14/03/2011 |
One of the exciting new features iniOS 4.3 is the universal enhancement made toAirPlay. AirPlay existed in iOS 4.2, but it was limited to native iPhone apps. With Apple’s new 4.3 firmware, developers are given access to AirPlay functionality, allowing them to incorporate it into their 3rd party apps.
AirPlay is not just limited to App Store developers either; authors of web-based applications for the iPhone will now be able to stream video to the end user’s Apple TV. App makers have...
The introduction of AirPlay in iOS 4.2 was the start of something big. Over the last 6 months developers and hardware designers have been integrating AirPlay into their apps and products in unique ways.Of course we know AirPlay allows us to stream video and other content to your Apple TVs.We also...
If you have been looking for an RSS reader, that doesn’t look like an RSS reader, then you need look no further. Now, Pulse News Mini for the iPhone and iPod touch is nothing new. Maybe you have experienced its older sibling ‘Pulse’ on your iPad. But this little gem from Alphons...
Apple’s TV line has been described as “just a hobby.” However, strong sales of the company’s 2nd iteration of the ATV has kind of changed the dynamics of the product.AirPlay especially helped the Apple TV2′s sales out, along with the device’s $99 price tag. The...
We’ve seen some pretty cool ideas come from software developers and engineers involving the iPhone. Although many of these technology demos never make it to consumer products, it’s always fun to see what people dream up.This time we have an application that’s already made it to ...
I must admit, it’s been quite some time since an application took me by surprise. But when I read that algoriddim‘s djay app was coming to the iPhone, I seriously underestimated its entertainment value. I don’t typically fall into the ‘DJ’ category, but it’s fu...
I’m a technology news junky. From Apple rumors to new gadgets, I just can’t get enough. But there are so many websites that pump out information, how do you keep track of it all?Well it’s no secret around iDB that I am a Pulse Mini fan. As far as RSS readers go, it’s amazi...
Home grown Steven Spielbergs have known about Vimeo’s existence for quite some time. In fact, Vimeo has been a hot bed for independent and amateur directors since 2004. Different than YouTube, Vimeo has an exclusive dedication to user-made video and does not allow commercial content.As of M...
Card scanners have been around for quite some time and contrary to popular belief can be very useful. But to be honest, I gave up on card readers a long time ago due to bad experiences with clumsy apps.If done right, however, card scanning software can make adding contact information and keeping ...
A new app called AirView has appeared in the App Store today, which enables you to use AirPlay from one iOS device to another. The two devices have to be on the same local network or you can stream direct from iTunes. AirView allows you to stream video from an iPhone to an iPad, iPod Touch or ano...
Yunasoft's new productivity/utility entry in the iTunes App Store, Awesome Calendar, boasts big about its capabilities. As well it should. After all, one of the first things smartphones were supposed to do, and do well, was help us balance busy schedules. Time management apps have to go the extra...