ZAGGkeys Cover — Backlit Keyboard Case for iPad Air
As someone who does nearly all of my writing from an iPad, I’ve been very happy with my Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover. I like the feel of the keys and the way it protects my iPad when it’s closed, plus … (More)
Slate — Mobile AirDesk
The Slate Mobile AirDesk is a Kickstarter project for a small, portable “desk” that sits on your lap. Cut from a block of premium bamboo and large enough to fit 13″-17″ laptops, the Slate sports several rows of ventilation holes … (More)
Samson Meteor USB Microphone
Podcasting is something I’ve been considering getting into lately, but I primarily work on-the-go from my iPad and most of the setups I’ve read about are designed with a stationary Mac in mind. Now, thanks to a recent blog post … (More)
FiftyThree Pencil
FiftyThree has just made another leap into the world of physical goods with a gadget called Pencil. Pencil is essentially an iPad stylus, but one with special features designed for use with their popular sketching app, Paper. Simply touch the … (More)
COBURNS iPad Stand
The COBURNS iPad Stand is a new Kickstarter project that caught our eye this morning. It’s comprised of two wooden blocks, each with a pair of magnets and a slot — if one didn’t know what they were, they might … (More)
The Encounter Collection
Before I describe the Encounter Collection itself, I should mention that the main reason I wanted to talk about these items on T&T was this incredible video that was filmed to promote the collection. With its gorgeous cinematography and a … (More)
Twelve South BookBook Travel Journal for iPad
The new BookBook Travel Journal from Twelve South allows you to carry an iPad and additional gear around without looking like that’s what it’s doing. What appears to be vintage leather hardcover book on the outside is actually a clever, … (More)
Fiftyfootshadows iOS 7 Parallax Wallpaper Pack
Our friend and photographer John Carey of fiftyfootshadows has been the creator of some of our favorite wallpapers over the years. For the last month or so, he’s been meticulously experimenting with many of these wallpapers, searching for the optimal … (More)
Ikku Recycled Denim Cases
There’s a lot of denim that gets wasted around the world. Every day people are throwing out old pairs of jeans for various reasons, and even the big denim factories are discarding a good deal of unused fabric. Rather than … (More)
Delivery Status Touch 5.0 for iOS 7
It’s not been mentioned here before, but unless I’m mistaken, all of us here at Tools & Toys use Delivery Status Touch to track our various shipments. I certainly can’t think of a better option, because you can add tracking … (More)
Super Squares for iOS
Super Squares is a simple and fun new puzzle game for iOS. To beat each level, you must find a way to connect each colored block with its twin and make sure every star on the grid has been “collected” … (More)
Griffin Papernomad Case
The new Papernomad cases by Griffin are interesting. Where most case manufacturers would recommend avoiding marks and spills, the Papernomad line is actually designed to be written on, sketched on, coffee-stained, and painted to your liking. It’s essentially a blank … (More)
11+ Felt Case
The 11+ Felt Case is an attractive, hand-made case designed to protect a MacBook Air or full-sized iPad, as well as a few smaller items you might keep in your bag like cables and business cards. When opened, the inner … (More)
The Tools and Toys Lightning Cable Roundup
Ask any iPhone 5 or recent iPad owner about the Lightning cable, and they’ll probably still roll their eyes. While the new connector is technically superior — both smaller and easier to use — than the 30-pin Dock Connector used … (More)
Fresh Apps for iOS 7: Our Favorite Picks for What’s New and Updated
Twitterrific 5: Twitterrific 5 as it existed a few days ago really wouldn’t have looked out of place on iOS 7. But that didn’t stop the developers from going the extra mile anyway. The Iconfactory has re-done pretty much all … (More)
Calendars 5 for iOS
I’ve been a fan of Flexibits’ Fantastical since it released for iPhone a while back, but Readdle’s new (and universal) Calendars 5 is certainly great competition. As with Fantastical, Calendars 5 allows you to use natural language to create events. … (More)
Reeder 2 for iOS
Reeder 2, the newest version of the widely beloved RSS reader, is now available on the iOS App Store as a $5 universal app. The interface has been redesigned and looks as beautiful as ever, yet maintains the same sort … (More)
Magnus Mini
The Magnus Mini is a clever little magnetic stand designed for the iPad mini. It’s very portable, it has ten embedded magnets to hold your iPad mini in place, and the rubberized exterior prevents it from slipping all over the … (More)
Editorial for iPad
Editorial for iPad, released just this morning, is a long-awaited Markdown text editor and workflow automation tool for iPad — and boy, is it a doozy. Developed by Ole Moritz – the guy behind the popular Pythonista app for iOS … (More)
Coffitivity
Some people like to work in an office, while others – like myself – are at our creative best in a comfortable environment like a coffee shop. For those of us in the latter camp, Coffitivity is an excellent app … (More)