News Archive for 07/12/13

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PC users, Apple gadgets

12/13, 7:25pm

Apple gadgets more difficult for PC users

Thousands of consumers hoping to enjoy music, photos, and movies with Apple gadgets they receive this holiday season may need to learn some basic skills before diving right into the devices. Dave Taylor, a SupportSpace Committee member specializing in Mac as well as handheld technologies says the jump is even more difficult for most PC users. "Apple's iPhone and the latest generation of iPods have delivered enormous power and simplicity to the average consumer, but the technology is still complicated and usability is not 100% intuitive, especially for Windows users," he said.

Web-based iPhone player

12/13, 7:05pm

Web-based video viewer for iPhone debuts

Avot Media today unveiled Avot mV, a new Web-based application that allows iPhone users to quickly locate and view any Web-based video on the cellular handset. Avot mV maintains no limits on video selection, and utilizes no transcoding process to achieve almost no latency, according to Avot. iPhone users can watch TV-quality video in near real-time, and the softwrae works across mobile carriers with high-speed data networks as well as Wi-Fi. The iPhone-specific application is available for free.

QT, GarageBand updated

12/13, 6:40pm

QuickTime 7.3.1, GarageBand 4.1.1 released

Apple today issued security updates to its QuickTime 7.3.1 software (Panther, Tiger, Leopard, Windows) for Mac OS X 10.3.9 Panther, 10.4.9 Tiger, 10.5 Leopard, and Windows Vista/XP SP2 that bolsters security. The Cupertino-based company also enhanced its GarageBand audio software. GarageBand 4.1.1 features better overall stability and fixes to issues with file export to iPhone. [updated]

Holiday Get a Mac ad

12/13, 6:15pm

Apple posts holiday Get a Mac ad

Apple today posted a new 'Get a Mac' TV spot on its website depicting animated characters singing 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town.' Animated versions of 'Mac' Justing Long and 'PC' John Hodgman accompany Santa Claus as they proceed to sing the classic Christmas tune. Partway through the song, however, 'PC' decides to interject his own lyrics about purchasing a PC rather than a Mac this holiday season. 'Mac' and Santa both express dissatisfaction with the lyrical changes, and Apple finishes the spot with a few snowflakes falling in front of an iMac.

Tunewear iPod touch case

12/13, 5:25pm

PRIE Ambassador for iPod touch unveiled

Tunewear today unveiled the PRIE Ambassador for iPod touch, a new case made from genuine nappa leather with a black and white stitching design made for casual or business use. The case includes Tunewear's identifiable hook for attaching the iPod to most apparel. The case hook is removable, allowing users to slide the case and iPod in and out of pockets. Tunewear's PRIE Ambassador for iPod touch is priced at $50.

Pop. Mech. slams Apple TV

12/13, 3:15pm

Popular Mechanics: Apple TV 2nd worst gadget

Popular Mechanics Magazine has ranked the Apple TV as the second-worst gadget of 2007. Apple introduced the set top box on September 12th of 2006 at a special event in San Francisco, and began shipping the device on March 21st of this year. The Top 10 Worst Gadgets of 2007 states: "There is nothing wrong with Apple TV. Unfortunately, there's nothing overwhelmingly right about it, either. This is the rare black mark in an otherwise spotless multi-year streak from Cupertino—a product that was not only completely overshadowed by the company's own iPhone, but by the larger industry of video-download devices and services."

Land Rover turns to iPhone

12/13, 1:40pm

Land Rover integrates iPhone into LRX concept

Photos of the new Land Rover LRX concept car suggest extensive integration with Apple's iPhone and iPod. The vehicle offers a space in the center console where drivers can insert an iPhone to essentially make the cellular handset a part of the car's electronics. The slot is angled to allow both the driver and passenger operate the touch-screen interface while on the road, providing hands-free phone calls along with access to the music library and Google Maps, among other features specific to iPhone.

Miglia ships TVMini+

12/13, 10:35am

Miglia ships TVMini+ with DVB-T support

Miglia has released the TVMini+, a device that aims to offer complete digital entertainment with Miglia TV software in an ultra-portable format. The device plugs into a USB 2.0 port, thus enabling users to watch and record analog as well as digital terrestrial television. Supported by the DVB-T standard, the TVMini+ combines a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter and a video decoder for improved reception, according to Miglia. TVMini+ is available for $175, and comes with a 2-year warranty. [updated with proper images]

Swatches for iPhone/iPod

12/13, 10:05am

Swatches provides multiplayer iPhone play

TableStar has released a new beta version of Swatches, a game specifically designed for the interfaces of the iPhone and iPod touch, although it can also be played through desktop browsers such as Safari or Internet Explorer. Gamers attempt to control a gameboard by creating the largest block of color; this is done by dropping tiles, which must be arranged to close off a "swatch" of a uniform color. Unlike most iPhone games however, it can be played against both AI and human opponents, up to a maximum of six. It also supports real-time chat, in-game and through the match lobby.

USBfever iPhone headset

12/13, 1:25am

USBfever offers replacement iPhone headset

USBfever recently announced an inexpensive replacement stereo headset for the iPhone for users that have lost or broken their originals. The headset features a 4 foot long cord, an "answer/end call" button, and a built-in microphone. While the accessory can be used to listen to music on the iPod classic, Touch, Video and Nano – both second and third generation – the button and microphone will not function on those models. USBfever is selling the stereo headset for $20, and is available through its website.