Apple iPad Mini

We were all waiting, but we just didn’t know when. Now, the Apple iPad Mini has been unveiled to the world and we are sure consumers can’t get enough of it. Being able to grip the iPad Mini with one hand has been quite the hit with the new release. It also boasts many of the same features as it’s older sibling but at 7.2mm thin and weighing in at just 0.68 pounds, portability seems to be key here. Even though it is smaller, the Mini still manages to pack in a 7.9-inch display, an A5 processor, a 5MP iSight camera, a front-facing FaceTime HD camera, and Apple’s new Lightning connector. You also have two color choices – black and white.

iLP Digital Conversion Turntable for iDevice

Its always nice ridding the middle man out of the situation as we certainly have a case of that here. Cutting your computer (the middle man) out of the equation, this iLP iDevice Turntable by Ion Audio converts and transfers your old Pink Floyd and Beatles vinyls to your iDevice. Included with your purchase is the EZ Vinyl and Tape Converter app for iPad, iPhone or iPod making the transfer smooth and simple. If you like the middle man, iLP didn’t forget about you. Simply connect to your Mac or PC using the included USB cable and your ready to transfer and convert your vinyl.

Available HERE.

Gizmon iPhone & iPad Clip-On Lenses

With iPhone and iPad accessories becoming a non-stop hit, especially for the camera. Japanese brand Gizmon decided to bring something versatile and easy-to-use to the game. Sure, there are several apps that can give you the effect of a lens, but nothing can ever come close to the physical presence of the lens. Simply clip the lens onto your iPhone or iPad then screw in the desired lens to the clip’s housing. Yes, we said,”desired lens.” Circular Polarizer, 3-Image Mirage, or the classic Fisheye lens filters are all available for purchase.

More after the jump.

How an iPad is Made

With Apple’s bank account seeing no weakness or debts anytime soon or in the future we take a look into the factory that constructs the ever so famous iPad. With 50 million iPads being sold as of January 2012. Have you ever wondered where the hell it was coming from? Sure, on the back it says “Designed in California”, but does “Made in China” ring a bell. With this video we get an exclusive look into Apples biggest Chinese plant that constructs your iPad. As most of us know negative allegations about Apple’s labor practices have been brought to question so Marketplace.org Shanghai Bureau Chief Rob Schmitz was recently granted an exclusive, and extremely rare opportunity to visit the factory floor at Foxconn. The video also offers a brief glimpse into a Chinese worker’s life outside of their workday and the factory.

Read interviews and more HERE.

Paper for iPad

Just when you thought everything was going “paperless” you get the free (with $8 add-on) Paper app for your iPad. For something being so simple yet powerful, Paper gives you the ability to storyboard, sketch, note-take and draw just about anything your artistic abilities will let you. You can store unlimited drawings in a journal or you can immediately publish your creation to the web. Who know’s? Maybe your next big idea will be sketched right onto your iPad.

Apple iOS 5

With the iPhone 4S releasing nation wide today the latest news from Cupertino comes in the form of iOS 5. With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features and rock-solid stability, iOS is the foundation of the iPhone. In our opinions Apple still has the easiest to use interface but for more advanced than any other OS to date. 

Offered below are some of the key features in iOS 5, with further information available now through the official Apple website here.

Notification Center – You get all kinds of notifications on your iOS device: new email, texts, friend requests, and more. With Notification Center, you can keep track of them all in one convenient location. Just swipe down from the top of any screen to enter Notification Center. Choose which notifications you want to see. Even see a stock ticker and the current weather. New notifications appear briefly at the top of your screen, without interrupting what you’re doing. And the Lock screen displays notifications so you can act on them with just a swipe. Notification Center is the best way to stay on top of your life’s breaking news.

Newsstand – Read all about it. All in one place. iOS 5 organizes your magazine and newspaper app subscriptions in Newsstand: a folder that lets you access your favorite publications quickly and easily. There’s also a new place on the App Store just for newspaper and magazine subscriptions. And you can get to it straight from Newsstand. New purchases go directly to your Newsstand folder. Then, as new issues become available, Newsstand automatically updates them in the background — complete with the latest covers. It’s kind of like having the paper delivered to your front door. Only better.

Twitter – iOS 5 makes it even easier to tweet from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Sign in once in Settings, and suddenly you can tweet directly from Safari, Photos, Camera, YouTube, or Maps. Want to mention or @reply to a friend? Contacts applies your friends’ Twitter usernames and profile pictures. So you can start typing a name and iOS 5 does the rest. You can even add a location to any tweet, no matter which app you’re tweeting from.

Camera – Since your iPhone is always with you, it’s often the best way to capture those unexpected moments. That’s why you’ll love the new camera features in iOS 5. You can open the Camera app right from the Lock screen. Use grid lines, pinch-to-zoom gestures, and single-tap focus and exposure locks to compose a picture on the fly. Then press the volume-up button to snap your photo in the nick of time. If you have Photo Stream enabled in iCloud, your photos automatically download to all your other devices.

Photos – Turn your snapshots into frame-worthy photos in just a few taps. Crop, rotate, enhance, and remove red-eye without leaving the Photos app. Even organize your photos in albums — right on your device. With iCloud, you can push new photos to all your iOS devices. So if you’re taking photos on your iPhone, iCloud automatically sends copies to your iPad, where you can quickly touch them up before showing them off.

PC Free – With iOS 5, you no longer need a computer to own an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Activate and set up your device wirelessly, right out of the box. Download free iOS software updates directly on your device. Do more with your apps — like editing your photos or adding new email folders — on your device, without the need for a Mac or PC. And back up and restore your device automatically using iCloud.

iFlash for iPhone

Since phones are changing the game and pretty much replacing your average hand-held camera if not that then your ever so precious DSLR. If you are starting to take more pics than usual with your phone an extra flash might be necessary since light is the whole reason a photo came about. Introducing the iFlash – it easily connects to your iPhone and even your iPad and can also be used as a flashlight. Not a bad deal if you ask us!

Check it above and buy it HERE.

iVictrola for iPad

With the fair share of non-electronic sound amplifiers being released for iPhones, iPods and now iPads – this one is in a class of its own.  The iVictrola merges an antique Magnavox phonograph horn with two pieces of American walnut wood along with your iPad to fill that special space with louder than normal, energy-efficient sound.

Grove Bamboo Cases for iPhone/iPad and Wall Art

Designed and made in Portland, Oregon – Grove products are definitely stepping up the game with these custom made bamboo iPhone 4 cases. Mostly hand made with a little help from precision machinery, this brand takes pride in their fine quality and great techniques. The cases can be purchased blank, customized or you can copp one of their very own artist series cases. Grove also designs and produces bamboo/leather iPad 1&2 cases and bamboo wall art.

Visit the site HERE

Grove – Bamboo Cases for iPhone/iPad and Wall Art

Designed and made in Portland, Oregon – Grove products are definitely stepping up the game with these custom made bamboo iPhone 4 cases. Mostly hand made with a little help from precision machinery, this brand takes pride in their fine quality and great techniques. The cases can be purchased blank, customized or you can copp one of their very own artist series cases. Grove also designs and produces bamboo/leather iPad 1&2 cases  and bamboo wall art.

Visit the site HERE