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Thursday, April 08, 2010
iPhone OS 4.0
 Here's the brief: - Multitasking!
- App Folders
- Bluetooth Keyboard Support
- Spellcheck
- iBook reader
- Tap to focus video camera
- 5x digital zoom for video camera
- Quick Look
- Online Game Center
- In-app advertisement system (read: more free apps)
iPhone OS 4.0 also allows developers more access to the camera, photos, calendar, GPS, etc. so we should expect some cool apps that were never before possible!FYI - multi-tasking is only supported on the iPhone 3Gs and 3rd gen iPod touch
via EngadgetLabels: 4.0, Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac OS X
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
New nano and other Apple announcements
 Apple's announcement today was, as usual, pretty amazing. The big news was the changes in the iPod nano design. Here's the highlights of the new 5th gen:
- video camera with live special effects
- FM Radio with pause, fast forward & rewind
- voice/audio recorder
- pedometer & fitness app
- talking menu & player navigation
- shiny, anodized aluminum finish
There's other stuff too, but these are the big ones.
The live image processing effects for the video camera are amazing: color replacement, mirror, cyborg...100% fun. I am a bit mystified that there's no still photo option but, since we now have cameras in every gadget but our shoes, I guess VGA snaps on the iPod won't be sorely missed.
FM radio is obviously a welcome feature but the time-shift options (a la Radio Shark) make it super slick. Some recording would be nice though (and it's obviously possible since recording facilitates the pause, fast forward and rewind functionality).
Recording audio through the built-in mic is a long awaited and much appreciated feature as well. Judging by the audio quality in the sample video recordings, posted on Apple's website, this should prove to be very handy, even if it is mono.
The Fitness pedometer is a great for folks who don't want to buy Nike's special electronic shoes, providing the missing link between Wii Fit and the rest of your workout, outside in the real world. Tracking your steps is fun for hiking trips and walking tours, on vacation too.
The talking menus, handy for most people, since you can navigate songs while driving or walking without looking down at the screen, must be a godsend for those who don't have the ability to see or see well enough to read text on the tiny nano screen.
Other announcements include special features for iTunes movies and liner notes for Albums (like the lyrics and photos on records album covers). Also, the price of the iPod touch has dropped to $199, but who wants one of those without a video camera, pedometer or FM radio? Smart buyers will obviously wait to get a touch, when upgrades are announced (or get a new nano now). iTouch and iPhone users alike will welcome the app organization tools, while Home Sharing will make it easy to transfer content between computers and devices.
Labels: 5G, Apple, ipod, iPod nano, iPod Touch, iTunes
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Kindle On iPhone
  The iPhone or iPod Touch may not have the same super readable, e-ink display as the Amazon Kindle but their size and price do make them a compelling option for reading e-books. After all, think of how much more micro-reading you might do, in line at the bank or supermarket or, um...other places (oh c'mon, don't tell me you don't read when you're in the can). Kindle For iPhone is available, for free, on the iTunes Music Store.
On the down side, you can't browse or buy e-books from Amazon, directly from the iPhone (you buy in a browser and then transfer from your computer). On the up side, all of your book marks pass back and forth between your iPod/iPhone and Kindle (if you have one). Worried about squinting to read on your iPhone or iPod? Rotate it sideways and/or increase the text size! Color book covers and quick page swipes are other advantages that the Apple hand-helds have over the Kindle. All in all, this app provides yet another reason to join the iPhone revolution!
Labels: Amazon, ebook, Future Shock, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle, reader
Monday, January 21, 2008
 Macworld Expo was an amazing success! We got to see tons of satisfied customers, who dropped by to say hi and tell us what a great job we do, as well as connecting with people who've never used our service before. You can see the TechRestore booth (and our friends from eunitech) in this Quicktime VR photo from Macworld '08. By now, you've no doubt heard of Apple's new roll-outs, including the MacBook Air (soon to be on our dissecting table) and the update to the iPhone and iPod touch that simulates GPS tracking by triangulating your position based on nearby WiFi hotspots! Exciting stuff. Labels: Future Shock, iPhone, iPod Touch, MacBook Air, macworld expo
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