News Archive for 09/09/01

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RadTech debuts AutoPower dual USB charger

09/01, 11:45pm

AutoPower USB charger

RadTech has launched a new version of its in-vehicle charger for mobile devices, AutoPower. The charger features a lightweight fuseless design, along with fault-sensing shutdown technology to help prevent damage to equipment. It now comes with two USB ports and delivers a 5V 500mA output, while the housing measures just 3.3 x 1.1 x 1.3 inches. The charger supports the iPhone, iPod, Zune, or any other USB-chargeable devices.

Opera 10 adds interface, performance enhancements

09/01, 11:35pm

Opera 10 update

Opera Software has introduced the latest version of its web browser, Opera 10. Three main features in the update include an enhanced browser interface, a new compression technology for dealing with slow network speeds, and improvements to the browser tabs. With the added network support the browser is capable of compressing pages to lower the amount of data transferred, and increase the users browsing speed. For the browser tabs users can now view full thumbnails of all their open tabs, as well as customize the size of the tab bar by pulling down or double clicking on the handle.

iPhone apps: FotoMuse, Cannons, PDF-Pro

09/01, 6:05pm

Mr. Driller, Handy Convert

FotoMuse ($3) is a photo editing utility which can be used to add different effects to images. Photos can be imported from a users library and then modified. The application includes tools for adjusting contrast, layering images, adding borders, and more. Finished images are saved in the full resolution of the original image.

Analysts differ on Jobs taking stage in September

09/01, 9:55am

Piper, Kaufman on Jobs

Two major analysts are split on whether Steve Jobs will take the stage at next week's Apple publicity event. Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray suggests that he will, in a move that could serve as the "first public confirmation of Jobs' health since his return to the company." Munster notes that Jobs' last presentation for an Apple event was on October 14th of last year, when he helped to introduce the first unibody MacBooks.

Parrot intros iPhone-ready car stereo

09/01, 9:10am

Parrot iPhone Car Stereo

Parrot today previewed the Frankfurt Auto Show by launching the RKi8400. A rare in-dash car stereo meant specifically for the iPhone, the system lets users browse the Apple smartphone's music by album cover on an LCD and automatically invokes hands-free mode when a call comes in. Stereo Bluetooth is onboard as well and provides hands-free calling to any cellphone in addition to music playback for any device that recognizes A2DP, including iPhones and second-generation iPod touch models with 3.0 firmware.