If you hadn’t heard, Google’s search app for iOS has been updated with Google Now capabilities. However, it was later reported that this service was causing battery life issues, which Google has decided to speak up about. In a response to an article by Lifehacker, Google had this to say: Reports that Google Now drains battery life are incorrect. We…
An Apple patent published today shows the potential for “non-rectangular batteries for portable devices”. In the patent Apple highlights how it could use batteries that don’t conform to the rectangle-shape convention, making them more suited to powering more innovative devices, such as wearable tech. There are two specific patents. The first shows…
Today Matt shows us a tweak that is going to merge your battery icon and your percentage indicator. The tweak resembles some battery indicators that can be found on the Android operating system. Tweak: Live Battery Indicator See If Your iDevice Can Be Jailbroken!: http://mofodox.me/jbstats Follow Me On Twitter: http://bit.ly/ZpjxWx Follow…
Audio accessory experts Jawbone has released a brand new firmware update for its portable Bluetooth speaker BIG JAMBOX. Version 2.0 brings an extra two hours of battery life when used with iOS 6.1. The update, which was released through Jawbone’s MyTALK system, also brings a whole host of improvements, including PS Vita compatibility. 2.0 also…
Those of you that have updated to iOS 6.1.3 may want to be watching your battery life. According to the reports, it isn’t just quicker battery decreases, it’s fast battery decreases. What’s the differences? Well, instead of only not lasting as long, you could see your phone drop 1% every minute or so. There are so many users having this problem that a…
Today Matt takes a look at the Switch 8 recharging kit from Goal Zero. The kit allows for you to charge a portable battery pack using solar power. Switch 8 Recharging Kit$99:http://amzn.to/13c6tw9 Switch 8 Battery Only$40 : http://amzn.to/100kcQg Matt’s Tech…
TiP Daily March 5, 2013: Foxconn has apparently already started production on the iPhone 5S, Apple had a few other possible names before settling on “iPhone.” and more! – iPhone 5S production: http://tinyurl.com/b7hsn6b – NuCharge iPhone battery case: http://tinyurl.com/azsrtup – Possible iPhone names: http://tinyurl.com/agx7rqh – Follow me…
TiP Daily Feb 11, 2013: Photos of an alleged iPhone 5S hit the web, a new report suggests Apple could release an iTV as early as this summer, and more! – iPhone 5S leak: http://tinyurl.com/am6afgc – iOS 6.1.1 released: http://tinyurl.com/cokhh8p – iTV release date: http://tinyurl.com/cvewvjg – Follow me on…
Mophie is an Apple accessory maker that found its fame with its range of ‘juice pack’ battery cases for iPhone. We’ve seen truckloads of these cases over the years, but the company has just launched its latest accessory for the iPhone 5. Named the juice pack helium, mophie promises that its latest creation offers “power, protection, style and…
If you’ve been looking for an ultra slim power case for your iPhone 5, you may have given up. Most battery cases are thick, and sometimes don’t even pack enough extra battery to be worth the bulk. Accessory company Tylt has come up with the solution. Tylt has announced its new case for the iPhone 5 that includes an ultra slim hard shell case with a…
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