So we can post our three news roundups (Mac News Review, The 'Book
Review, and iNews Review) earlier, we first do a quick proofread and
link check, leaving out images. We add images later when time permits.
dk
Technologizer's Harry McCracken says 6,000 iPad owners tell what they think in a reader
survey, and the news is good. The survey report is intensely detailed
with lots of charts and graphs, but the broad strokes are that a
whopping 98% of respondents say they're satisfied with their iPads, and
96% think it represents good value. Although a majority are displeased
with Apple's App Store approval process, more than half wish Apple had
given the tablet printing capabilities (duh!), a memory-card slot, and
a front-facing camera.
However, McCracken does observe that early adopters tend to be
people who are extremely excited about a new product and inclined to be
upbeat.
"Mac users will have to upgrade their operating system if they want
to be able to use an iPhone 4 on their machines.
"The Apple user guide states that Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later is needed to
use the device . . . An Apple sales adviser confirmed that we
would have to upgrade and . . . also said that Apple only
sells [Mac OS X 10.6] Snow
Leopard for machines with an Intel chip. He added that users who
have older machines, running chips such as the G4, would have to
purchase Snow Leopard from external sources such as Amazon. However,
Snow Leopard is only available for Intel-based Macs. Interestingly, the
iPhone 4 will work with Windows 7, Vista and XP Home and Professional
editions...."
Editor's note: If you're still using OS X 10.4 Tiger on a G4 or G5 Mac
and plan on moving to the iPhone 4, see our Best Mac OS X 10.5 Deals for
current prices. If you're using an Intel Mac, you can go the 10.5 route
or use the newer, Intel-only OS X 10.6 - see our Best Mac OS X 10.6 and Mac Box Set
Deals for recent options. dk
"For Mac users, the iPhone 3G and 3GS required OS 10.4 to sync. And
while we're a little late on reporting it, we know it will affect some
users all the same. iPhone 4 requires OS 10.5.
"...there's no real logic as to why, if older OSs can run iTunes,
they can't sync with new iPhones . . . especially when you
look at how well Apple supports iPhones on the PC. You can sync an
iPhone 4 to any PC running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP
(SP3).
"In other words, Apple will reach back in time 9 years to make the
iPhone compatible on PCs but only 3 to make it compatible with their
own computers."
Ducati Films Short Documentary/Commercial Entirely
with iPhone 4
You really have to take a look at this HD commercial for the Ducati
Multistrada motorcycle and Pike's Peak International Hill Climb
documentary that was shot entirely using iPhone 4s. The quality is
amazing. You can check it out on YouTube at resolutions up to 1280 x
745.
Another Movie Shot on iPhone 4
Still with movies shot on iPhone 4s, "Apple of My Eye" is a short
film by Michael Koerbel, shot and edited entirely on an iPhone 4. It's
less dynamically breathtaking than the Ducati/Pike's Peak flick, but in
some ways even more ambitious, and includes behind-the-scenes footage
of the creative process in progress.
Also available on YouTube at resolutions to 1280 x 745.
iFixit Posts iPhone 4 Repair Guides
PR: We've had the iPhone 4 in our hands for only a couple of
days, which happens to be just enough time to create a comprehensive
set of repair guides! We hope you never have to use our guides, but
we've got you covered if you do.
During our teardown, we investigated the repairability of the front
and back glass panels. It turns out that you'll be able to replace the
back glass with little effort, but you won't be able to replace the
front panel without also replacing the LCD. The LCD, glass panel, and
digitizer come as one unit in the iPhone 4, and they are inseparable
without damaging the device. We re going to keep investigating to see
if there are some methods of separating the LCD from the rest of the
front panel, but the outlook [is] not so good, so to speak.
The good news is that whatever goes wrong with your beautiful iPhone
4 - whether you crush the home button, damage the front-facing or
rear-facing camera, or short out the iPhone logic board while taking a
swim - you can fix it, and we can help.
"Apple's redesigned iPhone is destined to be a knockout success. The
phone scores high on style points with its sleek glass and stainless
steel design, and it wins points for its multitasking software and
improved screen.
"There are, however, a few shortcomings...."
