Missouri School of Journalism to Require iPod
touch, iPhone for Students
The
Missourian's Beverly G. Rivera reports:
"Books, paper and pens are considered necessary school supplies.
Now, so is an iPod touch or an iPhone for incoming freshmen at the MU
School of Journalism.
"Brian Brooks, associate dean of the Journalism School, said the
idea is to turn the music player into a learning device....
"Freshmen admitted into the School of Journalism and pre-journalism
students will be sent a letter notifying them of the change. Students
may buy either an iPod touch or iPhone in order to meet the new
requirement. The iPod touch retails around $229 and the iPhone starts
at $199, according to Apple's Web site...."
"One of the most anticipated apps since the announcement of the
iPhone has been the Slingplayer Mobile. The mobile version of the
Slingplayer software has been available for the Palm, Windows Mobile
and Blackberry platforms for quite some time. What differentiates the
iPhone version apart from these other devices is the larger viewing
screen on the iPhone, making it an optimal platform for this type of
app.
"However there is a big caveat with the iPhone version of the
Slingplayer Mobile app - it only works with a WiFi connection.
Apparently AT&T in their infinite wisdom decided that this app
would eat too much of their digital bandwidth and decided to ban Sling
from accessing the 3G network. To most this will seem disingenuous
since Blackberry, WinMo and Palm users can access their Slingboxes via
their 3G enabled devices using the same AT&T network."
AT&T's Official Statement on SlingPlayer
Blackout for iPhone
Engadget's
Chris Ziegler says:
"Sweating bullets over network saturation, are we? AT&T's
obviously taking a good helping of heat today over Sling's
rock-and-a-hard-place decision to remove 3G streaming capability from
its SlingPlayer Mobile build for the iPhone - a decision that gets at
the very heart of several hot-button issues plaguing AT&T and Apple
alike...."
"This morning we learned that Apple's Worldwide Developers
Conference does not herald the return of CEO Steve Jobs. Now comes word
that it may not herald the announcement of the company's
next-generation iPhone either...."
"These days, a
2-megapixel camera may not seem like much. But add Web access, a
pocket-size Mac, and third-party apps to the mix, and presto! That
humble camera is now a personal assistant and digital artist in one.
Here are just a few of the ways you can extend your camera."
"As someone who's spent the past few weeks in the sultry heat of New
Delhi, I can attest to the fact that the iPhone is not very fond of
direct sunlight....
"Perhaps after receiving several complaints from iPhone users living
in areas with sweltering climates, Apple decided to make the iPhone 3G
a little proactive in this department...."
Keeping iPhone 3G within Acceptable Operating
Temperatures
A new Apple Knowledge Base
article says:
"Operate iPhone 3G in a place where the temperature is between
0° and 35° C (32° to 95° F). Low- or
high-temperature conditions might temporarily shorten battery life or
cause iPhone 3G to temporarily stop working properly.
"Store iPhone 3G in a place where the temperature is between
-20° and 45° C (-4° to 113° F). Don't leave iPhone
3G in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this
range.
"If the interior temperature of iPhone 3G exceeds normal operating
temperatures, you may experience the following as it attempts to
regulate its temperature:
iPhone 3G stops charging
Display dims
Weak cellular signal
Temperature warning screen appears with the message "iPhone needs
to cool down before you can use it" (see image below)
"This message appears when the operating temperature has become too
hot. This is a safety mechanism that protects the components of your
iPhone 3G. If this message appears, you should turn iPhone 3G off, move
it to a cooler environment, and allow it to cool before resuming
use.
"Note: When this message appears, iPhone 3G may still be able to
make emergency calls.
"Some conditions and activities that may activate the Temperature
warning message:
Leaving iPhone 3G in a car on a hot day.
Leaving it in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time.
Using certain applications in hot conditions or direct sunlight for
long periods of time, such as GPS tracking in a car on a sunny day or
listening to music while in direct sunlight."
The
Independent's Kim Sengupta reports that Apple's iPods and iPhones,
symbols of a modern urban lifestyle, are now in use in a very different
setting - the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan, described by US
forces as ideal for the age of "network centric warfare", relatively
easy to use, safe with secure software, and far cheaper than
manufacturing a military version.
"The latest weapons in the US Global War on Terror Overseas
Contingency Operation come from Cupertino: the iPhone and iPod
touch.
"According to a report by The New Zealand Herald, US soldiers
in Iraq and Afghanistan are using Apple's WiFi-equipped handhelds to
better understand and communicate with the locals."
