Want to show off something while listening to something and have something that no one else has unless you gift them something? Well, if you’re looking for some custom portable speakers for your iPod, iPhone, or other non-i audio device that has a headphone jack, then you may want to doodle a little. Simply stated, Doodle allows you take any image and plaster it on a portable speaker.
Check out OrigAudio after the video for more info.
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its first turn-by-turn navigation app for iPhone, StreetPilot, as well as its full lineup of new smartphone applications for both iPhone and Android. Garmin’s new mobile applications — including StreetPilot for iPhone, Garmin Tracker, myMechanic, and My-Cast Lite — will be on display in the Garmin booth (South Hall #35831) at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
“Providing consumers with mobile applications is yet another way they can experience the benefits of Garmin – be it our navigation expertise or bringing the capabilities of our niche market products to a smartphone. GPS is an extremely helpful tool, but we recognize it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. We decided to introduce a new line of smartphone applications so that we can give customers a quality Garmin experience in the format of their choosing,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales.
The StreetPilot® App: Designed specifically for iPhone, the StreetPilot App gives iPhone owners unlimited use of Garmin’s industry-leading navigation with traffic alerts. The intuitive interface greets users with two simple options: “Where to?” and “View Map.” Customers can easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to their destination.
The StreetPilot App includes many of the same high-end features available on Garmin’s standalone automotive GPS devices like free traffic alerts that enable drivers to steer clear of traffic accidents, road closures and construction; lane assist with junction view that directs drivers to the preferred lane and displays realistic images of upcoming complex junctions; and speed limit indicators that display speed limits for most major roads. It is an off-board navigation system so that customers always have the advantage of the most up-to-date mapping information available.
The StreetPilot App also integrates with a driver’s iTunes music library so they can access and control their music while on the move; integrates with their address book so they can navigate directly from their contact list; and uses the multitasking ability of iOS 4 to allow them to take a phone call while the navigation continues to work in the background.
The StreetPilot App is available now for $39.99 from the App Store on iPhone or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
Today Sutter Health introduces a free app for patients to access their personal medical records on-the-go – becoming the first health system in California to offer “MyChart for the iPhone.”
The MyChart app, powered by Epic, provides a Sutter Health network patient instant access to his or her electronic health record directly from an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. At their fingertips, patients can now access much of the same convenient and personalized tools found through Sutter’s My Health Online, including -
- Send a secure message to your doctor
- Check most lab and test results
- View appointments
- Receive health reminders
- Access a health summary
Sutter’s My Health Online is available to patients of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties), Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties), Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and Lake Counties), Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties), and Sutter Medical Foundation (Amador, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties).
Jeff Burnich M.D., Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, Sutter Medical Network
“To help patients stay connected with their doctors and health information, Sutter Health commits to investing in cutting-edge medical technologies that increase access to excellent, high quality care and empower patients in their personal health management.”
GET STARTED TODAY
Sign up for Sutter’s online health services.
a. If you have an existing My Health Online account (formerly MySutterOnline and PAMFOnline), you can begin the app download steps below.
b. If you have not yet enrolled, talk to your doctor – it’s easy and it only takes a few minutes.
Download the mobile (MyChart) app either from your iPhone or the iTunes online app store.
a. From your iPhone
i. Click on the search icon and type in MyChart
ii. On the MyChart app page, click the FREE button and then install.
iii. Enter your AppleID password to complete the install.
iv. Launch the app and select Sutter Health from the list of health care providers.
b. From the iTunes online store
i. Click here to get started: www.sutterhealth.org/myhealthonline_app
You must have an existing username and password for My Health Online to use MyChart for the iPhone.
Finalist for the Bluetooth.org’s 6th Annual Best of CES 2011 Awards – Innovator of the Year (winner to be announced at CES), iGrill’s Bluetooth-enabled grilling thermometer has garnered the attention of Apple, who choose the product to participate in Apple’s Made For iPod, iPhone, iPad Developers’ Program. Apple saw the potential of a device that is so perfectly paired with their product line and features a seamlessly integrated, feature-rich App. Because of Apple’s open architecture, iDevices was able to develop a free App designed to not only enhance the iGrill experience, but also the cooking experience itself.
iGrill Thermometer Features:
•Bluetooth®-enabled with 200 foot+ range.
•Compatible with iPod touch, iPhone and iPad.
• Features touch interface and projection display.
•Stand-alone thermometer.
•Multi-probe capacity.
•Integrated probe storage.
•Alarm settings.
•Multiple positions for extra flexibility and easy storage: standing, laying and hanging.
•Capable of tracking temperatures up to 400°F (204°C).
iGrill App Features:
•iGrill connectability.
•Food temperature option.
•Multiple-probe support.
•Shows remaining cooking-time.
•Multiple view options.
•Recipe browsing/sharing.
•Kitchen timer.
“We are extremely excited by the launch of iDevices’ first product, iGrill, which is already up for a ‘Best of CES’ Innovator of the Year award,” said Christopher Allen, CEO, iDevices Inc. “iGrill is the first of an entire suite of home and lifestyle oriented products that iDevices will be developing in 2011 to enhance Apple products’ user experience.”
