My iPad mini with LTE is still my most favorite gadget, but it has 2 disadvantages: it is (still) a little too big to carry in 1 hand while walking on streets, and it still doesn't have retina display. So it is not as healthy for eyes as eInk based eBook readers. On the other hand, there is no doubt that Amazon makes the best eInk readers, Kindle Paperwhite being the best one, notably because it has built-in light in display. That is, however, not back-lit display but uses special technology to shine light towards the display from one layer above the eInk. I wanted to be able to read web pages...


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Yes, Windows 8 works on iPad, including multi touch gestures. After getting the app (see link at the end of this review) and after installing streamer software on Windows 8, your iPad discovers Windows 8 and you can start. Of course, you need to enter secret security code to start. Here is the control bar and how it works. While mostly you will use the on–screen keyboard of Windows 8 for text entry, sometimes you will prefer the iOS-side keyboard. What you get is full Windows 8 touch experience, including multi touch and various edge gestures. You can also try the Windows...


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Are you looking for something minimalistic to show off your beautiful iPhone 5? A bumper...but more than a bumper? Brenthaven's EXO case may be exactly what you want.     From Brenthaven's website, the features include: BX2 Foam protection technology in four corners and main surface Push release viewing stand for horizontal and vertical facetime Rubber touch surfaces for comfortable grip Minimalist sculpted form reveals the iPhone and offers complete protection Comes with custom fit clear screen protector Lifetime Guarantee The  BX2 foam is in the corners of the case...


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This game for iOS and Android is special because it realistically simulates the way water works. The purpose of this game is to play fireman by directing water flow from a water canon towards fires: you can adjust the height and angle from which you sprinkle water towards fire. This game is very addictive because the flow of water feels real and because the puzzles to solve are fun. Disclaimer: I liked this game before learning that it was made by 2 Swedish guys from Sweden (and I am very biased as Sweden is one of my 3 most favorite countries in Europe - for me "Made in Sweden" is equivalent...


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I recently snagged a promo code for ContactsXL, and was pleasantly surprised with what I'd gotten. One of the apps I missed most from the "good ole" Palm days, was a little something from Toysoft called Picture Dial. I loved Picture Dial (and not just because I had recommended it be developed in the first place). Highlighted by beautiful photos of your contacts that you could just tap to initiate a call to that person, I always considered this a must-have app. And it's something I've been missing a lot with iOS. ContactsXL makes up for as much of that functionality as can be made up within...


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Every time this happens again I feel Schadenfreude: some new hot app is being released but at first only for iPhone (and since iPad can run iPhone apps in compatibility mode: also for iPad). This time it is Vine - now still not available for Android and Windows Phone. What is Vine? It's basically speaking animated GIF with sound, a short (up to 6 seconds) video that can be uploaded via Vine app for iPhone. What is special about Vine is that it has blessing of Twitter, i.e. it's built-in into official Twitter app for iOS. Also Tweetbot can play Vine tweets. However you can post...


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I recently reviewed the Impact Band for iPhone 5 from Tech21, and was anxious to see what they had for the incredibly popular iPad Mini. They were kind enough to send me their Impact Snap Case with Cover for review.   This is a snap in shell type case made of a hard polycarbonate. Integrated in the shell are strips of D3O for impact resistance. Your iPad Mini is held tightly in the shell with no chance it will fall out. Of course, should you drop the whole case, the D3O should protect your iPad Mini. This is an elegant case that looks beautiful and feels great in your hands. Access...


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I love using my iPad for taking notes. I started with Penultimate. It was..ok. It's obvious to me that the people who believe that Penultimate is anything other than penultimate, have never tried any other note taking apps. I quickly left Penultimate when I discovered Notability and CaptureNotes 2. I've gone back and forth between those two for the last year - they each have completely different strengths, so it's been a tough call. Now I've met ZoomNotes, and it was love at first sight. This app is a beast! If you can think of a feature you would want in a notes app, (like the commercial says),...


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Steve Jobs was stubborn about many things, e.g. stylus or pen for touchscreen devices,  just because the Apple Newton device had a stylus and was developed during his absence from Apple. Steve Jobs utterly hated stylus or pen for devices. The same with joysticks: he thought that touchscreens are enough to do everything including mobile gaming. But hard core gamers who use consoles (Sony Playstation, Microsoft XBox) or mobile gamers who use Nintendo DS or Sony Playstation Vita will understand: touchscreens never ever can replace regular joystick or game controllers (that is until some tactile...


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I have to be honest. When I opened the package with Musubo's Hypergrip case for the iPhone 5, the thing I liked most was the included tiny portable stand.     Call me a sucker, but how many times have you wished you had a stand for your iPhone, so you could watch a video, read something, or just keep an eye on the time from a convenient angle? When unfolded and flat, the stand is smaller than the size of your screen. You can actually buy stands like this, and they will frequently cost $10 or more. On to the case, without further gushing over the stand. Musubo, as you may recall from...


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