News Archive for 09/01/07

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iPhone apps: Escape, Brain Surge!, iPump Workout!

01/07, 6:45pm

Keynote Remote, iHandy

Escape ($3) is a port of the classic 2D puzzle game originally programmed for the uDevGames 2002 Macintosh programming contest. In Escape the player users bombs, teleporting pads, push blocks, keys, cannons, traps, and more to solve various puzzles. Players must also avoid various obstacles such as shooters and guards while working towards the end. The iPhone port is a complete replica of the original with no features left out.

Memorex debuts iPod-compatible audio gear

01/07, 3:45pm

Memorex at CES

Electronics builder Memorex has announced a collection of new audio-video systems, generally focused around support for Apple handhelds. The Mi9490P is nominally a slot-loading CD player with an FM radio, but also features a dock on top which supports both iPods and iPhones. Output is rated at 30W, and the stereo also features an LCD with track display and adjustable equalizer settings. A related system is the Mi4290P, an alarm clock. Though it drops the CD player and equalizer, and is capable of just 10W of output, the clock retains an FM tuner and LCD display along with support for iPods and iPhones. Dual alarms allow couples to wake at different times.

JVC intros TV/iPod combos, regular TV sets

01/07, 1:00pm

JVC TeleDock and J300 Sets

JVC on Wednesday rolled out the second wave of its TeleDock hybrid TVs as well as a raft of conventional mid-size sets. The 42- and 46-inch P500, as well as the 32-, 42- and 46-inch P300 all improve the TeleDock formula by significantly expanding the functions of the built-in iPod dock. Apple devices connected to the TV can now show their music and video title and other information directly on the screen and can play music even while watching regular TV content or browsing media stored on the set's TV port.

Safe Eyes Mobile controls internet access on iPhone

01/07, 11:05am

Safe Eyes Mobile

InternetSafety.com has announced the mobile version of its Safe Eyes for the iPhone and iPod touch. Originally created for the Mac and PC, Safe Eyes Mobile is filtering software that enables iPhone/iPod touch users to control what content can and cannot be viewed while surfing the web. Working as its own browser, the program contains many features found in Safari including multiple page capabilities, bookmarks, and zoom capabilities. Using the company’s web-based interface, owners can simply log into a password-protected account to change any desired settings or block specific categories for different users.

Phanfare Photon for iPhone photo/video sharing

01/07, 10:55am

Phanfare Photon for iPhone

Phanfare has released a version of its photo and video sharing software for the iPhone and iPod touch, Phanfare Photon. The application allows users to upload and store photos and videos onto the company’s website, where they can be imported to any device using Phanfare (and also stored online as backup). Users can also edit their photos and leave both the original and the edited version on the website. When viewing photos in the program the 100 most recent albums are synced to provide viewing when offline (or users can simply view all their albums when online using Safari).

Ad tracking reveals iTunes app trends

01/07, 10:55am

iTunes app tracking

AdMob has devised a way to perform outside tracking of download numbers at the App Store, according to announcement. The mobile advertiser says it has launched a new Download Tracking initiative, whose primary goal is to monitor the conversion of clicks on ads to app downloads. As a result of early testing for apps like TapDefense and Urbanspoon, however, AdMob says it has already managed to discern general trends in the app industry.

iLuv announces i1166 Portable Multimedia Player

01/07, 10:45am

i1166 Portable Player

iLuv has announced the latest in its line of Portable Multimedia Players for iPod and DVDs, the i1166 9-inch. Complete with a docking station for the iPod that charges the device while providing full remote control, the i1166 also offers video output for TV connectivity, and compatibility with DivX videos. Display functions are offered to allow multiple subtitle, angle, and audio options, plus a fast motion playback and zoom operation.