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The folks at Griffin have come correct once again with a new accessory for the iPad, the Griffin MIDIConnect, made specifically for those wishing to make the best of their midi-able apps. This device connects through your standard 30-pin dock connector on your iPad, iPad 2, or 3rd Gen iPad, and has both MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports. Both ports are industry-standard 5-pin DIN connectors and are compatible with most MIDI cables and connectors on the market today.

This accessory is able to work with the iPad and is also compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch as well. You’ll be able to use the iOS GarageBand app if you like, or there’s a vast collection of other MIDI-ready apps available throughout the iTunes store that work with this device as well. The cord that reaches between your iDevice and the MIDIConnect hub is 12.5-inches (32 cm) and you’ll be able to use the device with iPhone 3G and above as well as iPod touch 2nd Gen and above as well.

Have a peek at both of the fabulous videos created for this accessory – Griffin regularly does a bang-up job of promoting their devices such as this, and this of course is no exception! Above you’ll see more of a commercial sort of situation, while below you’ll find a how-to video (though it’s so very easy it’s almost a goof that you’d need directions!)

Below also have a peek at the timeline of Griffin posts from the past few weeks and months and, if you’re in London especially, head down to your local Griffin store today! This device will run you $79.99 and is in stock today!

Griffin MIDIConnect drops for keyboard-inclined iPad lovers is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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As promised way back in late-June at I/O, Google+ now has has its very own fully iPad-supported app. Available now via iTunes, the app offers up some tablet-centric features, like the ability to drag posts from your stream for sharing, streaming Hangouts to a TV via AirPlay and expanding posts with a pinch to add comments. The updated Google+ iPhone app, meanwhile, lets users create and manage Google+ Events. The app can be downloaded now in the source link below.

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Google+ for iPad hits the App Store, invites you to Hangout with your Apple slate originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cablevision unveiled its Optimum for iPad app with live TV streaming in the spring of 2011, then upgraded it to 2.0 with remote control and DVR scheduling plus an iPhone-compatible edition last fall, and now 3.0 has arrived on iOS with a whole new UI. The updated look makes the app more consistent with the web-based Optimum experience for PCs that launched in April, making it easier to find shows and view the guide well into the future as well as up to two hours into the past. Key to the upgraded discovery experience is the ability to rate TV shows which it uses to make recommendations on other content. The DVR section has even been revamped,making it easier to see what’s been recorded and programs that are scheduled, as well as remaining storage space. The full changelog is available on iTunes, subscribers can grab the free apps for their respective devices at the links below.

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Cablevision Optimum apps for iPad, iPhone upgraded with new UI, ratings and discovery features originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you literally can’t wait until you get back home to print your Grand Canyon photos, you’re now in luck. Canon has announced the SELPHY CP900 compact printer that makes on-the-go postcard making a bit easier. Making use of the peripheral’s added WiFi capabilities, you’ll be able to output those images from you hiking expedition from a memory card or with the help of the Easy PhotoPrint app for Android and iOS devices. Of course, you’ll be limited to 4 x 6-inch snapshots, but the new accessory will take up less room in your backpack compared to the previous models. Can’t find a power outlet? No worries. You can splurge for the optional battery / charger combo for printing mid-safari — should you so choose. The device also sports a 2.7-inch LCD screen for final adjustments and a wait time of under a minute per copy. Details on a release date are scarce, but the mobile kit will be available in both black and white options for around $100 when it does arrive. For now, a few alternate angles await in the gallery below.

Continue reading Canon unveils the SELPHY CP900 compact photo printer, allows you to scrapbook from the backseat

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Canon unveils the SELPHY CP900 compact photo printer, allows you to scrapbook from the backseat originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Got some great smartphone game ideas and Flash talent, but no budget and little to no programming savvy? Autodesk’s Scaleform for Mobile Platforms could let you launch those ideas from a catapult, cannon or any game weapon of your choice — all you’ll need is Adobe creation tools and $299. That’s the price per platform (iOS, Android or Windows 8,) giving you tools to convert your Flash assets and animations into a full blown Unity game, as well as the engine necessary for the mobile OS. That would let your creation take full advantage of the latest smartphone graphics and multi-processing capabilities, giving users smoother play and sharper looking games — according to the company. The software is heavily based on the console and PC versions of Scaleform, optimized for the small devices and costing thousands less. So, if you think you’ve got the mad Flash skillz to create the next Infinity Blade, check the PR and video after the break to see how to power up.

Continue reading Autodesk Scaleform lets you use Flash to build high-end portable device games for $299 (video)

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Autodesk Scaleform lets you use Flash to build high-end portable device games for $299 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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