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  • Apple Ships Magic Mouse Software Update — But Still No Magic Mouse

    News, iPhone, magic mouse | Tuesday October 27 2009 8:23 pm | Comments Off
    Apple has made Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0 available for both OS X 10.5 Leopard and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard users eager to add the new multi-touch Magic Mouse to their existing system — when they become available. That’s right, outside of buying one of the brand new iMacs Apple released last week (which [...]

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    Apple Ships Magic Mouse Software Update — But Still No Magic Mouse


    Voice Dial Using Nicknames

    News, iPhone, iphone 3gs, iphone os 3.0, voice control | Tuesday October 27 2009 6:34 pm | Comments Off

    Piggy-backing on yesterday's tip, I have yet another Voice Control tip for you guys. Although Voice Control is fairly limited in its abilities, it can read more than just a contact's name. Specifically it can read from the nickname field as well. This means that you can tell your iPhone to "call Dad," instead of having to refer to your father by his proper name.

    But wait, it gets even more entertaining! Voice Control will understand just about any nickname you assign to a contact. For example, instead of saying "call Jeff Gamet," I say "call Mr. Cuddles" because he's a cuddly guy. The possibilities are endless, and frankly the comical uses will likely outweigh the practical ones.

    19 Weird And Wonderful Ways To Hold Your iPhone In Place

    H, News, W, featured, iPhone, iPhone Accessories, iphone DYI docks, iphone docks | Tuesday October 27 2009 4:32 pm | Comments Off

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    Wow.  Is this the craziest thing you've ever seen, or what?  An iPhone docking station that looks like a slice of bread.  With a bite taken out of it.  Clearly the work of someone who's (a) very creative and/or (b) has WAAAAY too much time on their hands.

    The bottom line is, there really are a ton of iPhone docks out there.  Some commercial, with lots of value-added bells, whistles, and gongs.  Others hand-made, low-tech, quick and dirty, and just as effective in the long run.  And in the end, all serve the same purpose: hold your iDevice in place while it charges and syncs.

    Let's help you to choose a dock that will perfectly suit your needs and way of life.  Here you will find absolutely unique, creative and even crazy ideas for iPhone docks that will impress you, both in terms of usability and distinctive look. The right dock will greatly compliment your work table or home interior design, as well as simplifying your life.
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    Brachiosaurus iPhone Dock. 
    Here is one of the most creative iPhone docks I've ever seen. 

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    Tree Trunk iPhone Dock. 
    This is a nice looking wooden ‘Tree Trunk iPhone Dock’ from Woodtec. It is made of natural and organic material, which makes it more durable than the average iPhone accessory. 

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    Feel close to nature, and yet get the pleasure of high tech life! 

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    Recycled CD iPhone Dock. 
    You can actually make a dock for your iPhone or iPod from stuff you have lying around the house, and be assured that it will be functional and look cool at the same time. Check out this stunning dock made from some recycled CDs. An excellent idea! 

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    iPhone/iPod Touch Dock. 
    Build an exclusive dock for your iPhone or iPod by following these detailed instructions from the Voltage blog

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    DIY iPhone Dock. 
    The simplest things are beautiful!  Basically, all you need is some glue and a hole cut in the iPhone box -- and you have your very own home-made iPhone dock, for free :) . 

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    Unique iPhone docking speakerphone system.
    UK-based company FoneJackerHacker goes full-monty retro by modifying a 1940's-style rotary telephone receiver. The dock is mounted in the handset cradle, and in addition to two speakers in the handset proper, a third speaker resides behind the dial.

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    Sega Dreamcast Controller Turned iPhone Dock.
    This fantastic iPhone dock has been created by Jay Hauf!  The Dreamcast controller gets a new lease on life, while bringing the art of designing unique iPhone docks to newer horizons.

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    Lego iPhone Dock.
    Lego enthusiast Steven Combs presents this really unique iPhone dock made out of Lego blocks. This clever stand rotates from portrait to landscape mode. The only thing it won't do is "block" (geddit?) your calls.  Find more photos of this dock on Flikr.

     

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    In-Wall iPhone Dock.
    I found this dock rather convenient and easy to implement: it's fixed into the wall, and you just drop your iPhone in. The dock is available with a remote control, and perfect for music listeners. Combine this iPhone dock with your existing audio device, or use with the iPort system for that music extravaganza.

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    iPhone Dock + Light Alarm.
    This two-in-one gadget created by Phillips is beyond your expectations. It combines a light alarm (which slowly and smoothly increases in brightness) and an iPhone/iPod dock. If you'd like to be awoken by pleasant sounds as well, you can set your favorite iTunes or FM radio channel to the alarm .

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    Paper iPhone Dock.
    No, you are not mistaken; this stand is made of paper. It’s a pretty nice solution for iPhone owners who want to save money but still want the convenience of a docking station.

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    Download and print the template PDF to do it yourself!

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    The iStand
    This stunning iStand has been created by a 11 year old boy - Ted Jarvis Ang - for his father's iPhone. It's something simple and elegant, yet useful and functional.

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    Dock Station with USB Hub and Card Reader.
    This multi purpose gadget is an excellent combination of an iPhone/iPod dock, a USB hub and memory card reader. The card reader handles SD/MMC/HCSD formats, while the hub supports up to three USB 2.0 devices simultaneously.

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    PARASYNC Charge & Sync Dock for 20 iPod / iPhone Devices.
    This dock is created especially for those who have more than one iPhone or iPod. The Parasync docking station from Parat Solutions allows you to dock -- and sync -- 20 iPhones or iPods at the same time.

