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iTunes 9.0.1 now available, much more stable
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Music, Software,
Apple released iTunes 9.0.1 yesterday, and normally, they squash some bugs that some people experience. Here is a look at the changes in the latest release, which comes just a couple of weeks after the iTunes 9 release:
- Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store.
- Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive.
- Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit.
- Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone.
- Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs.
- Addresses an issue with the Zoom button not switching to Mini Player.
- Improves application syncing for iPod touch and iPhone.
- Genius is now automatically updated to show Genius Mixes.
We must say, iTunes 9 feels more responsive, and works more “as it should,” or as expected. Hit up Software Update to grab it.
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Style Embraces the iPhone
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, Models, News, Sales,
While I will be the first to happily share my sad obsession with my Blackberry, never before have I betrayed her to say that I wanted an iPhone so badly. That is until now, of course.
Style.com, owned by none other than Vogue itself, has an extremely convenient application for the gadget that will stop your head from spinning with all of this fashion week craze.
It’s basically all that you need if you want up-to-date fashion reporting and chic coverage in a handy-dandy, simple app. What are you waiting for? Download it now!
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Don’t wanna wait for iPhone MMS? Enable it right now!
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Features, Handhelds, Mods / Hacks,
Okay, we were all disappointed by AT&T’s decision to delay iPhone MMS to early fall, but that doesn’t stop ambitious folks such as ourselves from finding a way around it. And we have. I can confirm that I was able to get MMS working on my iPhone 3GS with about 3 minutes worth of effort. You wanna do it to? Read on for complete instructions for enabling MMS on iPhone 3.1.
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iPhone OS 3.1.1 now available
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Software,
Amidst all the other Apple news from today’s “It’s Only Rock and Roll” music event is the fact that iPhone OS 3.1 (or, technically, 3.1.1) is now available. With it comes things like support for Genius Mixes, pre-cut ringtone downloads at $1.29 a pop, app organization support in iTunes 9, and Genius recommendations for apps. There’s also a bunch of polish, bug fixes, and ease of use features as well. Just connect your iPhone or iPod touch and check for an update.
iPhone MMS officially launches September 25, misses “late summer” target
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones,
It’s official, MMS is coming to the iPhone 3G and 3GS on September 25th, according to AT&T. For those keeping track, that pushes the promise of “late summer” back to “early fall” since technically, summer ends on September 22nd. On the surface, it seems like not such a big deal, but it is just another straw that is being added to the camel’s back as it pertains to AT&T. Many suspected that MMS would go live on September 9th, alongside the Apple iPod event scheduled for that day. Hey, better late than never, right?
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Bleeding Edge TV 316: Yelp Monocle Hidden Feature Brings Augmented Reality to iPhone
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Apple, Cell Phones, Features, GPS, Handhelds, Podcasts, Videocasts, Videos,
My pal Robert Scoble announced that the Yelp iPhone and iPod touch app that was recently updated included a hidden Augmented Reality feature. Obviously, as soon as we saw, we had to give it a shot, and we figured we’d do it on video. Augmented Reality apps use the camera on the iPhone, along with overlaid information, to present location data while looking at the “real world” - it’s very cool, and you can expect a bunch more of these types of apps to make an appearance on the App Store very shortly upon the release of iPhone OS 3.1.
In this demo, we show you how to unlock the Monocle mode in the Yelp app, and also give you a look at what exactly it does. For now, our early opinion is that it’s a cool idea…it just needs to be refined a bit to be truly useful.
Epson Artisan 810 is all-in-one printer
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,
Epson has much to brag about with its newest printer, the Artisan 810 all-in-one. It has a 7.8 inch smart touch panel and 3.5 inch LCD so the user can view slideshows, select, copy, rotate, crop, restore, and print photos without the use of a computer. It can also be used as a charger for USB devices, and there is even a special application for iPhone pictures. Interested? Get it for about $300 at Amazon.
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Spotify streaming music app coming to iPhone
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, App Store News, New Apps,
Hey, streaming subscription music fans, it looks like Spotify has finally been approved by Apple, and it will be appearing in the App Store shortly. You may not realize how big a deal this is at first glance, but trust me, this is huge. Spotify is a service that gives you all-you-can-eat access to music for a set fee each month. The app appearing on the iPhone and iPod touch means that you can use another store besides iTunes to listen to, and download, music. Yes, Spotify even lets you listen to downloaded tracks if you are offline. This is a game-changer, and we look forward to getting our hands on Spotify once it is released!
Window Phone gives you a look at the weather outside
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Smartphones, Misc. Tech,
We try to cover concept technology with some form of regularity, because it generally sounds cool. The problem with concept tech, however, is that it fails to become what we in the business like to know as “reality.” With that caveat stated, check out the Window Phone.
This Window Phone looks like an iPhone screen, with the main feature being that it gives you a weather report by simulating what a Window would look like in that kind of weather. See the rain? Just imagine what happens if it snows. When it is clear and sunny out, the screen is crystal-clear.
By the way, you can also fog the phone up and draw on it, as seen by the illustration after the break. This would result in your illustrations being sent over MMS.
Fun concept, but not something we think will see the light of day anytime soon.
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Duracell MyGrid wireless charging pad
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Misc. Tech,
Looks like Duracell is looking to follow in the footsteps of products like the Wildcharge system with one of their own. Yup, the copper-top battery giant is jumping on the wireless charging bandwagon with their new “Smart Power” line.
The MyGrid that you see here is one of those that can charge several mobiles at one time including products from Nokia, Motorola, BlackBerry, as well as the iPhone and iPod touch. It should be available in October for $80.
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