Bryan Chaffin has been testing AirVinyl’s Leather AirPod Case for weeks, and says it offers a snug fit, satisfying motion, and solid protection.
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Review: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD - Extremely Cool
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is an insanely small, fast, external SSD. At 44 grams, USB-C, some degree of water resistance, and up to 2 TB storage, it’s a spectacular product in tests so far.
Review: Optoma NuForce BE Sport4 Headphones
The company sent me a pair of NuForce BE Sport4 headphones to review. Overall I’m pleased with their performance.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Review: If Apple Made an iOS Reddit Client, it Would be Apollo
The developer, Christian Selig, is a former Apple intern who wanted to build a Reddit app that closely adhered to Apple’s design guidelines.
Review: PGP Encryption Comes to iOS With Canary Mail
There are features for advanced users who may already have a PGP key set up, and beginners who just want it handled automatically.
Here's Why I Love iStat Menus 6's Weather Forecast
It’s a small thing, to be sure, but when Bryan Chaffin get up to work, he’s found himself immediately drawn to it, sitting all sweet and pretty in his Mac’s Notifications.
macOS: Speedifier Lets You Control Video Speed In Safari
Speedifier is a Mac app that lets you control video speed in Safari for HTML5 videos. You can use the extension on any on any website. Speedifier was developed by Arno Appenzeller, a part-time Mac and iOS indie developer from Germany. Andrew Orr reviews the app to test it out.
Belkin Car Vent Mount for Smartphones: No, This One Works!
Belkin has a new version of its Car Vent Mount for iPhone (or Android devices). Made with quality materials and redesigned components, this is the first vent mount that Bryan Chaffin has found that works.
V-Moda Crossfade LP2 Headphones Sweat the Details
The V-Moda Crossfade LP2 are over-the-ear headphones that check all of John Martellaro’s boxes. In this quick look review, he tells the story of his search for a pair of decent, reasonably priced headphones for casual music and podcasting. He found them.
Review: Charge and Listen on iPhone 7 with Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar
This is a pretty easy review: Belkin’s Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar works. Think of it as a Lightning splitter with a specific purpose. If you’re looking for a way to charge your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, or use Lightning headphones and charge an older iPhone or iPad, this is the device for you.
Apple Leather Case for iPhone 7, Same Style with Better Buttons
Bryan Chaffin used Apple’s Leather Case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s, but he says that the new Leather Case for iPhone 7 is a big improvement. There’s one reason for that, the buttons.
Parallels Desktop 12 Supports Windows 10 and macOS Sierra
On August 18th, Parallels updated its Parallels Desktop for Mac to version 12. This has been an annual tradition with Parallels, and each new version brings a host of new features and performance improvements. This year is no exception. And while the new features seem to be fairly modest on the surface, they always seem to strike the right balance and give customers what they’ve been asking for.
1010! for iOS is Fun, Addictive, and Just Enough Like Tetris to Love
Tetris lovers, I have a game for you called 1010! (The bang is part of the name.) 1010! is clearly rooted in the tradition of Tetris, but it changes some things around. It’s fun, challenging, and has that just-one-more call.
Satechi's Excellent 60 Watt Charging Station: 2 USB-C and 4 USB-A Ports
Satechi has introduced the “60W 6-Port Multi-Port USB Desktop Charging Station.” It’s a pure charging hub that intelligently partitions up to 60 watts of power to four USB-A ports and two USB-C ports. Notable features include a great exterior design, a power LED and an on/off switch. John reviews it.