Every year, iPhone Life's team of editors searches the halls of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for the best new technology for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users. We saw all kinds of amazing tech (driverless cars! Smart fridges!) and sometimes puzzling products (a robot that brings you toilet paper? A hands-free carry-on that tries but sometimes fails to follow you through the airport?). The following Best of CES 2020 Awards go to the most forward-thinking and useful iOS gear we found that's coming to market this year.

You can keep your navigation history a secret in Google Maps on your iPhone by using the new Incognito mode feature. This new way to hide your location history in Google Maps on your iPhone is similar to Incognito mode in Google Chrome, which offers a private browsing window and deletes browsing history when it's closed. This tip will show you how to keep your Google Maps location searches, maps, and navigation history private by using Incognito mode in the iPhone Google Maps app. And what information doesn't get hidden by Google Maps Incognito mode.

Gaming on the iPhone and iPad has certainly evolved over the last few years. What was expected straightforward pricing in the early days has become a multi-faceted marketplace of everything from freemium, in-app purchases, and an exclusive premium subscription via Apple Arcade to premium pricing matching that of traditional PC gaming costs. Dire Wolf Digital's latest digital conversion of a well-known board game (at least among board gaming enthusiasts) has opted for the higher-end premium pricing model. Reiner Knizia's Yellow & Yangtze ($9.99) is charging a penny short of ten dollars for the game on either the Android or iOS platform (with the PC version asking for a $14.99 payment for the privilege to play on that platform). Does the price justify the amount of entertainment packed into this board game conversion? Read on to find out.

Your iOS keyboard is capable of amazing feats—you can now drag your finger around it to type, the emoji selection is unmatched, and you can add French accent marks (and others) easily. Keep in mind that these tips will work whether you are sending an iMessage, writing an email, or creating any other text on your phone. We’re going to show you how to type é on an iPhone and add other accent marks using a text message as an example.

OWC USB-C Travel Dock Offers 5 Charging Ports

Simplify your mobile life with the OWC USB-C travel dock. OWC has you covered with five available connection points including ports for HDMI, USB-C, two USB-A ports, and an SD card. This portable charger even lets you work while you charge thanks to 100 watts of pass-through power—and it won't slow down your charge time. The Travel Dock is the perfect accessory for the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro. Pick up your OWC Travel Dock today for only $54.99.

Submitted by Tamlin Day on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 09:32

Meet the DUX Grip, an Ergonomic Case for the iPad 7th Gen

(Sponsored Post) By Tamlin Day on Mon, 01/13/2020

If you’re looking for a better, more comfortable way to carry, hold, and view your iPad, then you’ll want to check out the Dux Grip for the iPad 7th Gen. We had a chance to test the product ourselves, and we think you’re going to love the ergonomic handle and limitless viewing angles. Read on to learn how the Dux Grip can improve your iPad experience.

Smart Heart Health Monitoring by BPM Connect

Society is becoming more health conscious, but that awareness won’t change your habits without the right tools. Withings BPM Connect is a smart blood pressure and heart rate cuff that syncs with your iPhone or iPad to get your health on track. Sync to your BPM via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to conveniently manage your blood pressure at home. With the included free unlimited data storage, Withings BPM Connect is always accurate and ready to go.

Submitted by Tamlin Day on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 09:20

If you prefer a leather folio case for your iPhone that has slots for credit cards, but also prefer a more compact case, the folks at Hex have a 4-in-1 iPhone Case ($99.99) they'd like you to try. They sent me one and it's got a lot going for it. It has three (or four in the case of the iPhone 11 Pro Max) slots on the back for credit cards, plus an internal slot for cash or more cards. And when you want to go it alone, the protective polymer phone case is easily detached from the wallet folio thanks to the metal plate and magnets built-in.

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