Archive for June, 2009
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 99 views
Three key instant messaging apps for the iPhone and iPod touch have been updated to take advantage of background push notification. AIM is now at v3.0.1, and relying on push technology can inform users of messages even when using another app. The update also enables notifications through SMS, implements fixes bugs, and lets users stay logged in for up to 24 hours. The paid version adds landscape modes for the buddy list and conversation views. Aside from push notification, the multi-client BeejiveIM 3.0 now incorporates meta contacts, plus a variety of interface enhancements. Layout and color schemes have been improved, along with overall speed. Also multi-client, SHAPE’s IM+ 3.0 has gained support for Skype Chat and Twitter. Messages sent through the latter can be set to use separate notifications, whether in terms of sound or vibration. Other improvements include favorites, a built-in web browser and a group for offline contacts. IM+ currently costs $6, while BeejiveIM is $10 and the paid download of AIM is $3. Push features require the iPhone 3.0 firmware. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , iPhone apps Other story tags : iPod touch , instant messaging Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Instant messaging apps update for iPhone 3.0
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 127 views
New York-based iLuv today announced its latest alarm clock iPod dock and is targeting it explicitly at deep sleepers. The iMM153 includes a bed shaker in addition to either a buzzer, a radio station or music preloaded on users’ iPhones and iPods. Italso features an LCD screen with 10 dimmer settings and a 3.5mm aux input jack for playing music from devices other than Apple’s docking music players. The dual alarm clock will also let users fall asleep to either an FM radio station or iPod audio content. As expected, docked iPods from the iPod mini and fourth-generation iPod through to the latest iPod touch will charge as long as they’re cradled by the speaker system. The device veers from iLuv’s usual preference for black and is also available in pink, white and blue. Every version is priced at $60 and should be ready today. Filed under : iPod , gadgets , audio , Apple Other story tags : iLuv Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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iLuv intros iPod alarm clock with bed shaker
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 121 views
Mobile travel guide: tripwolf for the iPhone Avoid roaming charges when you travel: tripwolf.com starts a free world travel guide for the iPhone Vienna, June 9, 2009: The online social travel guide tripwolf [http://www.tripwolf.com] launches the first iPhone application for travelers enabling them to search and download professional, up-to-date travel information before and during their travels. The tripwolf iPhone application [http://www.tripwolf.com/en/page/iphone] allows users to search and download over 400,000 destinations worldwide and combines travel information from professional travel guide s such as “Marco Polo” and “Footprint” with the cumulative knowledge of over 18,000 tripwolf members. The tripwolf iPhone application is available for free and can be used by anyone. Users can search the globe, download city guides to use online or offline, flip through thousands of sights, restaurants, hotels and much more. tripwolf members however receive additional benefits such as automatic synchronization of their scrapbook, easy access to their favorite places, uploading pictures and a quick add to favorites feature. The application is currently available in five languages – English, German, Spanish, French and Italian – in any part of the world. With the tripwolf iPhone application, users can gather all the professional travel information currently available on the iPhone without the need to be constantly connected to the Internet. Travelers can research all their travel information on tripwolf.com, add it to their scrapbook and automatically synchronize it with their iPhone by simply logging onto their tripwolf account. Users can now simply search relevant travel information on their iPhone or use the easy “Locate Me” feature – by shaking the iPhone, the application offers recommendations close by. The tripwolf iPhone application also allows users to choose how much information they want to use offline and also takes different network connection speeds into consideration. Users have the choice of downloading either text only or the whole package that includes pictures. All the functions within the application can also be performed offline and seamlessly synchronize with the tripwolf platform once an Internet connection is found. “The possibility of using the tripwolf iPhone application offline was extremely important to us. We wanted travelers not to worry about paying high roaming costs ”, Sebastian Heinzel ( http://www.tripwolf.com/en/traveler/user/10/sebastian ), CEO of tripwolf explains, “while still being able to access their personalized tripwolf guides and