World Newspapers - News on Your iPhone or iPod
touch
PR: Are you curious about the world around you? How do people
in other communities see their nation and the world? This application
provides a simple directory of almost 4000 newspapers with online
editions in well over 100 countries around the world. Browse, explore,
and support local news.
You can browse by country and region, then view, zoom, and follow
newspaper links. You can also email links or open newspapers up in the
full Safari Mobile browser after previewing.
System
Requirements:
Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch Requires iPhone 2.0 Software
Update
PhotoUpLink for iPhone Enables Free Muti-Photo
Email, FTP, Sharing, Sync
PR: PhotoUpLink for iPhone enables free muti-photo email, FTP
and peer to peer photo sharing over WiFi networks. Generate an email
quickly and easily by selecting the images and providing the email
addresses. Photos are sent at full resolution via photouplink.net,
eliminating the need to set up your own email server information. The
FTP function works with most FTP servers, and WiShare lets you share
photos with any PhotoUpLink enabled device running on the same WiFi
network, or with iPhoto PhotoUpLink.
PhotoUpLink for iPhone functionality is grouped into four sections
within the application. The first task for the user is to choose the
photos for the operation. This is done using the Select button. The
standard image picker appears, but you can select multiple images from
it with PhotoUpLink just by touching each one. The total images
selected appears next to the Select button title. To reset the image
count, press Select again. Once images have been chosen, three
operations are possible.
WiShare works with any other iPhone or iPod touch on the same WiFi
network that is also running PhotoUpLink at the time. These devices
will show up in a list once WiShare is pressed, tap the name of the
device you want to send the images to. The images will then appear in
the other device Camera Roll if it is an iPhone or into Saved Images if
it is an iPod touch, without any blur or resizing. This feature also
works with PhotoUpLink for iPhoto '09 - click Export -> PhotoUpLink
-> iPhone and devices running PhotoUpLink for iPhone will be
displayed as export targets.
FTP enables the upload of selected images to most FTP servers.
Specify the FTP server destination and optional folder. That info, the
username and password information are saved in application preferences
for easy repeat use of the same FTP destination. Enter an email address
if you want an email of links to the items on the FTP server sent after
the transfer. As with all operations, the full resolution image is
uploaded.
Emailing of multiple images is now freely available with PhotoUpLink
for iPhone. Emails are sent using photouplink.net, so there is no need
to set up mail server information, and the recipient should have
photouplink.net on their allowed senders list. The generated email
includes the full resolution image attachments, and an optional URL
pointing to a map of the location where the images were sent from.
PhotoUpLink is also available as an export plugin for iPhoto,
Aperture and Windows. It features FTP and SFTP uploading, exporting to
an ODBC database and easy creation of Office X PowerPoint and Word
documents from selected photos. Excel spreadsheets and FileMaker
databases of photo metadata can also be created. QuickTime movies in
the iPhoto library can be concatenated and panoramas made. PhotoUpLink
functionality for desktop and mobile can be cobranded and integrated
with 3rd party services on request.
PR: Alex Roberts announces Mercury 1.5 for the iPhone, the
latest version of the most visually distinct weather application for
the iPhone. Mercury is a fully location aware weather app, perfect for
people on the go. Displaying up to the minute temperature and
conditions, forecasted temperatures, and precise sunrise and sunset
information for anywhere in the world.
Mercury's innovative circular interface displays all the information
you need in a large and easy to read format, getting out of your way
and showing you exactly what you need to know. Layering current
temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, a colored representation, and
atmospheric conditions. Linked with WeatherBug's extensive online
service, a quick tap of the details button will load up even more
information about your current location's weather. No need to enter any
location details, Mercury is fully automatic, and always shows you the
most up to date weather information.
New for 1.5, an elegant sunrise, sunset, and progression interface.
Using precise GPS coordinates, Mercury will calculate the nominal
times, and approximate position of the sun and moon. All surrounding
the central display.
Features:
Location aware weather
Atmospheric conditions feedback
Elegant user interface
Forecasted highs and lows
Precise sunrise and sunset information
Detailed weather display
System requirements:
iPhone with OS 2.2 or later
Mercury 1.5 is available exclusively through the iTunes App Store
for $2.99 worldwide.
Optimized Kindle Store Seamlessly Integrates with
'Kindle for iPhone' App
PR: Amazon.com, Inc. has launched a Kindle Store optimized
for the Safari Web browser on iPhone. Now when users of the Kindle for
iPhone app click on "Get Books," the new Kindle Store tailored for the
size and shape of the iPhone and iPod touch screens automatically opens
in Safari. This optimized Kindle store offers iPhone and iPod touch app
users quick and easy access to the Kindle Store's 280,000 books,
including 106 of 112 New York Times Best Sellers and most New Releases
that are available for $9.99 or less.
