Brandon Watson, a major player in the resurrection of Microsoft's Windows Phone OS, specifically in his work with developers, has taken a job with Amazon. Watson confirmed his departure Friday on Twitter, and ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley tracked down that he'll be director of the Kindle Cross-Platform Team. Foley says that makes him responsible for for all of the first- and third-party Kindle apps, which would include Android's own Amazon Kindle application.
Said Watson:
The rumors are true. The team is in great hands. I'll miss working on #wpdev. I will [miss] the community, but won't be a stranger.
With a high-profile name like Watson, who was one of Microsoft's biggest cheerleaders for the revived Windows Phone platform (and a hell of a nice dude — I've met him a couple times), you can't help but wonder what else Amazon has up its sleeve. Amazon's running what is believe to be the most successful forked version of Android with its Kindle Fire e-reader/tablet, along with its wildly successful Amazon Appstore. And now Amazon's picked up some serious Microsoft talent.
No doubt that if anyone has the traditional manufacturers looking over their shoulders a little bit, especially in the tablet space, it's Amazon. On the other hand, while the Kindle family (and Kindle Fire in particular) may be moving a bunch of units — up 177 percent over last year — maybe they looked at Amazon's profit and shrugged. Either way, things are getting interesting.
How to follow the Super Bowl on your iPhone and iPad There’s many ways you can follow the Super Bowl straight from your iPhone or iPad. The New England Patriots go up against the New York Giants and it’s sure to be a good show. If you can’t be in front of your tv or attend it live in Indianapolis, there’s tons of great App Store apps available to keep you up to date.
Tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday, and whether you’re cheering for the New England Patriots or the New York Giants, it’s easy to follow all the action right on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. You can stay up to date while away from home and on the road, or get all sorts of extra information while you’re watching live.
NFL Live for Verizon iPhone
If you have an iPhone on Verizon, you can take advantage of their exclusive NFL Mobile app to stream Super Bowl XLVI straight to your mobile device. It’s a universal app, though it doesn’t specifically say that live video will also be streamed to the iPad version, so if you want to be absolutely certain you see it, keep your iPhone handy. Both versions should give you the latest news, videos, as well as all the information you need to stay in the big game.
The NFL also has a full site up for Super Bowl 43, complete with history, events, visitors guides, live feeds, trivia, and much, much more. The mobile experience won’t quite be up to that of the desktop — which is why they made the apps — but if you want to make sure you’ve got everything covered, launch Safari on log onto NFL.com. And if you’re not on Verizon and need to watch live, you can do so from here with your Mac or Windows PC.
The official NFL Super Bowl 43 guide app will keep you up to date with maps, local happenings, and more. Whether you’ll be attending the big game in person or watching from the comfort of your home, the Super Bowl XLVI Guide is the best way to navigate through the multitude of Super Bowl events and and keep up with all the social media buzz that’s sure to be generated by millions and millions of fans.
Super Bowl XLVI Guide is compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and is available in the App Store now.
By NFL Magazine, the Super Bowl 43 commemorative app for iPad brings you the full story of how the New England Patriots and New York Giants made it to the big game, key stats, and bonus features like video, interviews, stadium shots, and more.
If that’s not still not enough Football for you, you can also check out our Top 5 NFL Football apps for iPhone. Whether you’re interested in play by play commentary or managing your fantasy leagues, we’ve got you covered.
Now here’s the big question — come tomorrow, who’s going to win?
If you have a Google TV unit of some sort or another, and plan to watch the big game tomorrow, here's a neat app you might want to try. Social GTV is a small utility that simply creates an overlay on your live television content where Twitter postings can be displayed. I'm not sure I would want to see a bunch of tweets on my screen while I'm watching a movie with the wife, but I can see how useful (and fun) this could be for things like Presidential election debates and primaries, my favorite series, or live sporting events like the Super Bowl.
Setup looks pretty easy, you just fill in a few fields to let the app know what you want to see, set the position on screen and a background color, then start it up. Press the live TV button on your Google TV remote, and away you go. Now when Eli throws a strike to the end zone, or a referee make a questionable call, or the team you're rooting for scores you can see the social side of the Internet celebrate (or hysterically object) in real time. Sure beats flipping back and forth from the Twitter app to live TV, and will give the same result.
To use Social GTV you'll need a Google TV (naturally) running Android 3.1 or higher. There's a free version that allows you to pick from the top trending topics, and a paid version for $0.99 that allows you to set things like tweets from specific users, custom hashtags, and @ replies to a specific user. Both versions have a language filter, which you might need if the Pats are losing and you follow me on Twitter.
We're back for another look at the best Android Phones, and this time we're heading down under. We've teamed up with our pals at Ausdroid.net for this one for the best Android smartphones available in Australia.
So without further ado, let's get to it. And be sure to check out our other Best Phones lists below.
Readdle Remarks brings note-taking and PDF annotating in one to iPad Readdle has released their new note-taking and PDF annotating app, Remarks, for the iPad. Remarks is fully featured with the ability to take handwritten or text notes, add shapes, import photos, annotate PDFs.
Readdle has released their new note-taking and PDF annotating app, Remarks, for the iPad. Remarks is fully featured with the ability to take handwritten or text notes, add shapes, import photos, and annotate PDFs.
It’s no secret that I have a love for handwriting iPad apps and Remarks in no exception. I admit that the strokes may not be as smooth and fluid as some of other apps out there, but the killer feature for me is PDF annotation. This is something I have desired from all the other note-taking apps and Readdle has delivered. Before Remarks, I was using Readdle’s PDF Expert to annotate PDFs, but it left a lot to be desired. Namely, with Remarks, I can use the zoom feature to make the most detailed of notes on my PDFs.
We had a chance to go hands on with Readle’s Remarks for iPad at Macworld 2012, roughly a week before the release. Check out the video below, along with all the app details, or just grab it now from the App Store.
Write down your thoughts, capture ideas and information, annotate documents and outline notes anywhere from university class to sofa at home.
To let you write anything you have in mind we included all the tools you might need: pens and highlighters of different colors, floating text boxes, shapes and of course an eraser.
At the same time Remarks is a fully featured PDF annotating application. You can highlight, underline, strikeout text, draw upon the documents – that means anything you can do with the document on paper and even more.
Make notes
Sketch new ideas
Type in text notes
Annotate PDFs
Draw with your finger
Co-edit notes with friends
Add Notes Quickly
Exchange documents with your computer
Edit your notes on the Mac or PC
Annotate Email Attachments
Share Notes With Your Friends
Import PDFs from Dropbox, Box.Net, Safari and other applications.
