Another Case Manufacturer Hints of iPhone Nano?

Apple Media Server to Give Your iPhone Content Everywhere?

Another countdown to Macworld, another rumor! This one says that Apple is developing a turbo-boosted version of Time Capsule that would offer HP Media Smart Server-like capabilities. Some of the more nifty, iPhone related features, according to 9to5Mac, could include:

The device will tie in MobileMe with an Apple built-in Dynamic DNS system. For instance, if your MobileMe account was “9to5mac”, your domain name would be “9to5mac.me.com”. This is how you’d reach your filesystem throughout the Internet. Your media would also reside here. [...] Sharing media with iPod Touch and iPhones both over the Internet and while at home. AppleTV as well.

Hey, if multiple drives and RAID-5 (RAID-6!) are in the cards, it might even be a viable Drobo alternative — something that’s already the darling of the Apple community…

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Apple Media Server to Give Your iPhone Content Everywhere?

Print photos from your iPhone with HP iPrint Photo

Filed under: Software, Freeware, iPhone, App Store

How would you like to be able to shoot photos on your iPhone, and then immediately print them on your HP printer?

HP has a new product called iPrint Photo (click opens iTunes) available in the App Store that makes it very simple to print your iPhone pictures. The free download opens to a list of photo albums that looks very similar to the list in the Photos app on the iPhone. Tapping on a photo brings up a Print Photo page with a large Print button on it (see photo at right). If you only have one networked printer available, just tapping the Print button sends a 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) print job to that printer.

If more than one HP inkjet printer is on your local Wi-Fi network, tapping on a printer search icon brings up a Chooser-like list of printers that you can select one from. This is an excellent free app -- it took no setup and I was able to print a picture immediately after downloading the software from the app store.

Between this software and HP's announcement of their Mac-compatible media server, it looks like HP is starting to play nice with Apple!

Check out the gallery below for a few more photos of this app in use.

Print photos from your iPhone with HP iPrint Photo originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keepin’ it real fake, part CLXXV: The SMS walkie-talkie roundup

We know, the holiday season is officially kaput, but if you still owe that niece or nephew a gift and you feel like teaching them tech-savvy and brand loyalty, you might want to consider one of these KIRF walkie-talkies / organizers that let you send text messages in addition to voice calls in the same vein as that Slide Click we saw back in the day. Trust us, typing on a small keyboard or numpad is one of the best skills they can have when they grow up -- it's a lot more practical than the Morse code we learned back in our day. The lone exception here is the feature-less RAZR knockoff that does voice-only -- hey, it's only fitting that the one phone here that doesn't knock off a smartphone have less features.

[Thanks, James]

Read - Discovery Exclusive Pink Slide and Text Messengers (Sidekick)
Read - iChat SMS Text Messenger/Chat Talkies (Blackberry)
Read - iText SMS Text Messenger (iPhone)
Read - Discovery Exclusive Flip Phone Walkie-Talkies (RAZR)

Filed under: Cellphones

Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXV: The SMS walkie-talkie roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2008 in review: The iPhone comes of age

Just a year and a half into its life, the iPhone has already made the transition from gadget of the moment to an entire platform.

MacRumors and iPhone Alley ‘Macworld Finale Bash’

As this could very well be the last Macworld event, MacRumors.com is co-hosting a "Macworld Finale Bash" with iPhone Alley on the evening of the keynote speech -- Tuesday, January 6th, 2009.

The party/meetup will be held at Ji...

Presentation on Hacking the iPhone by the Dev Team

Quick 12 Apps of Christmas: We-Envision

Alan Oppenheimer of Open Door Networks was kind enough to send us the video above from their Christmas Card page. He also provided us with a great background story:

We’ve been doing software for Apple products for over a quarter of a century. 25 years ago today I think I personally was finishing up some code for the network (”AppleTalk”) for the new “Macintosh” computer that Apple was going to introduce in less than a month (”You’ll see why 1984 won’t be like ‘1984′”). I worked at Apple for 11 years, then started Open Door Networks 14 years ago. At Open Door we’ve done mainly Macintosh security software (blog at http://www.isfym.com), but also did a consumer product called Envision. When we (Open Door Networks + Project A = We-Envision.com) went to see what type of security software we could create for the iPhone, we determined there really wasn’t any (really — see blog entries), so we looked around for what else we could do, and Envision seemed like a natural fit. And it sure was, having now evolved into 25 different products! Our first and flagship product, iEnvision, shipped on day one (July 11) and we haven’t looked back since (we haven’t had time!).