The Kindle for iPhone application was released on March 4 and within
days became the most popular books app in the iPhone App Store. iPhone
users can shop Kindle's massive selection of books on the iPhone and
iPod touch using Apple's Multi-Touch user interface. Amazon's
Whispersync technology saves and synchronizes Kindle customers'
bookmarks across Kindle, iPhone and iPod touch, so you always have your
reading with you and never lose your place. Kindle customers can read a
few pages on their iPhone or iPod touch and pick up right where they
left off on their Kindle.
"The response to Kindle for iPhone has been tremendous. Customers
love the convenience of accessing their Kindle books whenever and
wherever they want, plus the convenience of not having to remember or
locate their last page read because Whispersync does that for them,"
said Ian Freed, vice president, Amazon Kindle. "The most common
feedback we heard from customers was that they wanted a better
experience for purchasing new Kindle books from their iPhones. We've
been working hard to respond to that feedback with a new web site
optimized for Safari on iPhone and we're excited to do that today."
About Kindle for iPhone
The Kindle application for iPhone and iPod touch lets customers
bring their Kindle books with them wherever they go, purchase new books
in a Kindle Store optimized for Safari, and takes full advantage of
Apple's Multi-Touch user interface for browsing, purchasing, and read
Kindle books. With the new Kindle for iPhone and iPod touch
application, customers can:
Shop for hundreds of thousands of books directly from the Kindle
Store using Safari. Customers can also purchase directly from their
Kindle, or online at http://www.amazon.com/kindlestore
Access their entire library of previously purchased Kindle books
stored on Amazon's servers
Adjust the text size of books
Add bookmarks and view notes and highlights
Kindle for iPhone and iPod touch is available for free from Apple's
App Store.
Lotus Notes 8.5.1 Beta Available with iPhone
Support
PR: IBM announced the beta release of Lotus Notes and Domino
8.5.1 collaboration software, including plans to support Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync in version 8.5.1 of Lotus Notes Traveler. This
capability will extend Lotus Domino automatic synching capabilities for
e-mail and calendaring tools to the Apple iPhone.
ebizQ received the following:
"Providing Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support via the Lotus Notes
Traveler software is part of IBM's pledge to provide enterprises the
choice and flexibility to select the mobile devices and carriers that
best suit their needs," said Kevin Cavanaugh, vice president, Messaging
and Collaboration. "This will allow employees 'on the go' to work
smarter."
"I look forward to (Lotus Notes') Exchange ActiveSync support.
Johnson Controls health care and education industry customers use Apple
platforms, and we've begun to officially provide application support on
those. Mobile messaging is considered a critical application," said Jim
Marshall, Director of Global Architecture for Johnson Controls,
Inc.
Although iPhone users can already access Notes e-mail via IBM Lotus
iNotes ultralight client, today's ActiveSync support will mean push
access to the popular software including the ability to view Notes
mail, calendar and contacts data when not connected on the iPhone. "I
look forward to Exchange ActiveSync support because it will allow me to
use my iPhone for Notes contacts and calendar off-line," according to
Professor Ludwig Nastansky at University of Padeborn in Germany.
IBM Lotus Notes Traveler software enables wireless push replication
of Lotus Notes email, calendaring, and personal information management
(PIM) data on select smart phones.
This capability will expand the reach of Lotus Notes and Domino
software significantly because it will be make it easier to use on a
wider variety devices. "Cardiff University supports a diverse user base
across multiple operating systems. Many of our academic staff use Apple
Macintosh products extensively and we already have a significant and
growing number of iPhone users. Exchange ActiveSync support will allow
us to deploy Lotus Notes to these iPhone users, allowing us to cater
for the diverse mobile needs of our staff and students," Dr. R.K.
Morgan, applications team leader, Information Services, Cardiff
University in the UK.
IBM used an agile approach in developing Lotus Notes 8.5.1,
leveraging social media such as blogs and Twitter to collect and make
hundreds of refinements suggested by people who want to work smarter.
They include enhancements to the way people edit messages, work with
widgets and calendars, and new options for customizing search. These
enhancements allow people to work smarter by spending more time on
finding, creating and sharing valuable information and less time
modifying the way that it is presented.
In addition, this beta version also incorporates the new 1.3 version
of IBM's free Lotus Symphony document, spread sheet, and presentation
software, and brings IBM XPages developer technology to the Lotus Notes
client for off-line use.
