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RunKeeper Releases 3.0 iPhone App

// January 2nd, 2013 // No Comments » // Health & Fitness, iOS, iPhone, Software

Just before the new year hit, RunKeeper 3.0 was released. I was quick to download it — RunKeeper and RunKeeper Elite have been mainstays of all my rides, runs and walks. I highly recommend the app if you do any of the previous activities outdoors. Kudos to updating the design and code behind it in order to streamline future updates and features.

Also, I’m very appreciative that they went to 3.0 and didn’t charge existing customers. That’s always appreciated by loyal/faithful customers.

RunKeeper Releases 3.0 iPhone App

E3 2012: Microsoft SmartGlass Connects Xbox to iPhone, iPad

// June 4th, 2012 // No Comments » // Gaming, iPad, iPhone, Tech, TV Talk

This is something that can and will get some use in our household. Between this announcement and the recent announcement of Amazon Instant Video on Xbox 360, our Xbox 360 in the living room just got a lot more useful.

E3 2012: Microsoft SmartGlass Connects Xbox to iPhone, iPad

Video: Siri – “Don’t Drag Me Into This”

// December 9th, 2011 // No Comments » // Apple, Funny Stuff, iPhone, Video

Just heard this parody of the Apple iPhone 4S/Siri commercial when I was listening to the latest episode of This Week in Tech on the drive into work. Too funny.

Apple Confirms No Current Plans to Bring Siri to Older Devices

// November 9th, 2011 // No Comments » // Apple, iPhone

This is a total bummer, but not in the least surprising. Siri and the camera are the two real differentiators of it over older versions of the iPhone.

Let’s keep in mind too that Siri is still in beta, and still being ramped up. I’m more interested to see how it evolves and if and when it’s integrated into other products.

Apple Confirms No Current Plans to Bring Siri to Older Devices

Five iOS Apps for the Cycling Enthusiast

// July 16th, 2011 // No Comments » // Cycling, iPad, iPhone

Very timely post over at tuaw.com as the 2011 Tour de France is 14 stages (with Garmin-Cervelo sprinter Thor Hushovd taking yesterday’s stage in his world champion colors).

Here’s a nice little list of apps for the cycling enthusiast. I’d also add RunKeeper app and web site as well. The app is free now. I recently bought the elite setup too so my wife and son can track my rides when I’m out and about on my two wheels. While it’s not as accurate as my Garmin 500 GPS on my handlebars, the near-live location update is great piece-of-mind for the wifey.

Five iOS Apps for the Cycling Enthusiast

Pioneer AppRadio Brings Apps, iPhone Connectivity to Your Dash

// April 30th, 2011 // No Comments » // iPhone, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Tech

Since buying my Subaru Impreza a few years back, I’ve never been totally satisfied with the sound quality or volume its factory stereo puts out. I’ve also wanted to populate that double DIN dash opening with a nice big GPS screen. The announcement of this Pioneer AppRadio that meshes my iPhone with my dashboard couldn’t come at a more opportune time. I’ll be waiting with baited breath to see the products that come out for this, and hopefully reviews will be favorable, leading to an eventual stock radio replacement.

Pioneer AppRadio Brings Apps, iPhone Connectivity to Your Dash

iOS 4.3 Spotlight: AirPlay Improvements and 720p Playback

// March 9th, 2011 // No Comments » // Apple, iPhone

It’s always nice getting new software updates — fixing some bugs, but mainly it’s fun when there are new features. The iOS 4.3 launched today, and there’s not a whole lot of new features. The only thing I’m looking forward to getting up and running are the AirPlay improvements it’s offering:

iOS 4.3 Spotlight: AirPlay Improvements and 720p Playback

AirCurve Play Acoustically and Affordable Amplifies iPhone 4

// February 1st, 2011 // No Comments » // Apple, iPhone, Misc Reviews, Reviews

I first heard about the Griffin AirCurve with an older model – one designed for an older version of the iPhone, but I never saw, nor heard it in person. It was a curious device, able to passively amplify the iPhone’s tiny little speaker to a higher volume without power – AC or battery.

The next time I heard about the AirCurve was more recently – when people who had upgraded to Apple’s iPhone 4 found their beloved AirCurve’s passive amplification didn’t work with the fourth iPhone model, as speaker location had moved, as had the contours of the new phone. People found ways though to modify both pieces to make them work. I still hadn’t heard, nor seen a Griffin AirCurve.

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iPhone Receives Push Notifications From Real-World Mailbox

// January 20th, 2011 // No Comments » // iPhone, Tech

Talk about your strange and unnecessary use of technology. Then again, I can see how it’d be useful on the occasional Saturday (while the US Postal Service still delivers on Saturday, that is), to know when the mail’s arrived for the day. But then again, the walk to the mailbox is pretty damn short.

iPhone Receives Push Notifications From Real-World Mailbox

WOWKeys Integrates Keyboard and iPhone Dock

// November 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // Apple, iPhone, Tech

I meant to post this yesterday. It’s a pretty cool idea, docking your iPhone into a keyboard. It’s the type of thing though I’d want to work on before buying it, to see if it works as promised, especially with its $100. I feel like I’ve posted this recently regarding other Apple accessories, but would love to try out a review unit, if the producers are listening.

WOWKeys Integrates Keyboard and iPhone Dock