Moritz lists the following (in bold, followed by my comments -
dk):
A skimpy camera, as though 5 megapixels (MP) isn't good
enough. I've seen 12" x 18" blowups from 6 MP DSLRs that look
incredible. If you're planning to make prints larger than that, then
you might want something better than 5-6 MP - but you may also end up
with a lot of low quality pixels. See Busting the
Megapixel Myth and High Megapixel
Compact Digicams May Be Worse than We Thought for more
information.
No Swype.Swype allows a user to enter a
word by sliding a finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting only
between words. The technology was first used on a smartphone in late
2009. If Moritz is right, Apple may want to license this technology
someday or allow Swype Inc. to offer it for iOS 4.
Video calling, which thus far has only caught on with
webcam-equipped computers. Let's see if FaceTime catches on before
complaining about its limitations.
iPhone 4 shortages. The iPhone 4's sellout popularity is now
a strike against it?
No Verizon iPhone. For those of us on Verizon (or Sprint or
T-Mobile), this is a disappointment, but for three years now people
have left other carriers for AT&T just to get the iPhone. As a
former Alltel subscriber pulled into Verizon's orbit, I have to say
that things like voicemail are a step or more backward. Visual
Voicemail, which the iPhone introduced three years ago, is a compelling
reason to go iPhone, and AT&T was willing to create the
infrastructure to support it after Verizon elected not to be Apple's
exclusive US partner for the iPhone. Whether Verizon gets the iPhone or
not, I'll seriously consider going iPhone when my current contract is
up.
Curiously, the iPhone 4's antenna issues and discolored screens
aren't even mentioned.
"Most people might say that you should skip first generation devices
(including the Apple iPad) altogether and
wait for the second edition to come out. This is because most first
generation electronics have bugs and problems that haven't been
resolved yet. These bugs are usually fixed by the time the second
edition of these devices is made available.
"Some of you, though, already have iPads and may have experienced
some problems like crashing or freezing. There's no need to tear your
hair out when this happens to your beloved Apple iPad. Below are some
simple tips that you can use to troubleshoot your crashed or frozen
iPad."
"By now it seems that most people on the planet have heard of
Apple's latest iPhone . . . One of the many compelling
features of the new phone is the Retina Display. When Steve Jobs first
invoked this term at the WWDC, my eyebrows were raised. Being a retinal
scientist, I was immediately skeptical of just what he meant by retinal
display. My mind immediately raced and I wondered if it might have been
some of the interesting technology I got to see on my last visit to one
of Apple's technology development labs. I will not say anything about
that visit, but this Retina Display, a super high resolution display
was new technology that I had not seen before...."
Mac 360's Bambi Brannan, who says she's been a devoted Mac user for
almost 20 years (with three Macs at home), relates how she's finishing
up two months of using an iPad 3G and a few days of using an iPhone 4.
She notes that so many of her daily computing requirements have shifted
to the smaller mobile devices that her MacBook Pro is now used mostly
for synchronizing the iPad and iPhone, and asks what this all says
about the future of computing devices.
Brennan thinks the future of personal computing is clear - it's
mobile, and that while her intent is not to disparage the Mac, she
can't gainsay the rapidly growing list of formerly Mac functions which
have been transferred to her iPad and iPhone, including Mail, much
Web-browsing, iCal & Address Book, even games, music, and
photos.
"We put together a primer for iOS 4, and then we gave you a
comprehensive iOS 4 review of the most significant new features. Now
it's time to explore more of the finer details of iOS 4 - the new
features and polish that may not make it to Apple's product pages, but
may still make someone's day."
Using the iPad as a Laptop Replacement in the
Field
Blogger Lennie Symes says he's had several days using his iPad as
his main device at the ISTE 2010 education/technology conference and
has discovered several crucial tips to make it usable as a computer
replacement.
"Why bother replacing a laptop?," he asks. "Two huge issues: weight
and battery life. It is significantly lighter than a laptop, and
slightly lighter than a netbook. At the end of the day my shoulder and
my back thank me profusely! Also, I did not appreciate till now how
much of a relief it is not having to hunt for an outlet at a crowded
conference sometime during the day."
Symes notes that by 4:30 p.m. he still had 53% battery life left.
His laptop battery would've been done about 11:00 a.m. [Editor's note:
A current MacBook or MacBook Pro would provide 8 to 10 hours of field
time.] He says that the key iPad ingredient for successful use at a
conference is a real keyboard like the (foldable) Stowaway Bluetooth
Keyboard he uses, or Apple's own Bluetooth keyboard, 2007 and 2009
models, which also work great, while another crucial accessory is a
case that tilts the screen.
