Wolfgang’s Vault explains its musical iPhone app

Posted by Jonny on November 21st, 2008 under Apple, News

Wolfgang’s Vault is the collector’s site for multimedia music memorabilia, offering a vast selection of some of the world’s rarest - and potentially most treasured - music and music-related “stuff”. And now it’s available in the UK, through your iPhone or your iPod touch.

We were in touch with Eric Johnson, President and CEO, Wolfgang’s Vault overnight, he describes his service as, “The only online site dedicated to telling the comprehensive story of the live music experience of the past five decades.”

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Apple updates iPhone, iPod touch and iTunes

Posted by Jonny on November 21st, 2008 under Apple, News

Apple has issued a iPhone Software 2.2, ushering in support for Google StreetView in Maps alongside support for Emoji icons in Japan.

The update features include:

Enhancements to Maps:
- Google Street View
- Public transit and walking directions
- Display address of dropped pins
- Share location via email

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So far, iPhone apps ’scratch surface’ of the possible…

Posted by Jonny on November 20th, 2008 under Apple, News

We spend a lot of our time here stressing the chance the iPhone offers bands (such as Fall Out Boy, illustrated) and other creative people for creating links with their audiences and putting their art across - well, that’s all very good and well, but how do you do it on a budget, how do you build an iPhone app?

Apress has introduced a huge volume which should help you understand how to develop such applications, and explains what the iPhone as a platform can do - and the authors say applications we’ve seen for the device so far are simply ’scratching the surface’ of what’s possible.

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iPhone ascendant, users happy, sales strong

Posted by Jonny on November 18th, 2008 under Apple, News

iPhone users are more comfortable with advertising within their apps and more likely to use and install applications on their device than users of any other smartphone, new research scheduled for release today informs.

TNS Compete will reveal initial iPhone-focused findings as it launches its new Smartphone Intelligence service, offering survey-based and behavioral analysis on smartphone use.

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The eight rules of iPhone development

Posted by Jonny on November 13th, 2008 under Apple, News

Research firm Create With Context’s principal researcher Bill Westerman has published an interesting account of how iPhone users learn to use their device, data which suggests the following rules for iPhone development.

1/ Take advantage of learned behaviors
“Oh, this works just like the calendar”

2/ Avoid interaction inconsistencies
“This is weird, cancel is usually over there”

3/ Provide clear conceptual link across widgets
“This button must be related to that box, they’re next to each other”

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Microsoft plans Windows Live for iPhone

Posted by Jonny on November 13th, 2008 under Apple, News

Microsoft has confirmed plans to introduce a Windows Live application and better Hotmail support to the iPhone, according to the company’s Senior Director of Social Networking Jeff Kunis.

Speaking to TechRadar, Kunis stressed that making Hotmail and Windows Live perform better on the iPhone are on Microsoft’s agenda, and better iPhone support was confirmed to be on the way.

“It’s a staggered approach; right now there is a Facebook application that allows you to have Live Messenger from within your Facebook account and with status integration as well,” he said.

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Large US radio broadcaster inks iPhone app deal

Posted by Jonny on November 13th, 2008 under Apple, News

Radio shows from 62 US stations are now available to iPhone and iPod Touch owners running the Radiolicious application following a landmark deal between developers, MySimBook and US radio network, Regent Communications.

Regent owns and operates 62 stations (50 FM and 12 AM) clustered in 13 markets in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Texas.

Now Regent’s 57 existing internet radio station streams will be made available through Radiolicious. Regent is the first major radio group to contract for all of its streaming stations to be available through the application.

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iPhone is kicking into the games market - WSJ

Posted by Jonny on November 12th, 2008 under Apple, News

The iPhone and iPod touch are emerging as serious competitors to Nintendo’s DS handheld and Sony’s PlayStation Portable, the Wall Street Journal claims in this video report.

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i.TV brings Netflix DVD rental to iPhone

Posted by Jonny on November 11th, 2008 under Apple, News

i.TV today announced the integration of Netflix, into its TV and movie guide for the iPhone and iPod touch.

“We are very pleased to offer i.TV users a new way to discover and rent their favorite DVDs from Netflix using an iPhone or iPod touch,” said Brad Pelo, i.TV founder and chief executive officer. “Many i.TV users are already Netflix customers and those who are not yet with Netflix will want to sign up after they see how easy it is use Netflix on our iPhone application. This integration is the first of several major third party integrations that will be announced through the end of this year and into 2009.”

Netflix on i.TV allows people to discover media from a catalogue of over 100,000 DVDs, complete with detailed information and recommendations concerning the titles. Users can sign up for a Netflix account or link an existing Netflix account using an iPhone or iPod touch.

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Apple’s Joswiak - iPhone is “future of gaming”

Posted by Jonny on November 11th, 2008 under Apple, News

Apple’s iPhone is becoming a major force in the mobile gaming market, said Apple product manager Greg Joswiak this week, and competitors - including Nintendo and Sony - are extremely concerned at the company’s looming threat to their market, he added.

Speaking to Stuff magazine, Joswiak predicted a huge range of gaming titles will be made available in the months to come. And with the iPhone (and iPod touch) offering better graphics, accelerometers and advanced processors, the Apple head honcho described the devices as “the future of gaming.

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