Have an app you’d love to see featured on iMore? Email us at iosapps@imore.com, tell us about your app (include an iTunes link), and we’ll take a look.
iPad Waterproof Case – The Best For All Weather When you’re rushing out of the door you don’t always think about your technology and how the weather is going to play a roll in what you’re doing. If you live in certain areas where rain can happen out of the blue, you will not be able to use your tablet as fast as you would in other areas. It’s interesting to see how much weather can impact your daily routine, and when it’s cascading rain you’re going to find [...]
When you’re rushing out of the door you don’t always think about your technology and how the weather is going to play a roll in what you’re doing. If you live in certain areas where rain can happen out of the blue, you will not be able to use your tablet as fast as you would in other areas. It’s interesting to see how much weather can impact your daily routine, and when it’s cascading rain you’re going to find that a good iPad waterproof case is just what you need to get productive no matter where you are.
A waterproof case is not what everyone needs, but for those that are running between offices, and have to run and gun their way into meetings, and make notes, type documents and so much more, a good waterproof case will save the day each time. There are a lot of different options that you can choose from when it comes to cases, and only you would know what your overall needs are. If your needs involve going through different weather types, even early mornings when deep fog can cause condensation on your tablet, you’ll want a waterproof peripheral to add to your gadget. When searching through the options, consider the following well reviewed items.
Best iPad Waterproof Cases
• Aquapac Waterproof Case – For under $50 you will get one of the best-reviewed options in regards to getting an iPad waterproof case. The option allows you to have full functionality of your tablet no matter where you are, what the weather is like, and in cases where you might drop your device in water. When it comes to getting the most protection for your investment, you’ll want the best, and the best option is found with a good waterproof option.
• TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case – For under $20 you can get a well received option that is fully waterproof and can get you moving into action no matter what the weather is like, or what type of accident you might have while utilizing your gadget. Don’t go further with your iPad into the wild without this low cost peripheral item.
The above are just two quick options that you can invest in, and is something that you’ll enjoy for the present and future of your business or personal dealings with the number one tablet on the market. The Apple iPad can go with you anywhere, if you simply invest in a proper iPad waterproof case.
iPad Waterproof Case – The Best For All Weather When you’re rushing out of the door you don’t always think about your technology and how the weather is going to play a roll in what you’re doing. If you live in certain areas where rain can happen out of the blue, you will not be able to use your tablet as fast as you would in other areas. It’s interesting to see how much weather can impact your daily routine, and when it’s cascading rain you’re going to find [...]
When you’re rushing out of the door you don’t always think about your technology and how the weather is going to play a roll in what you’re doing. If you live in certain areas where rain can happen out of the blue, you will not be able to use your tablet as fast as you would in other areas. It’s interesting to see how much weather can impact your daily routine, and when it’s cascading rain you’re going to find that a good iPad waterproof case is just what you need to get productive no matter where you are.
A waterproof case is not what everyone needs, but for those that are running between offices, and have to run and gun their way into meetings, and make notes, type documents and so much more, a good waterproof case will save the day each time. There are a lot of different options that you can choose from when it comes to cases, and only you would know what your overall needs are. If your needs involve going through different weather types, even early mornings when deep fog can cause condensation on your tablet, you’ll want a waterproof peripheral to add to your gadget. When searching through the options, consider the following well reviewed items.
Best iPad Waterproof Cases
• Aquapac Waterproof Case – For under $50 you will get one of the best-reviewed options in regards to getting an iPad waterproof case. The option allows you to have full functionality of your tablet no matter where you are, what the weather is like, and in cases where you might drop your device in water. When it comes to getting the most protection for your investment, you’ll want the best, and the best option is found with a good waterproof option.
• TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case – For under $20 you can get a well received option that is fully waterproof and can get you moving into action no matter what the weather is like, or what type of accident you might have while utilizing your gadget. Don’t go further with your iPad into the wild without this low cost peripheral item.
The above are just two quick options that you can invest in, and is something that you’ll enjoy for the present and future of your business or personal dealings with the number one tablet on the market. The Apple iPad can go with you anywhere, if you simply invest in a proper iPad waterproof case.
Jailbreak glossary If you’re new to jailbreak you may run across some terms that you may not know or aren’t sure exactly what they mean. Adding a whole new world of functionality also means you’ll run across new utilities and terminology you’ll have to get familiar with.
Complete dictionary of iPhone and iPad jailbreak terminology from Absinthe to Zephyr
New to jailbreak and running across a bunch of strange looking terms and not exactly sure what they mean? Jailbreak is a unique culture among iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users that combines a lot of technical terms, like Unix commands and utilities, on one hand, and modern hacker jargon like pwn and pwnage on the other. And because jailbreak lets you add a whole new world of functionality to your iPhone, iPod touch also means you’ll be adding a bunch of new words to go along with it.
Enter this complete guide to jailbreak terms. It’s a glossary, or dictionary if your prefer, of all the most common words you’re likely to hear when looking to jailbreak your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, or once you’ve jailboken and are looking for hacks, apps, themes, utilities, tweaks, and all the other goodies that come with it. We’ve already posted our general iPad and iPhone glossary, as well as our SMS/iMessage slang glossary, and social networking slang glossary. This one is just for jailbreakers.
So, whether you’re brand new to jailbreak or a veteran who’s been jailbreaking and unlocking since the very first iPhone back in 2007, the scene moves so quickly, new code is pushed out so continuously, that’s there always something new to learn or pick up. And, frankly, keeping up with it can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s why we’re putting the bulk of the jailbreak glossary, namely the entries themselves, on the Jailbreak Forum. That’s what makes them a living, breathing document that everyone can help add to, correct, and update as time goes on. Because it’s your jailbreak dictionary, and we’re just getting it started for you.
If you’re about to jailbreak for the first time, or you’re looking for help troubleshooting common jailbreak issues, go give the jailbreak glossary a read first. It’s a great place to start. If you’ve been jailbreaking since literally day one, go give it a read and tell us what else needs to be included. We want the best resources possible.
Dive right in via the link below, and if you think we missed anything, let us know asap!
We have only 6 days left to help keep the jailbreaking exemption to the U.S. DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) alive and well, and we need everyone’s help to do it. The jailbreaking exemption was granted by the Library of Congress in 2010 but not codified into the law, meaning it’s set to expire now, unless the copyright office extends it.
