• News: Top grossing apps make $47k daily; new international prices

  A new report from app analytics company Distimo claims that an app must make an average of $47,000 per day to crack the App Store's top ten in top grossing apps. The report also notes a top ten paid app generally averages about 4,000 downloads per day, while a top ten free app averages about…

• First Looks: Woodly Wood Covers for iPhone 5

  Sold in one- or two-tone versions across four different types of wood, Woodly's Wood Covers ($19-$29) let wood lovers coat their iPhone 5s in laser-cut veneers, using 3M adhesive to attach pieces to Apple's devices. The basic one-wood versions start with a back-only veneer for $19, including…

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• Ask iLounge: Restoring iCloud Contact info from backup

  Q: My daughter got an iPhone and we share an iTunes account and, I just discovered, apparently an iCloud account as well. She had my contacts on her phone and she deleted them. Then iCloud did a back-up on our phones and now I have her contacts and none of my own. I have tried to restore my iPhone 4…

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• First Looks: Truffol Classic for iPhone 5

  Set to launch in July, Classic ($75) is one of two cases offered by newcomer Truffol. With components arriving in separate boxes, it's composed of an aluminum bumper and a leather back that slides into place, using plastic clips to hold its position. The frame offers full button protection,…

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• Mac: Tucano Stand Up Sleeve Cargo

  Available for 11", 13", and 15" MacBooks, Tucano's Stand Up Sleeve Cargo ($50) is one of the more ingenious laptop cases we've seen in some time. Although it's called a sleeve, it's actually a zip-open case that stays on your computer even when it's in use, with clear plastic bands…

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• First Looks: Withings Pulse Activity Tracker

  Following health-centric accessories such as Fitbit's Flex and Nike's Nike+ FuelBand, Withings has released its own option: Pulse Activity Tracker ($100). Like others in the category, this small device is designed to be worn on the body, and tracks information such as steps taken, calories…

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• News: Foxconn shows iPhone-compatible smart watch

  Foxconn has demonstrated an iPhone-compatible smart watch, which it plans to release on its own as an iOS accessory. The watch can measure vital signs, as well as check phone calls and Facebook posts. Though other iOS-compatible Bluetooth smart watches have already been released — such as…

• First Looks: Olloclip Telephoto + Circular Polarizing Lens for iPhone 5

  Despite the price tag, we're genuinely very excited about Olloclip's new Telephoto + Circular Polarizing Lens for iPhone 5 ($100) for two reasons: it offers two legitimately useful add-on lenses, and may help to justify the company's Quick-Flip Case for a larger number of users. The…

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• First Looks: Griffin Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5

  Co-developed by Griffin and Catalyst, the new Survivor + Catalyst Waterproof Case for iPhone 5 ($70) is a direct rival to more expensive waterproof case offerings from companies such as LifeProof and Incipio, bundling together a slim, mostly transparent iPhone 5 housing with a wrist strap and…

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• First Looks: MiLi Power Spring 5 for iPhone 5

  MiLi's Power Spring 5 ($80) for iPhone 5 is the latest battery case to feature a Lightning connector; like some of the early models we've seen, this one doesn't have a fixed Lightning plug, but rather a removable one that tucks into the back when not in use. A 2200mAh battery is inside,…

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• First Looks: Belkin FastFit Keyboard Case for iPad mini

  While we wouldn't call Belkin's new FastFit Keyboard Case for iPad mini ($80) an actual "case," the now-familiar magnetically attachable lid design pioneered by Zagg and Logitech clearly remains influential in the iPad wireless keyboard category. Belkin's contribution to the…

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• ZEN & TECH 54: Change aversion

  Windows 8 made us want our Start button back. iOS 7 caused icon strife. BlackBerry 10 was a huge departure. Going from TouchWiz to Sense can be stressful. And that's just technology! Imagine changing jobs, partners, and places in life! Georgia and Rene discuss the challenges of change! …

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• Newsblur will look after your RSS long after Google has said goodbye

  In rounding up the possible go-to RSS services after Google Reader closes its doors, it seems one slipped our attention; Newsblur. On the face of it, Newsblur looks to offer a similarly solid product to some other RSS services, and comes with the option of a paid, premium account to access the full…

• Apple tweaks Purchased tab in iPad App Store, now lets you view purchased apps alphabetically

  Apple recently made a small change to the Purchased tab in the App Store on the iPad, allowing users to view their purchased apps not just chronologically, but alphabetically. Select any given letter from the left-hand side of the Purchased tab to find the results you're looking for. Tap the…

• Strange Flavour offers sneak preview of new iOS games

  Aaron Fothergill is a veteran Mac game programmer who turned his attention to iOS as soon as Apple let him. The result is some of the biggest hits published by legendary game maker Freeverse, which has since been acquired by Ngmoco (which itself was acquired by Japanese publisher DeNA).…

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• Borderlands 2 updated for PC, breaks Mac multiplayer compatibility

  Gearbox has updated Borderlands 2 for Windows. Unfortunately, the update breaks multiplayer compatibility with the Mac version, which is published and maintained by Aspyr Media. We pinged Aspyr Media to find out what's going on, and here's their statement: "The Borderlands 2 update…

• Sprinkle for iPhone and iPad review: Fight fires and save villages but don't run out of water first!

  Sprinkle for iPhone and iPad is a great casual puzzler in which you'll control a water cannon in order to distinguish fires and save villages. The trick is that you've only got so much water and obstacles stand in the way of you and several fires. You'll have to use the water in order to…

• Talk Mobile Apps Week Recap: The best things you said

  While the first week of Talk Mobile 2013 was all about mobile gaming , in the second topic we tackled broader issues with apps, developers, and app stores. As with last week, we're working to move past the debates over features and specs and spark a discussion on what really matters: how these…

• Netflix Debuts New Conversational Content Guide 'Max' for PS3, Coming to iPad Next

  Netflix today announced the release of Max, a personal content assistant and guide that the company calls the "child of Siri and HAL 9000." Max is designed to help users choose movies and television shows to view, and he does so using personal tastes. Max asks a user questions about mood…

• Microsoft Releases SkyDrive Pro App for Office 365 Subscribers

  Microsoft today released a new SkyDrive Pro app for iOS, aimed at SharePoint Online users in Office 365. You can use the SkyDrive Pro apps to view documents in your SkyDrive Pro folder, select specific content to take offline when you are traveling or have low bandwidth, organize your content by…