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Logitech Crayon review: An affordable stylus alternative to Apple Pencil

If you own an iPad you’ve probably considered getting yourself a stylus, like the Apple Pencil. At £120 though, you really need to justify that expense with your usability and personally, I don’t have enough demand for a stylus to spend that much! I’d rather splash the cash on something like a keyboard, mouse or…

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Unboxing the “toughest cable on earth”: Fuse Chicken Titan Lightning cable

I always find it interesting when new companies make bold claims, and Fuse Chicken has come out with a big one: they’ve apparently made the toughest cable on earth. Considering the number of frayed Lightning cables I’ve seen around this house, that kind of strapline caught my attention so I agreed to check out their…

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Unboxing Zhiyun’s Smooth 3 smartphone gimbal

My iPhone 6s Plus does a pretty good job of creating smooth video thanks to its onboard ‘optical image stabilisation’, but no matter how good that stabilisation is, nothing will compensate for aggressive movement — and aggressive moment spoils videos! That’s why I’ve been insanely eager to get my hands on the Zhiyun Smooth 3…

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STM’s versatile Studio iPad case fits 4 different iPad models

We often purchase accessories like protective cases for iPhones & iPads knowing they will only fit a single model. Once you upgrade the device to the latest generation, that case becomes redundant and your investment goes down the drain. STM’s latest Studio case for iPad (£27/$40) fixes that with compatibility across 4 different iPad models: iPad…

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Make your iPhone 7 Jet White with this ultra thin case

Apple’s Jet Black iPhone looks stunning, but if you don’t want to fork out for it Totallee launched a Jet Black case you can use instead. Next month the company is launching a new addition to the portfolio: a Jet White case for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Because the case wraps around the entire…

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Belkin’s Mixit DuraTek is a strong Kevlar Lightning cable for iPhone/iPad

As with everything in the world of Apple, Lightning cables tend to cost a pretty penny. £19 will get you their classic white 1m cable at the Apple Store, which, when you think about it, is a lot of money for a cable that’s as poorly made as it is. If you’re fed up with Lightning cables…

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Gamevice review: A gaming controller for your iPhone & iPad

The Good: From the main body to its buttons, Gamevice is a well made gaming controller and makes iOS gaming a lot more fun. The Bad: It is expensive and not all games are compatible with it, making the investment in a gaming controller for iOS questionable. The Bottom Line: If you game on iOS and…

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NueVue leather sleeve wipes fingerprints off your iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Most iPhone cases serve the purpose of protecting your phone, but NueVue have created these stylish sleeves that also double as an iPhone cleaner. Lined with microfibre on the inside, NueVue sleeves essentially wipe down your iPhone every time you slide it back in. So if you hate having smudges and fingerprints all over your…

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Give your iPhone DSLR controls with the Pictar camera grip

If you love taking photos and videos with your iPhone but want a more comfortable, DSLR-like feel to the experience, miggo’s Pictar camera grip is going to grab your attention. Currently undergoing a Kickstarter campaign that has reached half of its goal with 35 days still to go, this $90 gadget has been built to…

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Battery pack roundup: Portable power for your smartphones & tablets

One of the most under-appreciated devices you can own is a battery pack. Think about it. When you’re reaching that dreaded red zone and you’re still nowhere near home, battery packs save your ass from walking around with a dead phone. To some of you, that means no way to navigate, message loved ones or even worse:…