Forbes' Brian Caulfield reports that the paparazzi's
favorite targets have all been busted stepping out with Hollywood's
most buzzed about piece of arm candy, the iPad, noting that like the
relatively cheap Toyota Prius, the $500 iPad is a status item even
B-listers can afford.
Oklahoma State University to Launch iPad Student
Pilot Initiative
Oklahoma State University will pilot an Apple iPad initiative during
the Fall 2010 semester with select courses in the School of Media and
Strategic Communications and the Spears School of Business at both the
Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, OSU President Burns Hargis has
announced.
This pilot initiative will provide valuable insight into the
research benefits of the Apple iPad in the classroom, said Hargis. The
iPad has had an amazing impact since being introduced and we are
excited to be able to put this powerful and creative tool in the hands
of students and faculty and see what happens.
Bill Handy, visiting assistant professor in the School of Media and
Strategic Communications, and Tracy Suter, associate professor of
marketing in the Spears School of Business, will lead the initiative.
Each class will integrate the iPad differently but will focus on
specific measurable outcomes.
"This limited pilot will be focused on fields of study where we
believe we can best determine the higher education value of the iPad,"
said Handy. "We will evaluate the academic enhancement to the courses,
how the iPad and its specific apps and web-based tools can be
integrated in this capacity, and perhaps most importantly, how the
integration of these mobile tools can expand the tactical abilities of
students as they enter the workforce."
In both schools, the iPad will be used for academic purposes and to
explore innovative uses and tactical uses specific to each school's
industry needs.
"I certainly have ideas of how I would like to use an iPad," Suter
said. "But collectively we will discover new uses a single individual
might not have conceived independently. Putting the newest technology
in the hands of students allows them to stretch the limits of how it
can be used."
Cost savings for students will also be evaluated. In one case,
students using the iPad in a single course will save more than $100 on
a single textbook, which can be downloaded in an ePub format.
The iPad pilot being launched this fall will include approximately
125 students in five different courses.
OSU is leading the way in the integration of technology in the
classroom. It is already using a variety of tools such as iTunesU and
YouTube, along with other collaborative tools. OSU is also exploring
the development of mobile applications to integrate current
publications into an online and app platform, offering expense savings
and enhanced distribution.
OSU has more than 32,000 students across its five-campus system and
more than 19,000 on its Stillwater campus, with students from all 50
states and about 110 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated
more than 200,000 students who have made a lasting impact on Oklahoma
and the world.
How to Jailbreak Your iPad (and 8 Things to Do
with It)
PC World's Zack Stern says you can jailbreak your iPad and add
multitasking, connect to a Bluetooth mouse, sync over WiFi, and more -
all without waiting for iOS 4. Also, a jailbroken iPad can run all
kinds of third-party apps far beyond the selection in Apple's App
Store.
Will Your Existing iPhone/iPod Accessories Work
with iPhone 4?
Macworld's Dan Frakes says:
"We've been taking your iPhone 4 questions, answering them in a
series of articles. But among the most common questions have been ones
about whether or not accessories that work with previous iPhone - or
iPod - models will work with Apple's latest phone.
"Given that new iPhone and iPod models have, in the past, included
circuitry changes that that rendered existing accessories obsolete, as
well as the fact that the iPhone 4's physical design is very different
from that of its predecessors, these are valid concerns. As we do with
every new iPhone, iPod, and iPad, here's a quick rundown of which
accessories work - and which don't."
2007 iPhone Dock Works Better with iPhone 4 Than
New One
Dvice's Charlie White reports
"We bristled at the fact that the iPhone 4 didn't fit in its
predecessor's dock. But thanks to an astute commenter, we found out the
first iPhone's dock, included free with the phone back in 2007, works
beautifully with the iPhone 4. In fact, it works even better than the
new one that's custom made for it."
"Put the bottom of your shoe to your face. Now, before you ask 'has
Ed gone plum crazy?', hear me out. Putting your cell phone there is
just as unsanitary: that's how much bacteria lives on those devices
according to some microbiologists. Now that you re thoroughly grossed
out, here's a possible solution Violight's UV cell phone
sanitizer...."
