Archive for November, 2008

First Look: Got Your BAC for iPhone/iPod touch

Filed under: iPhone , App Store , iPod touch , ipod shuffle If you frequent the bar, or just like to have the occasional drink, then a new iPhone application has Got Your Back. As a matter of fact, that is the name of the application; except it is spelled BAC (as in Blood-Alcohol Concentration)

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iPhone 101: The home screen shortcut in 2.2

Filed under: iPhone 101 If you’re like me, then you have around 7 home screens. It’s annoying to flip back and forth between them to find the Apple apps, which are normally stored on the first home screen.

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iPhone 101: Protect your device with a passcode

Filed under: iPhone , iPhone 101 , iPod touch Are you worried that your iPhone or its data might get stolen? If you are, then this post is for you! Let’s take a look at the iPhone’s security options, starting in Settings > General > Passcode Lock. If this is your first time visiting the Passcode Lock settings, then you will be prompted to create a 4-digit passcode — this can be anything, just make it memorable.

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Optoma’s palm-sized video projector looks great

Filed under: Multimedia , Video , iPod classic Optoma’s tiny Pico projector has caught our attention. This small device ( 50mm x 103mm x 15mm) weighs four ounces and features up to 2 hours of battery life, an LED lamp with a lifespan of 20,000 hours and mini USB connectivity.

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iPod 101: Make your iPod speak menu items

Filed under: iPod Family , iPod nano , iPod classic If you have a current generation iPod nano or classic, then you have the ability to access spoken menu items throughout the iPod. This is an accessibility feature that Apple built into the current iPod line, but I found that feature is handy while walking around, or driving, if you don’t want to look at the iPod’s screen. To enable this feature, dock your iPod with your computer and open iTunes.

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New iPod game: Tamagotchi

Filed under: iPod Family , iTS , iPod nano , iPod classic This week, Apple added a new game for the iPod nano and iPod classic. Tamagotchi: ‘Round the World allows you to take care of a small pet, which you raise from birth

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