Archive for May, 2009
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 76 views
MySecrets ($5) is a tool for securely storing data on an iPhone or iPod touch. The application can store various notes and allows them to be organized into a customizable folder-based data hierarchy. The application uses 256-bit AES encryption to protect its contents and requires a password on startup that is not stored anywhere, nor is there a way to recover it. Several safety features are also i… Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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iPhone apps: MySecrets, Slacker Radio, Horseshoes Pro
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Monday, May 18th, 2009 118 views
Pickin’ Stix ($1) is a adaptation of the classic Pick-Up-Sticks game for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game is played by using the touch screen to chose sticks from a pile. Players score points by grabbing sticks from the top of a pile and lose points for choosing ones that are underneath others. The game also includes a timer so players can see how quickly they can reach their top score. iFlash Touch (free) is a companion application for the iFlash on the Mac desktop software. It allows users to export their card decks to their iPhone or iPod touch and study they while on the go. iFlash Touch includes several study settings including an option to shuffle cards and an option to randomize which side of the card is displayed. Bed Bugs ($2) is a game where users must protect a sleepwalker from waking up. In order to protect the sleep walker players have to keep him away from different types of bed bugs. There are a total of 28 unique bugs and each of them need to be handled in certain ways. All of the actions are performed using the touch screen and including holding, tapping, and flicking. TheTumbler ($3) allows users to post and view the posts of their followers on Tumblr. The application includes several features for posting blog entries including the ability to set a default tumblelog to post to. TheTumbler also allows users of the Disqus comment system to moderate comments from within the application. Disneyland Park Guide Notescast ($1) is a vacation planner and in-park guide that covers most of the attractions at Disneyland. The guide includes over 120 pages that cover categories including Hotels, Parking, Hours, and Tours. The guide is strictly text based and has been designed to help new or infrequent visitors find their way around. 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: Pickin’ Stix, iFlash Touch, Bed Bugs
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Monday, May 18th, 2009 119 views
Apple may be facing a second consecutive quarter of decline in Mac sales as gauged year-over-year, Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster suggests. The analyst cites new statistics from NPD Group, which show that April shipments fell 1.8 percent versus the same period in 2008. Although not as harsh as the 5 to 10 percent initially called for by Piper, the drop could foretell substantial problems with the rest of Q3, using assumptions about sales behavior in May and June. Quarterly shipments could slide by as much as 8 to 16 percent, a factor worse than Street estimates of 7 to 10 percent. Either figure would be worse than the results of Apple’s second financial quarter , which saw Mac sales dip by only 3 percent. Poor performance is being blamed on the global recession, which has until recently done little to affect Apple’s profits. Compounding problems are new NPD figures on iPods, which show that player sales plummeted 9 percent in April. Similarly, while average selling prices remained consistent for Macs, the same value for iPods dropped 11 percent. Apple will likely ship 9.5 to 10.5 million iPods during Q309, according to Munster, as compared to the 11 million reached in Q308. Apple has not seen a slump in year-over-year iPod figures since the product’s 2001 introduction. Filed under : iPod , Investor , computers , Apple Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Macs, iPods face disintegrating third quarter
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Monday, May 18th, 2009 74 views
Ultimate Ears on Monday rolled out a custom-fit, in-canal earphone set positioned as a more economical option for those who still want personalized sound. The UE 4 Pro requires the use of a custom ear mold from an audiologist but has significantly less internal features than the UE 5 Pros that have normally been the only option. The difference drops the price by $200 and puts the UE 4 Pro into t… Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Ultimate Ears intros UE 4 Pro custom earphones
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Monday, May 18th, 2009 113 views
Forum member Ralph aka Phangtonpower has tapped into the great sound quality of the Sansa Fuze with a Ray Samuels Hornet headphone amp. Ralph also uses this setup to practice his bass paired with a set of Audio-Technica M50′s. Read on for some photos and comments by Ralph on his setup. Want to submit your rig? See below for details
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Reader Rigs: Phangtonpower’s Sansa Fuze + Ray Samuels Hornet
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Sunday, May 17th, 2009 191 views
Those that know me know that my MP3 player has more podcasts and audiobooks on it than music. I’m out and about a few hours a day and have a job on the side of the studies which is more or less a muscle memory job. Listening to the same music over and over would drive me crazy, so some years ago I started using podcasts and audiobooks to keep myself entertained instead. When it comes to getting audiobooks, you have several options, from libraries to audiobook services online. Then you have to select a player – if you want Audible support, you need a player that can support it and so on. Then there are players which have special audiobook sections that give you extra options regardless of what format the book is in, while others treat audiobooks as music. Read on for a guide on how to get started with audiobooks.
