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Musician Produces Entire Album On An iPhone

Eli Milchman — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:53:30 +0000

Last week we reported on a director who shot a music video using only three iPhones. Now, Tom Freeman brings an all-iPhone production to the arena of sound with the release of his electronic soundscape, iMatik.
Aided by a quiver of powerful sound-production apps, Freeman produced the entire album — from creating the tracks to editing [...]

Google Maps for Android: Search ‘n Swipe, Latitude Widget, and More

Chris Nguyen — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:22:00 +0000

Making sense of a fast paced and changing world is difficult under the best of circumstances, but when you’re on the go, it’s even harder. With the new Google Maps for mobile 4.1, we’re introducing a few features that make sorting through search results or quickly seeing Maps info a bit easier.

Updated search results page
With the newly reimagined Google Maps for mobile search results page, we’ve done away with the tabs to give you all the info you want on one page. Tap the new buttons to see the place on the map, get directions, call it, or see it with Street View. The extra space let us bring details and reviews right up front.

Swipe for more results
Take a look at the new page, and you can quickly see that Milk Pail Market specializes in cheese, has mostly 4 and 5 star ratings, and also sells fresh vegetables. You can select any section to see more reviews, buzz, etc. If you want to get to more search results without going back to the list, simply grab the page with your finger and swipe it away to the left or right to see the next or last result.

Latitude widget and Maps live wallpaper
Once you’ve updated to Maps 4.1, you’ll also have a couple different ways to put Maps up close and personal on your phone. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could quickly find your nearest friends or glance at the traffic conditions around you without opening Maps? Add the Latitude widget to a home screen panel to see your nearest Latitude friends by pressing the “Menu” button from the home screen and selecting Add > Widgets > Latitude. On Android 2.1+ phones, you can also turn your home screen into one big, updating map using the Maps live wallpaper. Press the “Menu” button from your home screen and select Wallpaper > Live wallpapers > Maps. Now you can see nearby friends or a map each time you open your home screen.

Switch Google Accounts
We’ve been adding more and more features that sync with your Google Account whether you’re on your phone or your computer. If you’re managing multiple identities, Maps now lets you switch the Google Account it uses between the accounts you’ve synced to your Android-powered phone. From the Maps menu, select More > Switch Account to sign out of your current account and sign in to a different one. Features like Google Buzz, Latitude, Starred items, My Maps, and more can then begin using whichever account you’ve chosen.

Get these new features at your fingertips by searching for “Google Maps” in Android Market from Android 1.6+ phones. Update Maps to version 4.1, available in all the countries and languages where Maps is currently available. Visit our Help Center to learn more, ask questions in our Help Forum, or give us suggestions and vote on other people’s on the Mobile Product Ideas page.

Posted by Chiu-Ki Chan and Andrew Oplinger, Software Engineers, Google Mobile

Stunning Glimpse Into The Future Of Magazines

Eli Milchman — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:08:43 +0000

Take a gander at the clip up there. It’s been forty-odd years since Bobb Goldsteinn coined the term “multimedia,” but I think — and maybe you’ll agree with me — this is the first time I’ve felt that I could easily apply the word and think “yeah, that’s exactly what it is.”
In the clip, Alexx [...]

Xobni Soups Up BlackBerry; No Mac Support

Walt Mossberg — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:14:36 +0000

Digit’s Stacey Delo and MediaMemo’s Peter Kafka talk with Katie about her review of Xobni, a BlackBerry app for Outlook contact syncing. In the video, they discuss the lack of Mac support, pricing and the need for having all your contacts in one place.

[ See post to watch video ]

Daily Deals: iMacs, iMacs, and iPhones – Oh, My

Ed Sutherland — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:52:54 +0000

We start the day with two – count ‘em, two – 27-inch iMacs. First up is an iMac Core i5 Quad running at 2.66GHz for $1,699. Next is a Core 2 iMac running at 3.06GHz, outfitted with 8GB of RAM for $1,899. If you haven’t found an iPhone 3G yet, AT&T is back with a [...]

Bring Me the Cheesy Head of Steve Jobs [Arts and Crafts]

Pete Mortensen — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:39 +0000

Ken from Cooks’ Den has whipped up this snazzy iPad Thai dish in honor of the holy tablet’s launch. Who’s hungry?
Cooks’ Den via BoingBoing

Should Apple Buy Palm?

