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In an effort to generate a new audience for the countless podcasts that live on iTunes today, Apple has decided to launch a new app that gives users instant and seamless access to this content. The Podcasts app pulls it all out of iTunes and gives users direct, seamless access to everything from guys recording weekly diatribes in their basement to the official podcasts from big names like ESPN and CBS.

Although it sometimes gets marred as being outdated, the podcasting medium remains as relevant as ever. Previously, the process of downloading or subscribing to a podcast required users to log into iTunes from a computer and find the show they wanted. This new app works for both the iPhone and iPad to bring that content to the wide world of consumers who own an iDevice but don’t really access Apple content from their PC.

In addition, because it’s now a standalone app, Apple has decided to throw in a couple nifty features. For example, there’s a Sleep Timer function for those who like to drift off to sleep with the soothing sounds of a podcast. Enabling this will automatically stop playback after a set amount of time. Users can also stream episodes online, or download them locally to listen on a plane or the subway. Incidentally, it does also offer iTunes syncing if you do happen to prefer that platform.

[via The Next Web]

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There must be a better way to take pictures of yourself without having to painstakingly set up the timer and running all the way to join the others who are already posing for the picture. It’s pretty clear who’s in charge of setting up the timer by just looking at the photo: just pick out the guy or girl with the haphazard hair and frazzled expression.

There are triggers and remotes for this kind of thing, of course. But if you can’t be bothered with that and don’t mind clapping to show the world you’re happy (and that you’re eager for a picture), then you can get the Snap Clap app for iOS devices instead.

It’s basically a simplistic trigger app that snaps a picture – every time you clap your hands.Now you’d probably have to worry about you clapping your hands in the photos, but that’s better than looking all haggard and unkempt, right?

The cool thing is that the app also has some post-processing tools up its sleeve, such as filters that you can apply to change the look and feel of your photos. Snap Clap can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store for $0.99 (USD).

[via Chip Chick]

I know, I know, most of us who own an iPhone or the iPhone 4S would definitely want to make sure it remains in pristine condition for as long as possible. After all, there is always the possibility of selling your iPhone away to someone who does not mind adopting technology that is one generation old, when the next version of the iPhone rolls out (tipped to happen sometime later this year). Well, Rokform has had its fair share of cases released for the iPhone in the past, but this time around, they achieved a first in the industry – with the golf-specific iPhone 4/4s case mount.

Just what does this Rokform case do? For starters, it is able to record golf swings on and off the course. The whole idea of this iPhone case is part of a collaborative effort with PGA Tour professional players and instructors, and Rokform believes that they have produced what could possibly be the best product in the world of golf swing video analyses.

Known as the Rokform Golf Shooter for the iPhone 4/4s, you can just get started right away, mounting your iPhone 4/4s in order for it to start recording steady swings, regardless of whether you are on or off the course. The Golf Shooter is able to stick into the turf, leaving the iPhone 4/4s securely mounted thanks to the included award-winning Rokbed v3 protective iPhone 4/4s case.

Bob Townsend of San Diego Golf Institute, said, “I use the Rokform Golf Shooter as part of my regular teaching program and my students can use it out on the course. I can see what is going on with their swings in real world settings. As a golf game improvement tool, I have not found anything better, or easier to use in my 20 years of teaching.”

The Rokform Golf Shooter is said to offer pros and amateurs a similar chance to review their golf swings without the need for any expensive equipment. It makes perfect sense if you want to start reducing your scores on the green, and it can be awkward using some other equipment to record your swings, so why not let someone help you achieve this in a far more professional manner? Not only will it help you save thousands of dollars, this Rokform offering costs less than $130, now how about that?

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[ Rokform is a golf-specific iPhone 4/4s case mount copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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