If the jailbreak exemption is not extended, then modifying your iPhone or iPad could be considered a violation of the DMCA, and companies could theoretically sue or press charges against jailbreakers. We think the right to modify our phones for personal use, provided we take personal responsibility for the risks involved, is an important one and deserves protection. The EFF (Electronic Frontier Fund) thinks the same, which is why they’re fighting to get the exemption renewed, and are also pushing for tablets and game consoles in general to be included as well. iFixit.org recently spoke to the EFF about where things stand now:
iFixit: Has the Copyright Office made any comments on jailbreaking since the 2010 smartphone exemption? How likely do you think it is that they’ll renew that exemption? Why have exemptions for smartphones but not game consoles and tablets?
EFF: The CO hasn’t made any public comments that we are aware of. We are very hopeful that the smartphone exemption will be renewed, and we think extending it to game consoles and tablets is the logical next step.
bunnie: My understanding is that the CO is fairly conservative about granting such exemptions, so tightly scoping the exemption request increases the chances that the result has real impact. A broad request to exempt large swathes of technology from the DMCA would likely be denied; and such a denial would waste the infrequent window of opportunity to have such requests examined. Therefore, an incremental approach is being taken, allowing the CO to try small changes and become comfortable with them. Note that the request to the CO splits smartphone/tablets and game consoles into separate categories, so that the CO can have the flexibility to reject or accept individual categories.
The interview goes on to discuss the impact the DMCA has had on modifying gaming consoles and the rest of the jailbreak and homebrew communities. Sony, for example, infamously sued well-known iPhone jailbreaker George Hotz, aka Geohot when he jailbroke the Sony Playstation 3.
You can hit the link below to read the whole interview. We also urge you to sign bunnie’s petition and leave your own comments if you’d like to see the exception renewed. He plans to take all the signatures and comments to the Copyright office on February 10th at 5pm.
Remember, there are only 6 days left. Whether you jailbreak or not, if the legal right to jailbreak your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad is important to you, act now.
The USB Dual Mobile Charging Hub 4.2amp gives you maximum power on the go when charging your device. The USB charging hub allows you to charge two different devices in your vehicle simultaneously while utilizing the included charging-data sync cable.
Includes:
USB Twin Tablet Charging Hub (DC)
Allows you to charge 2 different energy demanding devices
Sonically sealed, rugged polycarbonate
Advanced smart circuitry to prevent overheating/overcharging
Each port offers 10W (2.1 amps) for quick mobile charging
Spammers take fake iPhone 5 scams to SMS Scammers never miss an opportunity to scam, and while Twitter, forums, and email have long been subject to disgusting “test & keep new iPhone/iPad/whatever” spam, it looks like the iPhone 5 version has taken to SMS. That’s right, not only are they content to waste your time and attention, they’re now also wasting your text message totals.
Scammers never miss an opportunity to scam, and while Twitter, forums, and email have long been subject to disgusting “test & keep new iPhone/iPad/whatever” spam, it looks like the iPhone 5 version has taken to SMS. That’s right, not only are they content to waste your time and attention, they’re now also wasting your text message totals.
A couple of our Twitter followers received identical scam spam today:
Apple is looking for iPhone 5 testers! The first 1000 users that go to [scam web address] and enter [scam code] will get to test & keep a new iPhone 5.
Needless to say, no they won’t. If you get the text message, let us know in the comments, report it to your carrier, and by no means do anything it requests.
iPad Waterproof Case – The Best For All Weather When you’re rushing out of the door you don’t always think about your technology and how the weather is going to play a roll in what you’re doing. If you live in certain areas where rain can happen out of the blue, you will not be able to use your tablet as fast as you would in other areas. It’s interesting to see how much weather can impact your daily routine, and when it’s cascading rain you’re going to find [...]
When you’re rushing out of the door you don’t always think about your technology and how the weather is going to play a roll in what you’re doing. If you live in certain areas where rain can happen out of the blue, you will not be able to use your tablet as fast as you would in other areas. It’s interesting to see how much weather can impact your daily routine, and when it’s cascading rain you’re going to find that a good iPad waterproof case is just what you need to get productive no matter where you are.
A waterproof case is not what everyone needs, but for those that are running between offices, and have to run and gun their way into meetings, and make notes, type documents and so much more, a good waterproof case will save the day each time. There are a lot of different options that you can choose from when it comes to cases, and only you would know what your overall needs are. If your needs involve going through different weather types, even early mornings when deep fog can cause condensation on your tablet, you’ll want a waterproof peripheral to add to your gadget. When searching through the options, consider the following well reviewed items.
Best iPad Waterproof Cases
• Aquapac Waterproof Case – For under $50 you will get one of the best-reviewed options in regards to getting an iPad waterproof case. The option allows you to have full functionality of your tablet no matter where you are, what the weather is like, and in cases where you might drop your device in water. When it comes to getting the most protection for your investment, you’ll want the best, and the best option is found with a good waterproof option.
• TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case – For under $20 you can get a well received option that is fully waterproof and can get you moving into action no matter what the weather is like, or what type of accident you might have while utilizing your gadget. Don’t go further with your iPad into the wild without this low cost peripheral item.
The above are just two quick options that you can invest in, and is something that you’ll enjoy for the present and future of your business or personal dealings with the number one tablet on the market. The Apple iPad can go with you anywhere, if you simply invest in a proper iPad waterproof case.
OverBoard waterproof case for iPad review [Giveaway] “The OverBoard waterproof case for iPad is a must-have for everything from the bath to the beach, but can be a little tough to close if your hands are covered
“The OverBoard waterproof case for iPad is a must-have for everything from the bath to the beach, but can be a little tough to close if your hands are covered in suds or tanning lotion.”
I absolutely love waterproof cases like the OverBoard for when I’m traveling. They work exceptionally well to keep your iPad or iPad 2 clean and dry, and can double as a handy place to store some cash and credit cards as well. They also work great at home, letting you enjoy a relaxing soak in the tub while reading, surfing the web, or playing your favorite iPad game.
OverBoard for iPad has a crystal clear front. Seriously, it's screen-protector clear.
The OverBoard waterproof case for iPad is exceptionally clear on one side and padded on the other. It might be nice to have it clear on both sides, so you could use the rear-facing camera for when you’re out and about. However, when you realize beaches, bathtubs, hiking trips, rafting excursions, and pretty much any place you’d like to use it is also not a place you’d want to drop it, you start to appreciate the padding more.
