News Archive for 08/09/18

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Merriam-Webster for iPhone

09/18, 3:35pm

Merriam-Webster premieres dictionary for iPhone

Paragon Software and dictionary creator Merriam-Webster say they have collaborated on a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The program is a conversion of the latter company's 11th-edition Collegiate Dictionary for English, and is specially formatted for the dimensions and interface of Apple handhelds. The dictionary features over 225,000 entries, including more than 10,000 new ones, and does not require an Internet connection after the initial download.

New XtremeMac cases

09/18, 12:35pm

XtremeMac debuts new cases for iPod/iPhone

XtremeMac today announced a variety of cases intended for Apple's latest iPods, as well as the iPhone. All models are shipping in September, and begin with the Tuffshield ($15), which is actually a screen protector for iPhones and Touch 2Gs. The Tuffshield differs from most through the use of four layers, and an option of clear or anti-glare versions. The Microshield ($20) is a thin plastic shell case for the latest Nanos, Touches and iPhone, and comes bundled with two Tuffshields.

Mouse About for iPhone

09/18, 11:05am

Mouse About brings touch-based puzzles to iPhone

CobraMobile has released a new iPhone/iPod touch game that has players racing a clock to finish puzzles. The aim of Mouse About is to solve a variety of food puzzles, by guiding Marv the mouse from one piece of food to another. Movement of Marv is accomplished by touching points on the screen, and a puzzle is completed only if all food has been reached in time. Each one responds dynamically to a person's skill, ensuring that the game eases into higher difficulty.

SRS iWOW for iPod iTunes

09/18, 10:20am

SRS iWOW announced for iPod and iTunes

SRS Labs has announced the addition of two new products to its audio line: an iWOW adapter for iPod, and a new iWOW software package. The iPod adapter attaches to the player, allowing the audio signal to be processed before being sent to headphones. WOW technology works to widen the soundstage, increase bass performance, generate stereo from mono sources and restore spacial cues.