Feb 23

iBike Dash turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a cycling computer

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There’s not exactly any shortage of ways to mount your iPhone or iPod touch to your bike, but there’s decidedly fewer options that actually turn your iOS device into a full-fledged cycling computer that’s able to replace those from the likes of Garmin. This new iBike Dash device promises to do just that, though. It not only houses your device is a protective, waterproof shell, but it includes an ANT+ speed sensor and is compatible with other ANT+ devices so you can measure heart rate and cadence. It also has room for an extra rechargeable battery to extend your run time, and it naturally makes use of a free app that takes advantage of your iPhone’s GPS capabilities (no built-in GPS here to help out iPod touch users). Of course, all that means this one also costs considerably more than a simple bike mount — look for the basic model to set you back $199, while the deluxe package (including cadence and HR monitors along with an extra battery and charger) runs $329.

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iBike Dash turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a cycling computer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 21

Facebook Messenger iPhone app gives you yet another VoIP option, Zuckerberg yet another good idea

Posted in: app, Apple, AppStore, ios, iPhone, ipod touch, IpodTouch, Today's Chili, VoIP

Think Facebook chat is cool? How’s about a billion Facebook chats… with your voice. A company by the name of Crisp App has just pushed out an iOS program that may or may not be pulled at any time. You see, the app essentially enables iPod touch and iPhone users to call their Facebook friends (even if they’re logged on via the web) using a VoIP protocol, but there doesn’t appear to be any affiliation with Zuckerberg and co. It also allows chatters to shoot over pictures, browse message history, view a friend’s wall, use emoticons, receive instant replies with Apple Push Notifications and setup sound notifications. Naturally, it supports background operation, but according to GigaOM, there’s still a significant amount of lag present while calling. Still, if you spend more time on Facebook than digging through your standard contact list, you may want to part ways with $2.99 now and pray for a fix in the future — we get the feeling that time’s ticking on this one.

Facebook Messenger iPhone app gives you yet another VoIP option, Zuckerberg yet another good idea originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 17

GaugeFace iPhone dock displays your Harley’s data on a 3.5-inch touchscreen

Posted in: Apple, ios, iPhone, ipod touch, IpodTouch, Today's Chili, Transportation, video
GaugeFace is an app-and-dock combo that interfaces with your Harley’s ECU (Engine Control Unit) to display the bike’s speed, tachometer, engine temp., gear, and turn signal info on your iPhone or iPod touch. And the installation is almost as easy as setting your phone in a charging cradle. So, what do you think? Ready to turn your late-model motorcycle into an overpriced — yet totally bad-ass — iPod dock? Available for an MSRP of $250. See it in action after the break, or it the source link to order up one of these bad boys for yourself.

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GaugeFace iPhone dock displays your Harley’s data on a 3.5-inch touchscreen originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Capcom denies rift with Apple over Smurfs’ Village in-app purchases

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Did Apple take Capcom to task over the in-app purchase fiasco in the company’s Smurfs’ Village game for iOS? That was the rumor going around earlier today, after Pocket Gamer reported that it had heard from a “well placed source” who said that Apple had some “strong words” for the game maker. Capcom has now come out and denied any such rift, however, saying in a statement that “we are in frequent communication with Apple, and at no point have they expressed any displeasure to any representatives of Capcom Mobile in regards to our handling of in-app purchases within Smurfs’ Village.” Interestingly, Pocket Gamer’s original report also claimed that Apple was considering a change to its current 15 minute password window to reduce inadvertent in-app purchases, and Capcom says that it would welcome such a move — although it’s not aware of any impending change.

Capcom denies rift with Apple over Smurfs’ Village in-app purchases originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Desk Pets TankBot hands-on (video)

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Although we’ve only gotten a glimpse of a TankBot as a render, we were more than interested to see this robot toy doing its thing in the real world. We spotted these tiny desk pals at the International Toy Fair and got to take a look at some working prototypes. As we reported earlier, the TankBots have three functioning modes — autonomous, maze solving and iOS controlled. The bots feature LED eyes and two infrared transmitters — that’s how it solves the mazes. Charging is done by plugging in the USB dongle found on the rear of the tank and you’ll get 15 minutes of battery life after a 30 minute charge. And if you’re wondering how your iOS device will play with the TankBots, a free app will be available to download and each toy will come bundled with an infrared dongle. You can grab TankBots from stores for 20 bucks come June. Head past the break to see some cute, yet impressive maze-solving in action.