The handy hand strap lets you hold your iPad one handed, reducing the chance of it slipping out of your grip
To further protect against dropping your iPad, the OverBoard case has a hand strap conveniently located on the back. Not only does this let you easily use your iPad one handed, but if you are in the bathtub, it leaves the other hand free for a beverage as well. Decadent, but oh so worth it!
Now, the closures on this particular OverBoard case were more difficult to line up and seal than previous ones I’ve reviewed. Take your time, align everything carefully, apply sufficient force (use those guns, bikini chicks!), and you should be okay.
You can choose to use the OverBoard by itself, which is ideal for the bath, or you can use the included shoulder strap — water-murse, anyone? — or carabiner if you’re traveling or hiking.
To see how well waterproof cases in general, and the OverBoard in specific hold up to everything from the deep end of the pool and a car wash to a dishwasher and RC boat race, check out these torture tests;
The OverBoard waterproof case for iPad is a must-have for everything from the bath to the beach, but can be a little tough to close if your hands are covered in suds or tanning lotion.
Simply leave a comment below telling us where you’d most like to use an OverBoard waterproof case for iPad of your very own! Giveaway starts now and ends Sunday, February 5 at midnight PT. (U.S. shipping address required for delivery. Sorry!)
Apple clarifies iMessage “bug” as a simple employee mistake Earlier this week, Gizmodo reported of an iMessage bug that intertwined messages from an Apple Genius employee and a customer who brought their iPhone in for repair. Apple has since reached out to clarify the situation, indicating this “bug” was actually just a slip-up on the Apple employee’s part.
Apple has clarified an iMessage “bug” that was reported earlier this week, and involved the intertwining messages from an Apple Genius employee and a customer who brought their iPhone in for repair. Turns out that it was a slip-up on the employee’s part. The Loop reports:
“This was an extremely rare situation that occurred when a retail employee did not follow the correct service procedure and used their personal SIM to help a customer who did not have a working SIM,” Apple representative Natalie Harrison told The Loop. “This resulted in a temporary situation that has since been resolved by the employee.”
Apparently, the Apple Genius went the extra mile by inserting his own SIM card into the iPhone because the owner didn’t have a working SIM. This resulted in the customer’s iPhone being paired with the employee’s number, where all texts sent to/from the employee where also being delivered to the customer’s iPhone. This issue is similar to the way lost or stolen iPhones using iMessage behave after paired to a specific SIM.
If the employee in question had of simply switched iMessage functionality on and off while his SIM was inserted, or just used a different SIM card, this all would have been avoided. Then again, it looks like the iMessage protocol still needs some adjustment.
iPhone 4S Made Simple is a new book from Apress written by Martin Trautschold and our very own editor-in-chief extraordinaire, Rene Ritchie, and tech edited by none other than Leanna Lofte. That’s right, there’s a huge iMore presence throughout this book — I forgot to lock the cages one night, who knew? — which means it’s super detailed, super informative, and has everything a regular person needs to get started with their brand new iPhone 4S.
More than 1,000 screen visuals and clear-cut instructions guide you through both basic and advanced features of iOS 5 that’s on your iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and earlier models, from email and calendar tips to navigating the App Store and understanding Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks to the revolutionary Siri personal assistant.
If you have that special someone in your life who needs extra help figuring out how to use their iPhone 4S, send them to iPhone 4S Made Simple. You — and your stress level! — will be glad you did! (And don’t forget to leave a review!)
Smartr App Review: One Stop Shop To Manage All Your Contacts Ever wished you had an automatic address book that would update itself automatically as you communicated with people through social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn? Xobni, creators of the “smarter address book” for Android and Gmail apps, recently launched the iPhone version on the Apple App Store as well. Since I had already used Xobni’s smart [...]
Ever wished you had an automatic address book that would update itself automatically as you communicated with people through social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn? Xobni, creators of the “smarter address book” for Android and Gmail apps, recently launched the iPhone version on the Apple App Store as well.
Since I had already used Xobni’s smart contacts apps for Android as well as Gmail, I had high expectations from the iPhone version as well. More than anything, I strongly believe the concept itself is fascinating – you meet someone in the online world and here’s an app that downloads people’s contact information from their social networks and automatically creates their contact entries for you.
To use the Smartr Contacts iPhone app, you need a Xobni.com account (free). You can sign up for an account through the app as well. Once you have your account setup, ensure that you enable Cloud access and install Smartr Contacts utility for the respective email platform/ client (Gmail/ Outlook). Next up, add information regarding your social network profiles (FB, Twitter and LinkedIn) – that’s it, you are all set to get a smarter contacts list.
Once you’re logged in, Smartr Contacts scans through your accounts to fetch contact information. The main screen is split into 2 parts – the top portion lets you search contacts while the the bottom displays a random contact.
For each contact, the app lets you view the profile, history and common contacts. The Profile tab lets you view the personal details and contact information (phone, email, social network handles) of any contact.
The History tab shows all communication history between you and the chosen contact.
The Common tab lists out the common contacts between you and the chosen contact.
Though the app itself is free, a Xobni Pro subscription ($7.99) is needed to link your iPhone and Outlook. And if you don’t sync, it can become a pain over a period of time. Smartr Contacts does have some not-so-smart limitations though. First and foremost, it lacks the capability to upload contacts in your iPhone’s address book. Second, there’s no flexibility to add/ overwrite email addresses or phone numbers that were scanned through your contact’s social network profiles.
IMO, the $7.99 price tag for the app is definitely on the heavier side. However, if you are someone who needs to keep track of all contacts, Smartr Contacts may just be what you desperately needed. Take your pick!
Remember the Androidified TPU Skin Case for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus? (Those are the ones we gave away just a week ago. We've now got them in stock at ShopAndroid.com. They're available in 10 colors — orange, green, teal, smoke, clear, pink purple, red, blue and black — and feature the Android "Bugdroid" icon, so you can show your Android pride with just a flick of the wrist.
Plus, These Cruzerlite gel cases are made from shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). They are slim-fitting, and provide great protection for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus or Verizon Galaxy Nexus from day to day use and accidental bumps and spills.
How To Change the iPhone Boot Logo with Animate Tweak Do you want to customize the boot logo and replace the Apple logo with something interesting? With a jailbroken iPhone, you can easily change the boot logo with a cydia tweak called Animate. If you’re a long-time jailbreaker, you should be familiar with the tweak. Animate is a popular tweak that allows iPhone users to [...]
Do you want to customize the boot logo and replace the Apple logo with something interesting? With a jailbroken iPhone, you can easily change the boot logo with a cydia tweak called Animate.