Available through Apple Stores & iGrill Site
Priced at $99.99, iGrill is available immediately through www.igrillinc.com and Apple Stores across North America. It comes with one iGrill probe and display equipped with long-range Bluetooth®, useful Apps, and 4 AA batteries. iGrill is the first in a line of products created by iDevices geared towards the Apple lifestyle
For more information, visit www.igrillinc.com phone: 1-888-WE-iGRILL(1-888-934-4745).
TC Electronic, developer of high quality audio equipment, today announces the PolyTune™ app – an iPhone, iPod and iPad app for tuning guitars and bass guitars accurately and efficiently. Based on the award-winning PolyTune™ pedal tuner, the application instantly shows guitarists which strings need tuning after one strum. Speeding up the tuning process, the PolyTune™ app enables musicians to concentrate on playing music and eliminate tuning time.
Download the PolyTune™ application from iTunes
The PolyTune™ app uses polyphonic technology, which picks up all the notes on an iPhone or iPad using the in-built microphone or via an external mic on an iPod. The app instantly displays all the notes simultaneously on the screen of the device, showing users which open string needs to be tuned.
Guitar product manager, Tore Lynggaard Mogensen, comments: “We can’t make tuning fun, but we can sure make it a whole lot quicker and easier. The original PolyTune™ pedal won much acclaim from professionals, but we have now transferred this to the new PolyTune™ app, making it accessible for all guitarists. Where the pedal allows musicians to tune up quickly on-stage this app takes it a step further by allowing tuning to take place anywhere, anytime and quickly. We have accomplished what was deemed impossible until now: tuning all strings simultaneously. It’s simple, strum, tune and rock!”
The application can tune guitars and bass guitars and contains all the smart features that made the original PolyTune™ pedal so successful. Included in the PolyTune™ app is a MoloPoly feature which recognizes whether one or more strings are being played, then seamlessly switches between the polyphonic (multiple strings) or the chromatic (single string) display mode. In chromatic mode guitarists can choose from the traditional ‘needle’ display or the ‘stream’ display providing an alternative choice of visual representations of the pitch. Both displays utilize a ‘tuning magnet’ feature, slowing the pitch indication down the nearer the string becomes tuned. This makes the app extremely precise with +/- 0.5 cent accuracy.
PolyTune™ features:
· Polyphonic tuner – Tune all strings simultaneously
· Chromatic tuner – Ultra fast and steady response, needle and stream display modes with +/- 0.5 cent accuracy
· Drop-tunings – Dropped tunings from E-flat down to B supported in polyphonic mode
· Works with both guitar and bass – Both polyphonic and chromatic mode work for both guitars and 4-, 5- and 6-string Bass.
· Updated display – Full retina display and color blind feature (blue/yellow display)
· iOS 4 compatible
Pricing and availability
The PolyTune™ app is available on the App Store for $4.99/£3.59.
As part of an introductory offer, the PolyTune app will be available at 99c/59p for three days.
http://itunes.apple.com/app/polytune/id364009203?mt=8
In Exclusion Zone: AAW, players act as the military’s chief defense strategist during an onslaught of air raids. Players must guard landing strips and helipads by drawing anti-aircraft missile paths that intercept and annihilate enemies before they land. Bonus weapons such as electromagnetic pulses and homing missiles enhance the combative element of Exclusion Zone by adding more firepower to a player’s death-dealing arsenal. Exclusion Zone also features OpenFeint integration with leaderboards and achievements to intensify competitive gameplay.
“In the past, we were contracted to generate war simulation exercises and we’ve definitely integrated some militaristic defense concepts into Exclusion Zone: AAW, to make it a lot more intense,” says Patrick Fitzpatrick, Director of PTK Learning. “We have a talented team of developers committed to Exclusion Zone: AAW, so fans can expect monthly updates with new maps and weapons that are guaranteed to be packed with more heat!”
In celebration of the launch of Exclusion Zone, Appular announces that they will be giving away three $50 Visa Gift Cards in a raffle to players who have totaled the destruction of at least 100 enemy crafts. For more information on how to enter the contest and complete rules and regulations, please visit Appular on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/Appular.
Exclusion Zone for iPhone and iPod touch is available for $0.99 on the iTunes App Store at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exclusion-zone-anti-air-warfare/id403330758?mt=8
Based on the Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure TV special, the app follows the Latina heroine as she travels through time to teach the mischievous fox Swiper all about the spirit of Christmas. Even though Swiper has given Dora trouble on her past adventures, Dora believes everyone deserves a second chance, especially during the holidays.
“In terms of interactive storytelling, I think Dora is the best possible property to work with,” says Michael Elman, Creative Director at Budge Studios. “The television show is already extremely interactive, often calling on children to answer questions, or sing and dance along. Our apps take that experience and bring the interactions to life. It’s the perfect fit.”
