Sonos recently announced a new soundbar they call the Sonos Beam. I’ve had some time to test it and simply to use it, and this might be the most impressive speaker I’ve tested from Sonos yet, especially considering its US$399 price tag.
Review: KeyReel, a Different Kind of Password Manager
Here’s the unique part: your passwords aren’t available on other devices unless you’re in physical range.
Review: Get Portrait Lighting on Your iPhone 7 Plus With Apollo
It gives you 3D lighting similar to portrait lighting, which is great if you have an iPhone 7 Plus like Andrew and can’t get portrait lighting.
Review: How to Archive PDFs with PDF Archiver
The app is only US$2.99 and I recommend it to data curators and other users who want to organize their PDFs.
Review: Taking a Quick Look at Fortnite on iOS
Sometimes the controls can be a bit awkward in certain situations, but overall Andrew thinks Epic Games did well with the app.
Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard is Full Size, Backlit and Gorgeous
For years, Apple shipped its Aluminum Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad with a wired USB connection. But the wired version was discontinued in 2017. Fortunately Matias has an even better replacement. John reviews it.
Reivew: Search Faster With WonderSwipe Research Tool
WonderSwipe is a research tool that wants to help you search faster. Andrew Orr spent some time using it, and here are his thoughts.
Review: Using Commander One as a Mac Finder Replacement
The app is written in the Swift programming language and it feels like a natural part of macOS.
Review: MeWe is a Private Social Network Taking on Facebook
There are no ads—targeted or otherwise—and no tracking users of any kind, such as data mining.
Review: CloudMounter for Mac Mounts and Encrypts Cloud Services
If you ever wanted to copy how iOS 11’s Files app manages your cloud storage, CloudMounter for Mac is the answer.
Azio Retro Classic BT Keyboard Mac Review: Steampunk Sensibilities and a Thunderous Click
Here’s Bryan Chaffin’s three word review of the Azio Retro Classic BT keyboard: Loud, Glorious, Backlit.
Review: An App Called Orga Lets You Search Text in Photos
Andrew Orr found an app that lets you search for text and objects in photos.
HomePod Real World Review: Is it Worth $350
After two weeks of putting HomePod through real world use we’re ready to tell you if it lives up to Apple’s hype. Here’s how it holds up as a streaming music player, Siri voice assistant, and more.
Review: MyIdol is a Weird but Fun 3D Avatar Creator for iOS
MyIdol is a 3D avatar creator that uses machine learning to create a lifelike replica of you.
A Geeky Musician's First Weekend with HomePod
Dave Hamilton, self-professed musician and geek, takes us through his first weekend with HomePod, dissecting what it means to him, and what that might (or might not!) mean to you.
Weather Now, a Gorgeous, Informative Weather App for iOS
Weather Now presents information in an easy-to-digest way, and it looks great.
Review: Another Excellent Transparent Case for iPhone X (Just Mobile)
John looks at another interesting clear case for iPhone X — this time from Just Mobile.
Kanex GoPower Watch, a Flexible Portable Charger for Apple Watch
Bryan Chaffin has been using Kanex’s GoPower Watch—a portable Apple Watch charger—for months, and loves it. Here’s why.
Review: A Special OtterBox Clear Case for That Special iPhone X
The iPhone X is a very special smartphone and deserves a very special case.
VSCO X Review, Bringing Analog Film Presets to Digital Photographers
VSCO celebrates the act of photography as an art form, and there is a special subscription called VSCO X, that gives you exclusive tools to use.