If you’re a long-time jailbreaker, you should be familiar with the tweak. Animate is a popular tweak that allows iPhone users to customize the boot logo with other animated images. When it was first released, Animate only works on jailbroken iPhone running iOS 4.2.1. Thanks to @ih8sn0w to bring us the Animate Fix. With the fix, you can install Animate on iOS 4 and iOS 5.
Using Animate on iPhone
1. First launch cydia and search for “Animate fix”. Install the package on your iPhone.
2. Once installed, you’ll find a new option named “BootLogo” in Settings. By tapping on the option, Animate shows you all the available boot logos.
3. Tap and select your preferred logo. You can always tap the “Preview” button to preview the boot logo before you make the change.
4. Once confirmed, reboot your device.
Where to Download Boot Logo
By default, Animate comes only with the built-in logo “Chronic Dev”. You’re free to install other boot logos which are displayed in the Extras section. Simply launch cydia and go to the “Addons (BootLogo)” section. You can find numerous boot logos available for free download.
What do you think about this tweak? Which boot logo are you using? Leave us comment and share your thought.
As the Motorola Droid 4 inches closer to release, the device has taken its place on Verizon's "Droid Does" site, rubbing shoulders with the likes of the Droid RAZR and Droid Xyboard. You'll find the usual teaser content, as well as a rundown of specifications for Verizon's first 4G LTE QWERTY slider. As we saw during our hands-on time with the Droid 4 at CES, the phone sports a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and a full gigabyte of RAM, just like the Droid RAZR. The Droid 4 sets itself apart from older Droid models with its laser-cut, edge-lit keys, and differentiates itself from most modern smartphones just by having a QWERTY keyboard. The site itself even acknowledges “the decline of other fixed QWERTY devices”.
Display-wise, you’ve got a 4-inch qHD (960×540) panel with Gorilla Glass and “splash-resistant nanotechnology”. And on the software side you’ll find Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, along with Motorola’s Motoblur Philblur UI. Moto’s Smart Actions app is also included, which should help with conserving battery life and automating common tasks, and you also get streaming capabilities through MOTOCAST. We’d expect an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to be on the cards for the Droid 4, too.
There’s no official release date for the Droid 4 just yet, though unconfirmed rumors point to a launch later this month. And with Verizon starting to promote the device on DroidDoes.com, it certainly looks like we could be seeing it sooner rather than later.
Hit the source link to check it out for yourself — if you’re eager to pick one of these up, you can also sign up for updates at the bottom of the page. Be sure to check out our full hands-on with the Droid 4 from CES for more info.
What is recovery? In Android, recovery refers to the dedicated, bootable partition that has the recovery console installed. A combination of key presses (or instructions from a command line) will boot your phone to recovery, where you can find tools to help repair (recover) your installation as well as install official OS updates. Because Android is open and has the recovery source code available, building a customized version with more and different options is relatively easy as well. Let's look at both options.
The stock recovery is pretty limited, but that's by design. Its main purpose is to delete all user data and files, or to perform system updates. Normally, both these operations are started from the running Android system, or you can do things manually and boot right into recovery yourself. When you tell your phone to do a factory reset, recovery is what boots up and erases the files and data. Likewise with updates — when we restart to install an official OS update, it's done in recovery. Recovery is also where we go to manually install official OS updates we've downloaded from the Internet. It's very useful, but limited.
Custom Android recoveries offer much more. They have been coded to allow for backup and restore functions, selective deletion of data so you don't have to wipe everything, and modified to allow update packages that have not been digitally signed by official sources. You also can mount various partitions so that you can copy files to the SD card without having to remove it or reboot into Android. Anytime you see someone mentioning Clockwork or Amon Ra, they're talking about custom recoveries. Because of the extra functionality built in, they are a pretty important tool for folks who want to hack their Android phone or tablet. Recoveries aren't as pretty as a custom ROM and don't get the same love from users and bloggers that custom builds of Android do, but in the end they're even more important. Without them none of this custom ROM stuff would be possible.
This sophisticated leather tablet case folds back to reveal a multi-use design. Prop up your iPad 2 using the built-in stand, which offers adjustable heights ideal for both viewing and typing, or hold it securely using the attached nylon strap.
Add Camera Button to Your iPad 2 Lockscreen with CamSlideShow When iOS 5 was launched, the iPhone and iPod touch users still had the camera lockscreen button feature available to them when they updated. However, iPad 2 users didn’t get this feature and just got the slideshow button in its place. There have been rumors to why the feature was excluded from the iPad 2. [...]
When iOS 5 was launched, the iPhone and iPod touch users still had the camera lockscreen button feature available to them when they updated. However, iPad 2 users didn’t get this feature and just got the slideshow button in its place.
There have been rumors to why the feature was excluded from the iPad 2. Some said the camera was mostly used for making FaceTime calls and didn’t match up to the quality of iPhone and iPod touch cameras. While some users even confused the Picture Frame icon as the camera lockscreen button on the iPad 2 reporting that they also got the feature when they updated to iOS 5. However, they were wrong and the exact reason why the feature was excluded from the iPad 2.
But iPad users need not to worry. A new tweak known as CamSlideShow has been released which replaces the slideshow button on the lockscreen and places a function to launch the Camera app. After installation, the image of the icon is the same as before but it redirects to the Camera app.
Whether iPad 2 makes a convenient tool to take photos or not is another question. People would consider using smartphones rather than large tablets to take photos. However, the release of the app by iOS developer Ron Melkhior increases the options of photography for iOS users.
Simple to install, CamSlideShow is available in Cydia through the BigBoss repo for free. The SpringBoard will remain the same after installation of the tweak but it would have been better if a new icon was added to avoid any confusion. Nevertheless, the tweak works well on a jailbroken iPad 2. Do share with us if you happen to try it!
The Ballistic SG Series case for the iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, or Verizon iPhone 4 offers three layers of protection.
The first and outermost layer is made of soft TPU which will help absorb the shock of a drop. In addition, this first layer is co-molded onto layer number two, which is made of a tough impact resistant polycarbonate.
Last but not least, the third layer, which is the inner-most layer, is made of a soft silicone. This layer also includes Ballistic corners, which means all four corner have extra shock absorption where you need it the most.
Apple appoints John Browett as Senior Vice President of Retail Apple has appointed John Browett as their new Senior Vice President of Retail. Mr Browett will be leaving his position of CEO of Dixons Retail, Europe’s largest specialist electrical retailer.
Apple has appointed John Browett as their new Senior Vice President of Retail. Mr Browett will be leaving his position of CEO of Dixons Retail, Europe’s largest specialist electrical retailer.