The Cius tablet computer introduced by Cisco will inevitably be
compared with Apple's iPad, although there are many substantial
distinctions. The Cius (pronounced see-us) is smaller than the
iPad, with a 7" diagonal, high-resolution color screen with
contact-based touch targets display compared with the iPad's 9.7"
multitouch screen. Notwithstanding its more compact dimensions, the
Cisco unit is actually a bit heavier, weighing in just over 1.5 pounds
(0.52 kg) to the iPad's 1.5 pounds.
However, Cius appears to be a much more mission targeted and focused
device than the iPad, that mission being the enterprise sector.
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Cisco pitches the Cius as "an ultra-portable, mobile collaboration
business tablet" that offers access to essential business applications
and technologies to drive productivity for users in the office or on
the go.
cius2.jpg
The Cius' connectivity capability includes 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, 3G/4G
data, and Bluetooth 3.0, along with support for off-campus HD video
(720p), a forward-facing, integrated HD (720p and 30 fps) video camera
with zoom functions, and a rear-facing, high-resolution 5-megapixel
camera that enables real-time, VGA-quality (640 x 480) video capture
and still-photo capture, and Cisco TelePresence solution
interoperability for "lifelike video communication with the simplicity
of a phone call", HD Soundstation supports Bluetooth and USB
peripherals, 10/100/1000 wired connectivity and a handset option,
AnyConnect Security VPN Client function, and HD audio with wideband
support (tablet, HD Soundstation). Mozilla's Firefox will be the
default Cius Web browser.
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Cisco Cius will support desktop virtualization, equipped standard
with a virtual desktop client application, so it can act as a thin
client on your Cisco Collaboration Architecture. As a virtual desktop
client, Cius enables highly secure access to cloud-based business
applications, while its Android operating system supports access to
Android marketplace applications. Collaboration applications including
Cisco Quad, Cisco Show and Share, WebEx, Cisco TelePresence, and IM.
The device's contacts-driven interface simplifies collaboration.
In a pointed dig at Apple's non-swappable built-in batteries, Cisco
highlights the Cius' detachable and serviceable 8-hour battery.
Cius is powered by the Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor widely used in
PC netbooks - faster and more powerful than iPad's 1 GHz A4
processor, and comes with 32-GB of flash memory, the same as the middle
model iPad, but unlike the iPad it also supports Secure Digital
cards.
The Cius' centralized software-as-a-service (SaaS) deployment model
provides a number of benefits, including lower hardware costs; cloud
computing eliminates the need for employees to carry around expensive
laptops (and desk-bound workers to use more expensive PCs), so IT
departments can replace these higher-cost clients with thin clients,
which are less expensive to manage. Instead of bringing employees to
where the work is, you can bring the work to where the employees are.
In short, the new Cius as a thin client can either coexist with or
replace a thick Windows PC client.
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Cisco Cius operates on the Android operating system, delivering
access to the diverse and ever-expanding Android developer
community.
Customer trials of Cius are projected to begin in Q3 2010m, with the
general product launch expected in Q1 2011. Pricing has not yet been
announced.
iResQ iPhone Repair Embraces New iPhone 4 Screens,
Backplates, and More
PR: Along with iPhone 4 comes new potential for damage.
Despite manufacturer assurances, iPhone 4 does not appear to be as
unbreakable as promised. According to PC World, just a few drops on a
flat surface from 3.5 feet can cause the chemically strengthened glass
housing to shatter to pieces. When these iPhones fall, one of the
longest-serving Apple Authorized Service Providers is ready to put them
back together: iResQ. The Midwest's premier forerunner of Apple
computer, iPod and iPhone repairs is equipped to handle the
just-released iPhone 4.
The newest iteration of the iPhone dazzled audiences at Apple's
Worldwide Developers Conference and across the Web earlier this month.
The iPhone continues to be one of the nation's top-selling smartphones.
Since the 2007 iPhone debut, iResQ has made fast, quality repairs to
the first-generation EDGE version, the 3G, and the 3GS right from the
beginning, and this fourth generation is no different. iPhone 4 owners
can now send devices with broken screens to iResQ for a complete
digitizer or glass backplate replacement (and other assorted repairs)
as it builds an inventory of numerous parts and capacity for future
expanded services.
