Ian, Senior Review Editor at MacTrast, has been an Apple enthusiast for years, starting in 2000 with an iMac and iMovie. In college, Ian developed skills and further interest in all things Apple. Ian's expanding skill set increased his love for Apple's products. Now the owner of an iPad Air 2, iPad mini, iPhone 6S Plus, Apple TV, MacBook, MacBook Pro, numerous iPods, and a classic G5 Mac Pro, he is "pretty familiar" with Apple's products. Ian resides in Chicago, works as a Programmer & Systems Analyst at a college, loves his dog more than probably normal, spends most of his free time with his wife and plays various instruments (drums, guitar, piano, trumpet).
Technology has trained us to write with our thumbs on a touch screen, or with out fingers, clicking away on a keyboard. Now, those who prefer the “old-fashioned” way, can take notes on an iPad or iPhone like they would with pen and paper.
The Grove Bamboo Backs are a simple sheet of real bamboo, hand smoothed and cut by a top notch team in Oregon. Available for iPad, iPad mini, and MacBook Pro/Air, the bamboo back adds a classic, real wood touch to your Apple device.
Sharemate for Mac takes the extra work out of sharing files through Dropbox. While power users know the tricks to share files without the additional app, the typical user will find Sharemate to be a great tool to smooth out the process.
The Pogo Connect is a pressure sensitive stylus, specifically designed with iPad in mind. Using Bluetooth 4.0 technology, the Pogo Connect pairs with your iPad through specific apps, to act as a realistic paint brush, marker, or etc.
Measuring in at less than an inch tall, the Saidoka is the perfect desk, counter, or nightstand accessory. It features an elegant, simple design, which compliments the iPhone’s industrial feeling.
Sometimes, carrying an external power supply or spare lightning cable can be too much for my pockets. The Bluelounge Kii is a convenient solution to keeping power just inches away.
Takuzu, free in the App Store, is a fun puzzler for iOS devices. Based on simple logic, identifying patterns, and following a few simple rules, Takuzu is a puzzler like I’ve never played before.
Grove’s attention to detail when it comes to creating unique iPhone cases can not be stressed enough. The beautiful, smooth finish and vibrant colors make the Skate Case truly a work of art, wrapped around your iPhone 5.
Finding the right kind of puzzler for your tastes can sometimes be more difficult than the game itself. Animal Rescue incorporate fun graphics, a wide range of difficulties, and offer hours of game play, making it an excellent iOS Puzzler that everyone can enjoy!
We’ve all been there before – a presentation with hard to read text, poor quality feedback, and the inevitable awkward moment when the presenter tries to share a video and something goes wrong. Present Perfect is a new, Post-PC era take on improving and personalizing presentations.
The MiniDock for iPhone 5 eliminates the clutter of a charging cable across your desk or dash makes life appear a little simpler.
Having quick access to folders is a huge bonus for heavy Mac users, and Popup Window does a great job of letting you add/remove your most accessed folders to your screen, without cluttering your Dock.
Tabular is a tablature editor and composer that allows its users to read and write music for nearly all stringed instruments, and is one of the easiest and most feature-right tablature programs available.
Memorizing every guitar chord is a massive undertaking, but The Chord App for iPad may become your go-to resource for learning and mastering the 6-string.
Cutetown San Francisco is a simplified 3D mapping game/tool for iOS, and is a unique way for you to add your own touch to a 3D mapped world.
Bluelounge has made it a priority to make your workspace a truly productive area. With their newest addition, the “Mika” stand, Bluelounge looks to help keep your tablet, phone, or computer out of the way and in a perfectly displayed, functional fashion.
