‘Made For iPhone’ Hearing Aids Coming Early 2014

Made For iPhone Hearing Aids Coming Early 2014

Most people might be unaware of the fact that Denmark supplies half of the world’s hearing aids. A lot of companies based in the country have consistently been working to leverage modern technology to help those who are hard of hearing or those who can’t hear at all. GN ReSound, a company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has worked closely with Apple on its LiNX hearing aids which are the world’s first “Made for iPhone” hearing aids. The technology is actually quite impressive, these are the first hearing aids of any kind that can connect directly to a smartphone without needing a “streamer” that acts as a transmitter between a hearing aid and a Bluetooth equipped mobile phone.

LiNX hearing aids can be used to stream music and as a two-way headset for phone calls, its settings can be adjusted through a companion app for iOS. They communicate with the device through the 2.4 gigahertz band using Bluetooth 4.0 LE. LiNX is going to ship early next year, it will be priced a tad over $3,000 per hearing aid. Apple has also been working with other companies on similar products, William Demant in Denmark and Starkey Technologies in Minnesota have been working with Apple to create similar “Made for iPhone” products.

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    PanoPal Is An iPhone, Android Accessory That Helps Take Panoramic Shots

    Taking a panoramic shot of your current location is something many of us enjoy doing, especially if we’re in a place that is absolutely gorgeous and should be captured in an image. The problem is, if something randomly pops into your photo or if you don’t have the steadiest of hands, it could ruin your panoramic shot, and worse, the entire majestic moment of capturing your beautiful surroundings. That’s why the PanoPal was created. (more…)

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    Eric Schmidt’s guide for moving from iPhone to Android debuts

    If you have been an iPhone user for a while and you are ready to give something in the Android ecosystem a try, the migration can be a daunting task. Google’s Eric Schmidt has published a guide to help iPhone user’s transfer to the world of Android. The guide walks user’s through all the steps […]

    Eric Schmidt Releases iPhone To Android Conversion Guide

    Eric Schmidt Releases iPhone To Android Conversion GuideWith a variety of mobile platforms to choose from, there is without doubt fans from all sides claiming that their operating system is superior, although it looks like things could be taken to the next level with Google’s Eric Schmidt posting an actual guide on his Google+ account where it teaches iPhone users how to convert to Android, such as setting up their phone for the first time, and transferring contacts from iOS devices onto Android. In fact he even goes as far as teaching Mac users how to go about using Android devices on their computers.

    According to Schmidt, the reason him posting this guide is apparently because they make a great Christmas present, and that many of his “iPhone friends are converting to Android.  The latest high-end phones from Samsung (Galaxy S4), Motorola (Verizon Droid Ultra) and the Nexus 5 (for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile) have better screens, are faster, and have a much more intuitive interface.” Of course this is all highly subjective since it boils down to things such as pricing of the device, apps available, overall use, features, and etc., but what do you guys make of Schmidt’s latest move to convert iPhone users to Android?

    This is not the first time he has tried to market Android as the better operating system. In fact it was back in October where he claimed that Android phones are more secure than iPhones, which apparently drew some laughter from the audience.

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    Apple confirms PrimeSense buyout, paves way for motion-controlled future (updated)

    PrimeSense sensor

    At last, the will-it-or-won’t-it drama surrounding Apple’s rumored acquisition of PrimeSense is over. The iPhone maker has confirmed the deal with AllThingsD, issuing its now familiar statement that it buys smaller companies “from time to time.” The company isn’t discussing its plans or the terms of the deal, but ATD‘s sources claim that PrimeSense sold for about $360 million, or more than the $345 million that Calcalist reported a week ago. Whatever the value, it’s clear that motion control will play a role in Apple’s future — the crew in Cupertino now has access to 3D sensor technology that works in everything from living room devices to smartphones.

    Update: PrimeSense has confirmed the acquisition to us, stating “We can confirm the deal with Apple. Further than that, we cannot comment at this stage.”

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    A Glimpse at the BlackBerry Thunder

    This article was written on June 09, 2008 by CyberNet.

    With all of the hype surrounding the 3G iPhone, we can’t forget about other phones out there like the BlackBerry Thunder which has been labeled as RIM’s “iPhone Killer.” Boy Genius Report (BGR) claims to have received an official product shot, and if it’s legitimate, it confirms that the phone will be touchscreen. This is a whole new route for RIM to take with their devices because up until now, their phones haven’t had an on-screen keyboard. Take a look at the image below (from BGR):

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    Notice what else is missing besides the keyboard? The trackball! If people will be scrolling with their fingers, there’s no need for the trackball. It looks pretty slick, doesn’t it? At this point it’s believed that Verizon will be the exclusive carrier for the phone, and it’s expected to launch sometime in September. There’s been no word yet on the cost of the phone quite yet.

    RIM is pretty bold for coming out with a touchscreen device. I know of several people who like the features of the iPhone, yet would never switch from their BlackBerry, simply because they like the keyboard. Is this a smart move for RIM to make to try and attract more of the casual users since most of their subscribers use the devices for business purposes?

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    iPhone 5 NES Controller Case: Gamer’s Bubble Wrap

    The past week saw the release of two natively supported controllers for iOS devices, potentially ushering in an era of more complex games for Apple’s devices. But older gamers yearning for the halcyon days of their hobby may be more excited about ThinkGeek’s NES controller case for the iPhone 5.

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    I’m pretty sure it’s not an officially licensed case, despite the presence of Nintendo’s logo. Still, the case not only looks like the classic controller, it also has rubber buttons that you can press to your heart’s content. You can’t use it as an actual controller, although I’m sure a tinkerer could make it so.

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    You can order the iPhone 5 NES controller case from ThinkGeek for $35 (USD). Get the NES skin for the Apple TV and your fake console is complete.

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    A better, yet more cumbersome iOS 7 gamepad: hands-on with the MOGA Ace Power

    Two sticks, four face buttons, a pair of shoulder paddles and a d-pad: the formula for a modern gamepad and the layout of MOGA’s Ace Power controller. It’s a pretty standard assortment of inputs, but this controller happens to be the first fully featured peripheral to support Apple’s new iOS 7 gamepad protocols. Naturally, we couldn’t wait to put the pad through its paces.

    The MOGA Ace may have the normal assortment of buttons and triggers, but it has one trick most gamepads can’t emulate: it telescopes. Taken out of the box, the Ace is hardly longer than an iPhone 5s, but pulling on either end stretches the peripheral to fit your iDevice. The Gamepad’s left side retains enough tension to hold a device in place on its own, but our iPod had trouble identifying the controller unless we made a point of pushing the controller’s edges inward to secure the connection. Once we had a compatible iOS 7 device locked in place, however, the Ace worked like a dream.

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    Google+ for iOS gets full-res photo backups, lets you share your location

    Google+ for iOS with photos and location

    After nearly a month, Google is delivering on its promise of bringing full-size photo and video backups to Google+ on iOS. The app’s version 4.6 update now lets iOS 7 users upload imagery at its original resolution as long as there’s enough available cloud storage. Photographers aren’t the only ones who benefit from the new software, though. It also introduces the location-sharing option from the Android release, translates posts in-line and unifies search. Socialites eager for more detail in their pictures (or their whereabouts) just need to visit the App Store for an upgrade.

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    Honda 2014 Civic first to iOS 7 mirroring with Siri update in the works

    The folks at Honda have made it known that they’ll be first off the blocks in the 2014 Civic with full iOS mirroring for iOS 7. This push will begin on the 4th of December, and will include full touch-friendly integration with the vehicle’s 7-inch touchscreen on its center console. The features here will be […]