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Desk Pets TankBot hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 12

Greenpois0n RC6 breaks new Apple TV’s bonds, performs untethered jailbreak and NitoTV install

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Installing nitoTV on your Apple TV used to involve a mildly difficult SSH process, and for those folks who are turned off by running Terminal and punching in lines of code, the newest version of greenpois0n (RC6) might pique your jailbreak interests. It’ll perform an untethered jailbreak (meaning, you can reboot your iProduct without the need to re-JB), freeing your device (iPhone, iPad, etc.) running 4.2.1 and allow you to fulfill all of your out-of-jail needs. Bundled in this new release is a loader that’ll inject nitoTV right onto your little black Apple box. This new greenpois0n is said to fix emulation problems (zodttd’s emulators were having issues) and can be applied right over your device that’s been freed with RC5. But proceed with caution — we’re seeing a bunch of jailbreakers on Twitter claiming have ran into issues (WiFi, booting) with RC6. Hit the source link to grab either the Mac or Windows version.

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Greenpois0n RC6 breaks new Apple TV’s bonds, performs untethered jailbreak and NitoTV install originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 11

Seagate’s GoFlex TV and FreeAgent Theater+ HD media players get iPhone, iPad and iPod remote control app

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Too busy to fiddle with another remote while your iPod touch / iPad / iPhone is already cozily tucked between your arm and chest? Seagate hears you, and it’s just pushed out a new app that’ll transform its bundled remotes into fantastic doorstops for those that adore iOS. The TV Remote app enables any new iOS device to control the functions of Seagate’s GoFlex TV and FreeAgent Theater+ HD media players, and since it relies on WiFi, you need not worry over line-of-sight considerations. You’ll also be able to use iOS’ keyboard to input test into search fields on YouTube, Netflix and Pandora (just to name a few), and users will gain the ability to surf through entire media library (provided you’ve got an HDD connected to your media player) right on your iDevice. Hit the source link to get the download going, but make sure you update the firmware on your box before giving it a go.

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Seagate’s GoFlex TV and FreeAgent Theater+ HD media players get iPhone, iPad and iPod remote control app originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 08

Google Translate for iPhone hits the App Store

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iPhone users have been able to use a mobile-optimized HTML5 version of Google Translate for some time now, but they can now finally also get an honest-to-goodness app of their own just like their Android-using friends. That brings with it a number of enhancements over the basic web app, including a speak-to-translate feature with support for 15 languages, the ability to listen to your translations in 23 different languages, and a full-screen mode that lets you show your translated text to others with large, easy-to-read text. Google is still keep a few features exclusive to the Android version, however, including the still-experimental conversation mode that allows for some on-the-fly translations — both apps are also still lacking a much-needed beatbox mode.

Google Translate for iPhone hits the App Store originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 08

iControlPad finally available for order, shipping next week

Posted in: AppleIphone, BlackBerry, bluetooth, ipod touch, IpodTouch, motorola, Today's Chili, touch
iControlPad finally available for order, phone gamers finally get physical controls

The iControlPad hasn’t been flirting with vaporware status for quite as long as Duke Nukem Forever but certainly long enough to make us wonder if we’d ever be able to use it to kick some in-game butt before we ran out of bubblegum. We’ve been tantalized by this formerly iPhone-exclusive adapter since way back in 2008, when it was going to be a simple case with a dock connector that would let you control those emulators with greater ease. It’s grown significantly since then, the latest version shown above — the final version, as it happens. It’s now available for order at a cost of $74.99, and we’re happy to say that ditching that dock connector and going for Bluetooth has expanded support well past the iDevice crowd, including things like the Motorola Blackflip, Blackberry Touch, and the now-classic G1. However, we’re told not all games and emulators will work with the thing, so your mileage may vary. First devices ship next week, so make with the clicking.

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iControlPad finally available for order, shipping next week originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 07

Verizon iPhone 4 (iOS 4.2.6) jailbreak now available for Mac and Windows, courtesy of greenpois0n

Posted in: Apple, hack, ios, ipad, iPhone, ipod touch, IpodTouch, jailbreak, Software, Today's Chili, verizon, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless, Windows

Aw, suki suki now! Merely hours after the first Verizon iPhone 4 units began to land in the hands of mere mortals, out pops two download links that you’ll most certainly want to give a little consideration to. Chronic Dev Team has just pushed out greenpois0n RC5.4 for Mac and Windows machines, enabling those with iOS 4.2.6 devices to uncage their phone and mate it with Cydia. Hit the links below to get started (including a tutorial over at Quickpwn), but make sure you consider all possible outcomes before doing the deed. Will you life be forever altered for the worse? Will your Verizon iPhone suddenly have less coverage than your old AT&T iPhone? Will you find the always-elusive “true happiness?” Let us know how fate treats you in comments below.

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Verizon iPhone 4 (iOS 4.2.6) jailbreak now available for Mac and Windows, courtesy of greenpois0n originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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