March 9, 2016

Review: Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard

Microsoft Universal Mobile KeyboardEver since I got back into using an iPad as my primary personal computer (with a desktop Mac doing some heavy lifting), I started considering the best way to enter text. I’m quite good with the on-screen keyboard and prefer that option in most cases. Other times, an external keyboard improves efficiency and speed. While Apple offers an official option for the iPad Pro, other iPads must use external Bluetooth units. Because of this, I picked up a Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard to serve as a travel companion for my iPad Air 2…

December 16, 2014

Review: Contrast Group Text+ and Email+

Group Text+I’ve been a fan of Contrast’s apps for awhile, notably Perfect Weather which was reviewed earlier this year, so I jumped at the chance to try out their latest offerings, Group Text+ and Email+, a pair of similarly-designed apps for automating text messaging and emails, respectively…

November 25, 2014

Review: Apple iPhone 6/6 Plus Silicone Case

iPhone 6 Silicone CaseWith every new generation of iPhone, most people have fun trying to find just the perfect case for their new gadget. Unfortunately, some manufacturers are playing catch-up and some won’t even be hitting the market until much later. Apple always tends to have an option available at the product launch, and there are two options this time. We took a look at the $35 Silicone Case for the iPhone 6, which is nearly identical to the larger version for the iPhone 6 Plus…

October 22, 2014

Review: CoolStream Duo

CoolStream DuoAbout a year ago, we took a look at Auris’s freeDa, a small Bluetooth receiver that connected to most 30-pin Dock Connector-equipped accessories, allowing you to stream audio over Bluetooth. In the time since, there have been even more competitors (not that the freeDa was the first), one of which is the CoolStream Duo, a $40 music receiver that tries to do a few key things well.

March 17, 2014

Review: Avatron Software Air Display 2

Air DisplayI often have my iPad sitting on my desk displaying something when I’m not using it—usually it’s some sort of entertainment media, a weather map, or stock quotes. Still, there are times when I feel like it’s just displaying something to justify its presence on my desk. Avatron Software hopes to give your iPad (or iPhone, Android device, Mac, or Windows PC) another use by becoming a second display for your computer. Air Display is a tool aimed at anyone that could temporarily use some extra screen space…