GadgeTell » Apple http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets Gadgetell lives by the phrase 'Tech News, Reviews, and Interesting Things' and that is exactly what we bring you. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:21:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 GadgetTell Review: Lenmar Meridian iPhone 5 Battery Casehttp://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122855/gadgettell-review-lenmar-meridian-iphone-5-battery-case/ http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122855/gadgettell-review-lenmar-meridian-iphone-5-battery-case/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:56:28 +0000 Stanley Goodner http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/?p=122855 External battery packs are pretty darn awesome and have been getting more awesome over the past couple of years. Capacities and features have gone up while size and prices have dropped. Despite the benefit of being able to charge multiple devices from a single external battery pack, there is a growing appeal for smartphone cases more »

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External battery packs are pretty darn awesome and have been getting more awesome over the past couple of years. Capacities and features have gone up while size and prices have dropped. Despite the benefit of being able to charge multiple devices from a single external battery pack, there is a growing appeal for smartphone cases designed with a built-in battery only for the phone.

It’s likely the combination of clever design and illusion that delights, adding mystery to how the smartphone is still dressed slim while packing more power.

Not everyone will agree, but there are those who need only their phone to last longer through the day and nothing else. So why not a just a case? It’s less to carry and you don’t need to fiddle with connecting an external cable.

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Lenmar Meridian Case with the iPhone 5

The Lenmar Meridian battery case for the iPhone 5 is just that, while also looking pretty darn good in the matte black finish.

The case as a whole provides a nice heft and balance to the phone while it’s resting in the palm.

The package comes with the two halves of the case, a micro USB cable, and an audio jack extension cable.

Instructions too, if you’re into that.

The tactile feel of the case is what stands out first. The surface is smooth yet not entirely slippery; The case has grip yet it’s not too rubbery. What this means is that you can negotiate the Lenmar Meridian in and out of pockets without having a wrestling match in your pants.

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Notice the slim edges on the sides, top

The iPhone 5 slides into the bottom half of the Meridian, and the other half softly clicks shut on top. Through normal use, the top half of the case never popped off. Drop tests were of a different matter.

Though the top portion of the case is easy to…

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]]> http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122855/gadgettell-review-lenmar-meridian-iphone-5-battery-case/feed/ 0 Samsung Displaces Apple in Premium Smartphone Markethttp://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122988/samsung-displaces-apple-in-premium-smartphone-market/ http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122988/samsung-displaces-apple-in-premium-smartphone-market/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:38:24 +0000 Stanley Goodner http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/?p=122988 Counterpoint Technology Market Research, the go to source of smartphone market data, has released its monthly global smartphone data for May 2013. Smartphones are now 57% of the market in May 2013. During the first quarter the shares of major brands shrunk or were at stalemate while local tier 2 brands grew. Counterpoint’s data shows more »

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]]> Counterpoint Technology Market Research, the go to source of smartphone market data, has released its monthly global smartphone data for May 2013.

Smartphones are now 57% of the market in May 2013. During the first quarter the shares of major brands shrunk or were at stalemate while local tier 2 brands grew.

Counterpoint’s data shows the trend being reversed since the beginning of Q2 as Samsung, Nokia, LG, HTC and Huawei grow again. Apple’s share dropped to 16% in April but sales rose slightly during May stopping the downward trend. Apple is showing…

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]]> http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122988/samsung-displaces-apple-in-premium-smartphone-market/feed/ 0 Apple Poised for iPhablet, New Slogan “Me Too”http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122808/apple-poised-for-iphablet-new-slogan-me-too/ http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122808/apple-poised-for-iphablet-new-slogan-me-too/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:35:38 +0000 Stanley Goodner http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/?p=122808 Apple Inc is exploring launching iPhones with bigger screens, as well as cheaper models in a range of colors, over the next year, said four people with knowledge of the matter, as it takes a cue from rival Samsung Electronics. Has the lion succumbed to being a lamb instead? Could be so. Once having ruled more »

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]]> Apple Inc is exploring launching iPhones with bigger screens, as well as cheaper models in a range of colors, over the next year, said four people with knowledge of the matter, as it takes a cue from rival Samsung Electronics.

Has the lion succumbed to being a lamb instead? Could be so. Once having ruled the smartphone market, Apple now appears withered by the market assault of Samsung as well as investor speculation.