IBM Business partners who make IT products that work along with
Notes are also looking forward to the new technology. "BE Systems is
very excited to get its hands on the latest beta version of Lotus Notes
Traveler. With new features like Exchange ActiveSync support, mobile
device compatibility is opened up like never before. This benefits our
business and the business of the mobile user," said Paul Mooney, senior
technical architect, IBM Business Partner BE Systems.
In recent months, leading mobile device producers, Nokia, Samsung,
announced support for IBM Lotus Notes Traveler software enabling more
than a billion smart phone customers around the world to manage their
Lotus Notes email, calendars and address books anytime, anywhere. In
addition, IBM has announced agreements with wireless carriers such as
AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, and Orange in order to drive
towards meeting the needs of an increasing wireless work force. IBM
Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1 will be required to support this
capability. For more information visit:
PR: EdgeRift, Inc., a leading developer of innovative Mac and
iPhone software, has released Emergency Radio, an application that
brings police scanner and emergency services frequencies to the iPhone
and iPod touch. With a sleek interface and intuitive design, Emergency
Radio delivers over 900 police, fire, and emergency services
frequencies via WiFi and cellular network (iPhone only - data plan
required). The application has received rave reviews from customers,
and is currently one of the top paid applications on the iTunes App
Store.
"A
traditional police scanner can cost hundreds of dollars," said EdgeRift
CEO Parker Minardo. "Emergency Radio brings the same functionality to
many iPhone and iPod touch users in an affordable and convenient
way."
Emergency Radio takes advantage of unique iPhone features, including
Core Location. Users can locate cities/counties by name or search for
nearby frequencies based on the user's current location. The
application also offers a customizable favorites list, and a list of
scanner codes to aid in listening.
End Users Love Emergency Radio
"I love this app!" remarks one App Store reviewer (username "Absinth
Minded"). "I'm a firefighter-EMT and this app is a lot of fun to see
what's going on in other cities."
"Unbelievable!" comments another App Store reviewer (username
"iheartdogs55"). "This app is worth the measly 99 cents! You must buy
this app!!!!"
"Five stars!!" says a third App Store reviewer (username
"FebruaryXVI"). "I used to listen to a scanner years ago, but sadly it
broke. I found this app by accident and got excited but didn't expect
my city to be on the list, amazingly though it was! The audio is clear
and the interface is nice. Thank you for this app!!!"
Emergency Radio is currently available on sale (for a limited time)
from the App Store for $0.99. A lite version is also available at no
cost with a limitation of 5 frequencies. Media licenses are available
upon request for members of the press and blogging community.
PR: Juicy Development released the newest version of Police
Scanner, the iPhone application that allows listeners to listen in (but
not broadcast) on police, fire, and EMS activities across the country.
Version 1.1 of Police Scanner now has an upgraded interface, allowing
users to more easily navigate streams, as well as get streams faster
and with more accuracy.
Instead of scrolling through all 1100 national and international EMS
streams, Police Scanner now sorts streams by country and region,
letting users pinpoint their favorite streams with just a few finger
strokes. "Since many of our users are police and firefighters, we
wanted to insure that they could pick up the stream that they need in a
hurry," said David Kyle, project manager. Users may also bookmark their
favorite streams for quick access.
In addition to being easier to navigate, Police Scanner has also
improved database accessibility, making the streams faster to update
and access. In order to give users real time information during use,
Police Scanner can update the database without restarting the
application. And more accurate GPS data has been attached to streams
allowing for improved location by area.
Police Scanner has also improved its reliability on the Edge
network, making it backwards compatible with older iPhones.
With the total number of EMS streams to Police Scanner reaching over
1100, Police Scanner is now the most far-reaching emergency stream
application in the iTunes store. "Because our customers depend upon our
application for up-to-date emergency information, it's crucial that we
provide as much coverage as we possibly can," said David Kyle, project
manager for Police Scanner.
Anyone who discovers a compatible stream can simply email the
company or send a message through the company web page. New streams
will usually be added within a few days. "If you send in a request
saying add Detroit, we will get to it; if you go find a stream in
Detroit and send us a link, we usually add those within a few hours."
said Kyle.
As additional stations, counties, and cities are added, the database
is automatically updated and the stream instantly becomes available to
all Police Scanner users. Police Scanner uses the location-aware
technology built into the iPhone to help users locate streams near
them, or allows them to search through a list of all available streams
from across the country.
Now with over 1100 EMS streams in the application, Police scanner is
a must have for on-call volunteer fire fighters, news crews, emergency
responders and hobbyist.