Ed Sutherland — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:01:10 +0000

Palm seems in dire straights. Cannaccord Adams has cut its estimates following word AT&T may delay launch of the Palm Pre and Pixi from April to June or July. Now other analysts are suggesting Palm’s 400 handset patents could spark a bidding war between Apple and Google.
Cannacord analyst Peter Misek said Tuesday he’d “recently [...]

Apple Ads iPad Sharing for iWork.com

Ed Sutherland — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:57:39 +0000

Apple has redesigned its iWork.com Website for the iPad and iPhone, allowing documents to be viewed on touchscreen devices. The company also unveiled new ways to share documents, allowing documents to become public.
The updated interface now allows documents to be scrolled using a finger, an action that has become common for iPhone users and upcoming [...]

Commuter Delays? iPhone Tube Refund App Pays for Itself

Nicole Martinelli — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:39:52 +0000

Londoners stuck in the tube now have a handy iPhone app to request ticket refunds.
Tube Refund, which costs $0.99, zaps off the request for riders whose journey is delayed over 15 minutes.
Depending on where you go and what time of day, a one-way tube ticket can cost from £1.80 to £4.00 ($2.75 – $6 circa) [...]

Apple’s iMac is 25 Percent of Desktop Growth in 2010

Ed Sutherland — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:26:34 +0000

The global PC market can thank Apple’s iMac for being the main reason desktop computer sales have pulled out of a two-year nosedive, an analyst said Wednesday. The popular Apple all-in-one computer accounted for 25 percent of all desktop growth in 2010.
Although notebooks and netbooks account for more than 90 percent of global PC growth, [...]

WSJ, NPR to Create iPad Web Sites with Limited Flash

Ed Sutherland — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:26:10 +0000

At least two media sites are following Apple’s no-Flash policy when it comes to the iPad. The Wall Street Journal and National Public Radio have produced versions of their Web sites with front pages that do not require Adobe’s Flash, reports say. However, possibly more interesting is how publishers view the iPad experience differently than [...]

Online Publishers: iPad, E-Readers Will Have ‘Absolutely No’ Impact in 2010

Nicole Martinelli — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:11:00 +0000

Traditional publishers may be feeling the heat to develop iPad apps and versions of their pubs, but online publishing execs are adopting a wait-and-let’s-see 2.0 attitude.
The Association of Online publishers polled its 1,500 members, finding them optimistic for 2010 — but not about e-readers or iPads. Half of the respondents predicted strong growth of 10%+, [...]

Crash Landing Plane Kills iPod Jogger

Nicole Martinelli — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:24:54 +0000

Robert Gary Jones was enjoying a jog along on the beach with his iPod when a single-engine plane making an emergency landing hit him from behind, killing him instantly.
The 38-year-old father of two was on a business trip in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina when a Lancair IV-P aircraft lost its propeller and was “basically [...]

Jawbone MyTalk

terrywhite — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:01:36 +0000

A few weeks back I reviewed the NEW Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset. I continued to be impressed by this headset and it is now my default Bluetooth headset for voice communications. It even works with my WeePhone VoIP App for iPhone. One of the features that I wasn't able to review at the time was the new Jawbone MyTalk service. However, since that time I have been accepted into their Private Beta program. This is the first headset that I've seen or used that can not only be upgraded via your computer, but it can also be enhanced with additional options. One of the first things that I had to try out was the ability to download and install a different voice. You might be wondering why a Bluetooth headset has a "voice?" Actually the Jawbone ICON can give you verbal feedback. For example, if you press the button when you're not on a call it will read back the remaining talk time based on the current charge. I opted for a better voice. I really like The Ace voice. I love the accent

MyTalk available downloads also include Voice Dial, Directory Assistance 411 information, Jott Hands-free notes, reminders text, email, etc.
The voices and 411 are free downloads. However, Jott, and others require monthly fees. The process for using MyTalk is pretty easy once your account is setup. All you do is plug in the supplied USB cable into your Mac or PC and then log into the MyTalk website. From there you can choose which features you want and download the installers. You can then choose to install them right into the connected headset.

The Bottom Line

The Jawbone ICON is already and excellent headset and works perfectly with the iPhone. It's my new favorite. The addition of MyTalk services and downloads make an already excellent headset even better. You can get the Jawbone ICON headset on sale here.

Tweeted Images In Realtime Now On The iPhone

Eli Milchman — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:44:47 +0000

Ever been attacked by a voyeuristic hankering to see what images are being tweeted right now while, say, waiting for a table at the local steakhouse? Well, whip out the iPhone, because Swiss developer Nicolas Seriot has the scratch for your itch.
TweetyShow does for tweeted photos what Chirp Flow did for text tweets: displays a [...]

