For the last decade or so, the Animator's Survival Kit (written by Richard Williams, the man behind "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?") has proven to be one of the best resources around of knowledge and know-how for budding animators. A few years ago, the whole thing was released as a DVD collection, and now it's available as an iPad app. If you want…
As Stephen wrote about earlier, the new hotness right now is Panic's iPad app, Status Board. It's the kind of thing that's perfect for outputting to an external display, but what if you just want to use it in your personal workspace? You could lay it on your desk or put it in some kind of stand, but I'd want something that…
While I love my iPad, during the work day, it often sits on my desk, off. The guys over at Panic Software are trying to change that, with their new app for Apple's tablet. Status Board for iPad is a new $10 iPad app that takes the concepts of widgets and the OS X dashboard and brings it to the iPad. The…
I'm a big fan of Andrew Kim's blog, Minimally Minimal (you may know him from his awesome rebranding concept for Microsoft). He's a product designer who not only showcases his own work, but also likes to post reviews of all kinds of products, always with a focus on minimalism, function, and beauty. Every review is chock full of beautiful photography, where his…
Despite what critics claim, the iPad is a device made for creation. In his new book, Thord Daniel Hedengren discusses iOS' built-in apps, third-party apps, keyboards and details about cloud services. In it, he builds the case that iOS — and the iPad — is a great writing tool. The one-app-at-a-time model can cut down on distractions, and the iPad's great battery…
There is certainly no shortage of beautiful iOS text editors, but maybe you're like me and you have a problem. An addiction, really. This urge to try all the text editors, even though you've already found ten of them that suit your needs. Well, here's your chance to try another one! And then you should seriously seek help. Daedalus Touch meets all…
While we like Apple's Smart Cover for iPad, it doesn't do a great job for those times we need to sit an iPad upright. The Bluelounge Mika sets out to pinch-it in this situation. With a design inspired by the foot on the iMac, this aluminum stand has rubber stops on each end to keep your tablet safe and sound — and…
Flipboard is ubiquitous enough that it needs no introduction, so I'll get straight to the point. They released version 2.0 of the app a couple days ago, and it comes with several neat new features, the biggest of which is the ability for users to create their own magazines that others can subscribe to. Any article you come across can be added…
Lately I've been addicted to an awesome little game for iOS called Ridiculous Fishing. It's gorgeous, the music is great, and there are no in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock items. Everything is unlocked as you earn in-game money. The basic mechanics are simple: tap the screen to cast your line, tilt your device to move the hook around and avoid hitting any…
The microphones built into iDevices are...okay at best. They're perfectly suitable for capturing your personal memos, but not exactly something you'd use to record live music or interview someone with. The iXY mic by RØDE aims to solve that problem, at least for iDevices with a 30-pin connector (sorry, Lightning users). It can capture up to 24-bit/96k-resolution stereo audio as long as…
We've been a fan of the BookArc MacBook stand for a while, and now Twelve South is offering a version of it for the iPad and iPad mini. This thing is awesome for several reasons: You can dock the iPad in portrait or landscape, so it's perfect for both getting work done (especially when paired with a bluetooth keyboard) and watching movies.…
Recently I posted about the Soundbender, which is a lo-fi way of redirecting an iPad's audio output towards you rather than out into the air. For anyone looking for a more robust solution, I'd recommend the Zooka Bluetooth Speaker. It hooks onto any edge of the iPad and connects via Bluetooth, no dock connector or cables necessary. A little metal stand is…
We've mentioned the DODOcase Durables iPhone 5 Wallet previously, but I figured the rest of the Durables lineup was worth taking a look at too. They've got one for just about all the popular portables: iPad and iPad mini, MacBook Air 11" and 13", Kindle Paperwhite, Nexus 7 and 10, and the Kindle Fire HD. One can never have too many deluxe…
Yesterday I posted about the CINCH wallet, which is made by the fine folks at Portsmith Co. In addition to that wallet, they sell a variety of lovingly-crafted wooden acoustic docks for the iPhone and iPad. Each dock is made out of wood that has been salvaged or harvested using sustainable methods, machine-milled by professional woodworkers, then hand-finished with non-toxic, eco-friendly tung…
The generically-named Belkin Kitchen Cabinet Tablet Mount is a great way to use your tablet (ok, let's face it, your iPad) in the kitchen without putting it in danger of being spills and accidents. With an easy-to-install arm that requires no tools, putting this mount in is a snap. It's compact enough to fit easily in a silverware drawer, and comes with…
We've all done it. You know, cupped our hand over an iPad's speaker so we can hear the audio better. But that makes for an awkward holding experience, which is why the SoundBender is so nifty. It attaches via a magnet to the end of the device where the speaker lives, redirects more audio toward your ear, and frees up your hand…
The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is a long-time T&T staff favorite, and now available for iPad mini users, too. The mini version uses the same sized keys as the original, but according to Macworld, Logitech used "smaller versions of keys such as Return, Shift, and particular punctuation characters, as well as by omitting keys such as Tab and Caps Lock." My guess…
If you've ever lost your keys or your iPhone, the hipKey is for you. Once you've paired it with your iDevice via Bluetooth, you open up the free companion app and set up a geofence range between 2-50 meters. If the two devices become separated by a distance outside that range, you'll be notified by a combination of vibration and a beeping…
We've looked at a lot of iPad keyboard docks in the past, but the Zagg MINI 7 and Zagg MINI 9 are a couple of the first docks we've seen just for the iPad mini. The Zagg MINI 7 is smaller than the 9, with a more compact key layout. On the other hand, the 9 houses the company's regular keyboard, but…
Pick up a new iPad or iPad mini last night? If you're like me and still shoot with a stand-alone camera, the Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader is a must-have. Simply pop in your SD card, and the iPad will import your photos. Once imported, you can share them via one of the 275,000 iPad apps out there, or simply stream…