Archive for May, 2009
Friday, May 29th, 2009 140 views
Apple has confirmed intentions to allow direct purchase of iTunes videos from an iPhone, sources close to the company’s training programs say. Originally a blogger is said to have discovered the option’s existence by accident , though users of the iPhone 3.0 beta can now gain a glimpse through a custom link . Graphics and downloads in the early browser are currently broken. The alleged confirmation comes by way of self-guided training packages, sent to AppleCare agents. Each kit details planned features of the iPhone 3.0 firmware, among these being direct iTunes video purchases. Traditionally iPhones and iPod touches have only been able to sync the material, after having connected to a Mac or PC. The timing of the kits is thought to be some of the earliest Apple has yet dared. “Apple never puts out product training this far ahead of a product launch,” one of the sources comments. Together the sources agree that the instructions are approximately six weeks early. Not mentioned in them however are connection options, which may be unlikely to include 3G. At present, even audio downloads over 3G are limited to 10MB. Any announcement for iTunes video is likely to happen at Apple’s next major press event, the WWDC keynote on June 8th. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , Apple Other story tags : iTunes , video , TV , movies Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Staff briefings ongoing for wireless iTunes video?
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Friday, May 29th, 2009 88 views
Tankz ($1) is an arcade style game in which players can control one of three hover tanks. Players must work through three different levels collecting flags along the way and destroying enemy tanks and towers. Each level includes multiple enemies and obstacles along with hover pads and jump pads that can be used to regenerate health and launch a tank to higher areas. The game includes two different difficulty levels and two different game modes, Best Time and Best Score. iBody ($8) can be used to track fitness data such as weight, body fat, blood pressure, pulse rate, and different sport activities. The software can tag a bicycle or jogging route using the GPS capabilities built into the iPhone and allows these routes to be saved and sent to others through an email. iBody also allows users to manage up to four separate accounts and have each protected with its own password. C64 Camera ($1) lets users create images that are stylized to match graphics found on the Commodore VIC-64. The application uses the original VIC-64 color scheme and a simulated resolution to make the pictures look retro. Users can take new photos from within the application or import pictures from their photo library to add the effect to. Gift Guru (free) is a tool for managing shopping lists for different occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. Gift Guru provides access to PriceGrabber allowing users to find the best price on the gifts they are shopping for. Users can add recipients directly from their contacts list, set up a budget, add password protection, and record the status of each gift(bought, wrapped, sent). iCover ($1) allows user to turn their photos into personalized magazine covers. The application features 25 different magazine templates includes a sports magazine, a pet magazine, and a fashion magazine. Users can then add photos and text to the templates to create their own magazine cover which can be saved to the photo library or emailed to friends and family. Filed under : iPhone apps Other story tags : App Store Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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iPhone apps: Tankz, iBody, C64 Camera
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Friday, May 29th, 2009 85 views
Ten One Design, creator of the iPhone and iPod touch-compatible stylus, has released its Clip Pack . The package come in a set of four clips with various sizes and shapes to fit the iPhone and iPod touch and hold the Ten One Stylus. The clips are designed to fit over iPhone and iPod touch cases as well to ensure the devices can be protected while still carrying the stylus. The Clip Pack is available through the Ten One Design website for $5. Filed under : accessories , iPhone apps Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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iPhone Stylus Clip Pack released by Ten One Designs
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009 83 views
Apple has made significant improvements to its TV offerings at Canada’s iTunes Store, beginning with option of HD. Selected episodes are only rendered in 720p, and cost a minimum of $3 each, but may frequently support 5.1-channel sound and will always come with an SD-quality download meant for sync with Apple handhelds. A 2GHz dual-core processor is required, whether for a Mac or a PC.The option… Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Canadian iTunes Store gains HD TV, new networks
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009 79 views
Dough ($7) is a tool for managing multiple accounts, reconciling checking accounts, budgeting, and managing bills. Transactions can be recorded as they happen and sorted into different categories. Using categories allows users to set budgets on how much they are willing to spend on different groups of products each month. Data stored within the application is never stored or passed through a serve… Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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iPhone apps: Dough, Good vs Evil, Birdie
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009 92 views
Interconnects, IC for short, are the cables that go between your player and another device with an input jack – a car stereo, home stereo, or a portable headphone amp. The problem with the latter of those setups is that the amp is often directly under the player and so you really only need 2cm of cable to make the connection, but they don’t make cables that short. As a result, a lot of people drag around long cables that are just inthe way. There’s no need to. Read on for a guide on how to make your own tiny bridge-interconnect.