We also have a surprise planned for Macworld in a week!

If you’ve had a chance to try out any of the Envision apps, drop us a comment and let us know what you think!

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Quick 12 Apps of Christmas: We-Envision

AT&T restores service after outages

AT&T on Monday said it had restored service after service outages hit the wireless carrier.

Review: Google Earth for iPhone

There’s an undeniable coolness to this mobile version of Google’s 3-D mapping tool. But in getting the app from the desktop to your iPhone, Google had to impose limitations that ultimately make this mobile app less useful than its desktop counterpart.

What is the deal with the iPhone nano?

Adding to a small stack of rumors about a supposed iPhone nano, case-maker Vaja today quietly added the category to its website (pictured after the break). Frankly, we're not sure what to think. There are a number of ways in which Apple could produce a cheaper phone or alter its subsidy deals, so the idea of an iPhone that's simply smaller makes very little sense. Yet, here we are showing off the site of a reputable accessory manufacturer with a brand new phone listed -- ostensibly just a teensy version of the iPhone 3G. Of course, this is probably just rumor, speculation, lies, corruption, signs of an unquenchable thirst for power, and a glimpse at the machinations behind one of the greatest conspiracies mankind has ever known. So, we're posing the question to the biggest brains of all: the Engadget reader. Is Apple working on an iPhone nano?

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What is the deal with the iPhone nano? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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12seconds, Animoto release iPhone apps for video slideshows

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Software, Developer, iPhone, Graphic Design, App Store

12seconds.tv is a site that started up a little while ago that seems to be aiming at a "Twitter-for-video" kind of idea -- you upload just twelve seconds of video, whether that's you saying something, video of a short scene, or whatever else you want. The site was in alpha but has recently opened up to beta (so anyone can join), and they've also released an iPhone app, available for 99 cents in the App Store right now.

"But wait, Mike," I hear you saying, "the iPhone doesn't record video!" And it still doesn't, but it does record pictures and audio, and the 12seconds app will combine a slideshow of three pictures you take with any 12 seconds of audio you record, thus creating a close approximation of a 12 second video. You can see my sample upload here, just a few pictures of my apartment's hallway and some Mountain Goats playing from my speakers. You can use pics you've already taken, and the whole process of recording, combining, and uploading works pretty well. You don't have any control over how the images slide across: it's more of a "throw it all into the mix and hope something good comes out" thing.

It's an interesting idea, and while you're paying a buck for a social networking video app that can't actually record video (not that that's 12seconds' fault, Apple), you could probably come up with some pretty creative stuff, from the artistic and witty to the requisite cat videos (because no video site is complete without a cute kitty). It's definitely not a video replacement for the iPhone, but for uploading quick and simple snippets of experience from wherever you are, it does the job.

For a different approach to photo-based videos generated on your iPhone, you can check out the free Animoto app, released last week by the website of the same name. Animoto will take 8-16 photos from your iPhone or iPod touch, let you order them and select musical accompaniment (from a provided but fairly ample list of tracks; you can't use your own music or record a soundtrack). The app then uploads your images to the Animoto site and cranks out a 30 second, montage-style video for you. You can stream the video back to your iPhone, or send it along to friends. If Techcrunch gushes about it, well, you know it must be just awesome, right?

12seconds, Animoto release iPhone apps for video slideshows originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vaja Also Hints at iPhone Nano?

Relatively well-known iPhone case manufacturer Vaja has curiously added an "iPhone Nano" listing to their website. The link simply directs you to a form asking you to sign up for information about "the upcoming release of our iPhone nano c...

Smule’s Zephyr sends snowy messages around the world

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends, Internet, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch

As much as I hate to do it, I'm always willing to admit when I'm wrong, and I was wrong about Ocarina. Not about the app itself, per se -- I still think it's one of the silliest, most pointless apps I've see on the App Store. But it has been nothing but popular since its release, so apparently lots of people out there are into it. That's fine -- I'm willing to accept that there are best-selling apps out there that I think are dumb.

And maybe this will be another one: Smule, the company behind Ocarina, has decided to follow up with a new app called Zephyr (not to be confused with the MacBook cooling system) that seems just as silly to me. You can draw out messages with an airy sound-and-snowflake interface, and then send those messages blowing around the world (represented, in the official video above, by Las Vegas) to random people who, if they like your messages, will pass them on around the Internet. "What's the point?" you might say, and in that opinion, I'd agree with you. There are lots of ways to send messages around the world, and more than a few of them are quite free and will let you be clearer than drawing snow with wind sounds in the background.

