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Griffin Technology’s  Harris Tweed iPhone 5/5s case and wallet combination is both attractive and useful. It is available in black or brown tweed from the Outer Hebrides off the coast of Scotland where the weave is created by individuals in their own homes. This is true Harris Tweed and not a knockoff. Harris Tweed iPhone…

The PhotoProX iPhone 5/5s case from Optrix is a well designed case that provides complete protection for an iPhone 5/5s. It is waterproof to 33 feet and can protect up to 30 feet if dropped. The case, which has an MSRP of US$149.95 includes four interchangeable optical grade glass camera lenses which can be used underwater.…

olloclip continues to develop its product line of lens kits for the iPhone. Now, olloclip has launched another in the series: the Macro 3-IN-1 Photo Lens for iPhone 5/5s consisting of 7x, 14x and 21x power lenses.  At the higher magnifications, the iPhone becomes a digital microscope with interesting applications in medicine, dentistry, forensics, botany and…

The Wallstreet case for iPhone 5/5s, made by id America, is made from real leather and offers a large card slot on the back. The Wallstreet case for iPhone 5/5s The case folds over the screen about ⅛-in so that the iPhone is protected when placed flat on a surface, screen side down.  The case…

Mr. Caso thinks Apple will release a 6-inch display iPhone model in mid 2014 as a necessary move to compete with Samsung's smartphone lineup — the implication being that the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are failing to succeed in the smartphone market. Apple's current smartphone lineup uses a 4-inch Retina Display for the iPhone…

As of this writing, the iPhone 5s is the first iOS device that supports Apple’s new fingerprint identity sensor called Touch ID. With this novel approach to data access via biometrics, getting into your phone couldn't be faster and easier. Now that iPhone has been on the market for over six years, it comes as…

Apple is planning on releasing an iPhone with a curved screen next fall, according to insider sources. That's an interesting idea since Samsung has already jumped on the curvy bandwagon, but it's also wrong. It doesn't make sense for Apple to warp the iPhone's screen. Apple already has a great curved screen smartphone concept: The…

The Speck PixelSkin HD case for the iPhone 5/5s is not designed to let the iPhone's color show through, but if you don't care about that and want superior protection, ease of use, attractive color choices and great grip, this is a superb case. ______________________ There are lots of different kinds of cases, and there…

The Complete Protection Kit for iPhone 5/5s from Booq, includes an ultra thin snap-on case and a tempered glass screen protector. The Complete Protection Kit includes a case and a tempered glass screen cover The kit comes with a polycarbonate scratch resistant black or clear case. It also includes a tempered glass screen protector, a microfiber…

The olloclip 4-IN-1 lens system for the iPhone 5/5s replaces the original 3-IN-1 system. The new kit features a fisheye, wide-angle, 10x macro and 15x macro. The optics have been improved in addition to enhancing the new features built into the iPhone 5s lens. ______________________ What's important to know is that this 4-IN-1 system costs…

The Minimalist for iPhone 5/5s from Bezl is one of the more unusual protection offerings currently on the market. It’s not a case, yet it provides 360 degree coverage. The Minimalist There are four hard plastic corners that attach to the four corners of your phone, preventing it from touching a flat surface if it is…

The OtterBox Reflex case for the iPhone 5/5s has a soft polycarbonate outer edge, has a transparent back (in three of the four color combos) and is partially clear on the sides to let the iPhone color show through, installs with a clamshell design for easy on/off and comes with a screen protector. This case…

Some iPhone 5s units Apple shipped suffer from a manufacturing issue that can cause the battery to drain too quickly and take too long to recharge, so the company is reaching out to affected users to offer them a replacement. Apple isn't saying exactly what the problem is, but is acknowledging the battery issue is…

One might have expected the iPhone 5c, thanks to its lower price to outsell the iPhone 5s. But there are other factors at play, and this is, in fact, not a great surprise. __________________ Sales data obtained by AllThingsD from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) show that, during the last days of September, 64 percent…

Touch ID on the iPhone 5s makes for an easy screen unlock since you don't have to type a passcode, and you can store fingerprints for up to five fingers so you don't have to always pick up your phone exactly the same way. The default identifier for each print is a generic “Finger 1,”…

The iPhone 5s includes Touch ID so you can use your fingerprint as your passcode, and it lets you store prints for up to five different fingers. Unfortunately, each is identified with non-descriptive terms like “Finger 1,” and “Finger 2.” That may not be overly helpful in keeping track of which fingers you' lined to…

Jefferies analyst Peter Misek sees a lucrative boost for Apple based not on the just released iPhone 5s, but on the iPhone 6. He raised his target price for Apple's stock from US$425 to $600 based on his belief that the next iPhone model will bump up to a 4.8-inch display from the current 4-inch…

It's a “typical Apple touch.” That's what developer Matt Gemmell said about something he noticed in Touch ID, and we agree. When you have your Touch ID setting open and have multiple fingerprints registered, touching the Home button will highlight the relevant profile. Here's Mr. Gemmell's tweet: Great tip about 5s fingerprints settings screen. Put…

Most of the time, we frame the photo on our iPhone and touch the shutter release button on the display. Or perhaps it's more convenient to use the volume control buttons on the side. However, there are several ways to trip the shutter without even touching your iPhone. _________________________ There are several reasons you might…

Prong’s PocketPlug case is designed to protect your iPhone and also charge it without an external power adapter. It's made of a substantial (high-grade polycarbonate with a soft-touch finish) case that protects all but the screen and includes a built-in plug for AC outlets. (No screen protector is included.)  It's available in black or white.…

The iPhone 5s has been available for only three days and already a group has found a way to bypass the smartphone's Touch ID fingerprint-based authentication system. The group concocted an elaborate system to replicate a fingerprint that's associated with a particular iPhone 5s, and the hack requires physical access to the device. Apple's Touch…

Apple's retail stores stopped answering their phones over the weekend, which meant there wasn't any way to find out if they had the iPhone model in stock you wanted without going to the store and waiting in line. As of Monday, however, the company's website makes it much easier to know if the iPhone you…

Apple's iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c launch weekend sales hit 9 million units, killing concerns that numbers would fall flat. The company's previous opening weekend iPhone sales figures came last year when the iPhone 5 hit 5 million. Apple's opening weekend sales for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c hit 9 million units Apple CEO…

iPhone 5s orders sold briskly on Friday morning, but those who got their orders in within the first few minutes are beginning to see the payoff for their efforts. iPhone 5s shipments began today, some for delivery as early as Wednesday of this week. Some iPhone 5s Orders Show Delivery for Middle of This Week…