Gesture Search now available for Android 1.6

Lawrence Chang — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:44:00 +0000

Since we launched Gesture Search on Android Market two weeks ago, I’ve seen quite a bit of feedback. For example, some of you have requested Gesture Search for earlier versions of Android, as well as access to it outside the US.

I’m happy to share with you that Gesture Search is now available on devices with Android 1.6 and higher. Additionally, it can be downloaded in all countries where Android Market is available, although it continues to only recognize the English alphabet. The new version also includes some improvements to performance and bug fixes. Please try it out and let me know what you think.

Posted by Yang Li, Research Scientist

KaleidoVid Makes An iPhone Kaleidoscope

Eli Milchman — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:31:01 +0000

You know spring has arrived when apps like this start making appearances: New from App Cubby is KaleidoVid, a dollar-app that turns the iPhone into a kaleidoscope.
Just point the camera at something colorful and KaleidoVid does the rest; the app then lets you unleash your creation on the world through email, Facebook or Twitter.
Seems like [...]

To MacHeist Or Not To MacHeist, That Is The Question

Giles Turnbull — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:37:48 +0000

So another MacHeist has been and gone, and no doubt a lot of Cult readers jumped in to get their bundle of apps for a bargain price.
But not everyone thinks it’s necessarily such a good idea.

Patrick Rhone of Minimal Mac has written a controversial, yet persuasive argument for not partaking of these regular bargain fests. [...]

A Video Record Of Berkeley iPhone Photography Exhibition

Giles Turnbull — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:15:20 +0000

Knox Bronson got in touch to tell us about a little video he’d made.
It’s called Pixels at an Exhibition, and it documents the creative efforts of people who took part in the iPhone photography exhibition at the Giorgi Gallery in Berkeley, California, in December last year.

Knox says that shortly after putting out his call [...]

What’s Next For the iPad? A Tabletop iPad, According to Xerox PARC Circa 1991

Leander Kahney — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:34:54 +0000

Way back in 1991, just as Apple was transitioning from 68k to PowerPC chips, the braniacs at Xerox PARC were predicting it’s entire iPod, iPhone and iPad strategy. And next up for the iPad is a blackboard-sized device.
Nearly 20 years ago, just as personal desktop computers were taking off, researchers at Xerox started thinking about [...]

Apple Warms to VoIP Apps, Approves Advanced Softphone For iPod Touch

Leander Kahney — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:38 +0000

Apple seems to be changing its tune on VoIP apps for the iPod touch. Less than a week after it was submitted, Toktumi’s Line2 VoIP app has been approved by Apple. The $14.95 a month app turns the iPod touch into a fully-featured telephone.
“Interesting was how quickly it was approved — less than a week [...]

Daily Deals: iPhone, iPod Chargers, App Store Price Drops, 1TB Iomega HD

Ed Sutherland — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:00:16 +0000

Today we have a bit of everything in the way of Mac deals. We start off with a kit everyone needs – a charger for your iPhone and iPod when on the road. The $4.99 collection includes a USB hot-syncing and charging cable along with a charger for your car or when you are traveling. [...]

Apple Wary of Long-term Deals Amid High Flash Memory Prices

Ed Sutherland — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:43:15 +0000

In a bit of irony, Apple reportedly is hesitating to sign longterm deals with flash memory suppliers because of high prices which some blame on Apple’s heavy use of the chips in a growing array of devices. Although demand is weak for the flash memory in some areas, prices remain high due to chip makers [...]

Report: iPad Pushes New Apps 185% Higher

Ed Sutherland — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:38:48 +0000

Excitement over the iPad’s introduction continues to accelerate production of new App Store entries more than six weeks after Apple unveiled its tablet device. Indeed, the number of new iPhone OS apps produced rose 185 percent since the iPad became public January 27.
“Over six weeks since Apple announced the iPad, Flurry continues to measure a [...]

iPhone App Arms Users With Silent Panic Button

Nicole Martinelli — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:28:28 +0000

A new app called Silent Bodyguard features a panic button that sends an SOS distress signal with GPS coordinates to potential rescuers without alerting onlookers.
While the $3.99 app, available on iTunes, isn’t the first ICE (in case of emergency) app, this one is backed by Dr. Clint Van Zandt, former FBI chief hostage negotiator and criminal [...]