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Sure, you want an iPad. Everybody else has got one. But the thought of paying top dollar for something that your clumsy fingers will drop or your absent mind will leave behind somewhere — when you’re sleep deprived from working too many hours to buy …continue reading
Ever wondered how to upload images to iPad without iTunes? Nick Corrigan writes:
I was wondering if you knew of any way that I could transfer pictures from my computer to my iPad mini. I don’t really like iTunes and would prefer to …continue reading
Usually, when someone tells you that they’ve stumbled upon the most amazing, life-saving app for their smart phone, you’re not inclined to take their sentiment literally. But then there’s the Sound Level Meter app, which Michael Eates tells us may have just saved …continue reading
Is an iPhone 5 upgrade necessary? Maybe it depends on where you begin. Ben Lormon writes:
Hello, Chris!
My question comes the day after Apple’s shares dropped below $500/share for the first time in almost a year. As I’m sure you know, this is due …continue reading
Nolan Levesque writes:
Hey, Chris. I’m wondering if plugging my iPhone in to charge before bed and leaving it plugged in for 8-10 hours after it’s fully charged is harmful? Thanks for all the great content; don’t let haters get you down!
Leaving your iPhone …continue reading
Ahmed Awad writes:
I’m going into college and I want to try getting into photo and video editing. I can type papers and do homework on my iPad, but do you think it’s necessary to get a traditional laptop for my video editing? If so, …continue reading
Joey Giangola writes:
Hello, Chris.
I’m having a bit of a panic attack after picking up my first tablet today, a 32 GB Google Nexus 7, simply because I left my current Apple surroundings in favor of the Nexus 7′s tremendous value. Not to mention …continue reading
Honestly, I’m under no illusion that I’m the world’s most amazing photographer. No, I don’t believe that using Instagram filters qualifies me as some kind of artistic prodigy. No one’s ever mistaken me for a budding Edward Weston or Lee Miller from …continue reading
This product was sent to me to review by our friends at Mobile Fun. All opinions are 100% my own.
For a few years now, I swore to myself and everyone who would listen that I did not need a tablet of …continue reading
Anthony Ricottilli writes:
I have recently purchased an iPad mini. The only accessory I feel I really need is the Camera Connection Kit. I use the one I own for my iPad 2 often. I use the iPad as my main means …continue reading
At LockerGnome.net, JordanV writes:
I am currently an avid Android user, have gone through several Android devices in the past year, and have had a good experience with Android thus far. I am also an owner for a MacBook Pro, which I love.
My current …continue reading
At LockerGnome.net, lukesamsowden08 writes:
I run an online support group for sufferers of Retinitis Pigmentosa and was thinking of doing a TLDR style video, but was wondering if I would be able to use my iPad camera for vlogging? Also, could anyone recommend …continue reading
Randy writes:
Is it worth upgrading my iPhone 3GS to an iPhone 5? I’ve had it for three years now and I find myself waiting for the next iPhone every time. The monthly rates go up for me for less call minutes, texts, …continue reading
Nuno Vieira writes:
I’m considering buying a tablet this year. I’m a Windows PC user, but the portability of tablets gives me a new way to work and have fun. After a lot of reading and searching, my choice has come down to an iPad.
You’ve already paid almost — or more than — $400 for your iPad; why should you pay more for the apps? If you’re a stickler for quality but you don’t want to spend anything on software for your device, here’s a list of four free …continue reading
Cole Kruper writes:
I recently bought an iPad, and to make a long story short, I dropped it. Thankfully, the screen didn’t shatter, but the screen does have some pretty nasty and deep scratches on it from the sand that was on the floor. If …continue reading
MICKey asks:
Did you get a chance to experience the new Sony Xperia Z? If so, what are your thoughts on it, and could you possibly do an unboxing? I do not think I have ever seen you do anything on Sony products.
Seeing all …continue reading
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Looking for a place to live — either to buy or rent — can be a lot of fun, …continue reading
According to the US Patent and Trademark Office, Apple has filed a patent for the Active Stylus, which is basically your ordinary stylus with an electrode fitted at the tip. While not aiming to revolutionize the stylus, Apple plans to improve its accuracy while keeping …continue reading
Raamiz Hussain writes:
I am emailing because I am in a predicament. I am trying to decide between the iPhone 5 and the iPad 4. Every other phone or tablet I’ve purchased before has been Android, and to be honest, I am getting sick of …continue reading
Lori Blom asks:
Do you think the iPad 4 is worth buying?
The fourth generation iPad (more simply called the new iPad) is a great step up for owners of the original iPad who would benefit from the lighter body and Retina display. iPad 2 …continue reading
While remaining such an amazing product, the iPad mini is — in my opinion — grossly overpriced for its specs. It doesn’t make any sense that after introducing the higher end iPad 3 and iPad 4, Apple has gone backwards with the iPad mini, which, …continue reading
Martin Ekse writes:
I have the third generation iPad with my name and phone number engraved on the back. I now have a new phone number. Is it possible to remove the engraving?
Personalization such as engraving on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch is …continue reading
Now that the holidays are over, thousands of consumers young and old are poring over their shiny new Apple iOS devices. For many, this is a repeat of last year’s Christmas gift. Is the experience much different from prior years? Maybe iOS has grown a …continue reading
Erik Blom asks:
What do you think would be a good first iPad to buy for a 15-year-old?
That’s a good question, and one that really has more than one answer. For the vast majority of students in that age range, I don’t see any …continue reading
Apple is one of the largest manufacturers and sellers of touch screen computers in the world. These computers aren’t laptops or all-in-one desktops like the ones you’ll find selling like hotcakes with Windows 8 pre-installed. They’re tablets like the iPad and pocket computers such as …continue reading
Christmas Day was spent with family and friends. One of the presents that drew the attention of some of us geeks was a brand new iPad that was given as a gift from my son-in-law to our daughter. The other highlight of the day was …continue reading
Across the country and around the world, millions of people will be waking this holiday season to open their presents and to find a brand spanking new Apple iPad inside the wrapping paper. After the squeals and hoots subside, where does one start to take …continue reading
No matter what kind of toy we purchase for our kids or grandkids, the young ones will be more attracted to their parents’ or grandparents’ smartphone or tablet computer. In an age where the novelty has worn off for most of us …continue reading
If there is one thing many Android devices have that iPhone users don’t have access to, it’s an external notification light that lets you know when a new email, call, or service event is available for you. As a Galaxy Nexus user, I rely on …continue reading
