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]]> Sensopia has released a minor update to MagicPlan adding support for sharing finished plans via Facebook and Twitter. Designed to allow users to easily create floor plans, MagicPlan uses an augmented reality view leveraging the camera and gyroscope to map out and measure rooms; the user can simply stand in a single convenient location in the room, capturing corners and doorway edges using the iOS camera. MagicPlan then uses this information to calculate… Apps + Games Jesse Hollington 2012-05-16T20:23:47+00:00 Reviews-27975 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/ifrogz-neofirm-burst-for-ipad/
]]> NeoFirm Burst’s design won’t fly in the business professional world, but it’s a good, inexpensive solution for younger iPad users—and those who have a predilection for amphibians. The fact that it can hold any current or past iPad—including the most recent generations with a Smart Cover attached—makes it that much more valuable, and likely future-proofs it as well. It also feels more protective than many options… iPadsCases - iPad Nick Guy 2012-05-16T20:17:05+00:00 News-28394 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/party-doodles-combines-the-ipad-and-apple-tv-into-a-party-game/
]]> Cerebral Gardens has released Party Doodles, a new party game app specifically designed to combine the iPad and Apple TV using AirPlay. A drawing and guessing game designed for group play, Party Doodles uses the iPad and Apple TV as a virtual chalkboard to allow players to doodle and sketch clues and tally scores. Players can group into two teams of up to 10 players each and take turns drawing clues for items and phrases for other players on their… Apps + Games Jesse Hollington 2012-05-16T20:16:17+00:00 Reviews-27730 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/vaja-premium-leather-sleeve-for-ipad-2-ipad-3rd-gen/
]]> Leather aside, there’s very little to distinguish this sleeve from many others that are available at lower prices; the design depends on the leather to really make an impact, which it can with the right colors. Unlike rivals, Vaja advertises the sleeve as supporting iPads protected by Smart Covers as well as bare devices, although we found that inserting a covered iPad takes a little bit more work: the Smart Cover tends to bunch up and pull… iPadsCases - iPad Nick Guy 2012-05-16T20:05:33+00:00 Reviews-28074 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/beyzacases-zero-series-case-for-ipad-3rd-gen/
]]> This sleeve does bring one rather unique feature to the table. An magnet embedded in the leather—visible through the material—automatically puts the iPad to sleep when it’s inserted, and wakes it when removed. This does require that you put the iPad in properly so that the display is facing towards the case’s front; that is, the side with the stitching and the Beyzacases logo in the bottom right corner. As long as you push… iPadsCases - iPad Jeremy Horwitz 2012-05-16T19:40:51+00:00 Reviews-28013 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/bluelounge-bonobo-series-ipad-sling/
]]> Just like Sleeve, Sling is made out of 100% PET fabric—that is to say, recycled plastic bottles. Measuring in at about 11” tall and 9” wide, its front flap is held shut with the same kind of embedded magnets as the sleeve. Gone, however, is the metal buckle that didn’t offer much more than a nice accent. We did find the magnets to be somewhat problematic, however: they have a tendency to automatically unlock the iPad’s… iPadsCases - iPad Nick Guy 2012-05-16T19:21:37+00:00 News-28393 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/fotopedia-takes-users-on-a-discovery-of-morocco/
]]> Fotopedia has released Fotopedia Morocco, the latest in its series of photographic travelogue apps for iOS. Featuring the photography of acclaimed photographer Jacques Bravo, Fotopedia Morocco allows users to explore the beauty and heritage of Morrocco from the maze-like streets of historic towns and villages to the Atlantic Ocean, Atlas Mountains and Sahara desert. Thousands of stunning photographs cover cities such as Casablanca, Marrakesh, Tangier,… Apps + Games Jesse Hollington 2012-05-16T19:08:00+00:00 Reviews-28073 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/epson-megaplex-mg-850hd-digital-projector-speaker-combo/
]]> It’s easy enough to understand MG-850HD’s appeal relative to a traditional flat-screen TV. Unlike a TV set, this glossy black plastic-bodied unit weighs only 8.6 pounds and measures 13.4” by 11.5” by 4.6”, with a pop-out handle on the side that lets you carry the projector anywhere. You’ll need to have a clear path between the lens on the front and a wall or other projection surface; if so, MG-850HD can create an… Portable Video Displays Jeremy Horwitz 2012-05-16T18:48:00+00:00 News-28392 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/verizon-to-end-grandfathered-unlimited-plans-with-lte-switch/ ]]> Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom conference, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo said that the company plans to phase customers out of grandfathered-in unlimited data plans as they migrate to LTE. “Everyone will be on data share,” Shammo said, clarifying that, “a lot of our 3G base is on unlimited… [and] when they migrate off 3G they will have to go to data share.” Verizon plans to introduce new shared family… iPhone Charles Starrett 2012-05-16T18:22:51+00:00 Articles-28391 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/recovering-itunes-from-an-external-hard-drive/
]]> Q: I have all of my music located on an external hard drive. My desktop was my main music player, but it is now heading to the recycle bin. My laptop has iTunes but it won’t find my music on my external. I tried going in to advanced and locating my library. Didn’t work. I tried shutting down iTunes, restarting and holding shift. Sure enough it asked me to find my library, which I did. Still won’t work. Does my music library have… Ask iLoungeiTunes Jesse Hollington 2012-05-16T18:00:50+00:00 Reviews-25537 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/incipio-offgrid-pro-for-iphone-4-4s/
