Archive for May, 2009
Friday, May 15th, 2009 118 views
Japanese developer FreeBit has released an English version of ServersMan , a free application which converts iPhones and iPod touches into web servers. The software operates over both 3G and Wi-Fi connections, and allows people to connect via WebDAV or a regular web browser. Files hosted on a server can be accessed remotely, but are protected using SSL encryption. HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML are natively supported, and a file viewer lets users browse PDF, Office and iWork documents. Recently added is support for audio recording and playback; FreeBit says it has already submitted ServersMan 2.0b to Apple for approval , which should allow for the parallel exchange of multiple files. A development kit is meanwhile expected to launch sometime this summer, along with other unspecified tools. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , networking , iPhone apps Other story tags : servers , iPod touch Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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FreeBit app converts iPhones into web servers
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 130 views
ProjectsWizards has released an update to its Merlin project management application for both the iPhone/iPod touch and Mac , along with a new version of its Merlin Server bringing it to 2.7. The upgrade to Merlin 2.7 allows users to share projects with the iPhone and iPod touch and adds support for the Merlin Server. By enabling the three applications to work together users can access and share their Merlin projects from any iPhone, Mac, or supported web browser. In addition to the extra support, Merlin 2.7 also includes enhancements to help simplify use, to increase stability, and improve overall performance. Also the new Merlin iPhone and iPod touch version 1.0.1 resolves a connectivity issue that occurred via Bonjour, as well as provides a fix that prevented projects from being synchronized if it contained special characters in the project title. Both Merlin and Merlin Server are compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.9 or higher, and available for purchase at $200 for Merlin 2 and $995 for a single user licence of Merlin Server. The iPhone and iPod touch version is free to download from the App Store but priced at $65 per-user license. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , software , iPhone apps Other story tags : upgrade , management Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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ProjectWizards updates Merlin apps for Mac, iPhone
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009 147 views
The App Store has not been as profitable for Apple as one might expect, claims the venture capital firm Lightspeed. The company recently achieved the goal of over 1 billion app downloads , but of these, the ratio of paid apps is said to be anywhere between 1:15 and 1:40, according to people involved in the industry. This translates into just 25 to 60 million downloads which could generate income for Apple. An O’Reilly survey is said to show that the mean price for paid apps is $2.65, which if multiplied by 25 to 50 million, results in cumulative revenue of $70 to $160 million. Subtracting the 70 percent owed to developers, Apple may have only earned $20 to $45 million from a billion apps . Such a figure is moreover believed to be optimistic, given that a weighted average app price of $1.50 would cut Apple revenue down to between $12 to $27 million. Lightspeed suggests that like the music and video sections at iTunes, the true purpose of the App Store is to encourage people to buy iPhones and iPod touches; some 13.7 million iPhones alone were sold in 2008, each being far more profitable than an app. The rate of app sales is said to be increasing however, as while it took six months to reach 500 million downloads, only half that time was required to add another 500 million. A third-generation iPhone and the iPhone 3.0 firmware could accelerate sales further. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , Investor , iPhone apps , Apple Other story tags : App Store Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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App Store not especially profitable for Apple?
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009 115 views
WSJ Walt Mossberg shares the impressions about incarnation Quick Office on iPhone. Despite the fact that what the maestro has told, that is over what to work, from its part I will notice, that the utility is quite suitable for use.
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009 120 views
Radius Products has launched its TruTune Fine Color Series , a new set of colourful earphones that match Apple?s iPod nano 4G. The TruTune earphones are made from lightweight aluminum and feature a gold-plated stereo mini-plug. Each earphone offers small, medium or large silicone caps to help ensure they fit in the user?s ear. Colors which are currently available are designed to match the nine iPod nano 4G colors and include silver, black, violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, red and pink. The TruTune Fine Color earphones can be purchased from the Radius website and are priced at $20 a pair. Filed under : iPod , accessories , audio , Apple Other story tags : iPod nano , earphones , Radius Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Radius launches TruTune Fine Color Series earphones
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009 117 views
The Scif Fi Guys is a British podcast which covers everything that has to do with Science Fiction and cult TV and movies. Host Stuart Claw and co-host Matt Dillion talks for a couple of hours each week about the latest happenings within those fields and each week there’s also an interview with an actor from a popular series. Examples this year are Jack Coleman from Heroes ( plays Noah Bennet) and Colin Ferguson from Eureka (plays Sheriff Carter). The podcast operates with seasons just as TV shows do, and have just recently begun season 3. This was one of the first podcast I ever started listening to, back when the number of podcasts I subscribed to could be counted on one hand. It remains one of my favorites and now that season 3 is starting it was an easy choice for featured podcast. The podcast is really a must for any Sci Fi or general TV fan out there. Great discussions and great interviews.
