Focal launches AquaTune speakers for iPods
December 31, 2008
Focal of Japan has just announced the release of two new waterproof speaker enclosures in its AquaTune series made to work with Apple’s iPod personal music players. Both the AquaTune v2 and AquaTune nano 4G use clear, polycarbonate bodies with O-ring seals and are rated to keep the interiors free of water when submerged at up to 1 meter (~3.3 feet) for 30 minutes. The larger AquaTune v2 will accom…
iPhone apps: Print, HolyWars, Christmas C@rds
December 31, 2008
Print () lets users print photos, contact information and webpages stored on an iPhone or iPod touch. Printing is supported across either a Wi-Fi or a cellular network, allowing remote printing back to a home or office printer. In order to use Print, one must also use the free desktop companion application.HolyWars (free) is a tool for creating online polls and sharing opinions. Users can expres…
HP debuts iPrint Photo mobile app
December 31, 2008
Hewlett Packard has launched a new app for iPhones and iPods, iPrint Photo. The title enables wireless photo printing to HP inkjets when connected through a local Wi-Fi network. Users can create borderless 4×6 or 10×15 prints, though the program currently supports only JPEG images as a source, not other common types such GIFs or bitmaps.The program is also compatible with Bonjour networking tech…
iBreath attaches breathalyzer to iPhones, iPods
December 31, 2008
David Steele Enterprises has announced the iBreath, an accessory for the iPhone and iPod touch that works as both a breathalyzer and a wireless FM transmitter. For the former task, owners plug the iBreath into a player, set it to the proper mode, and blow for at least five seconds to determine alcohol level. The device also comes with a timer, which can be set to anywhere from one minute to eight …
Pinger Phone app provides multi-format messaging
December 31, 2008
Pinger has announced its latest app for the iPhone and iPod touch, Pinger Phone. Combining a variety of tasks into a single menu, Pinger allows users to text, IM, mail or call someone, as well as send a message to contacts through Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. An automatic horizontal-keyboard function is used when messaging through AIM, Yahoo, MSN or Google Talk, and users can choose to appear on…
Twittelator Pro 1.6 enables Sub-Groups
December 31, 2008
Stone Design today released the v1.6 update to Twittelator Pro, its higher-end Twitter client for iPhones and iPod touches. The app enables functions such as switching between multiple accounts, and quickly inserting items such as maps, images and links into tweets. The latest update introduces the concept of Sub-Groups, used to divide contacts into finer sets such as friends and family.A number…
Spots locates Wi-Fi hotspots for Apple handhelds
December 31, 2008
Savoy Software is preparing for the release of Spots for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app allows users to find over 230,000 worldwide hotspots, and does not require an active Internet connection. Spots locates the closest available hotspots, and allows free navigation of a map to find a desired location. Users can also search specifically by name, street or city.Currently featured hotspot prov…
Textcast offers text to podcast conversion
December 31, 2008
Bit Maki Software has released Textcast, an application that allows the transformation of text documents, webpages, or blog feeds into audio files that can be played on an iPhone or iPod. Offering customizable voices, including a default of Mac OS X LeopardÃs latest Alex voice, Textcast sends all spoken-word audio files to iTunes for sync purposes.Some specific functions include the ability to cop…
Angeion unveils iNewLeaf fitness app for iPhone
December 31, 2008
Angeion has announced iNewLeaf, an app for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows users to monitor fitness routines. The program is based on results from personal metabolic evaluations that can be administered at select health clubs. The 10-15 minute test is designed to calculate the body’s response to exercise by measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in each breath. Analyzed results are then …
USA Today joins ranks of iPhone newspaper apps
December 31, 2008
USA Today is joining other publications in producing its own dedicated iPhone app, the national newspaper has announced. The app attempts to replicate the look of the paper, and provides access to stories, photos, weather forecasts and reader polls. Stories are divided into News, Money, Sports, Life, Tech and Travel categories; articles can be shared with other people via e-mail, Twitter or text…