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Guide to Audiobooks on MP3 Players
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Sunday, May 17th, 2009 103 views
Audio company Samson Technologies has announced the Expedition XP308i , a portable 8-channel mixer with a built-in iPod dock and dual two-way speakers. The compact PA system features a 300-watt power amplifier, 8-inch woofers in 2-way vented enclosures, and an internal 2 x 150W Class D amplifier. The entire package comes in a light-weight design that stands less than 40 pounds, and is crafted for simplified transporting to other locations. Features of the 8-channel mixer include four mic/line inputs, two stereo inputs, and the ability to control the bass and treble. The Mixer can also be removed from the speaker to a tabletop or kickstand for simpler use. Additional capabilities provide two 1/8-inch jacks to connect external powered monitors, an internal effects processor, music/speech switch for overall system equalization, and a six-segment level meter with limit indicator. The XP308i is expected to be released in June of this year with a MSRP of $680. Filed under : iPod , gadgets , audio Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Samson announces Expedition XP308i with iPod dock
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 115 views
Not one but two models of iPod should gain cameras in their next major update, claims the English edition of MacBidouille . A anonymous source for the website insists that both the Touch and the Nano will gain cameras, though aspects such as megapixel ratings or support for autofocus and flash remain uncertain. If identical to one strongly rumored for the next iPhone, the cameras could be rated at 3.2 megapixels. Backing the report is a recent job opening at Apple, which initially requested a “Camera Engineering Project Manager to drive the design, development and integration of camera modules across iPhone and iPod.” Though the listing was later altered to omit iPod references, analysts have suggested that Apple may be interested in augmenting the Touch to differentiate it from other iPods and/or increase its appeal next to the iPhone. Such a policy would not explain adding a camera to the Nano, however; the player also offers little space for a sensor and lens, and would naturally require custom software. The source makes a separate claim that future iPhones will retain the size and shape as the iPhone 3G, in spite of rumors. A handful of reports have hinted at a smaller, cheaper companion to the main iPhone line. Filed under : iPod , digital imaging Other story tags : iPod touch , iPod nano Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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iPod touches and nanos to gain cameras?
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 129 views
Touch Karma ($3) can be used to track the good and bad deeds performed by friends and family members. The application includes two different sections, one is more specifically for tracking chores that kids complete. Parents can set up a goal for their kids to reach and all the chores they do will add points towards this goal and a reward can be provided at the end. The friend mode can be used to evaluate how helpful friends have been by logging their actions with points. AudioMicro Lite (free) includes more than 50 profession-quality sound effects that have been contributed by members of the AudioMicro community. Users can choose to loop the sound effects, play them after a delay, and select which sound effects will show up in the application. A “Sneak Attack” feature has also been included which allows users to choose a sound to play when the iPhone or iPod touch is moved. Available sound effects include categories such as animals, burps, farts, horror, sci-fi, sports, technology, transportation, and warfare. CinemaFX ($2) allows users to add various effects to their photos that have been designed to mimic the stylings of different hollywood films. The application include 21 different effects that are inspired by movies such as Twilight, Predator, 300, Sin City and Red Planet. Images can be cropped or rotated and then effects can be added and adjusted using slider bars. CinemaFX also allows users to layer multiple effects and save finished images to the devices photo library. Metro Maximus ($8) is a collection of subway guides for 25 major cites around the world. The guide includes subway guides for London, New York, Paris, Montreal, Tokyo, and more. Each city includes a map of the subway paths along with information on all of the stations. The application also provides information on popular tourist attractions for each cites including which subway stations are closest. Tiger Woods PGA Tour ($10) is a golf simulation for the iPhone and iPod touch that includes some of the most famous golfers and courses in the world. Golfers can play as famous golfers such as Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and choose from 120 holes that come from seven famous courses including Pebble Beach, Doral and St. Andrews. Players control their swing by using a touch and drag Swing Meter which provides feedback to help users perfect their shot. 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: Touch Karma, AudioMicro Lite, CinemaFX
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 258 views
Having players rendered useless due to a broken headphone jack is annoying. As we speak, one of my players is in for repair as the jack got loose and started losing audio on the left channel. The same thing happened with another player last fall when I was working a lot out in the woods and the cable got stuck on every single tree I came across. There really isn’t that much to do about such a problem once it has happened, but luckily there is something you can do to prevent it. Replug is a range of cables and adapters that are designed to break off naturally if the cable is yanked. I bought their basic adapter to see if it would help save my players. Read on for a review.
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Replug Headphone Adapter Review
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