benefit from location based interactivity.” Collaborating for several months with Salzburg Research, an Austrian research organization focused on innovative mobile solutions, the entire team is excited to finally offer the innovative iPhone tripwolf application. Alexander Trieb ( http://www.tripwolf.com/en/traveler/user/78/alex ), the tripwolf co-founder responsible for the implementation of the iPhone application, says: “Thanks to Nicolas Göll and his research team in Salzburg we really pushed the boundaries of the iPhone platform. By offering the tripwolf iPhone application we are taking the logical next step in the evolution of travel guides: Beyond the book.” The tripwolf iPhone application is the seamless connection between tripwolf.com and the iPhone – so if it’s shopping in Berlin ( http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/3204/Germany/Berlin ), vodka-sipping in Moscow ( http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/12500/Russia/Moscow ), a visit to Montevideo ( http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/13177/Uruguay/Montevideo ) or crazy night-life in New York ( http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/5026/USA/New-York-State-NY/New-Yor… ), tripwolf users can always find their way around. About tripwolf.com tripwolf.com is a social online travel guide available in five languages – English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. What makes it special is the content mix: professional editorial from print travel guides like “Marco Polo” and “Footprint” paired with user generated content by users from all over the world. Users can add personal blog posts, ratings and photos to about 400.000 different destinations worldwide. Users can use the entire data available of www.tripwolf.com on the iPhone application and have the choice between on- and offline access. About Salzburg Research Salzburg Research Forschungsgesellschaft is the non-profit research organisation of the State of Salzburg. It conducts applied research and development in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the fields of Digital Media, eCulture, eTourism and EduMedia. The department for “mobile and web-based information systems (MOWI)” under supervision of Nicolas Göll is in charge of the technical development of the application. Media Contact Adena Harford a.harford@tripwolf.com +1 207 332 7338 Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/gadgets-and-gizmos-articles/mobile-travel-guide-tripwolf-for-the-iphone-962067.html Technology News: How Portable GPS Systems Really Work The simplified version of how a GPS works is fairly easy to comprehend. Satellites transmit signals and the portable GPS units receive signals.There are 24 satellites… ZML.COM – one-stop resource for instant iPod movie downloads Download mp3 music, buy mp3 music – MP3Sale iPod car adapter iPhone Cases
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 234 views
If you own an iPod then you likely already know about the tons of products and add-ons that are available. There are many scenarios to choose from when it comes to connecting your iPod to your car. Since the iPod comes in a variety of types, there are scores of iPod adapters and connectors that make it easy to connect it to virtually any car in the world. Many manufacturers can provide the adapter needed for your iPod car connection. Most of the adapters available send the audio from your iPod to the FM stereo in your car using an FM transmitter. There are also many docking systems that have bonus features such as the ability to program a frequency into your iPod where the FM transmitter should be tuned. By simply choosing the frequency, much like you would for a song, the frequency will change. Some adapters also have digital displays that show you the frequency and many will permit you to synchronize your iPod with your chosen iTunes or even charge the battery while you have it docked. Of course, nothing works perfectly in the world and like many other technical products; there are a few kinks in iPod connections as well. One noted problem is that you have to tune the transmitter as well as the receiver to an FM frequency that is unused. This poses a problem simply because there are very few unused frequencies in many parts of the nation. If you are traveling, particularly long distances, you may likely find that the frequency you have chosen for your iPod connection is used by a radio station. If and when this happens, you will hear the radio station that has that frequency, typically with sound distortion like the one you would get with a frequency that is far away and hard to tune. You will then have to find another frequency that is unused in the area that you are traveling. Of course, this does not mean that you should not attempt to connect your iPod to your car. Just be certain that before you purchase an iPod adapter, you know exactly what type or version of iPod you own. Some units work only with the third and fourth generation of iPods. Other units may work with the Mini or the Shuffle. It is important that you choose the correct adapter for the version of iPod that you have, to ensure that you get a proper connection in your car and can enjoy your favorite tunes while driving. Nick Mack is an expert in iPod Adapters . For more information visit he site. For more articles by Nick Mack: Click here Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/electronics-articles/ipod-to-car-connection-964973.html Technology News: iGolf Triton Golf GPS Review iGolf Triton Golf GPS Review The iGolf Triton is one of the newest golf GPS devices from the makers of the iGolf Neo GPS. The iGolf Triton is a step up from the neo… ZML.COM – one-stop resource for instant iPod movie downloads Download mp3 music, buy mp3 music – MP3Sale iPod car adapter iPhone Cases