Not all areas broadcast an iPhone compatible stream. This is still a
new technology for many police, fire, and dispatch centers. A stream
from your local city may not yet be available.
Police Scanner is available now for the regular price of $2.99.
Requires 2.0 software update and a network connection.
PR: Smule releases Leaf Trombone Lite & Free, a
simplified version of Leaf Trombone World Stage that gives users the
ability to play the instrument and experience the game's features
before purchasing the full version. Available now for the iPhone and
iPod touch, this new version of the massively multi-player musical game
enables users to try the Leaf Trombone, learn a new song, and observe
the happenings on the World Stage.
Leaf Trombone Lite & Free can be found at Apple's AppStore at:
http://tinyurl.com/qrxc4b
Following up on the hugely popular Ocarina, Smule takes the
"iPhone-as-instrument" concept to a whole new level with the Leaf
Trombone, one of the broadest, deepest games now available on the
iPhone platform. Using Leaf Trombone World Stage, users can learn an
instrument, perform it for people around the world, judge their fellow
players, and compose and publish their own work. This, new, free
edition is designed for users who are interested in getting to know the
Leaf Trombone before purchasing the product.
Here is the
Leaf Trombone in action: "When the Saints go Marching In" video.
Leaf Trombone Lite & Free features include:
FREE PLAY: Play the leaf trombone, either by blowing air into your
microphone or just sliding the leaf (our Touch mode).
PLAY GAME: Test out the game by practicing on the default track
(that's right, only one default track because this is the free
version). Just follow the floating leaves on the screen.
OBSERVE: Witness judging of actual performances by a live panel of
judges by using the observe feature. If a Leaf Trombonist has Tweeted a
performance update, Twitter followers can download the app and search
on the performance ID to see how their friend did.
Once users see how much fun Leaf Trombone Lite & Free is, they
can upgrade to the full version with Leaf Trombone World Stage, which
currently retails for 99¢.
220 Software Releases NASCAR Ultimate 1.0 for the
iPhone/iPod touch
PR:
220 Software has over a decade of software development experience, and
has recently begun to focus on the iPhone platform. The company's first
offering, "Baseball Fan" climbed to the #2 spot in the US App Store
during it's first week after release. "We're all about providing
focused, rich experiences for sports fans" says Vandervelde. "NASCAR,
as one of the fastest growing sports on earth, has been horribly under
represented on the iPhone platform. We have every intention of
delivering a 'killer app' for NASCAR fans on this platform. Our release
roadmap is very ambitious."
NASCAR Ultimate includes all the news, statistics, and realtime
information that fans of the sport are looking for, but it's uniqueness
lies in it's ties to the fan community. For each race, or each driver,
users will be able to see previews, reviews, and video commentary
created by other fans like themselves. "The fan experience is a social
experience" says Vandervelde. "By connecting fans to each other, we can
enhance each person's enjoyment of their chosen sport".
NASCAR Ultimate is available on the iTunes App Store for $3.99.
High Gloss Software Releases Sound Grenade 1.3.1 -
Instant Crowd Control
PR: High Gloss Software has released Sound Grenade 1.3.1, the
smash hit iPhone App that was downloaded over 2 million times is now
available online. Sound Grenade, featured on the Wall Street Journal
Digits blog for being one of the most annoying apps of all time, gives
you instant crowd control, and universally irritates.
That party get a little bit out of control? Sound Grenade is the
answer. Sound Grenade generates a really, really annoying, nauseating,
and headache producing high pitched sound. Sound Grenade became the
number one app in the App Store shortly after it's release. Since then
it has been downloaded more than 2 million times on iPhone and iPod
touch. It is also one of the most downloaded apps on the Android
Marketplace.
The brand new Sound Grenade website gives users the opportunity to
annoy their friends by sharing the website with them through email,
Facebook, twitter, bebo or MySpace, without having to take the full
blast themselves. Users get a chance to share the Sound Grenade
experience with anyone, making the famous Sound Grenade frequency only
a click away.
Minimum Requirements: iPhone and iPod touch 2.2 or later
Sound Grenade 1.3.1 for iPhone free and available exclusively
through Apple's App Store. Sound Grenade Pro, the paid version of the
application, is available on the App Store and features several
additional grenades, each designed for maximum irritation.
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"Store iPhone 3G in a place where the temperature is between
-20° and 45° C (-4° to 113° F). Don't leave iPhone
3G in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this
range.
System
Requirements:
"A
traditional police scanner can cost hundreds of dollars," said EdgeRift
CEO Parker Minardo. "Emergency Radio brings the same functionality to
many iPhone and iPod touch users in an affordable and convenient
way."
