Going Mobile — Page 11

Connect with Dad with remastered Skype 5.0 for iPhone

June 13, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Skype iphone-redesign If you are unable to visit Dad for Father’s Day and plan on calling him over Skype, iOS users will be happy to know that Skype 5.0 has been totally remastered for iPhone.

Instead of simply upgrading the existing version, Skype 5.0 for iPhone has been rewritten from the ground up giving you a much smoother, faster and more integrated experience. It’s been optimized to take advantage of the power of the latest Apple iOS along with its fluid interface with some resemblance to Facetime, while interestingly at the same time still sharing a consistent look and feel with the Windows phone and Android versions of Skype. Read more… AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, In the news · Tagged With: iOS, Skype, updates

Outdoor Tech Adapt makes any headphones or speakers wireless

May 28, 2014 by Greg Gazin · 1 Comment

You’ve invested in a great pair of headphones, but that was eons ago, long before wireless and perhaps before in-line microphones. But you now have a dilemma. You’d like to take advantage of the latest wireless features but don’t want to let go of your tried and true speakers or have to payout big bucks for something else. With Outdoor Tech’s Adapt, you won’t necessarily have to.

In fact the Outdoor Tech Adapt is a Bluetooth headphone adapter that will make anything that has a 3.5mm audio jack wireless – whether it’s your favourite set of well-worn headphones or the earbuds from your iPod Touch. Adapt also ports a built-in sports clip so while you might think it’s designed to be clipped to your clothes or backpack, it isn’t limited to things you wear on your head. You can even connect it to the set of speakers you have on your desk right now. Even better, you can connect it to your car’s AUX-in to stream tunes from any Bluetooth enabled device through your car’s speakers.

READ FULL ARTICLE at G4TV.ca

Filed Under: accessories, Audio, G4 TechTV Canada, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Hands On, New Product, Product review, Review · Tagged With: accessories, Audio, wireless

Bracketron robust SmartLantern charges and lights

May 21, 2014 by Greg Gazin · 2 Comments

There are a number of high capacity external battery charging packs on the market that are ideal for a camping trip or emergency preparedness kit. If you’re looking for a robust solution that also helps you light the way, then it might be worth giving the SmartLantern by Bracketron a look.

Read more…at CANOE TECH Blog

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Hands On, New Product, Product review · Tagged With: battery charger, power

Win a Griffin Merchant Case + Square Reader for iPhone 5/5s/SE

May 6, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you’re keen on accepting credit cards for your business, garage sale or what have you and use an iPhone 5 or iPhone 5S/SE, accessory maker Griffin Technology and mobile payment company Square have teamed up to offer a protective case and Square Reader in one nice little low-cost bundle.

Griffin Merchant Case + Square Reader is a case/reader combo specifically designed for merchants on the go. It protects your iPhone from accidental drops, with a slot that allows you to store your Square point-of-sale reader in the back and easily carry it around.

Apple CarPlay for the vehicle you already have

April 16, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

PioneerCar Play Were you excited about Apple’s CarPlay that brings Siri’s voice control and other iPhone 5 functionality to your car, but saddened by the fact that it’s only available on new cars? If a brand new car is not in the cards in 2014, you might still be able to get Apple CarPlay in the vehicle you currently own as Pioneer Electronics will introduce a firmware update to their five 2014 NEX in-dash multimedia receiver systems later this year.

Read more…AT CANOE Tech Blog

Filed Under: accessories, Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile · Tagged With: Apple, mobile, wireless

Seidio: Ledger for iPad Air and iPad Mini

March 27, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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It’s a no-brainer to get some sort of cover or protection for your iPad these days and there is certainly no shortage of options, especially those that try to compete with similar offerings from Apple.

Made specifically for the iPad Air (with a little brother version for the iPad mini), check out theSeidio: Ledger for iPad Air and iPad mini. These are a tight fitting full body folio style case that holds your iPad snuggly into place with an attached flip cover.

Read more…AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: accessories, Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Hands On, New Product, Product review · Tagged With: accessories, iPad

Review: Mio Lifesaver II emergency battery pack

March 21, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

At the risk of sounding repetitive, there’s no shortage of battery packs out there on the market. They come in all different shapes, sizes and capacities. However, one neat little package is the Lifesaver II emergency battery pack by Mio, which stands out amongst others with its minimalist design and fast charging capability.

Read more…At Canoe Tech Blog

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Hands On, New Product · Tagged With: accessories, chargers

Curl up with 15,000 Marvel comics for $0.99

March 8, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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As winter seems to never want to end, perhaps this is a good time to roll up with a good comic book – or m

aybe 15,000. For a limited time, to celebrate SXSW Interactive 2014, Marvel is offering unlimited access to their massive collection, spanning their 75 years, for an entire month, for under a dollar.

They’re not holding back on new titles, either. Selections include the top-selling Age of Ultron and all the first issues from Marvel NOW! The company says they’re also adding new and classic titles every week with some appearing within six-months after being offering in stores. READ MORE AT CANOE TECH BLOG

Filed Under: Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: Comics, Marvel

Apple ‘iOS in the Car’ rolls out as CarPlay

March 3, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Apple CarPlay in a Honda After a sneak preview at Apple’s iOS in the Car standard unveiled at the Apple Wordwide Developer Conference back in June, Apple is officially rolling it out as CarPlay and will be shown off through leading manufacturers this week at the Geneva International Motor Show.

CanoeTech Review: ClipR turns your headphones wireless

March 2, 2014 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

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Don’t you just wish your favourite headphones or speakers were wireless? If your wired audio accessories have a 3.5” connector or jack, a new little gadget –ClipR by Muse Mini – can turn them wireless through Bluetooth 4.0 or NFC (Near Field Communication).

ClipR acts as a transceiver in the form of a lightweight rubber polymer coated disc, shaped like a bulked up poker chip – 42mm wide and 8mm high.