News Archive for 07/08/01

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eBooks on iPhones

08/01, 6:00pm

Readdle.com brings eBooks to iPhones

Readdle.com has released the first iteration of its Readdle service for reading books and documents on Apple's iPhone. Readdle allows iPhone users to view electronic books (eBooks), text files, and business documents on-the-go and features a native iPhone interface to navigate as well as read titles when browsing Readdle.com. The site's Web interface is accessible from any Mac or PC, allowing users to upload books as well as documents to view from a desktop computer on their Readdle account. The service supports PDF, text, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel documents and is available for free with 50MB of complementary book storage per account.

iPod noise pollution

08/01, 5:10pm

iPod noise pollution complaints

The iPhone's included earbuds aren't the best at isolating sound and shielding nearby ears -- a fact that's drawing complaints from those in the vicinity of owners listening at high volume. An AP article explores the stories of those who have been annoyed, flustered or downright exasperated by loud iPods. "Amped to its highest volume, the iPod is not nearly as invasive as the classic loud cell phone conversation. But it can have its moments. Like when you're standing in an elevator at 9 a.m. and a co-worker cranks up Amy Winehouse's 'Rehab.' (Too early for that song.) Or when an ear-budded subway rider belts what sounds like a Whitney Houston tune with careless abandon, causing other riders to inch away or flee into another car altogether. (True story.)" The article offers a number of remedies for those seeking refuge from the noise, including speaking up to the offending listener, or getting an iPod of their own.

Three iPhone cases ship

08/01, 1:00pm

WaterField ships three new iPhone cases

WaterField Designs has unveiled three new cases for Apple's iPhone: The iPhone Smart Case, iPhone Travel Case (shown at right), and iPhone Suede Jacket. Each case offers a different level of protection and accessibility while maintaining a light look and feel, according to WaterField. The iPhone Smart Case is less than an inch thick with a smooth material, and features rubberized textile flanks on each side to provide a better grip. A multi-layered padding system combines a high-impact, rigid insert with a soft "Ultrasuede" liner to prevent damage. The iPhone Smart Case also offers multiple carrying options which include attaching the case to a strap, clipping the protected iPhone onto a belt, or slipping the device into a pocket. WaterField's iPhone Smart Case is priced from $35-$40 in three styles, while the iPhone Travel Case is available from $35-$40 in three sizes. WaterField's iPhone Suede Jacket ships for $9 in just one size.

Free Wi-Fi for iPhones

08/01, 11:30am

Boingo offers free Wi-Fi to iPhone owners

Boingo Wireless today announced that it will provide free Wi-Fi access to iPhone owners through 13 North American airports during the month of August. The offer is available to all iPhone owners who can access WI-Fi networks on their phones, and iPhone users who like the service can sign up for and use a Boingo account to access hundreds of partner networks which comprise more than 100,000 hot spots. "With Boingo Wireless, users of Apple Inc.'s sexy new smartphone can enjoy the full spectrum of coolness available via the iPhone's highly integrated functionality and multimedia applications while powered by Boingo's broadband networks. It's the ultimate iPhone adventure." Boingo Global is priced at $40 per month and incurs no roaming fees or per-minute charges.

Mojotones 1.0 debut

08/01, 10:25am

Mojotones creates, uploads ringtones

Voodoo Ergonomics has released the first version of Mojotones, a ringtone creation program. It takes as its source the user's iTunes library, and can instantly generate a ringtone from a song with a single click, and simultaneously copy it to a phone via Bluetooth. Should a user only want part of a track, they can click Play and adjust the sliders, or use menu options to fine-tune the selection. Once a ringtone is uploaded it can be selected like any other. Mojotones currently has specific requirements however: it will only run on a Bluetooth-equipped system with Mac OS X 10.4.9, which must be similarly paired with a Bluetooth-ready phone. The phone also requires support for AAC or WAV ringtones. The full version of Mojotones costs $20, but is available as free demo as well.