“Our retail stores are all about customer service, and John shares that commitment like no one else we’ve met,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We are thrilled to have him join our team and bring his incredible retail experience to Apple.”
Prior to taking the reins of the Dixon Group, Browett also held high positions within Tesco plc and even had the CEO role for Tesco.com. Browett replaces former retail head, Ron Johnson who left Apple in the summer of last year to take the post of CEO at JC Penney.
Full press release below.
John Browett Joins Apple as Senior Vice President of Retail
CUPERTINO, California—January 30, 2012—Apple® today announced that John Browett will join the company as senior vice president of Retail, reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Browett comes to Apple from European technology retailer Dixons Retail, where he has been CEO since 2007. Beginning in April, he will be responsible for Apple’s retail strategy and the continued expansion of Apple retail stores around the world.
“Our retail stores are all about customer service, and John shares that commitment like no one else we’ve met,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We are thrilled to have him join our team and bring his incredible retail experience to Apple.”
Prior to joining Dixons Retail, Browett held a series of executive positions at Tesco plc including CEO of Tesco.com. Earlier in his career he advised retail and consumer goods clients at Boston Consulting Group. He holds a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and an MBA from Wharton Business School.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.
The ShopAndroid.com Deal of the Day for Jan. 31 is the Seidio SURFACE Case for the HTC Rezound. This case consists of interlocking top and bottom pieces that fit your HTC Rezound snugly, and Seidio's signature soft touch finish provides a great feel and better grip without attracting lint. And it's just 1mm thin, so you'll barely notice it. You can get the case in black, royal blue, garnet red or amethyst today only for just $18.95 — that's 37 percent off! Get yours while supplies last.
App Giveaway: Revertis for iPhone and iPad If Tetris were to wed a matching game, their resulting child may be something similar Revertis. The goal of this casual puzzle game is to draw 4 dots at a time in such a way that matches identical colors. The objective is simple, but execution may not always be.
If Tetris were to wed a matching game, their resulting child may be something similar Revertis. The goal of this casual puzzle game is to draw 4 dots at a time in such a way that matches identical colors. The objective is simple, but execution may not always be.
I’m enjoying playing Revertis. It’s relaxing, has nice music, but isn’t mindless.
Are you on your way home from the work? May be in a subway or in a bus? Do you have 5 minutes? Would you like to shut down those thoughts in your head? Just for 5 minutes? Try Revertis! It is like meditation! It helps you to relax and trains your brain at the same time.
10 different game modes
Competitive modes with limited time per turn
Post your results on Facebook
Game Center integrated
Unique animation
local leaderboards
option for color-blind people
soundtracks
achievements
German & Russian localizations
Giveaway
The makers of Revertis have given us promo codes to give away to 5 lucky readers! For a chance to win, just leave a comment below!
Revertis is available on the iPhone and iPad for $0.99.
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flickr hd: Displays a new photo from your public flickr photostream, your flickr.com favourites, or a custom flickr search every minute. Currently on sale!
Girlfriend 411: Store all the information you will ever need to know about your girlfriend in a time of need. Thinking about sending her flowers, but can’t remember her address? Forgot what her favorite type of flowers are? These are the types of issues that a lot of men run into quite often.
TextVite: The hottest new way to invite your guests and friends to anything! Choose a background, plug in your details, add a few cool design elements, and in seconds your TextVitation is buzzing on all your guests’ phones.
World Tree With Dragons: The first tree world simulation type game. You can build a fantastic world where you control almost everything! By combining 3 types of branches and 12 different patterns of leafs (more to come in future updates), you can grow your tree totally unique from any other one in this world! It’s the best game to show your creativity and art sense.
Any other big app or game releases or updates today?
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If you're a registered member here at Android Central then you know our blogs and forums always have a contest happening. And if you're not registered, well — now is as good a time as any. This week's winners are as posted after the break, and if you were chosen watch your email as we'll be following up shortly. Stay tuned for more upcoming contests folks. Congrats to this week's winners!
Localscope: A Powerful Location Browser App For iPhone Location-based services and social media applications are all the rage these days. In fact, the Apple App Store now offers a large number of iPhone apps offer the best of both these worlds – last year, I reviewed Oink (a localized rating service) and TinyVox (location-based audio sharing) apps. I recently came across Localscope which [...]
Location-based services and social media applications are all the rage these days. In fact, the Apple App Store now offers a large number of iPhone apps offer the best of both these worlds – last year, I reviewed Oink (a localized rating service) and TinyVox (location-based audio sharing) apps. I recently came across Localscope which claims to be the ultimate location browser for your iPhone.
Localscope is built on the principle of “Always know where you are and what’s around you” and it stands at the cross-roads of social networking and global positioning, thereby offering the best of multiple services such as Foursquare, Twitter, Wikimapia and Google based on a user’s location.
Once installed, Localscope prompts you to allow the app to use your location. The app then tries to determine your location and shows the options to Discover or Search as shown below.
If you choose the ‘Discover’ option, the app automatically discovers stuff around you. The best part – you can filter the results based on a number of services such as Panoramio, Instagram, Flickr, Picasa, YouTube, Twitter, Bing and many others.
You can also hook up the app with Facebook to view nearby stuff being shared by other users.
You can view directions to a particular venue using the built-in Google Maps integration as shown below.
I love the way in which Localscope integrates with Twitter displaying tweets as an overlay at the target location.
The Search feature works similarly and lets you search based on specific keywords.
All in all, I’m amazed at the amount of localized content and the number of third-party services integrated into Localscope. The user interface is pretty sleek and the app makes great use of the bottom sliding bar to let a user choose the desired service. I did notice a minor glitch though – Localscope prompted me that I lost Internet connectivity even though it was working fine. The app then went into an infinite loop trying to restore Internet connectivity but it didn’t get through until I had to kill it and restart it manually.
Despite this minor issue, I strongly believe Localscope is perhaps one of the best apps to showcase the lethal combo of location-based services and social media. Priced at $1.99, Localscope is great value for money for accessing nearby stuff from multiple search engines and leading social networks. Make sure you try it out!
How do you record the screen of your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad? That’s the question several of our readers have asked this week. Sure, you can use a fancy HDMI-out dongle and a video capture card to mirror and record your display if you have the hardware and can get it working right. But if you’re jailbroken there’s an easier way to go about recording your iPhone or iPad display.
Yes, there’s a jailbreak app for that!