The new iPhone repair includes services for the usual broken,
malfunctioning, and depleted iPhone parts including:
free diagnostics (shipping not included)
broken glass/digitizer repair
LCD screen repair
headphone jack repair
home button repair
dock connector repair
glass backplate repair
As always, due to high freight volume, iResQ shipping prices are a
fraction of published rates. Customers can take advantage of low rates,
or ship portable devices on their own if they prefer.
Centrally located in Olathe, Kansas, iResQ is an Apple-Authorized
Service Provider that repairs Apple computers and portable devices in
addition to the Sony PlayStation Portable. Servicing Apple products
since 1994, its team of technicians boasts years of experience and
multiple Apple Certifications. 24-hr. diagnostics and repair service
cover the entire line of iPods, iPhones, iPads, Portable Macs, and Mac
Minis. This includes the entire PowerBook G4 family, the iBook family,
plus the MacBook and MacBook Pro systems, as well as all versions of
the iPod except the iPod Shuffle.
iResQ is also an ideal solution for schools and computer repair
shops. Its repair depot can handle large numbers of repairs quickly and
efficiently, and it provides volume discounts.
For more information or to order repair services, call
1-888-447-3728 or visit iresq.com
PR: Accessing Google Docs on the iPad just became much easier
with the release of DocsPortal 1.0 from Kabuki Vision. With its
stunning interface, DocsPortal makes it easy to browse, search, and
view files stored in a Google Docs account. Files can additionally be
e-mailed, imported, and exported from within the app.
DocsPortal automatically downloads and stores Google Docs files
right on the iPad, so they can be readily accessed even without an
Internet connection. Whenever an Internet connection is present,
DocsPortal will sync with Google Docs, so that the latest file updates
are always available.
"Using DocsPortal to access your Google Docs files is much simpler
and more convenient than using a web browser", says Adam Shaw, founder
of Kabuki Vision. "As a native iPad app, we can provide access to
Google Docs in a faster, more powerful way."
Features:
Browse and search Google Docs files and folders quickly and
easily
View Google Docs files with or without an Internet connection
Import and export Google Docs files to or from other iPad apps,
such as Apple's iWork suite
Device Requirements:
Any iPad
iOS 3.2 or greater
4.6 MB
Any Google Docs account
DocsPortal 1.0 is $3.99 and is available exclusively through the App
Store in the Productivity category.
PR: Aji, LLC has just released iRead PDF, an elegant PDF
reader that offers annotation viewing on the iPad, entirely free. Based
on iAnnotate, the developer's powerful PDF annotation tool, iRead is a
full-featured PDF reader that supports tabbed reading, bookmarking,
comprehensive library search, and gesture-supported browsing for PDFs.
In addition, iRead provides support for viewing notes, highlights,
underlines, or drawings added to documents using iAnnotate or other
standard annotation tools like Adobe Reader or Preview.
iRead PDF shares iAnnotate's advanced interface, dynamic
file-transfer features, and simple organizational tools. Users can
transfer PDFs via email, from other apps, via iTunes sync or even by
clicking any PDF web link in the integrated web browser. Reading and
sharing PDFs couldn't be easier!
The intuitive drag and drop interface offers customizable toolbars,
easy to access contextual menus, and tabbed document browsing. Users
can search their entire library by keywords, add bookmarks and view
which documents are "new", "unread", recently viewed, or
"annotated".
"While annotation has always been our core focus, we've also built
up a topnotch PDF reading app along the way. So we've decided to
release that independently, especially due to the lack of annotation
support in other iPad PDF readers." says Jim Brink, Founder of Aji. "We
already have a ton of users who love iAnnotate's UI, custom toolbars,
and functionality, so we feel we're in the optimal place to offer the
perfect free PDF reader that also brings annotation viewing to
everyone."
Use iRead to carry your entire PDF library or access documents from
mail and the web on the go. Anyone who works with PDFs will love
it!
Features:
Full-featured PDF reader: Continuous-scrolling page display
with all standard scroll/zoom gestures supported, and full screen
reading mode.
Easy transfer of PDFs: Send and receive PDFs via email,
through iTunes sync, and by browsing to any PDF link.
Tabbed PDF reading: Quickly switch between multiple open
documents. Tab setup and page locations are always remembered, whether
switching tabs or quitting and returning to the app.
Document and full-library search: Search your entire PDF
library to instantly find all documents with any keyword. Tabs sort
new, unread, and annotated documents.
