DashPlus for iPhone
My friend Patrick Rhone is known for many things, one of them being a to-do system called Dash/Plus that was designed for people who like to manage task lists with pen and paper. Think of it as a collection of … (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)
The New, Adjustable Glif Tripod Mount
The original version of the Glif – a tripod mount and stand for the iPhone – has long been a favorite item of ours. Just this morning, the guys at Studio Neat released a new version of the Glif that … (More)
PocketPlug
The PocketPlug is an iPhone case that comes with a built-in set of power prongs on the back, allowing you to charge your phone without having to carry an extra cable around with you. When not in use, the prongs … (More)
Runtime — Simple Run Tracking for iPhone
Runtime is a new run-tracking app for iPhone, built specifically for iOS 7 and the iPhone 5s’ M7 chip. It records the places, routes, and even altitudes where you do your running/hiking/jogging/etc. For each session tracked, it will show you … (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)
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)
gTar
Learning how to play guitar is something I’ve always wanted to do, but like so many skills, getting started from scratch seems daunting. The gTar (pronounced with a soft ‘g‘) aims to make this part of the experience a lot … (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)
Spark Camera for iPhone
Spark Camera is a new iPhone app that makes it super easy to make great-looking video clips, up to 30 seconds in length each. If you’ve ever used Vine, the interface will feel a bit familiar, as your method of … (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)
Reconnaissance for iPhone
Reconnaissance for iPhone is a new RSS app that ties into your Feed Wrangler account. It’s the first iOS app I’ve seen designed specifically for Feed Wrangler outside of the official app, and it looks very nice. Actually, it just … (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)
Pedometer++
Pedometer++ is a free new app for iPhone that should appeal to fitness-minded nerds, and it’s made by none other than David Smith. It pulls data from the iPhone 5s’ new M7 coprocessor – the always-running, low-power chip that measures … (More)
Nimble Quest for iPhone
Remember that Snake game that used to be on Nokia cellphones back in the day? Nimble Quest is an iPhone game that combines the mechanics of Snake with those of a 16-bit RPG. You choose a hero, hit Play, and … (More)
Pod Wrangler for iPhone
“Underscore” David Smith has just released Pod Wrangler, a new podcast app for iPhone. The UI is very focused, with only the essential features most podcast listeners will need. You can subscribe to shows (or import from an OPML file), … (More)
Truffol ‘Nature Series’ Case for iPhone 5
When I think of all the wooden iPhone cases I’ve seen in my life, I realize that most are sold on the merits of their eco-friendliness over their manufacturing quality. Truffol’s Nature Series case may be perfectly eco-friendly as far … (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)