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Some new exciting Apple tech has been released today, courtesy of the Apple 'Special Event' over in the Yerba Buena Center. Quite apart from the new gadgets showcased, the fact Apple chose to live stream the event was a real coup and added a whole extra level of buzz to the proceedings. Here's a run-down of the new line-up. iPod Touch The September event is becoming quite an annual occurrence. Typically held at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco, the event ...

We're in the process of re-tooling AppleReviews a little in order to improve it's usability and ease of reading for our subscribers. One of our first alterations is to include a whole new, rating system. We'll be going back through our previous reviews and adding our new rating system. This should help give you quick summary of the product and our opinions on it. It will also aid you in comparing products against each other. We trust that this update ...

What's the best accessory you could own for your iPhone and MacBook? A set of external speakers? No. A super cool plastic case? No. A 3.5mm retractable jack cable? Absolutely! Step in the Cygnett Zip, an extend-able jack cable that is 81cm in length and 10 cm when retracted. What makes the Cygnett Zip so clever? It's unique, extending reel makes coiling the wire in out a synch - there's no cable snagging here. The cables simply open out with a ...

Every so often, there are products you come across that are just awesome. Nothing less. Meet the dock-IN-case (desk) by made2dock. The dock-IN-case (desk) is a solid block of machined aircraft-quality 6061 aluminum, available anodized in black, or as we have in it's raw, machined silver excellence. The dock consists of a solid base unit, a 30pin dock iPod / iPhone connector, and an ample 36" long usb cable. Features Made to fit iPhones (3G/3GS) even when protected by skins and cases. The dock-IN-desk ...

We love gel skin cases. They offer up the best all round protection, scratch resistance, looks and feel. Today, we're looking at the SwitchEasy Vulcan .. - a super swish looking anti-tear, scratch proof skin for the iPhone 3G/S. Features Revolutionary Ultra Durable Scratch Resistant Hydro Polymer material Super Strong tear resistant protection 'Less is More' clean design Total protection with headphone jack and connector protectors included The Vulcan features a stylish, star-trek-esque V shape over the back, and a slightly raised SwitchEasy logo molded on the rear. ...

One of the great things about the iPad is the light weight and portability available. It’s great for those times when you’re preparing to travel and that laptop is just a little bit too cumbersome to take with you, but you need something more powerful than your phone. Because the iPad fills this gap so well, there are several essentials for an iPad on the go that no traveling user should be without. Incase Travel Kit Plus Starting with bare basics, when you ...

Occasionally, a product is dropped off by the FedEx man that simply exudes brilliance. One such product is the Xtand Go. It is by far the best car stand we've tested. It offers great strength, flexibility and durability. The Xtand Go has many intelligent features, which we'll cover in our review below... Features As usual, we'll start with specs. The Xtand Go on paper looks like a competent and flexible stand. It offers up additional pads that can be used to secure the ...

Protecting your laptop is a must. Walking around the town your laptop is a vulnerable piece of kit. Rain, Work men, robbers and lampposts - they all conspire against you and your costly Apple tech. It's time for some serious protection. Fortunately Cygnett have got your back, with new Aerosphere laptop sleeve, designed for 13" Macbook / Macbook Pro. The Aerosphere is no ordinary laptop protector though! The sleeve encompasses a tough, foam exterior, and large padded nodules for extra protection. ...

The Apple store went down today. And when it came back, there was a tasty looking all new Mac Mini, and iPhone 4 pre-ordering. Let's take a look at the gaggle of all new shiny Apple products Mac Mini Apple unveiled an all new, gorgeous Mac Mini. The new Mini has a slimmer chassis, with a fantastic looking, all-one outer aluminum shell. . On the underside, a small panel makes replacing and upgrading memory possible for a humble user. The rear side has ...

Apple have just announced the 4th generation iPhone. The most ultimate iPhone yet! So, here's some of the awesome new features New Design We'd all seen it (in fact Apple made reference to the leak in the keynote), but for those who live under a rock here's a break down of the new design New screen is made of two glossy panels of aluminosilicate glass — the same type of glass used in the windshields of helicopters and high-speed trains. This is more resistant ...