“This app allows kids to continue enjoying Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure in a fun and exciting way that gives them control over the action,” said Tanya Van Court, SVP and GM of Nick Jr. and ParentsConnect. “Kids are able to interact with Dora by playing an app that features state-of-the-art technology on three of their favorite portable devices.”
Children and parents can follow along as Dora narrates the tale, or they can choose to read the story for themselves. Along their Christmas journey, they will interact with the environment to help Swiper in when he encounters challenges. The app features wonderful animations, all-original songs and several enjoyable in-game activities.
Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure at a glance:
Features several activities and mini-games
Offers wonderful lessons on sharing and the spirit of Christmas
Users can listen to Dora’ narration of the story, read it on their own, or have it read to them
Features Dora singing a special Christmas song
The iPad version features HD graphics and remarkably smooth animations
The iPhone and iPod touch versions feature special motion control in a “time traveling” mini-game
Watch Trailer: www.budgestudios.ca/dora
Pricing and Availability
Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure is $2.99 for the iPhone and iPod touch and $4.99 for the iPad and available exclusively on the App Store in the Games – Kids section. At launch, the apps will have a Special Discount for a limited time: $1.99 for the iPhone and iPod touch and $3.99 for the iPad.
Check out our video review of the all new Sonos Wireless Dock 100 and see how you can play Apple’s FairPlay protected content on any Sonos system.
Sonos, the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home, today announced that the Sonos Wireless Dock (WD100), an accessory to the award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System, is now available for purchase. The Sonos Wireless Dock is available for $119 at all Sonos authorized retailers and at www.sonos.com.
With the Sonos Wireless Dock, you can now play all of the music from an iPod or iPhone in every room of the house while simultaneously charging your device. Unlike most iPod docks on the market which use the iPod’s analog interface, the Sonos Wireless Dock sends your digital music files wirelessly to ZonePlayers throughout your home via the iPod’s digital interface—without ever converting to analog. The all digital path preserves the sound quality from the iPod to the speaker and when combined with Sonos’ outstanding wireless performance, ensures you get the highest fidelity sound.
You can wirelessly play what’s stored or playing on an iPod or iPhone, including most iOS music apps, on any or all Sonos ZonePlayers. Browse and select the music from either your docked device or any Sonos Controller, even another iPhone or iPod Touch. And, you can play the same song from a docked iPod or iPhone in every room – perfectly synchronized.
“The Sonos Wireless Dock is the perfect accessory for our music loving customers who own an iPod or iPhone so they can play that music in any or every room of the home,” said Phil Abram, President, Sonos, Inc. “This new accessory reinforces our mission to provide our customers with access to all of the music on the planet, including everything available on their iPod or iPhone.”
The Sonos Wireless Dock is compatible with the following devices: iPod touch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (3rd, 4th, and 5th generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPhone, and has been certified under the Made for iPod program to meet Apple performance standards. The Sonos Wireless Dock supports Apple’s 1Amp charging specification so your iPod or iPhone are ready to go when you are.
For more information about the Sonos Wireless Dock or to locate an authorized Sonos dealer in your area to demo the new accessory, please visit www.sonos.com.
Mellow Militia has just announced Tiki Toss 3D for the iPhone and iPod touch. The relaxing beachside hook-and-ring-toss game transports players to an immersive island scene, complete with perfect surf, chirping seabirds, and a Tiki bar. The game features new reggae music from fresh and popular artists and even a crowd of surfers to heckle and encourage while they’re taking a break from the waves.
Tiki Toss 3D is a digital rendition of the classic beach and bar game. A metal ring is tied to a rope and dangles from a branch overhead. Players ‘swing’ the ring with a swipe of their finger, and try to catch it on a hook mounted on a palm tree. Along with realistic animations and 3D graphics, the addictive game-play provides fun and relaxation, with a dash of competition thrown in. Players can track their high scores on global leaderboards and challenge their friends via Facebook and Twitter.
“Tiki Toss 3D is all about providing a fun, authentic island environment in the palm of players hands,” says Kyle McGetrick, Co-Founder of Mellow Militia. “With details like real modern island music, detailed scenery, cheering friends and the relaxing rumble of breaking surf, our goal is to focus as much on the vibe of the game as the skill and strategy.”
Tiki Toss 3D has three modes for gameplay; Best of Ten, Session, and Arcade. Session mode offers unlimited tosses for players to try for the most back-to-back “ringers,” while the Arcade mode offers even more variety with score multipliers, a double down betting option and bonus tosses. Tiki Toss is truly a game of skill and Mellow Militia seamlessly ports this aspect from reality to the iPhone platform. Graduating to pro level is tough!
“When you’re playing Tiki Toss on an actual beach, you know you’re having a good day. Bringing the game to the iPhone with added dimensions like fun animations, Arcade mode scoring mechanics, and dynamic music playback has been really exciting,” says Mellow Militia Co-Founder Chris Puglisi. “We can’t wait to build in even more features!”
Tiki Toss 3D for iPhone and iPod touch is available at 50% off, for only $0.99 through November 1st on the iTunes App Store at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tiki-toss-3d/id392357343?mt=8
For more information visit: www.mellowmilitia.com