update has turned the best tablet around into nothing but a heavy brick. But what about for the rest of us on iPhone? Should we go ahead and update to iOS 9.3.2? Let’s take a look with some Pros & Cons.

Thanks to everyone who entered the April 18 iPhone Life Biweekly Giveaway! Every other week we give away amazing prizes, so if you didn't win this time, make sure you enter the May 30 giveaway and tell your friends to enter too!

And the winner is... (drum roll please):

Don't forget to enter this weekend's Giveaway Contest! 

Here's how it works: Every other weekend we raffle off tons of great apps and accessories for FREE then announce the winners through iphonelife.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. To enter, go to iPhoneLife.com/giveaways. If you win an app, we will email you the promo code. If you win an accessory, we will ask you for your mailing address.

Game Centered features roundups and reviews of the best in iOS games and gaming related news. Among the App Store’s myriad games, it’s all too easy to overlook some of the great new releases. Each installment of Game Centered will take a closer look at a select few  iOS games that are worthy of special recognition. This past week, Apple decided highlight some of the best games in the App Store featuring its picks for the "10 Toughest Heroines." There are many apps featuring strong female characters and giving them special attention is a welcome move on Apple's part. Read on after the break to find out who made Apple's top 10.