Critics say its pace…

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]]> http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122808/apple-poised-for-iphablet-new-slogan-me-too/feed/ 0 Smart Cargo for iPad Adds Grip and Unobtrusive Storagehttp://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122891/smart-cargo-for-ipad-adds-grip-and-unobtrusive-storage/ http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122891/smart-cargo-for-ipad-adds-grip-and-unobtrusive-storage/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:11:51 +0000 Stanley Goodner http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/?p=122891 You know, I can’t help but smile when Kickstarter projects have humble doubts about the time required to fund their project, yet overfund with at least a month to go. The Smart Cargo Kickstarter project is genius – it makes me feel like I have to buy an iPad just so I can get this more »

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You know, I can’t help but smile when Kickstarter projects have humble doubts about the time required to fund their project, yet overfund with at least a month to go. The Smart Cargo Kickstarter project is genius – it makes me feel like I have to buy an iPad just so I can get this more »

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]]> http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122891/smart-cargo-for-ipad-adds-grip-and-unobtrusive-storage/feed/ 1 Diamond Scale Turns Android, iOS Into Portable Weed Scalehttp://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122765/diamond-scale-turns-android-ios-into-portable-weed-scale/ http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122765/diamond-scale-turns-android-ios-into-portable-weed-scale/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:15:06 +0000 Stanley Goodner http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/?p=122765 I can picture it now. Just a few buddies, hanging out on the back porch with a full bag and a table loaded with an arsenal of smoking utensils. At some point, one of them, in all of his marijuana enlightenment, must have dumped a bunch of weed on a Samsung Galaxy Note. It must more »

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]]> I can picture it now. Just a few buddies, hanging out on the back porch with a full bag and a table loaded with an arsenal of smoking utensils. At some point, one of them, in all of his marijuana enlightenment, must have dumped a bunch of weed on a Samsung Galaxy Note.

It must have been frustrating for that first minute or two, wondering why the scale wasn’t working. And then the lightbulbs…

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]]> http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122765/diamond-scale-turns-android-ios-into-portable-weed-scale/feed/ 0 Casemachine, Slimline Flex Gives iPhone a Case-Less Feelhttp://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122771/casemachine-slimline-flex-gives-iphone-a-case-less-feel/ http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122771/casemachine-slimline-flex-gives-iphone-a-case-less-feel/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:44:35 +0000 Stanley Goodner http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/?p=122771 Casemachine has come up with a silicone-aluminum hybrid which gives premium fall protection to the iPhone. Casemachine aims to reduce the bulkiness of a normal iPhone case and gives a case-less feel through its latest addition of the new i5 Slimline (v2) for Apple iPhone 5. The Casemachine i5 Slimline (v2) for Apple iPhone 5 has more »

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]]> casemachine-logoCasemachine has come up with a silicone-aluminum hybrid which gives premium fall protection to the iPhone. Casemachine aims to reduce the bulkiness of a normal iPhone case and gives a case-less feel through its latest addition of the new i5 Slimline (v2) for Apple iPhone 5.

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]]> http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122771/casemachine-slimline-flex-gives-iphone-a-case-less-feel/feed/ 0 ‘Brydge’ the Gap Between Your iPad and Laptophttp://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122738/brydge-the-gap-between-your-ipad-and-laptop/ http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122738/brydge-the-gap-between-your-ipad-and-laptop/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:19:54 +0000 Matthew Marchesano http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/?p=122738 Really though, who isn’t a sucker for tech accessories that save you money? Precisely, this is why the utility and charm of Brydge so quickly caught my attention. Instead of using your iPad as just a boring old tablet, Brydge can easily turn that slate into a touchscreen laptop. Well, for all intensive purposes at more »

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]]> Screen Shot 2013-06-12 at 11.24.05 AMScreen Shot 2013-06-12 at 2.51.52 PMReally though, who isn’t a sucker for tech accessories that save you money? Precisely, this is why the utility and charm of Brydge so quickly caught my attention. Instead of using your iPad as just a boring old tablet, Brydge can easily turn that slate into a touchscreen laptop. Well, for all intensive purposes at least.

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]]> iPhone 5This year’s Father’s Day is nearing and as a logical and happy, happy consequence everyone’s readying special, limited-time gadget discounts.

Barnes & Noble has even jumped the gun already and savagely slashed Nook HD and HD+ prices, but if you want something smaller and/or with a little extra oomph you might want to hold off for T-Mobile’s exclusive…

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]]> http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122655/t-mobile-to-offer-iphone-5-for-0-upfront-in-exclusive-fathers-day-deal/feed/ 0 Duracell Powermat, Wirelessly Charge iPhone 5, Galaxy S3http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122513/duracell-powermat-wirelessly-charge-iphone-5-galaxy-s3/ http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/122513/duracell-powermat-wirelessly-charge-iphone-5-galaxy-s3/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:22:16 +0000 Stanley Goodner http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/?p=122513 Hate wires? Me too. With the way we carry our portable gadgets, smartphones, and tablets with us, it only makes sense that we should be able to sever the tether when charging, right? Duracell thinks so. Available now for the Apple iPhone 5, Apple iPhone 4/4S, and the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the Duracell Powermat more »

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]]> Duracell powermat logoHate wires? Me too. With the way we carry our portable gadgets, smartphones, and tablets with us, it only makes sense that we should be able to sever the tether when charging, right?

Duracell thinks so.

Available now for the Apple iPhone 5, Apple iPhone 4/4S, and the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the Duracell Powermat Wireless Charging…

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As you may know, the five-day Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), organized and operated by Apple starts on Monday. It will play out until Friday, June 14  at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. And despite that we at GadgeTell are affected by Apple and iOS announcements, the event is not quite our particular scope. more »

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