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Featured Podcast: The Sci Fi Guys
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 128 views
PhotoList ($2) is a tool for organizing and locating photos on the iPhone and iPod touch. Users can organize photos into an unlimited number of folders and add titles and ratings. Photos can be moved between different folders allowing users to adjust the file structure as needed. A recent update has also added the ability to upload and download images from Facebook. SWIRL ($3) is a game where players must dodge obstacles and collect starts while falling downwards. The game is controlled by tilting the iPhone or iPod touch and includes five different worlds each with its own original soundtrack and an unlimited number of levels of increasing difficulty. The game also features global hi-scores, an in-game chat and integration with Twitter and Facebook via OpenFeint. Domino Domino ($1) allows users to create lines of dominos and then knock them over. Players can draw a line on the screen with their finger and dominos will then automatically be placed along that path. Users can also include objects like stairs, bridges and slides to make their domino course more interesting. Once the course is finished a user can choose to manually fly through the environment as the dominos fall or have the camera automatically follow the path. Agile Messenger ($10) is a multi-protocol instant messaging client that can access several instant messaging networks including, ICQ, AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and GoogleTalk. The application allows users to send text, voice and picture messages to any contact and uses IM to Email forwarding to let a user know if they have received a message while using another application. Agile Messenger also includes support for typing in the landscape orientation and allows users to move between chat windows by swiping left and right. Elvis Mobile (free) provides users with access news, images, videos, and more that is related to Elvis Presley. The application also provides users with access to a Graceland Livecam that gives fans a live view of the mansion in Memphis. Another features is the ability to report Elvis sightings around the world. When users spot an Elvis lookalike they can snap a picture with their iPhone camera and submit it to Elvis.com or Facebook . 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: PhotoList, SWIRL, Domino Domino
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 229 views
Since my first gen Rockboxed Sansa Clip died, I ordered an IDE to CF adapter for my X5L after I read the Rockbox CF Mod Wiki page . Installation was pretty straightforward, I only had to cut/saw the plastic bit off one side of the adapter’s IDE connector to fit. I also had to shorten the master/slave jumper so it doesn’t poke the PCB and battery, use a slimmer jumper bridge, and electrical tape on the backside (see red dots in the photos). Speed with a 300x Lexar CF is blazing, bootup is almost instantly. Too bad there’s no affordable 300x 32GB card available, so I have to see which 16 or 32Gb card is fast enough to be useful in the X5. I’m leaning towards a Kingston Elite Pro 133x (should be faster than 133x in reality), or a Hama HighSpeed Pro (should have similar speeds as the twice as expensive SanDisk Extreme III). On another note, the X5 is now also quite a bit lighter than with the 1.8″ HDD inside. Click over to the mod thread for more pics.
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Cowon iAudio X5 Compact Flash Mod
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 141 views
Overcoming a small but significant delay , PopCap has at last launched the iPhone version of Peggle , its well-known puzzle game. Players fire a metal ball from the top of the screen, with the goal of knocking out as many blocks as possible before it reaches the bottom. Special bonuses are awarded for unique combos and trick shots. The iPhone game includes 55 regular levels and 40 Grand Master challenges, which can be chosen individually through the Quick Play or Challenge modes. Gamers can additionally play against others in the Duel mode, and record unusual shots for later playback. Separating the port is a new Extreme Precision wheel, meant increased accuracy, and a series of new style bonuses, such as Off the Wall and Double Long Shot. A Trophy Room now displays unusual achievements in the game. Peggle is a $5 download from the App Store, and requires iPhone 2.1 firmware. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , gaming Other story tags : iPod touch Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Peggle for iPhone hits App Store
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 0 views
Smule has released a simplified version of its Leaf Trombone World Stage app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Leaf Trombone Lite & Free provides a brief sample of the full game, including only one default track. Similarly to the full version, gamers are able to observe the judging of performances by a live panel, and compose their own songs at smule.com. Lite players cannot, however, participate in live judging. Leaf Trombone is a massively multiplayer musical game which has players compose and publish their own songs. The trombone is played by blowing air into an iPhone’s microphone, or using various slide commands on an iPod touch. Lite & Free is currently available at the App Store, alongside the full version of Leaf Trombone, which costs $1. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , gaming , iPhone apps Other story tags : iPod touch Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Smule releases free version of Leaf Trombone
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