Fully customizable toolbars: Reposition and resize toolbars,
and drag-and-drop to configure tools.
Comprehensive PDF support: View existing PDF annotations,
internal and URL links, and PDF outline/bookmarks support. View fully
integrated, standard annotations, just like Preview or Adobe
Reader.
APS (Aji PDF Service): Free companion desktop application
for easy sync with your existing desktop PDF collection. Recommended
for large libraries of documents.
Device Requirements:
Compatible with iPad
Requires iOS 3.2 or later
5.1 MB
iRead PDF 1.1.2 is free and available worldwide exclusively through
the App Store in the Productivity category.
PR: TextExpander touch, the iOS version of SmileOnMyMac's
customizable typing shortcut tool, is now available as a universal
application optimized for the iPad. The newly released version takes
advantage of the iPad's larger screen, making it easier to create and
edit snippets on the iPad.
The app remains priced at $4.99. Current users will be able to
upgrade at no charge. TextExpander touch requires an iPhone, iPad or
iPod touch running iOS 3.0 or later.
Over 30 iPhone and iPad apps have added TextExpander support. Users
of these apps can expand their TextExpander snippets while typing
within these apps. Among the apps that support TextExpander touch are
Twitter for iPhone (formerly Tweetie), Osfoora, ToDo, Simplenote,
iThoughts, Pocket Informant and Task Paper. A complete list of
TextExpander-enhanced apps is available at SmileOnMyMac's website.
The latest version (1.1.5) of the TextExpander touch Software
Development Kit (SDK) can be downloaded at SmileOnMyMac's website. The
free SDK, which allows iPhone and iPad developers to support
TextExpander functionality in their apps, consists of a TextExpander
engine library and sample code.
TextExpander touch features:
Compose notes quickly and easily that contain frequently used text,
addresses, phone numbers, email signatures, URLs, etc.
Automatically insert your notes into Mail and Twitter clients, or
copy-and-paste into other apps on your iPhone
Supported in Twitter for iPhone, Twittelator, WriteRoom,
Simplenote, Pocket Informant, Notebook and over 30 other iPhone and
iPad apps
Add TextExpander snippets from your Mac via your local network
Save composed notes in an archive for reuse
Use multiple snippet groups
Add Predefined Groups such as accented words, symbols, HTML, and
CSS
Tips & Tricks - iPhone Secrets Now Covers iOS
4 for iPhone
PR: iPhone Secrets has released a free update so that it now
covers the new iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod touch. Available now trough
the App store, it offers over 120 tips covering all aspects with using
the new iOS 4 including multitasking, rotation lock and even finding
the hidden hold calls button. Having already sold 1.7 million iPhone
4's, there is a lot of users who are looking to get the most out of
their new gadget.
Instead of having to search the Internet for the answer, the guide
gives all the tips they need right from their Home screen. The app aims
to give quick and useful advice rather than the dry and boring
information found in manuals. Our app offers examples related to the
users that are easy to read and avoid use technical jargon.
The app is designed to look like a book as you swipe from page to
page. You can easily dip in and out and constantly be learning
something new, with quick and easy navigation between chapters and
pages. On top of this, the app also allows users to email tips, as well
as posting to Twitter to connect with as many people as possible.
Five star review from United States for the update:
"This was a great app before, learned several tricks and abilities
of my iPhone that I didn't know about before (and I'm [sic] on my 4th
iPhone) so I was very pleased to just get notified of the update for
the iPhone 4 and iOS 4, a quick look of the new version looks like they
have done a great job once again with this one." - SouthernGypsy
This is a completely free upgrade to users who have already
purchased the guide, or it is available for download now to begin
learning all the great new features of iOS 4.
Device Requirements:
Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
10.0 MB
Tips & Tricks - iPhone Secrets 4.0 is 99¢ (or equivalent
amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through
the App Store in the Productivity category.
Anti Theft Alarm: Step Away from the Phone! Ends
Device Theft
PR: LOLers Apps has released Anti Theft Alarm: Step Away from
the Phone! 3.0 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users. This innovative
iPhone security application has quickly risen through the rankings to
become the #1 utilities app in Mexico and Chile.
Anti Theft Alarm: Step Away from the Phone! 3.0 brings peace of mind
to iDevice users who worry about device theft. When a user arms the
app, they have 5 seconds to put the device down before they hear a
lifelike car alarm activation "chirp." Once it's armed, nobody can
touch the Anti Theft Alarm protected device without attracting more
attention than any thief wants.
