Reviews

Review: Nimble chargers and batteries are a solid, stylish, and eco-friendly way to power up

1 year ago

Review: Nimble chargers and batteries are a solid, stylish, and eco-friendly way to power up

Nimble is on a mission to overturn the battery and charging industries, making them a force for good. AppleInsider goes hands-on with the entire Nimble lineup to see how these eco-friendly chargers stack up to the high-priced market leaders.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Zens Dual + Watch wireless Qi charger is great, but still no AirPower

1 year ago

Review: Zens Dual + Watch wireless Qi charger is great, but still no AirPower

Zens has done a great job moving us towards the ultimate wireless multi-charger with the new Dual + Watch, but it still lacks one feature we'd love to see.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: 802.11ac Synology RT2600ac router is the best AirPort replacement we've found yet

1 year ago

Review: 802.11ac Synology RT2600ac router is the best AirPort replacement we've found yet

At AppleInsider, we've reviewed a number of routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems trying to find the best ones after Apple discontinued the Airport and Airport Express. Right now, the Synology RT2600ac is our favorite for a stand-alone router.

By Victor Marks | 1 year ago

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Review: The First Alert OneLink smart smoke & carbon monoxide detector is a more affordable way to protect your home

1 year ago

Review: The First Alert OneLink smart smoke & carbon monoxide detector is a more affordable way to protect your home

The second generation First Alert OneLink Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector helps keep you protected with remote notifications, HomeKit automation support, and a calm voice rather than an ear-piercing beep.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Marshall Stanmore II is a rockin' Bluetooth speaker that improves on the original

1 year ago

Review: Marshall Stanmore II is a rockin' Bluetooth speaker that improves on the original

Marshall's upgraded mid-range speaker is a powerhouse of sound tailored to those who love the feeling of being at a concert and seeing the giant iconic amps littering the stage.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds useful ports but causes issues for early adopters

1 year ago

Review: Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds useful ports but causes issues for early adopters

The Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds some beneficial ports to the latest iPad Pros, but can cause more frustration if you've got new Mac hardware and have already adapted to USB-C than it may solve.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Lucyd Loud 'soundglasses' let you listen to music or take calls without covering your ears

1 year ago

Review: Lucyd Loud 'soundglasses' let you listen to music or take calls without covering your ears

While the Lucyd Loud "soundglasses" succeeds with the promised functionality, it is a better proof of concept to see what a next-generation version could look like going forward.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: CaseMate's new iPad Pro folios offer good protection and functionality, have a few flaws

1 year ago

Review: CaseMate's new iPad Pro folios offer good protection and functionality, have a few flaws

AppleInsider tests out a pair of new iPad Pro folios from Case-Mate that offer smart styles and dual viewing modes.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Kingston Bolt is an easy way to add extra storage to your iPhone or iPad

1 year ago

Review: Kingston Bolt is an easy way to add extra storage to your iPhone or iPad

Kingston Bolt is a dual-purpose Lightning/USB drive that effortlessly allows you to store or backup photos and videos from a compatible iOS device.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: SliQ is the latest AirPods Qi wireless charging case

1 year ago

Review: SliQ is the latest AirPods Qi wireless charging case

As the world awaits Apple's official Qi wireless charging case for AirPods, it seems like dozens have popped up in its stead. This time around, we are taking a look at the SliQ case by East Brooklyn Labs.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Shinola Canfield In-Ear Monitor earbuds nail the premium experience

1 year ago

Review: Shinola Canfield In-Ear Monitor earbuds nail the premium experience

Shinola has improved its headphone game with a wireless Bluetooth version of the sturdy Canfield In-Ear Monitors. AppleInsider leans back in our comfy chair with our favorite playlist to see how they perform.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Caviar's luxury $4,600 iPhone has more gold than purpose

1 year ago

Review: Caviar's luxury $4,600 iPhone has more gold than purpose

If you've ever wondered what it is like to use a custom modified $4,600 gold and carbon iPhone with a built-in solar charger, AppleInsider has you covered.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: The MacBook Pro with Vega 20 ups the ante of performance and price

1 year ago

Review: The MacBook Pro with Vega 20 ups the ante of performance and price

The i9 MacBook Pro is a feat of engineering and design that Apple has carried forward for the last three models, but choices made at the inception of the line are echoing forward to today, still cutting back a very little bit on what the computer could be, even with the new Vega 20 graphics.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 year ago

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Review: Polk Assist is an attractive and small speaker with Google Assistant support

1 year ago

Review: Polk Assist is an attractive and small speaker with Google Assistant support

With the popularity of the Amazon Alexa lineup and Apple's own HomePod, others have been rushing to market with their own speech recognition-capable speakers, baking in Microsoft's Cortana, Amazon Alexa, or as in the case of the Polk Assist — Google Assistant. AppleInsider takes a look to see what it offers the Apple user.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: 'Apple Pencil 2' is a huge step forward but still not perfect

1 year ago

Review: 'Apple Pencil 2' is a huge step forward but still not perfect

Apple has overhauled the Apple Pencil with a refreshed design, new features, and better quality. Apple has done a great job with this iteration, but it's still far from a perfect pointing device.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Twelve South leather Journal line for MacBook Pro and additional gear beautiful, but expensive

1 year ago

Review: Twelve South leather Journal line for MacBook Pro and additional gear beautiful, but expensive

Twelve South has expanded their Journal line to both the MacBook Pro and the CaddySack travel tote, giving a more modern option to the ever-popular BookBook style.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

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Review: Harman Kardon's Google-powered Citation 100 sounds great in an unremarkable way

2 years ago

Review: Harman Kardon's Google-powered Citation 100 sounds great in an unremarkable way

The Citation 100 is a high-quality smartspeaker, and possibly an easy choice for people already bought into Harman Kardon, but otherwise there's not much reason to choose it over speakers from the likes of Apple, Google, or Sonos.

By Roger Fingas | 2 years ago

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Review: Nanoleaf Canvas pulls double-duty as a functional HomeKit wall light & a piece of art

2 years ago

Review: Nanoleaf Canvas pulls double-duty as a functional HomeKit wall light & a piece of art

Announced on Tuesday, Canvas is the latest lightning solution from Nanoleaf, a followup to their popular triangular Light Panels in a more traditional square design. AppleInsider tests the new addition out, to see if the new LED tiles should warrant a place in your home.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

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Review: Picaso Lab is hands-down our favorite MacBook protective sleeve

2 years ago

Review: Picaso Lab is hands-down our favorite MacBook protective sleeve

Picaso Lab makes hands down the best leather sleeve we've used for our Mac. AppleInsider spends some time with the company's individually crafted classic sleeve for the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

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Review: Wren V5US sounds great, but falls just short as an AirPlay speaker

2 years ago

Review: Wren V5US sounds great, but falls just short as an AirPlay speaker

The Wren V5US is one of the sharpest designed Wi-Fi speakers we've come across, and while it sounds great with several input options available it may be too expensive for what it gives an Apple-centric user.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

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Review: Urbanears Lotsen is a take on a minimalist AirPlay speaker

2 years ago

Review: Urbanears Lotsen is a take on a minimalist AirPlay speaker

The Urbanears Lotsen Wi-Fi speaker packs quite a few features within its rather uniquely simple exterior. Whether you're looking for multi-room support, AirPlay streaming, or streaming presets, Lotsen's got you covered.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

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