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iPod to Car Connection
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 125 views
Dunkin’ Run (free) allows users to inform friends or coworkers that they are making a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts. After receiving a notification users can then add an order and send it to the person making the run. The application includes a built-in menu which includes both food and drink items offered in the store. Users can add notes to their order and specify details such as how much sugar they like in their coffee. All orders are then combined into one list which can be organized by friends, or by items. PixPop Art ($1) is a game where players attempt to locate specific areas on different works of art. The right side of the interface shows a list of tokens which are the areas players are trying to match. As the area’s are found the tokens disappear and after all of the areas are found a new picture is started. The game includes a Competition mode along with a Zen mode which has lower time restrictions and allows players to use more hints. 1Password Pro ($6) is a password management application for the iPhone and iPod touch. The software allows users to store and organize multiple passwords, and integrates with a web browser so that users only have to enter a password once. The pro version also features a special switching mode that is designed to allow users to quickly copy-and-paste usernames and passwords to Mobile Safari. Dum Dum Pops Flick-A-Pop (free) invites players to see how many Dum Dum Pops they can eat in a set period of time. The game starts by spinning a wheel to determine the flavor. Players then play by flicking a finger on the screen as fast as possible. Whenever a pop is finished players can then shake the screen to start a new one. Name That Tune! (free) is a game where players attempt to identify various song clips. The game grabs music from the players library and then turns each song into 10 second clips. The clips are then played in a random order and players have to guess the name of the song that each comes from. 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: Dunkin’ Donuts, PixPop Art, 1Password
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 104 views
In a battle for touch screen MP3 players Sony swung for the fences with a premium product with a price to match well above the competition. To those who have the extra cash to spend the premium price may well be justified. These unique to the competition features include YouTube browsing, Slacker Radio (US Only), direct podcast downloads, premium noise canceling headphones, and a semi-useful web browser. Some of the highlights of this player include an amazing looking OLED screen with a capacitive touch screen with a lightning fast response. You can also expect great sound quality like most of Sony’s other players. Read on for the full in depth look at the Sony X-1000 player.
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Sony X Series X-1000 Review
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009 140 views
Portable and cheap, this is one great MP3 Pros: price, ease of use Cons: User support Bought this product at: The iLo MP3 player is a great little player at an affordable price. Technology News: Nextar X3 3.5-inch Touch Screen Display GPS Navigation System – 109.99 USD Finding an address or any 1 of 1.6 million points of interest is a snap anywhere in the U.S. Just enter information in the X3′s 3.5-inch touch screen and let the… ZML.COM – one-stop resource for instant iPod movie downloads Download mp3 music, buy mp3 music – MP3Sale iPod car adapter iPhone Cases
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iLo 1GB MP3 Player, Cherry Red MP-556 MP556 – Video Review
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009 110 views