Cydia, the Jailbreak app store, has a little something that should suit your screen recording needs pretty well. It’s called Display Recorder and it allows you to take screen recordings directly on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Once you’re done, you can choose to upload the screen recording to YouTube or connect over Wi-Fi and move it over to your computer.
I’ve used Display Recorder in the past for tutorials and walk-throughs. You can adjust the output quality and file type as well. The only down side I’ve found to Display Recorder is that it doesn’t record audio. I’ve always solved this problem by recording the audio with voice memos or another external microphone and editing them together in iMovie or a similar program.
Display Recorder is available in Cydia now and is already compatible with iOS 5.
Anyone else have any App for That suggestions for screen recordings?
Having trouble finding what you need in the app store? Head on over to our App for That Forum and let us know what you’re looking for. The iMore community will do our best to find you just the right App for That!
We see Google working hard to provide better support for Android developers, and that's a great thing. We want developers for our platform of choice to be well taken care of so it's worth learning to code for Android and releasing great applications. Google's not perfect in this regard, but they keep improving, and that's the only way to make it better. But el Goog needs to start focusing a little more on user support.
Recently, I stumbled across an app in our forums that I wanted to try. It's an Aquarium screen-saver type app for Google TV on my Logitech Revue. I'm an Android nerd, and an aquarium nerd (we had jackets made), so I thought I would give it a try. Just so happens that I ran into some Market issues, and was in some magical diabolical limbo where I had paid for the app, but couldn't download it or pay for it again. It's not the first time we've heard about this happening – the cofounder of doubleTwist just ran into it as well when trying to buy his own app — and it's not even the first time we've seen it happen on the Revue. There's a chance you've read about someone with similar issues on the Internet somewhere. Unfortunately, it's a fairly common issue.
So I did what any self-respecting Android user would do — tried to hack it to make it work. Wipe Market data, clear cache, even a reset of the device. All with no luck. I couldn't make the Market know I had paid so I could download, but it knew I had paid and wouldn't let me pay again. All that was left to do was click the support link.
Clicking the support link of course sends you to an online form to fill out. Tell it some transaction details, describe the issue, and submit. Then wait. And wait. And now it's been two weeks and still no response. I get that they're busy, and that this is only a buck. Not exactly high-priority stuff. But to leave a user hanging for two weeks waiting on any type of response is just poor customer service, plain and simple. I'm fairly well versed in all things Android-ish, so I eventually contacted the developer with my transaction code. But my mother isn't, and would have not known any way to resolve this little issue. A little issue that leaves a big impression, and not a good one. Google has shown that they want to take Android mainstream in a big way, and introduced a really user-friendly version with Ice Cream Sandwich. Now it's time they focus more on the little stuff.
That Aquarium app? I got a copy to sideload after talking with the developer, and it kicks ass. We'll be reviewing it soon but If you are looking for a beautiful app made specifically for Google TV, grab it and check it out.
Some more evidence has cropped up this morning to suggest that Sony (Ericsson) is moving forwards with a letter-based naming scheme for its 2012 line-up. Just like last week, when we saw suggestions that the entry-level ST25i 'Kumquat' looked set to become the Xperia U, a recent listing by the Indonesian telecom authority has revealed the name 'Xperia P' or Sony's purported mid-range offering, the LT22i 'Nypon'.
Rumored specs for the 'Nypon' include a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 4-inch qHD (960×540) Reality Display and an 8MP EXMOR R camera. According to the recently-leaked roadmap, the device may be due for release as early as April, at a €370 price point.
Whatever the case, we'll be hoping to get our first look at the Xperia P, or whatever it's called, at Mobile World Congress in just a few weeks.
We see Google working hard to provide better support for Android developers, and that's a great thing. We want developers for our platform of choice to be well taken care of so it's worth learning to code for Android and releasing great applications. Google's not perfect in this regard, but they keep improving, and that's the only way to make it better. But el Goog needs to start focusing a little more on user support.
Recently, I stumbled across an app in our forums that I wanted to try. It's an Aquarium screen-saver type app for Google TV on my Logitech Revue. I'm an Android nerd, and an aquarium nerd (we had jackets made), so I thought I would give it a try. Just so happens that I ran into some Market issues, and was in some magical diabolical limbo where I had paid for the app, but couldn't download it or pay for it again. It's not the first time we've heard about this happening – the cofounder of doubleTwist just ran into it as well when trying to buy his own app — and it's not even the first time we've seen it happen on the Revue. There's a chance you've read about someone with similar issues on the Internet somewhere. Unfortunately, it's a fairly common issue.
So I did what any self-respecting Android user would do — tried to hack it to make it work. Wipe Market data, clear cache, even a reset of the device. All with no luck. I couldn't make the Market know I had paid so I could download, but it knew I had paid and wouldn't let me pay again. All that was left to do was click the support link.
Clicking the support link of course sends you to an online form to fill out. Tell it some transaction details, describe the issue, and submit. Then wait. And wait. And now it's been two weeks and still no response. I get that they're busy, and that this is only a buck. Not exactly high-priority stuff. But to leave a user hanging for two weeks waiting on any type of response is just poor customer service, plain and simple. I'm fairly well versed in all things Android-ish, so I eventually contacted the developer with my transaction code. But my mother isn't, and would have not known any way to resolve this little issue. A little issue that leaves a big impression, and not a good one. Google has shown that they want to take Android mainstream in a big way, and introduced a really user-friendly version with Ice Cream Sandwich. Now it's time they focus more on the little stuff.
That Aquarium app? I got a copy to sideload after talking with the developer, and it kicks ass. We'll be reviewing it soon but If you are looking for a beautiful app made specifically for Google TV, grab it and check it out.
We see Google working hard to provide better support for Android developers, and that's a great thing. We want developers for our platform of choice to be well taken care of so it's worth learning to code for Android and releasing great applications. Google's not perfect in this regard, but they keep improving, and that's the only way to make it better. But el Goog needs to start focusing a little more on user support.
Recently, I stumbled across an app in our forums that I wanted to try. It's an Aquarium screen-saver type app for Google TV on my Logitech Revue. I'm an Android nerd, and an aquarium nerd (we had jackets made), so I thought I would give it a try. Just so happens that I ran into some Market issues, and was in some magical diabolical limbo where I had paid for the app, but couldn't download it or pay for it again. It's not the first time we've heard about this happening – the cofounder of doubleTwist just ran into it as well when trying to buy his own app — and it's not even the first time we've seen it happen on the Revue. There's a chance you've read about someone with similar issues on the Internet somewhere. Unfortunately, it's a fairly common issue.