]]> The case component of OffGrid Pro separates into two plastic pieces: a rear sled with a Dock Connector plug onto which the iPhone slides, and a frame that snaps over the iPhone’s sides for protection. Given the capacity, it’s surprisingly thin, adding only a modest bump to the iPhone’s flat back. Inserting the device is simple, as is snapping on the frame—for the most part. With both the black and gunmetal versions, we had… BatteriesCases - iPhone 4 / 4S Nick Guy 2012-05-16T17:54:46+00:00 Reviews-28321 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/ipod/review/tuff-luv-clean-pad-for-ipad-3rd-generation/
]]> Tuff-Luv's most recent case for the third-generation iPad is Clean-Pad, available in faux leather (£40/$50) or real leather (£50/$70). If it looks like any standard folio-style case, functionally, it is, though there's one key feature that the company uses to set it apart. On the inside of the front cover you'll find a screen cleaning pad, held in place by a magnetic snap. Pull if off, and you can wipe off fingerprints and dust from the… iPadsCases - iPad Nick Guy 2012-05-16T17:41:09+00:00 News-28390 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/focal-offers-spirit-one-over-ear-headphones/
]]> Focal is now offering its Spirit One over-ear headphones. Built around an aluminum frame, the Spirit One features 40mm drivers, an adjustable headband, passive sound isolation, articulating ear cup joints, a detachable cable, and an in-line three-button remote and microphone that’s compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also includes a jack adapter cord, an airline adapter, a soft travel bag, and a hard storage case. Focal’s Spirit… iPod AccessoriesiPad AccessoriesiPhone Accessories Charles Starrett 2012-05-16T15:49:58+00:00 News-28389 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/ctv-app-goes-universal-adds-airplay-support/
]]> Canadian broadcaster CTV has released an update to its iPad application adding support for the iPhone and iPod touch and the ability to officially stream content via AirPlay. The CTV app provides on-demand streaming access to a variety of television shows from the CTV network along with the ability to bookmark favourite episodes, share links via Twitter and Facebook and view local CTV broadcast schedules. The app also provides an interactive CTV Social… Apps + Games Jesse Hollington 2012-05-16T15:07:24+00:00 News-28388 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/flipboard-adds-soundcloud-integration-new-audio-feeds/
]]> Flipboard has released an update to its social news magazine app for iOS devices adding support for SoundCloud and a new Audio category in the Content Guide. In Flipboard 1.9 users can connect to SoundCloud to access sounds created and shared by friends and other people they follow and explore a whole new set of recommended audio feeds in the Content Guide’s new “Audio” category. The new version also improves accessibility for visually… Apps + Games Jesse Hollington 2012-05-16T14:56:46+00:00 News-28387 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/wsj-next-iphone-will-have-at-least-4-inch-screen/ ]]> Apple has placed orders for screens that measure at least 4 inches diagonally for use in the next iPhone, according to a new report. Citing people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reports that production on the screens is set to begin next month in Asia. The report does not offer any other information as to possible features of the new phone, nor does it offer any further information on the screen itself, such as aspect ratio or resolution.… iPhone Charles Starrett 2012-05-16T13:35:12+00:00 News-28386 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/new-htc-handsets-face-import-delay-due-to-apple/ ]]> HTC’s new One X and Evo 4G LTE handsets face an indefinite import delay at U.S. Customs due to a prior International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling in Apple’s favor. The Verge reports that both handsets are delayed while Customs investigates whether they infringe upon a specific Apple patent for which Apple won a ban on HTC’s Android devices at the ITC last year. The ban involves a patent covering so-called “data tapping”,… AppleDigital Media Charles Starrett 2012-05-16T13:28:05+00:00 News-28385 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/rainbow-train-teaches-colours-to-toddlers/
]]> IQSoftware has released Rainbow Train, a new educational app designed to teach colours to young children. Rainbow Train presents a variety of objects with different colours that toddlers can match to the corresponding compartments of the train, speaking out each colour as it is matched. The game begins by introducing basic primary colours such as red, green, blue and yellow, with more complex colours added at higher difficulty levels while retaining… Apps + Games Jesse Hollington 2012-05-15T20:45:50+00:00 News-28384 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/the-sandbox-challenges-users-to-shape-their-own-universe/
]]> Bulkypix has released The Sandbox, a unique new physics-based universe-building game for the iPhone and iPod touch. In The Sandbox, users start with basic elemental building blocks such as stone, water and soil and must master these elements and discover new compounds to create their very own universe. Players can grow plants, build walls, craft progressively more complex elements, draw their own pixel art landscapes and even compose their own in-game… Apps + Games Jesse Hollington 2012-05-15T20:20:57+00:00 News-28383 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/adobe-brings-collage-and-proto-to-the-ipad/
]]> Adobe Systems has released two new creative apps for the iPad as part of its Adobe Touch Apps suite announced last fall. Adobe Collage and Adobe Proto are the latest two Adobe Touch Apps to be brought to the iPad, joining Adobe Photoshop Touch released in February. Adobe Collage ($10) allows users to build creative “moodboards” that combine images, drawings, video and text as well as files from other Adobe Creative Suite applications to… iPadApps + Games Jesse Hollington 2012-05-15T19:45:46+00:00