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Three months after iOS 6 hit the market with a brand new Maps application, an official Google Maps app is now available in the App Store. With this comes a welcomed competitor to the native Maps app as well as a pretty clean aesthetic that matches that of other Google iOS apps. What did we miss the most, you ask? Well, public transportation directions was a huge gap and Google’s filling it quite nicely with this one. We’ll have to see how it performs in NYC. Also, Google Maps for iOS comes with a beta version of Google Maps Navigation, which has voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation, and live traffic conditions as well. Signing in with your Google account also lets you sync searches, directions and favorites. Google Maps also has Street View for anyone that missed that.
The new Google Maps app is available for the iPhone and iPod Touch (4th gen) iOS 5.1 and higher, in more than 40 countries and 29 languages, including Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
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December 13, 2012
apple, apps, design, google maps, ios 6, iphone, iphone apps, software, travel
Article

Another year, another iPhone 5, folks. Apple’s released the highly awaited hardware and it’s everything the rumor mill’s been swirling around over the past few months. It’s a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor and features a larger 4-inch Retina Display as well. More details on some of the iPhone 5′s new features after the click.
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September 12, 2012
accessories, apple, cell phones, design, gadgets, ios 6, iphone, iphone 5
Article

Moshi had a great showing at this year’s CES as they unveiled a plethora of accessories for several Mac products. Leading the line of goods was their Clarus headphones which features a modern in-ear design and two drivers on the inside to give exceptional sound quality. The earpiece is flexible and soft to the touch so your ear won’t be sore after wear. The braided cover on the cord will surely extend the life of the these headphones as it’ll help avoid tangling while the iPhone mic/control capsule on the cable lets you control your unit without having to reach for it.
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January 16, 2012
accessories, ces 2012, clarus, design, gadgets, headphones, iphone, moshi
Article

We’ve seen iPhone cases done up in a wide range of colors and finishes but Il Bussetto’s leather cases really look and feel more luxurious than most of the others we’ve come across. The shell is made of hand painted leather and features a camera hole and an embossed Il Bussetto logo.
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December 20, 2011
accessories, design, fall 2011, fw 2011, il bussetto, iphone, iphone 4, iphone 4s, iphone case, leather, men's fashion
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Well, the wait is over, folks. Apple’s new CEO has unveiled the next generation iPhone — the iPhone 4S. Aesthetically, it’s the same design as the iPhone 4 but if you look under the hood, you’ll see it’s packing some new components that will surely blow the competition out of the water. It featuers the same dual-core A5 chip that debuted in the iPad 2 and its dual-core graphics processor gives 7 times the graphical performance of the iPhone 4′s A4 chip.
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October 4, 2011
apple, at&t, cell phone, design, iphone, iphone 4s, sprint, verizon
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We gave you a breakdown of Apple’s latest mobile operating system — iOS 5 — but here’s the video to really put the update into perspective. We get a live look at the OS working its magic on the iPhone and iPad platform as well. Highlights include the notification bar and iMessage.
We can’t embed but check out the video here.
June 6, 2011
apple, gadgets, iOS 5, ipad, iphone, software, video
Article

Steve Jobs and Co. at Apple have done it again, delivering looks at iOS 5 in all its glory and wowing a massive audience in the process. This year’s WWDC kicked off with a bang, no doubt, with iOS 5 and the Lion OS for Mac leading the charge. There are over 200 new features built into the new iOS for the iPhone and iPad and here’s a breakdown of the top ten.
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June 6, 2011
apple, cell phones, design, gadgets, iOS 5, ipad, iphone, tech, wwdc
Article

The road to recovery for Japan is long and they can’t do it alone. With the tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disasters behind us, it’s time to do all that we can to move forward in a positive light and Incase looking to do just that.
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April 21, 2011
accessories, design, incase, iphone, iphone 4, japan
Article

If you’re still hunting for some last-minute gifts, Jeff Staple suggests picking up one (or 3) of these iPhone 4G cases Staple did with Uncommon. The “Infamous” design happens to be my favorite but the “Benjamin” and “Pigeon Camo” shells are just as legit.
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December 22, 2010
accessories, design, gadgets, iphone, iphone 4, iphone case, jeff staple, reed space, staple design, uncommon
Article

Royal RepubliQ urges us to ditch the phone cases and opt for a phone pocket instead. Their version’s pretty legit as it comes in a cognac finish leather shell that’s been really broken in and also features a leather neck strap. The Copenhagen brand’s known for their leather product and we think this is a great item to pick up if you want to see what they’re all about at a pretty affordable cost.
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December 20, 2010
accessories, fall 2010, fw 2010, iphone, men's fashion, phone pocket, royal republiq