The alarm sound is composed of 7 separate actual car alarm sirens
and warnings which are blended together into one ear shattering alert.
The device also vibrates, and a Viper car alarm-like voice commands the
intruder to "Please step away from the phone!" Realistic strobing,
police style lights serve as a visual aid, just in case the crook
didn't get the message the first time.
This app was inspired by an actual car alarm and, like the real
thing, it serves a dual purpose. First, it alerts the user to any
attempted theft, and second, it lets the would-be phone snatcher know
that they just messed with the wrong device!
Anti Theft Alarm: Step Away from the Phone! 3.0 features
include:
Audio Track of 7 different alarm/siren sounds all meshed into one
loud and obnoxious alarm
Viper-like car alarm system voice is super cool
Lifelike car alarm activated and deactivated buttons and beeps!
Really impress your friends
5 second arming delay to place or "setup" your phone in the perfect
place
Screen stays dark to mimic sleeping mode, so you can really catch
the bad guys
Alarm triggers and device vibrates repeatedly when moved, to
startle thieves even more
High-quality police light animation
Advertisement free
Device Requirements:
iPhone 3G , iPod touch, iPad
Requires iPhone OS 3.1.3 or later
3.7 MB
Anti Theft Alarm: Step Away from the Phone! 3.0 is 99¢ and
available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities
category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please
specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.
PR: Primate Labs, developer of the cross-platform Geekbench
benchmark, announces the immediate availability of Geekbench 2 for
iPhone and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store. Geekbench 2 for iPhone
features a completely new interface designed for the iPhone and iPod
touch, and runs the same benchmarks as Geekbench 2 for other
platforms.
What's great about Geekbench 2 for iPhone is that it runs the same
benchmarks as Geekbench 2 on other operating systems. Users can not
only compare their results between other iPhones and iPods, but also
between iPhones, iPods, Macs, and PCs!
Accuracy: Geekbench 2 for iPhone runs a number of different
benchmarks, all of which are engineered to simulate real-world usage
scenarios. Geekbench quickly and accurately measure processor and
memory performance. Geekbench also displays results for each individual
benchmark and an average overall score for all benchmarks, allowing
users to make both broad and narrow comparisons between devices.
Ease of use: Geekbench 2 for iPhone features a simple user interface
with no difficult or confusing benchmark options to set, which takes
the guesswork out of producing repeatable and reliable benchmark
results.
Community: Geekbench 2 for iPhone integrates with the Geekbench
Result Browser. The Geekbench Result Browser allows users to upload,
manage, and share their benchmark results online. Users can also
compare their results to other results; with over 250,000 results from
different sectors and industries (including finance, government, media,
and tech) the Geekbench Result Browser provides a rich database for
comparisons.
Geekbench 2 for iPhone requires an iPhone or iPod touch running iOS
4 or later, and is available today on the iTunes App Store for
$4.99.
Founded in 2007, Primate Labs specializes in developing
cross-platform performance and system monitoring tools. Primate Labs is
based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
PR: High-tech meets low tech, and this cool accessory
for your phone was born. iPlunge is the perfect solution for your video
emergencies - just squish it against the back of your iPod, iPhone, or
any device with a smooth hard surface, sit back, and smile.
No plumbing required! Use it at work, home, train, plane, it works
anywhere! Wow, what a handy stand!
LimbGear iHood Hoodie with iPod Controls in
Sleeve
PR: The LimbGear iHood Interactive Hoodie is an 80/20 cotton
poly blend Hoodie that is available in either a pullover or zip-up. The
pairing of LimbGear's performance apparel and PANiQ electronics grants
the wearer the gift of music and liberation from tangled cords.
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LimbGear InterActiveWear is comfortable and durable performance
apparel designed to integrate mobile devices into the active lifestyle.
PANiQ enables wearable Personal Area Networks with simple, cool and
fashionable controls for your portable electronics.
Hoodie and touchpad are fully washable. PANiQ controller and iPod
must be removed prior to washing.
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You have to purchase the PANiQ Controller for full functionality of
the Hoodie - sold separately.