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How To Make a Tiny Interconnect
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 746 views
Apple on Wednesday released a software update for the third-generation iPod shuffle , Version 1.1, along with a new VoiceOver Kit. The software addresses a rare issue that occasionally caused playback to stop. A number of other bug fixes have been added, along with support for the new VoiceOver Kit. The 3.9MB download is available directly from iTunes. VoiceOver Kit 1.1 expands the list of supported languages to include Cantonese, Danish, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian and Russian. Improvements have been made to a number of existing languages such as English, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish and Spanish. Version 1.1 is available through the Software Updater. Filed under : iPod , software , Apple Other story tags : iPod shuffle Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Apple updates Shuffle 3G software, VoiceOver Kit
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 112 views
Beats includes three tools that can help a DJ create smooth, and harmonically matched mixes. The BPM counter allows users to determine the BPM of a song by tapping the beat on the screen. The application then records each tap and averages the time between each to calculate the tempo. The metronome supports beat, duple, and triplet timing and includes four different sound sets, click, 808, 909, and live drums. The key mixing tool allows users to enter the key of the current song and provides feedback on what other keys will mix harmonically with it. Deckster ($1) provides a simulation of using a real deck of cards. When the application launches players are provided with a brand new deck of cards that is still boxed and sealed. Touch gestures can then be used to unwrap the deck and interact with the cards. The deck can be modified to contain only a certain set of cards and different gestures can then be used to deal, burn and shuffle the deck. EdiMon+ ($2) includes three mini games, Weight Lifting, Meditation, and Guessing, each which includes 5 levels of increasing difficulty. In the Weight Lifting game players must provide energy to the EdiMon character by tapping two buttons of the same color simultaneously, among a field of many buttons. The Meditation game has players trying to prevent EdiMon from breaking his meditative state by using the accelerometer to stop EdiMon from falling over. In the Guessing game, players must keep up with what EdiMon is thinking. A ?thought bubble? appears above EdiMon?s head which displays an object and then players must choose which objects match up with what they believe EdiMon is thinking. Zensify Preview (free) collects information from all of a users social networks into a single feed. The application features options for posting and viewing information from popular social networking sites, including, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Digg, Delicious, Photobucket and 12seconds. Zemsify also includes a built-in search function which allows users to keep track of conversations and topics across multiple networks. CardWar ($1) is an iPhone/iPod touch version of the classic card game War. Players compete against the computer by flipping cards one by one. Whoever flips the higher card takes the set and the first player to collect the entire deck wins. The game automatically tracks the current score and also saves the game state when the application is closed allowing users to continue their game at a later point in time. Filed under : iPhone apps Other story tags : App Store Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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iPhone apps: Beats, Deckster, EdiMon+
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 142 views
The international distribution of iPhone applications is not being handled properly at the App Store, one developer tells MacNN . Having launched a title called CameraUFO, Magno Urbano says he recently visited the US App Store to verify if his software was on sale. Although not at its main intended venue, the app could be found at a number foreign stores, though still not all of them. A similar problem is said to exist for several of Urbano’s older titles, such as GhostCamera, indicating that the issue is not only a matter of slow propagation. Of the developer’s 17 total apps , five are said to disappear when switching to the Chinese or Brazilian stores, even though some of them date back to 2008. The missing apps also fail to appear in direct searches, suggesting that they do not occur at all in some App Store databases. Although Urbano claims to have reported the inconsistencies to Apple, he argues that many developers could be losing substantial amounts of revenue. “I hope they can solve this soon,” he adds. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , industry , developer , iPhone apps Other story tags : App Store Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Internation distribution of iPhone apps broken?
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 92 views
Koyono has released the latest addition to its Apple accessory line, the Chill Pill. The device, used with an iPod, iPhone, or notebook, is made of two speakers that magnetically connect in order to reduce size for storage. The Chill Pill uses a rechargeable internal battery and can be used for up to 8 hours.The accessory incorporates a retractable cord that connects the two speakers, minimizing t… Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Chill Pill provides speakers for portable devices
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