AeroSport is the ideal workout partner. Griffin’s AeroSport Armband is the ideal combination of wear-all-day comfort and features that runners, walkers and athletes of every stripe demand. It has a light, silky, flexible armband of super-wicking stretch fabric, cut wide so it stays put comfortably. Adjust to fit your arm, then clip the detachable iPod case itself on to the band. The case provides full screen protection for your iPod yet allows you complete access. Included is an ingenious little cord wrap that keeps your Headphone cable out of the way. Hi-visibility reflective print pattern helps visibility for safety at dusk or dawn.–Wide, comfortable band adjusts to fit any arm-Secures your iPod with full screen protection-AeroSport for iPod touch covers the TouchScreen but allows total touch-through control-Case can be used three ways: clipped on the armband, clipped to a belt or strap, or remove the clip and slip the case into your pocket-Removable cord wrap to prevent tangles-Reflective accents for safety and visibility-For iPod Touch 2G … See Full Info Buy 19.99 USD Technology News: TomTom IQ Routes – How it works ? We all know traffic is different during a Monday morning rush hour from a lazy Sunday afternoon. We all want the best shortcuts to bring us to our destination in the… ZML.COM – one-stop resource for instant iPod movie downloads Download mp3 music, buy mp3 music – MP3Sale iPod car adapter iPhone Cases
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Griffin AeroSport armband for iPod Touch 2G – 19.99 USD
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009 113 views
One of the most anticipated features of the new iPhone OS 3.0 is the ability to find lost devices using Apple’s MobileMe web service, which requires an annual fee. Find My iPhone plots the location of a missing phone on a map, allows users to flash a message on the screen and play an alert tone. If all else fails, the user can remotely erase any personal data on an iPhone. We at Electronista and MacNN are taking a quick look at how it works and whether it’s worth the investment. Setup is relatively simple and requires Apple’s $99/year MobileMe service. In the settings control panel, in the Mail, Contacts and Calendars menu, users must MobileMe account. From there, its simply a matter of turning on the “Find My iPhone” slider. To track a missing phone, users must log on to MobileMe, access their account information menu, and select the Find My iPhone menu. In MacNN ‘s tests, the map with the location of our iPhone 3G S took about 20 seconds to display; it’s not instantaneous, but quick. A control panel allows users to enter a message to appear on the iPhone’s screen along with an alert tone, even if the phone is set to silent mode. In our test it took less than 30 seconds for the alert to sound. MobileMe sent an email confirming that the alert was recieved by the iPhone — a very important means of telling whether the phone is still functional and worth finding. As the iPhone has become more popular, though, thieves have taken notice as well. The ability to wipe sensitive data from iPhones will undoubtedly be welcomed by businesses and any user who keeps private information on an iPhone; unfortunately, Find My iPhone does not have the ability to disable a stolen phone, so the user must still contact their wireless company to have it shut off. There’s also the concern of more knowledgeable thieves. If they turn location services off, Find My iPhone can’t place the iPhone on a map — just send its alert. As such, there’s a slight but real chance the feature could be neutered altogether. Find My iPhone is a free addition to MobileMe, one that adds value to a service that some users feel is otherwise too expensive and could easily be replaced; this turns the value on its head. For those of us who tend to be absent-minded now and then, Find My iPhone is a nice alternative to spending hours hunting for an expensive piece of hardware. It also provides peace of mind, with the knowledge that credit card numbers and other sensitive information can be quickly erased if an iPhone is lost. Filed under : iPhone , networking , mobile phones , Apple Other story tags : MobileMe Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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First Look: Find My iPhone
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009 102 views
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Steve Jobs is recovering from a liver transplant (subscription required). The Apple CEO reportedly had the surgery two months ago in Tennessee and is still on track to return to work later this month, but possibly on a part-time basis. Jobs did not respond to the newspaper’s request for an interview, but The Journal quotes sources close to Jobs as saying he may work a reduced schedule for “a month or two.” The report said at least some members of Apple’s board were aware of the surgery. The Journal report cites medical experts who say it is not uncommon for pancreatic cancer to spread to the liver, but provided no direct information about the reason for Jobs’ surgery. Apple has repeatedly insisted that Jobs will return from his six-month medical leave in late June, but has refused any further comment. Jobs went on leave in January citing complications from a hormone imbalance resulting from treatment for pancreatic cancer in 2004. There have been numerous rumors and even sightings of the elusive Jobs , but he has made no official comment since January. Filed under : Apple Other story tags : jobs Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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WSJ: Jobs had liver transplant
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