Travel

SIMPLcase aims to make multi-SIM iPhone traveling a breeze

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Mar 2, 2013 a 2:28 pm

SIMPLcase is a Kickstarter project that aims to make traveling with and iPhone and multi-SIM cards much, much, easier. According to the SIMPLcase page:

Delta Air Lines adds iPad app, updates iPhone app with redesign, Passbook support

By Phil Nickinson, Friday, Jan 11, 2013 a 10:01 am

Delta Air Lines today finally released a proper iPad application and its iPhone app to Version 2.0, bringing with it a much-needed redesign and, perhaps most important -- the ability to use Passbook for boarding passes. The iPad version of the app also gets a particularly cool "Glass-bottom jet" feature that shows information about what's under your plane as you fly overhead.

F.A.A. reconsidering no-gadget policy during airplane taxi, take-off, and landing

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 a 10:48 am

A spokesperson at the Federal Aviation Administration said they are reconsidering the requirement to turn off your gadgets on the plane while landing and taking off.

ZENandTECH 29: Tips and tech for travelers

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Jan 6, 2012 a 6:53 pm

Georgia, Rene, and special guest Phil Nickinson of Android Central talk tech for business travelers. Whether you're a road warrior or frequent flyer, or just headed to CES to get with the gadgets, a little planning and a lot of good apps and accessories can make your trips less stressful and far more successful. This is ZENandTECH!

Apps and accessories for travelers

Top 5 summer vacation apps for iPhone

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 a 1:45 pm

TiPb checks out the best, most must-have apps to take on summer vacation with your iPhone

School's out and it's time for a break from work. Curious which are the absolute best apps and games to take with you on your much deserved summer vacation? Odds are you'll want to share your adventures, brush up on local attractions, and stay connected while you're having fun. Luckily there are tons of apps available in the App Store that makes organizing and sharing your vacation from your iPhone super simple.

Whether you want informational apps for your own use or social apps to share, we've got you covered. Read on for TiPb’s top 10 most recommended, most must-have summer vacation apps to get your started.

iPhone and iPad gifts for travelers - TiPb holiday gift guide

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Nov 6, 2010 a 5:45 pm

'Tis the season to be gifting and with iPhone and iPad being pretty much the perfect travel companions, there will be lots of vacationers to shop for this year. That means not only devices like iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad all wrapped up and ready to go, but all the great apps and accessories that go with them. Do you know someone special who'll be traveling over the holidays? If so, here's TiPb helpful holiday gift guide!

Don't need anything for a traveler? Check out the recommendations anyway, something great might still catch your eye. If not, no worries, we'll have plenty more holiday gifts guides coming your way this month!

Top 5 iPhone travel apps

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 a 9:12 am

Today's top 5 is directed towards iPhone users who travel for work, for fun, or for a little bit of both. From booking to preparing, finding your way to finding your food, and keeping yourself entertained while go, the iPhone really does have plenty of apps for all of that. Just like our other top 5 must-have iPhone app posts, all of these applications are available in the App Store. For the full run down, follow us after the break!

Want to Take an iPhone, iPod touch, or Any Gadget on a Flight Into the US? Here's What You Need to Know!

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Dec 28, 2009 a 8:58 am

In the wake of the latest act of terrorism attempted on a US airplane, the TSA has enacted what appear to be deliberately unpredictable new security measures that seem to include a complete ban on the use of electronics like the iPhone or iPod touch, and even the use of the bathroom for the last hour of any plane trip in-bound to the US.

iPhone Beats Palm Pre at Air Travel?

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Jul 6, 2009 a 2:51 pm

iPhone vs. Palm Pre combat and comparison is nothing new, but is smartphones' newest rivalry ready to take to the skies? Ars Technica certainly thinks so:

Ultimately, traveling with the Pre made me want my iPhone back

Though user-changeable, battery life on the Palm Pre was cited as one of the biggest disadvantages, draining rapidly under the onslaught of the famed Synergy and Card systems, and dying in just 30 min. of Sprint TV viewing(?!). Lack of Apps was another.

Review: Mobi Products World Wall Adapter for Dual S&C Cables

By Casey Chan, Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 a 1:19 pm

Are you a frequent international traveler? Are you always confused by international electrical outlets? Have you realized that there are a gazillion different electrical outlets requiring a gazillion different plugs? Well, the Mobi Products World Wall Adapter for S&C Cables for iPhone 3G, iPhone ($34.95) tries to simplify the tangled messy world of cables by giving you almost every solution in a simple adaptor. How does it perform?

Read on for the rest of the review!