But then again, I didn't see a point to Ocarina, and that made plenty of money. Zephyr is available on the App Store right now for 99 cents. And if you do jump in and buy it, make sure to tell us exactly why in the comments below.

Smule's Zephyr sends snowy messages around the world originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our Favorite iPhone Apps: Your turn

We’ve listed our 38 favorite iPhone and iPod touch apps. But readers have lists of their own, so we’re passing along a smattering of their selections.

The iPhone Blog Week in Review for December 29, 2008

Every week I will be bringing you what I think are the week’s biggest stories and articles. Let’s get started, after the break!

Review: Marware Sportsuit Convertible for iPhone 3G

Looking for an armband for your iPhone? Look no further than Marware’s Sportsuit Convetable! Not only is this “case” an armband, but it doubles as a belt holder too. Click to read more!

HardcoreElement Giveaways!

Check out these cases! Very cool! We will be announcing ways to win these cases in the new year!

Did you just get an iPhone 3G for the holidays?

Then look no further than our guides on getting started with your iPhone! Remember, we have Jailbreak guides and the forums are always a great place to look for answers to your questions too!

MacHeist Free Apps!

Were you lucky enough to get in on the MacHeist free app action? They gave away Mac and iPhone apps for FREE on Christmas! Read on to see what was available!

Citrix for iPhone!

This is very exciting! I use Citrix at work and I would love to have the ability to directly access Citrix without having to remote in to my desktop! Man, I can’t wait for this one!

Multitouch gestures for iPhone patent

Swipe your finger(s) up, down, left and right on your iPhone’s keyboard to accomplish tasks such as deletions and adding spaces. I sure hope this one comes! Perhaps in the newest firmware? One can only hope!

Looking for that $99 iPhone? Look no further than AT&T!

That is right! AT&T now has refurbished 8GB iPhone 3G’s for $99. What a deal!

Another way to make iPhone ringtones from Tekzilla!

Hmph, who knew! I did it another way, this looks almost as easy!

Fake iPhone Nano shots hit the net

I am interested in this rumor too. Hey, it is worthwhile checking out the pics anyway. What do you think? Will their be an iPhone Nano announced at Macworld?

iPhones go on sale at Wal-Mart!

The day has finally arrived! Not for the $99 they were rumored to be (AT&T has that one), but still, getting iPhone’s into the nations number one retailer is a good thing!

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The iPhone Blog Week in Review for December 29, 2008

Contract-free iPhones selling in France

Filed under: iPhone

When Apple was planning to sell the iPhone in France, Orange was identified as the exclusive carrier. The problem was that France prohibits a carrier lock to extend beyond 6 months. Additionally, French provider Bouygues Telecom SA filed a complaint with the Competition Council about that agreement back in September.

A decision was reached earlier this month when the Competition Council decided that any French carrier should be able to offer the iPhone 3G. While Bouygues Telecom and SFR (the second-largest carrier in France) haven't begun selling iPhones, retailer FNAC has, and they're unlocked as far as we can tell. It's unclear (at least to us) if they're unlocked completely or only open to French carriers.

For the low, low price of €799 (or $1,122US as of this writing), you'll get an unlocked 8GB iPhone. The 16GB model will set you back €899 ($1,262US).

While we're on the topic, you can learn how to unlock your iPhone here.

[Via Ars Technica]

Contract-free iPhones selling in France originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple Developing a Home Media Server?

9to5Mac reports that Apple has been working on a home media server to access your iTunes and other files anywhere you have internet access. The site compares it to HP's Media Smart Server which offers a centralized location for backup, storage and f...

iPhone Cellular Network Data Meter Dialed Down After Reboot?

Bla1ze brought this to our attention and while we’re likely not the first to notice this, we haven’t found or figured a good answer for it either. If you have a low data usage on your iPhone (in the MBs rather than GBs) and you do a reboot, when your iPhone comes back up, the Cellular Network Data meter will be lower.

Above are two screen shots taken right before and right after a reboot, which show the difference.

We’ve heard before that the usage meter isn’t accurate, can be gamed, and shouldn’t be used in place of your carrier’s official record (especially if you’re concerned about data charges), but if anyone has any insight into what’s going on (or not going on) with regards to the iPhone’s inner metering, drop us a comment and let us know.

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iPhone Cellular Network Data Meter Dialed Down After Reboot?

Refurbished iPhones now starting from $99 at AT&T

AT&T has further dropped the prices on the refurbished iPhone 3Gs that it's selling.