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    TEAC Japan Releases SR-2B iPod Dock.
    Japanese engineering at its finest! This time they present an amazingly versatile electronic device that brings together an iPhone/iPod dock, an alarm clock and a FM tuner. Cool combination! The alarm clock has the added functionality of setting multiple, independent alarms.

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    Twin dock charging station by Dexim.
    This is a multi purpose charging station that can charge two iPhones at the same time. Whenever you start charging, the area encircling the dock gets lit up with a beautiful blue light.

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    iPhone Dock with Speaker & Hands-Free Mic. 
    NewerTech offers this dock, which allows you to use your iPhone to make conference calls as well as listen to your music through the built-in 2-watt speakers – all while your iPhone is charging.  Dimensions: speaker dock: 7.8(W) in. x 4.7(H) in., Microphone: 9.8(H)in. 

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    Just Mobile 3G XSTAND Deluxe. 
    This high-tech, ultra-stylish iPhone dock will attract even the most fastidious and scrupulous people of fashion. Elegant and charming, it will be a perfect addition to your style. That’s my favorite, yeah… 

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    The techno-savvy’s imagination knows no bounds, really.  Who knows what they will come up with next?


    iPhone Market Share Climbs 2% Since June According to ChangeWave Study

    Blackberry, News, Research In Motion, changewave, iPhone | Tuesday October 27 2009 4:07 pm | Comments Off

    The iPhone's market share is growing, though it still has a bit to go to catch up with the BlackBerry. Per ChangeWave's most recent consumer survey, the iPhone continues to gain market share in the smart phone category, bringing Apple within striking distance of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion for the first time.

    Metallica Revenge: Tapulous takes revenge to the next level

    Metallica, Metallica Revenge, MetallicaRevenge, News, Tap Tap Revenge, TapTapRevenge, app store, appstore, iPhone | Tuesday October 27 2009 4:00 pm | Comments Off

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    The Tap Tap Revenge empire just became more credible... at least to the Metallica fans out there. Metallica Revenge [iTunes Link] sells for $4.99, but it is not out to make lots of money -- not according to the Associated Press interview with the band's drummer, Lars Ulrich. Ulrich explains that the application itself is really just for fun and that "it's one more thing that'll keep me semi-cool in my kids' eyes for another six months until the next thing comes out."

    But we think that this is a little bit more than just a cool marketing scheme... it actually has some brand new features never before seen in a Tap Tap Revenge game. It's the first game in the archive to include a Bluetooth Battle mode. In this mode, two devices connect over Bluetooth to play note for note against each other while obtaining power ups that you can toss at your opponent to distract them and move ahead in points.

    Tapulous touts this game as the most difficult Tap Tap Revenge yet. It has a Hard mode with four rails in landscape and an Extreme mode with five rails in landscape. There has never been a Tap Tap Revenge game with five rails. I'm scared to even try it.

    The band has also created a contest for those of us who purchase this application. You can win everything from cool Metallica gear to the grand prize of a trip to meet and greet Metallica at a show in Vegas on December 5th.

    Here's the track list:
    • For Whom the Bell Tolls
    • Fuel
    • King Nothing
    • Sad But True
    • Some Kind of Monster
    • Enter Sandman
    • One
    • Seek & Destroy
    • All Nightmare Long
    • Master of Puppets

    Metallica Revenge: Tapulous takes revenge to the next level originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Plex 0.8.3 brings extensive Snow Leopard compatibility

    News, iPhone | Tuesday October 27 2009 3:45 pm | Comments Off
    The latest update for Plex makes the best media center application on Mac OS X even better by improving compatibility for Snow Leopard.

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    Apple releases Magic Mouse software updates for Leopard, Snow Leopard

    News, iPhone | Tuesday October 27 2009 3:40 pm | Comments Off
    Apple on Tuesday released software updates for Leopard and Snow Leopard to support the new Magic Mouse.

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    Survey puts iPhone at close second in market share

    News, iPhone | Tuesday October 27 2009 2:35 pm | Comments Off
    ChangeWave Research's quarterly survey of cell phone owners shows the iPhone gaining market share and continuing to lead the pack in satisfaction.

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    MacRumors: Apple Closing Quickly on Research in Motion in Smart Phone Market Share

    News, iPhone | Tuesday October 27 2009 2:04 pm | Comments Off
    Market research firm ChangeWave today released its latest quarterly Consumer Smart Phone survey, which includes survey data taken in mid-September highlighting market share trends for Research in Motion, Apple, and Palm.

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    The DonateLive iPhone App Pushes Organ Donation

    News, Organ Donation, health, iPhone, iTunes, iphone apps, ipod touch | Tuesday October 27 2009 1:49 pm | Comments Off

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    The iPhone is no longer just satiating the needs of multimedia aficionados or serving as a communication device. Now you can actually become a Good Samaritan at the touch of a button, thanks to all the altruistic applications available on the iTunes store. Case in point, the DonateLive application courtesy Serenity Integration.

     Developed by Richard Thaler, DonateLive is an application, which lists all the important information regarding organ donation in your state. Not only does it provide information regarding organ centers in the US, but also gives vital tips on how to sign up for this worthy cause. The application is available for free on the iTunes Stores and is compatible with both iPhone as well as the iPod Touch.

    DonateLive may not help people to overcome their hesitation over organ donation, however it may just give them the push they require. Of course one may argue , that given the serious issue associated with this application, majority of the iPhone users may not be tempted to download it. While this may hold true, DonateLive is a noble attempt by Serenity Integration and hence deserves a mention on iSmashPhone.


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