A long time ago, in a service provider far, far away, I had joined the ranks of mobile phone users, sporting a Motorola Razr V3m back when it was de rigueur for mobile types. For a time I was content, and as technology evolved I migrated my mobile phones, ever searching for the trifecta of ease [...]
Five Ways the iPhone 5 Event Disappointed, and One Sign It Started the ‘Great Apple Decline’
So we have lived through yet another iPhone announcement, the first one conducted by Tim Cook and out of the ‘shadow of Steve Jobs’. The conclusions? Some pretty sweet looking iPhone hardware, promising stuff for iOS 6, iCloud and iTunes, and a welcome refresh for the iPod line. But if you look around at tech [...]
Join Us for the Apple iPhone 5 Press Event!
Are you ready to see the end of all the rumors and speculation regarding the newest iPhone? We are, too! Let’s get something straight, although we do our best not to report on rumors, it doesn’t mean we don’t read them. We have, and we’ve gotten more and more excited. Sure it does seem like [...]
iPhone 5 Event Rumors Makes Me Ask, Does Anyone Care About a New iPod Touch?
As Dan mentioned, Apple is rumored to be announcing several things this week, such as the iPhone 5, releasing iOS 6, and possibly the iPad Mini, new iPods, new iMacs, and who knows what else. We don’t ‘do rumors’ at Gear Diary, but of course we have heard stuff – as has everyone – and we [...]
iPhone 4 Cases Get Patriotic With Griffin’s New “Nations” Lineup
July 4th is long gone, but before you put away your flags and USA-themed partyware, check out Griffin Technology’s latest case line for iPhone 4 / 4S. Arriving just in time for the 2012 Olympics, this protective gear will keep your smartphone looking festive and patriotic. As a company known for their innovations in the [...]
USBFever Gives Photographers a Nod with New iPhone / iPad Accessories
Fancy taking better images with your mobile devices? Trying to keep your mobile Apple gear super-stable while you snap some sharp images? Well then mosey on over to USBFever to take a look at two of their newest offerings for iPhones and iPads and start snapping away in stable bliss! First up is the $18.99 Remote [...]
Apple’s WWDC News As It Comes In From the Keynote Talk
12:50 EST: We’ll be following the news as it rolls in from the WWDC Keynote. Join us for a conversation in the comments below… So the question of the hours as we are five minutes out… why ONE announcement are you most hoping for? And we are off- Tim Cook is up on stage… no, [...]
Join the Conversation During and After Apple’s WWDC Tomorrow
Apple’s WWDC 2012 kicks off tomorrow, and the keynote begins at 1pm EST. While we wish we were there, we’re going to do the next best thing — follow a number of the feeds simultaneously, and offer you the highlights on the day’s doings with a touch of colorful commentary and a full team conversation [...]
iPad-mini? iPod touch HD? iPhablet? A Gear Chat
The new… iPod Phablet I blame Francis. After all, he got the ball rolling when he asked the team: Apple 5″ device, how likely are we thinking? I still have my bets on a smaller iPad, but not sure about 5″. Carly jumped in with: Unless they bump the iPod touch [...]
Leap Motion Reveals the Leap 3-D Motion Control Device for Computers
The Leap is basically a small iPod sized USB peripheral that creates a 3D interaction space of 8 cubic feet through special included software. The Leap will retail for $69.99, and a limited number are currently available for pre-order at LeapMotion.com.
USBFever Releases Card-Type Emergency Charger for iPhone/iPod
Ever have a busy day where it’s never really convenient to sit down and find a charger for your iPhone? Ever sit down on a transcontinental flight only to find out your iPod doesn’t have as much juice left as you thought? Ever wish you had a cable handy to charge or sync your device? [...]
iLuv DualJack; Now, Why Didn’t I Think of That?
Every now and then a product comes along that makes me say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” iLuv has new “Premium Audio Cables and Charging and Sync Solutions” available as part of their myLink collection, and one of them fits the bill quite well. Here’s what the company has to say about their new [...]
Midnight Mysteries: Haunted Houdini Game Review
History and magic buffs may recall the unfortunate incidents surrounding the death of famed early 20th-century magician, Harry Houdini. Midnight Mysteries: Haunted Houdini by Mumbo Jumbo adds a twist Houdini’s death, that it was not mere chance and acute appendicitis that did him in, but a conspiracy. You know, the butler did it. No, no, [...]
GoPano Micro Review
Everyone knows the iPhone has an amazing camera. You can take some amazing videos right out of the box with it. But one of the great things about the combination of a solid camera and a popular phone is that aftermarket case and accessory makers create ways to make the camera features even better. That’s [...]
ODOC for iPhone and iPod touch, Another Awesome Kickstarter Project I Backed!
Now that we are a two iPhone and two iPad household it makes more sense than ever to have a number of spots for charging our iOS devices. For example, I can see having a dock in the kitchen, another in the master bath and yet another in the bedroom. That way, whenever we are [...]






















