Apple reminds iPhone 5 owners to update devices before Nov. 3rd or lose ability to go online

If you're still one of the few using an iPhone 5, you better heed the full-screen alerts your device is getting that remind you to update to the latest available software. Apple is telling these users that they will use access to critical online features if they don't update to iOS 10.3.4 before 12 a.m. UTC on November 3rd. You will not be able to access essential apps and services like email, web browsing, iCloud, and the App Store. You will not be left entirely with an almost useless smartphone if you're unable to update by that date, though. But you will need to backup and restore to a computer through iTunes.

The update fixes a GPS time rollover issue that began in April, and it affects other older devices like the fourth-generation iPad. But those devices only lose GPS functionality. Only the iPhone 5 has a more significant issue. 

Source: Engadget

Logitech debuts rugged cases and car mounts for Galaxy S5, iPhone 5, and 5s

Worried about dropping or damaging your precious smartphone? Logitech is bringing you extra protection with its new protection+ case for the Samsung Galaxy S5, Apple iPhone 5, and iPhone 5s. The case has a slim, ultra-protective hard polycarbonate body with flex-resistant corners and impact-absorbent polymers. It even has impact channels and a thermoplastic layer inside to absorb further vibrations. The protection+ case has also passed the U.S. military drop-test standard (MIL-STD 810 G) meant for “rugged” devices, so it protects your phone from drops of up to 1.8 meters high.

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Vans x Belkin team up for iPhone 5 and iPod touch cases

On the hunt for something edgier and more colorful to protect your iPhone 5 or iPod touch? Vans and Belkin team up to release four Apple iPhone 5 cases and three iPod touch cases. 

Each case is inspired by Vans’ iconic designs, such as vulcanized rubber waffle (a slimmer version is available for the iPod touch) and the classic black and white checkboard pattern (available for both the iPhone 5 and the iPod touch).  The two other designs include a Sticker Collage case for the iPhone 5 and a Jungle case for the iPhone 5 and the iPod touch. You can check this link to view all the cases.

Garden-tracking made easy with Garden Organizer app

Upkeep of your garden doesn’t rely purely on labor anymore. The Garden Organizer app is a special tool to help you manage the plants in your garden.

Each garden you have will contain plant tags, the interactive visual markers that contain information and photos of your plants. You can add as many tags as you want and even export them into a .CSV file. If you feel like sharing it on Facebook, via email, or by printing out the data, you can do any of those. This iOS app costs only $0.99 USD and is available worldwide through the iTunes App Store.