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If Google has its way with Google Wallet, your bank and credit cards will be obsolete. The only things you’ll need a wallet for are IDs and cash. But is Google’s vision really the future of money, here today? More »
If your iPad or iPhone is set to play a starring role at your next, sold-out concert, you may want to check out two new, iOS-friendly interfaces from New Signal Process. Pictured above is NSP’s BreakOut Stomp — a die cast aluminum-encased pedal that promises to transmit guitar signals to and from your iDevice, without any unwanted distortions or detection interference. All you have to do is slide the stompbox into your pedal board, hook it up to your iPhone’s headphone jack and fire up your favorite recording or mixing apps. Whereas the stomp was designed with guitarists in mind, the recently unveiled BreakOut Stereo is geared more toward the DJ demographic. The device offers essentially the same iOS-interfacing capabilities of its pedal-based counterpart, serving as a portable conduit between an iPad and an amp or tabletop unit. Boasting two mono output jacks, this little guy can also be used with guitars, mics or mixing boards and is durable enough to survive the rough and tumble of your next world tour. As far as prices go, the BreakOut Stomp is selling for $155, whereas the Stereo will set you back $135. Groove past the break to see an image of the latter, or hit the source link to find out how to order one.
New Signal Process introduces BreakOut Stereo and Stomp for the most serious of iOS musicians originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 07:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Remember that Omnio WOWKeys keyboard we mentioned back in November — the one that brings full-sized QWERTY functionality to your iPhone or iPod Touch? Well, it’s now available for your consumption. Once you lock your iDevice into the port on the right, it will automatically begin charging and syncing with iTunes. From there, you can start typing text directly into your handheld, or use the keyboard’s twelve hotkeys to control music playback functions, turn off the display, or switch between PC and iPhone mode. You can even use your mobile’s touchscreen as a trackpad for your Mac or PC, though you’ll need an app like Mobile Mouse Pro to do so. Basically, it’s an EeeKeyboard. All told, this kind of synergy will cost you around $100, so if you’re interested, hit the source link for more details, or head past the break for a pretty cringe-inducing video.
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Omnio’s WOWKeys keyboard now shipping, ready to dock your iPhone for $100 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 09:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
We got a chance to experience Pioneer’s iOS-connected in-dash AppRadio in action this afternoon, and even got to see the thing running in a real-deal automobile. So did it meet our expectations? Well, to be perfectly honest, we didn’t know what to expect, but for what it promises, which is bringing the convenience and connectivity of iOS apps to your car, we suppose it does a fine job — even if it only supports a handful apps at the moment. More after the break.
Gallery: Pioneer AppRadio Hands-on
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Pioneer AppRadio hands-on (updated with video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 20:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You want to play music from your iPhone when you’re in the car. You want to control everything from the in-dash head unit. Rarely do these two pieces of hardware work together in harmony, even if we wish that was the future of all car stereo systems everywhere. Pioneer’s AppRadio might just change that. More »
Rumors regarding Pioneer’s AppRadio hit the web last month, promising unparalleled iDevice integration for our automobiles. Pioneer has finally unleashed the double-DIN device, and it’s everything we thought it would be — namely a big car stereo that plays nice with iOS. There’s an 800 x 400 6.1-inch multitouch capacitive display, Bluetooth connectivity, and it teams up with your iPhone or iPod touch (running iOS 4.2) via a 30-pin connector and Pioneer’s AppRadio app. There’s also an external mic and GPS antenna, full iPod music control and Google Maps integration, and specially formatted apps from Rdio and Pandora. Pioneer suggests a price “below $500” when it goes on sale June 22nd. We’re going hands-on with the new stereo as we speak, so peruse the PR after the break and stay tuned for pics and impressions.
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Pioneer unveils its AppRadio, integrates iOS into your automobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 16:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This article was written on July 06, 2007 by CyberNet.
If you’re tied up in a contract with Sprint and you’re just itching to get over to AT&T to purchase an iPhone, here’s how you do it: call customer service, a lot! Sprint doesn’t want to have to deal with the frequent customer service callers, so to solve the problem, they’re just getting rid of them.
On a letter dated June 29th, Sprint informed a handful of their customers that their service agreement would be terminated on July 30, 2007. They say:
Our records indicate that over the past year, we have received frequent calls from you regarding your billing or other general account information. While we have worked to resolve your issues and questions to the best of our ability, the number of inquiries you have made to us during this time has led us to determine that we are unable to meet your current wireless needs.
Luckily, those who received these letters will not be required to pay an early termination fee, and credit was applied to their accounts so that their current balance is zero. They’ll also be able to port their phone number over to a new provider is they do so before the July 30th deadline.
I’m wondering how these customers are feeling right now. If they were having as many problems with Sprint as it sounds, they may be relieved that they no longer have to deal with them anymore! And if they were wanting to get out of their contract anyways, this is like a “get out of jail free” card.
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Altec Lansing popped by our offices earlier today to show off the successor to its oversized Mix iMT800 iPhone / iPod dock. There’s not a heck of a lot to talk about in terms of changes with the iM810 — the dock is now iPhone 4 certified, the gold trim has been changed to silver, and the amber LED has been swapped for blue. The company does get some bonus points for reenacting the one scene from Say Anything that anyone remembers with the winner of its in-office John Cusack look-alike contest, however. The new dock packs in a 5.25-inch subwoofer, a seven band graphic equalizer, and a slot for storing its little carabiner-equipped remote — the hulking accessory can also achieve relative portability with the help of eight D size batteries. It’s available now for $300, Peter Gabriel album not included. Press release after the break.
Gallery: Altec Lansing MIX 810 Hands-On
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Altec Lansing Mix iMT810 is big, loud, desperately seeking Ione Skye’s affection originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 14:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jake Waltzman’s HiveDock is a non-electronic screen magnifier and amplifier for the iPhone. When you first look at it, you will — like me — think that it’s an interesting concept that couldn’t possible work. Then you might take a look at this video, after which you’ll be a whol elot less skeptical:
The sound part uses a concept we have seen many times before: a passive channel funnels the sound from the iPhone’s speaker and amplifies it. It’s effectively a horn speaker like those found on old gramophones.
The second part may be familiar to those who travel in the back seats of busses, or who carry flat magnifying glasses. It’s a Fresnel screen, a flat piece of plastic or glass etched with light-bending lines.
In the case of the HiveDock this slides out from a slot in the base of the dock and slots into a groove up top. The screen sits parallel with the iPhone’s screen and magnifies the image 2x. IT looks fine for movies, but even more useful for turning the iPhone into a word-processor along with an external keyboard.
Waltzman’s dock is pretty small, but its shape makes it better suited for keeping on a desk than tossing it in a bag.
As you may have guessed, the HiveDock is currently yet another idea seeking funding on Kickstarter. To make it real. Jake needs $150,000. To help out, you’ll need to pledge $45. If it comes to market, the final price will be $60. Considering that’s only double the price of Apple’s Universal Dock, it looks to be quite a bargain.
Hive for iPhone 4 [Kickstarter]
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