Brando Shopping – Short Lightning Cable review

Apple, Reviews, Tech News,

Brando Shopping sell a short lightning cable which is ideal when you don’t won’t long lengths of cable getting in the way. I so prefer this shorter length of cable.

Features
USB 2.0
Lightning Connector
Useful / fashion / convenient and durable
Charge and sync at the same time
Designed for iPhone 5s
Perfect for travel
Length: 21.5cm long
Weight: 4 grams

Compatible Models
iPad Air
iPad mini with Retina display
iPad 4
iPad Mini
iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5s
iPod Touch 5G

Available from Brando Shopping

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Confession – Apple will fix the random reboots

Apple, Tech News

Apple is vowing to fix the issue that results in the iPhone soft-rebooting randomly. That issue has plagued many users, particularly on the latest batch of A7-powered, 64-bit device.

Just frustrating that when I had several visits to the Genius Bar and telephone support calls with Apple they refused to admit it was an issue with my 5S.

Brando Shopping – iPhone Armband review

Apple, Reviews, Tech News

Brando Shopping sell a great case for the fitness types or those that like having a case strapped to their arm. Whilst this case is stated as being waterproof I would be careful as rain could come thru from underneath via the flaps as shown on the photos. Showerproof more likely I would have thought.

The official specs are –

Features
Lightweight, breathable neoprene material
With earphone port opening
Ultra comfortable
Keep your device secure while running or workout
Easy adjust to fit your arm
Waterproof transparent plastic cover
Length: 43.7cm

Colours
Black
Pink
Blue
Red

Compatible Models
iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5s

I’ve used this quite a bit whilst walking my dogs and have found it really handy.

Available from Brando Shopping.

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Alternatives to LogMeIn – updated

Android, Apple, Tech News, Windows

Over on twitter discussions were occurring over LogMeIn alternatives.

Kevin Wright suggested Team viewer.

TeamViewer is a key LogMeIn Pro/Free competitor, TeamViewer still comes in a freebie version for individuals. If you’ve been using LogMeIn, this should be a straightforward rip and replace. Best of all, TeamViewer has clients for Windows, Android, iOS, Windows Phone and even Windows 8/RT. It’s really well-supported regardless of which platform(s) you prefer.

Or you can use Chrome Remote Desktop. This is a chrome Web browser extension and with this you can remote access your PC or MAC via the Chrome Web browser.

Update – I have also found Splashtop. Its not free, but for just over £3 in the Google Play store it is the solution I have now settled on.

Job sorted.

If you have another option please drop a note in the comments.

Bill Gates – I’ve done my time

Tech News, Windows

Bloomberg reported Microsoft Corp. (MSFT ▼-0.69% 36.13) Chairman Bill Gates will work on philanthropy full time for the rest of his life and contribute part time as a board member of the software maker, which is seeking a new chief executive officer.

Gates, speaking in an interview on Bloomberg Television’s “In the Loop with Betty Liu,” didn’t indicate whether Microsoft’s board was closer to choosing a replacement for CEO Steve Ballmer, who is retiring this year.

Amazing to think Bill Gates has done more good for the world than Apple’s chairman.

Brando Shopping – Momax 3,200 Universal Power Pack Plus Battery Charging Kit – review

Android, Reviews, Tech News,

Brando Shopping sent me the Momax Universal Power Plus kit for the Samsung Note 3. I have to say this is absolutely brilliant. Not only can you charge the spare battery and your phone at the same time, but when you need to carry the spare battery with you it comes with it’s own little protective plastic case as shown in the photos. A neat touch. When you order this you can select which plug adapter you need or buy the whole set if you travel a lot. The presentation and parts that come with this are excellent. Charging the battery couldn’t be simpler. Just insert, and wait for the charging light to change green. The charger then switches to low energy mode. The battery doesn’t have the NFC chip.

Key Features
U.PACK Universal Power Pack PLUS 3200mAh Battery Power – Samsung Galaxy Note 3
One AC Adapter comes with USB Charging Output PLUS Battery Charging Slot
Special Package with Battery Power
Travel, Outdoor and Camping Package
3200mAh Battery Included

Adapter Options:
USA Adapter
EUR Adapter
AUS Adapter
UK Adapter

Package Includes
1 set U.PACK Universal Power Pack PLUS 3200mAh Battery Power – Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Available from Brando Shopping

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2 new iPhone’s arriving in new screen sizes

Apple, Tech News

If the Wall Street Journal is to be believed the next iPhone will feature 2 new screen sizes. The Wall Street Journal stated –

” Facing competition from rivals offering smartphones with bigger screens, Apple Inc. plans larger displays on a pair of iPhones due for release this year, people familiar with the situation said.

The people said Apple plans an iPhone model with a screen larger than 4½ inches measured diagonally, and a second version with a display bigger than 5 inches. Until now, Apple’s largest phone has been the 4-inch display on the iPhone 5.

Both new models are expected to feature metal casings similar to what is used on the current iPhone 5S, with Apple expected to scrap the plastic exterior used in the iPhone 5C”

Odd this news appears before MWC and Samsung’s Galaxy S5 press release.

Another rumour which seems impossible to be true is that it will be 3mm thick.