Zagg Introducing InvisibleShield Dry Nationwide
Exclusively Through AT&T
PR: Zagg Inc. has announced that AT&T will be the first
to offer the new InvisibleShield Dry. Zagg's new InvisibleShield Dry is
available exclusively at AT&T stores nationwide.
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"We are thrilled to offer InvisibleShield Dry to AT&T customers
and provide them with our world-class scratch protection and
electronics accessories," said Robert G. Pedersen II, CEO and cofounder
of Zagg.
The InvisibleShield is a military-grade, virtually invisible, and
indestructible film that protects thousands of gadgets from bumps,
scratches, and dings with a lifetime guarantee. The InvisibleShield Dry
is the next generation of Zagg's flagship product, and takes their
original, award-winning scratch protection to a new level with the same
protection in a dry-installed film.
"We look forward to bringing Zagg's InvisibleShield Dry technology
to our customers," said Michael Cowan, Accessories Business Director
for AT&T.
"Zagg has been developing and perfecting the InvisibleShield Dry
over the past year, and we are very excited to introduce it," said
Derek Smith, Vice President of Sales for Zagg. "Made from the same
amazing material, the InvisibleShield Dry installs without moisture,
filling a demand currently unmet in the marketplace."
The InvisibleShield Dry is available in AT&T stores
nationwide.
PR: Your iPhone 4 has become a big part of your life. With
FaceTime video, Retina display, multitasking, HD video recording, and
more, you've got a lot to lose. You won't find a tougher case than the
OtterBox Defender Series for iPhone 4. This three-layer case will keep
your precious iPhone safe from drops, scratches, bumps and dust. Relax,
we've got the iPhone 4 covered.
About our Defender Series: An innovative three layer design protects
your iPhone from bumps, drops, scratches and dust while keeping your
iPhone fresh as new.
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Compatibility:
Apple iPhone 4
Features:
Three layers of protection
Complete interaction of the device's functions
Ratcheting belt clip holster included
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Environmental Protection:
Case provides added protection against bump, shock, drop and dust
intrusion. Case is not protective against water.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side - Waterfield Designs
iPhone 4 Suede Jacket
PR: Waterfield Designs announces the super thin,
custom-fitting Suede Jacket for the Apple iPhone 4. The new iPhone 4
Suede Jacket sleeve is available in classic black and a new eye-popping
cheetah or zebra print Ultrasuede. Waterfield Designs, an innovative
leader in custom-fitted laptop protection and designer bags and cases
for consumer electronics, designs and manufactures all of its products
locally in San Francisco.
The Suede Jacket sleeve is as thin as it gets and provides
bulk-free, scratch protection for the iPhone 4. The case is a
snug-fitting Ultrasuede cover constructed of 100% scratch-free,
washable microfiber with stretch memory and no potentially scratching
zippers. An optional strong, stretch-mesh, rear pocket is ideal for
storing earbuds, credit cards or cash. When empty, the pocket lies
completely flat.
"This is the slimmest case we make", explained owner, Gary
Waterfield. "It protects your phone from getting scratched by other
contents in your bag and pocket. And, with the vibrant animal prints,
it's hard to misplace."
Waterfield Designs also offers the iPhone 4 Smart Case for both the
iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3GS; and the iPhone Travel Case to stow the
iPhone or other electronics and its accessories.
All iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS Suede Jackets are available for preorder
from the Waterfield Designs website. Shipping begins July 1, 2010.
The iPhone 4 Suede Jacket
Black: $10, with pocket $14. Cheetah or Zebra Print: $12, with pocket
$16.
The iPhone 4 Smart Case - Three styles: Slip $39, Flap $45 and Clip
$45.
Six colors: Black, Copper, Pine, Green, Flame or Pearl. Available for
preorder.
The iPhone 4 Travel Case - Three sizes: Small $35, Medium $37,
Large $39.
Six colors: Black, Brown, Green, Blue, Red, Silver. Available now.
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Forbes' Brian Caulfield reports that the paparazzi's
favorite targets have all been busted stepping out with Hollywood's
most buzzed about piece of arm candy, the iPad, noting that like the
relatively cheap Toyota Prius, the $500 iPad is a status item even
B-listers can afford.
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PR: High-tech meets low tech, and this cool accessory
for your phone was born. iPlunge is the perfect solution for your video
emergencies - just squish it against the back of your iPod, iPhone, or
any device with a smooth hard surface, sit back, and smile.