So I did what any self-respecting Android user would do — tried to hack it to make it work. Wipe Market data, clear cache, even a reset of the device. All with no luck. I couldn't make the Market know I had paid so I could download, but it knew I had paid and wouldn't let me pay again. All that was left to do was click the support link.
Clicking the support link of course sends you to an online form to fill out. Tell it some transaction details, describe the issue, and submit. Then wait. And wait. And now it's been two weeks and still no response. I get that they're busy, and that this is only a buck. Not exactly high-priority stuff. But to leave a user hanging for two weeks waiting on any type of response is just poor customer service, plain and simple. I'm fairly well versed in all things Android-ish, so I eventually contacted the developer with my transaction code. But my mother isn't, and would have not known any way to resolve this little issue. A little issue that leaves a big impression, and not a good one. Google has shown that they want to take Android mainstream in a big way, and introduced a really user-friendly version with Ice Cream Sandwich. Now it's time they focus more on the little stuff.
That Aquarium app? I got a copy to sideload after talking with the developer, and it kicks ass. We'll be reviewing it soon but If you are looking for a beautiful app made specifically for Google TV, grab it and check it out.
The Week in iPhone and iPad News While our editors Rene and Leanna hit the road to check out what MacWorld 2012 had in store for us, tons of other news was flowing through the iMore Nation
While our editors Rene and Leanna hit the road to check out what MacWorld 2012 had in store for us, tons of other news was flowing through the iMore Nation this week. Odds are you missed something that took place this week, and no one wants to be left out, so check below for some of what took place, and keep it tuned in for even more news.
Sneak preview of Remarks note-taking and PDF annotating app for iPad Remarks is a brand new handwriting note-taking, and PDF annotating app for iPad from Readdle. I’m convinced the team at Readdle never sleeps because they release new apps, and update their catalog of existing apps, at pretty fast pace. They’ve focused on PDF lately, seeing a need for good editing, form filling, and annotating on iPad, and Remarks extends that expertise in a really interesting way.
Remarks is a brand new handwriting note-taking, and PDF annotating app for iPad from Readdle. I’m convinced the team at Readdle never sleeps because they release new apps, and update their catalog of existing apps, at pretty fast pace. They’ve focused on PDF lately, seeing a need for good editing, form filling, and annotating on iPad, and Remarks extends that expertise in a really interesting way.
Live at Macworld 2012, Readdle takes us hands on with their new handwriting style not-taking app. Whether you use a finger or a stylus, Remarks records your every stroke and because the iPad’s capacitive screen isn’t ideal for fine-grain, fine point detection, Remarks provides a handy “zoomed-in” mode so you can write out your notes in large scale, complete with scroll and new-line detection.
PDF editing and annotation is also built right in. You can add text, lines, and all the other standards, as well as move pages around and extra pages for easier, smaller-sized sharing. Not having to mail a full, 20MB file when all you marked up is a couple pages is most welcome. Add in Dropbox support and you start to get close to productivity nirvana.
Remarks has been submitted to the App Store and should be available in the next couple of days for $9.99.
Hit the link below to browse all of Readdle’s apps for iPhone or iPad, and read on for the details on Remarks.
Write down your thoughts, sketch new ideas and diagrams, or annotate PDF documents during the university lectures, brain storming or just on the sofa at home.
Add Notes Quickly. Only one tap is needed to start new a note.Exchange files with Mac/PC
Use a USB cable and iTunes File Sharing to copy notes.Edit your notes on the Mac/PC
Make changes into your notes using any PDF editor like Preview or Adobe Reader.Annotate Email Attachments
Open PDF attachments directly from the Mail app to annotate them.Share Notes With Your Friends
Email notes to friends with remarks and they will be able to edit it like their own.Import PDFs from Dropbox
Use “Open In” to transfer documents from Dropbox, Box.Net, Safari and other applications.
Retrace Your Steps with The “Last Night…?” App for iPhone There are countless iPhone applications that deal with mapping your location, getting directions, or planning a route. Despite all the options out there, however, almost all of them have one key feature in common: they are forward-looking. They help plan a route in your future, but rarely do they care about a route you’ve travelled [...]
There are countless iPhone applications that deal with mapping your location, getting directions, or planning a route. Despite all the options out there, however, almost all of them have one key feature in common: they are forward-looking. They help plan a route in your future, but rarely do they care about a route you’ve travelled in the past.
A comprehensive new iPhone app — titled “Last Night…?” — attempts to change this by closely monitoring a user’s every location and movement. When operating, the app carefully tracks the user’s exact location – to within a margin of 10 meters. If the user moves from that location, the app tracks accordingly. It further notes the speed and the time during which any motion occurs. The app, then, is constantly vigilant: although it goes into “pause mode” (to save battery) if no movement has taken place for 10 minutes, it will immediately turn on again once the user changes his location. The end result is a detailed map and route of a person’s every movement.
The app has numerous uses. First, as its name implies, it can help people retrace their steps after an evening that you can’t quite remember. Regardless of whether you were drinking alcohol, reading web hosting reviews, sitting at home or travelling to the store, you can tune into the app the next day and see exactly where you were at different times during the night.
The app is also helpful for those who are travelling even further from home. If you are on vacation or in a new city, for example, the app can track your sightseeing route and provide you with a detailed breakdown of the ground you’ve covered that day. It also, of course, can show you a map and an up-to-the-minute location if you ever do get lost.
Finally, the app can also be of use to runners and joggers who want to be able to map out their route, distance, and pace. Parts of a run can also be broken down into segments, meaning that someone doing an interval workout can get automatic splits without having to start and stop their watch.
The “Last Night…?” app costs $2 and was created by Zombie Processus Inc. You can download it for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad at the Apple App Store.
– For under $50 you will get one of the best-reviewed options in regards to getting an iPad waterproof case. The option allows you to have full functionality of your tablet no matter where you are, what the weather is like, and in cases where you might drop your device in water. When it comes to getting the most protection for your investment, you’ll want the best, and the best option is found with a good waterproof option. 
– For under $20 you can get a well received option that is fully waterproof and can get you moving into action no matter what the weather is like, or what type of accident you might have while utilizing your gadget. Don’t go further with your iPad into the wild without this low cost peripheral item. 
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There are countless iPhone applications that deal with mapping your location, getting directions, or planning a route. Despite all the options out there, however, almost all of them have one key feature in common: they are forward-looking. They help plan a route in your future, but rarely do they care about a route you’ve travelled in the past.
