So let’s say you go online to watch a movie trailer at trailers.apple.com. When that beautiful HD trailer loads, it’s of course done through Quicktime. But imagine if you actually wanted to buy the movie, but didn’t want to be redirected to iTunes. Well, Apple is certainly considering that position: allowing you to go from trailer to movie right in your web browser. Pretty cool huh? It’d certainly be more convenient.
Android vs. iPhone vs. RIM: Enterprise Edition
Honestly I’m not one to think of an Android phone being used by corporate, Blackberry toting business men and women. Considering Android devices don’t have the greatest in Exchange support or any super awesome security features, I don’t know if I could even seriously consider it. While I’m sure some companies have looked into this ‘open-source’ platform, I wouldn’t waste my time on something so young. The iPhone is getting better at these features, and we’ve even talked about how companies are starting to adopt the sleek little phone. Then again, the iPhone still doesn’t live up to a respectable Blackberrry in the eyes of the corporate.
AudioBookShelf, Bringing ‘AudioClassics’ to Life. Review & Giveaway!
Let’s step into the world of audiobooks often promoted by great figures like Leo Laporte to understand why such things are so good. One might wonder, “Why would I want to listen to a book when I can just read it?” Of course, don’t knock it until you try it. Being able to crank out MacStories rants and reviews often comes with aid of podcasts like The 404, or recently the mellifluous tones of AudioBookShelf (App Store link). If you’ve ever wanted to step into the realm of audiobooks, this is where you start.
Barnes and Noble now has a Piece of iPad too
The iPad’s bookstore is starting to get a little crowded, now that both Amazon & Barnes and Noble are competing for homescreen domination. It’s not a surprising move as the iPad takes up considerable market share (last we checked 13%) in the e-reader market, but when the Nook isn’t selling, what do you do?
Gizmodo reports that this may be the best e-book store and reader on the iPad right now, thanks to its synching ability across devices; lending (borrowing) features; a myriad of customization options; and dictionary prowess. But don’t take their word for it: download the app yourself and tell us what you think.
Firefox Home sends Bookmarks to your iPhone
Unfortunately it’s not Fennec, but at least it gives me access to the hundreds of Firefox bookmarks I’ve collected since 2004. Firefox Home (why not just call it Weave Sync?) is a Mozilla iPhone application that lets you sync bookmarks between your favorite mobile device, and your favorite web browser. While I’m more interested in the NES case in the video than the application itself, those few dozen iPad case links you saved (of which I’m guilty) can now follow you wherever you take you an iPhone. Click past the break for a demo vid.
Yes Houston, an iPod Nano Phone was Patented
Remember the year 2006? Me neither. But Apple apparently begun plans to turn their iPod Nano into an eventual mini-iPhone. I’m not terribly surprised, considering that Apple has bestowed the Nano with a wonderful little VGA camera before the iPod touch. Perhaps a phone may be in lieu as 2010 plays out, but didn’t the rotary dial die some years ago?
Turn your Cassette Deck into an iPod Dock
Are you like me? Do you drive an ancient vehicle that still has one of them cassette things? Lack an AUX jack? Have an iPod? Then this is for you. Maybe.
Verizon Has the Same Problems, But No One is Vocal Yet
Hey all you AT&T users. This is just a quick reminder that switching to Verizon won’t necessarily save you from smartphone hell. If you think your current GSM provider is bad, think again.
iTee Brings iPad Uncomfortably Close
I think @nevenmrgan put it best when he tweeted,
Theory: Apple skipped the oleophobic coating on the iPad so you’d clean it by rubbing on your shirt, thus reinforcing the raw sexual bond.
Well, somebody must have been listening.