Archive for September, 2007
The Cloud offers UK iPod touch users low cost Wi-Fi access
Filed under: iPod Family, iPhone
The Cloud, which is an awesomely named independent Wi-Fi network in Europe, today announced a special plan made just for iPod touches. The Cloud Unlimited Music gives iPod touch users unlimited access to the Clouds extensive network of Wi-Fi hotspots across the UK for £3.99 per month.
You might wonder why this [...]
Wired’s Easy-Peasy iPhone Lockdown Checklist
Filed under: Bad Apple, Developer, iPhone
Apple’s hardly been on the charm offensive recently, what with the hard-hitting press release, clarifications from Phill Schiller, and the lockdown of the iPhone 1.1.1 update. So if you’re wondering what on earth all the fuss is within the iPhone hacking community, then the folks at Wired have put together [...]
NES.app v1.6.2 for iPhone - now with audio fix
The guys behind the Nintendo Emulator for the iPhone have done it again, rolling out another version that’s yet again full of fixes and tweaks to improve your retro-gaming happy. Yes, folks, it’s NES.app v1.6.2, fresh and ready for download onto your nifty Apple gadget. Let’s get to the changelog, and see what’s been improved [...]
NY Daily News declares iPod Public Enemy #1
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPod Family, Features
The NY Daily News is a sober organ, not given to rank hyperbole or overstatement like that other NYC tabloid pictured here, with my all-time favorite headline. (I’m kidding — the News still has its moments, even if the Post is by far the nuttier paper.) That said, [...]
Turn iPhone into an iTunes remote with Signal
If you’ve been looking for ways to control iTunes, Winamp, or Windows Media Player from the iPhone then you might want to consider using Alloysoft’s Signal. This application turns the unit into a remote control allowing users to control playback, browse media libraries, or edit playlists on their desktops.
Signal also works with various streaming solutions [...]
iPhone/iPod touch Remote Control
Filed under: Accessories, Reviews, iPhone
Say what you will about scroll wheels versus touch screens but you can’t effectively operate a touch screen from your pocket. Fortunately the iPhone provides decent, and the iPod touch excellent, compatibility with standard iPod accessories like this $6.30 Borgvik remote control from Kai Domain (formerly Fifth Unit). It’s labeled as [...]
A look at Leopard’s iTunes visualizers
Filed under: Multimedia, Software, Odds and ends, iTunes, Leopard
Mac Rumors has posted screenshots of three new iTunes visualizers coming in Leopard (or sooner, if they’re included in the upcoming update). They’re called Lathe, Jelly, and Stix– Lathe is a couple of particle fountains that “pulsate” to the bass notes, Jelly a kalediscope of little colored [...]
QJ.NET review: Headplay, your own Personal Cinema System
Headplay is probably every couch potato’s dream. Imagine a TV. Now imagine being able to take it anywhere and everywhere you go (except perhaps in the shower), and being able to watch movies or play games on it anytime you want. That’s the concept for the new “Personal Cinema System” device, Headplay.
Headplay is a head-mounted [...]
