iPhone apps: Voice Dialer, Units calc, DaysFrom
Voice Dialer (free) is a voice dialing application for the iPhone that allows users to search through their contact book using voice commands. Users press and hold the onscreen button, then speak a name and command such as "call." After a contact has been found, users can choose to call, e-mail or send a text message to the person. If an address is associated with the contact, a map of that locat...
published today, 1 hour 50 minutes ago, macintosh-news-network
Vlingo launches voice-command iPhone app
Vlingo has launched a voice-based iPhone application that allows users to speak basic commands to call contacts, search the web, find maps, or send status updates to Facebook and Twitter. Yahoo and Google searches can be initiated simply by stating the command and search terms, such as "web search: concert tickets in Boston," for example. Users can mention a specific location, and Vlingo will prov...
published yesterday, 17 hours 20 minutes ago, macintosh-news-network
Black Friday deals at Amazon
Retailer Amazon.com has reduced the prices on a number of electronics, computer accessories, software applications and more for Black Friday. First up is VMware Fusion 2 priced at $39.99, down $40 off the list price of $79.99. The Altec Lansing iM207 Orbit-MP3 for iPod has been reduced from $39.95 to $14.99. The price on a Hi Fidelity speaker system and charger docking station for iPods has bee...
published on Friday, the 28. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
iMuffs now compatible with iPhone
Wi-Gear on Thursday launched the newest version of its iMuffs wireless headphones, now compatible with the iPhone. Already designed for iPod touches and clickwheel players, the upgrade offers an improved Bluetooth radio, with increased range and less radio interference. According to Wi-Gear, the iMuffs MB220s will also enable customers to receive phone calls by speaking through an integrated micro...
published on Friday, the 28. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
Speakal releases iPanda for iPod, MP3 and MP4
Speakal on Tuesday released iPanda, its newest audio system with a built-in iPod docking station. Similar to iPig, iPanda is a small five speaker stereo with an onboard Hi-Fi amplifier to produce 360 degrees of sound, dynamic airflow optimizer, interior dynamic cooling exchange and sound stabilization, all compacted into a tiny panda design. Compatible with all iPod models, the docking station all...
published on Thursday, the 27. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
Sonic Motion releases WavearsLE 3D-sound software
Sonic Motion has launched a beta version of its WavearsLE software that simulates a 3D sound environment. With the program running in the background, media-player applications can function normally, while the sound output is processed to replicate a virtual 5.1-channel surround-sound speaker configuration, the company claims. The system is designed to work best when music is played through headpho...
published on Wednesday, the 26. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
Google admits to violating App Store rules
Google has admitted to using undocumented APIs in the creation of its latest iPhone search app, according to a spokesman. The company is specifically said to be relying on an API connected to the motion sensor, which tells the app to engage voice detection whenever an iPhone is raised to a person's mouth. Users can thus speak a search term, instead of typing it in....
published on Wednesday, the 26. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
Some ways to use the iPhone during winter
The temperatures outside are dropping rapidly, and many of you will find your hands wrapped in thick gloves. And then suddenly, an important phone call drops in. Unless you've plugged in your earphones, or connected your Bluetooth headset to the iPhone, it will take quite a long time to get your hands free to slide the button to speak. So how to answer this important call quickly? There are "alternative" ways to interact with your iPhone without having to uncover your fingers. For basic actions such as accepting a phone call or unlocking it to read a text message, you can use either your nose or, for some more precise gestures, your tongue. I know this isn't the most elegant way to operate your beloved iPhone, but in some cases, it needs to be quick and dirty... For those of you finding this disgusting, but still don't want to run around with cold fingers, consider buying some fancy iPhone-enabled Dots Gloves. And for true lover...
published on Wednesday, the 26. November 2008, macosxhints
Macworld Expo details 2009 seminar plans
The organizers of the 2009 Macworld Cconference and Expo have announced details on some of the educational seminars scheduled for the event, which will run from January 5th to the 9th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. A number of influential presenters are expected to speak, including David Pogue, Chris Breen, Andy Ihnatko and others. Seminars should also be divided into six main programs:...
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
iPodHash Project Seeks BlueWiki Author, Hopes for Help From EFF
Sam Odio, who runs the iPodHash project mentioned the other day, has posted a followup on the legal tussle that in which Apple has engaged him for atempting to reverse-engineer the hash used to encrypt the iTunesDB in recent iPods. He writes in that post: "I've received a flood of emails from interested individuals who want to help. Most importantly, I was contacted by Fred von Lohmann from the EFF. They're currently evaluating whether they will represent us against any potential Apple litigation. This would be great, because it will enable BluWiki to continue to host the project while working with EFF to address Apple's concerns. However, before the EFF commits to representing us against Apple, they want to speak to the author of the BluWiki project. I'm posting this public plea hoping that the author, or someone who knows the author, might read it."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
published on Saturday, the 22. November 2008, apple-slashdot