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‘Snapshots’ Lets Everyone at an Event Pool Their iPhone Photos and Videos [Daily Freebie]

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 04:02

 

Snapshots is a fantastic idea, and one I can see being used pretty heavily at weddings — or by, say, a gaggle of journalists who shoot an event and might need to pool their images.

The concept is spectacularly simple: Get a bunch of people together, and make sure they’re all running SnapShot on their iPhones; then have them upload all the images or videos they shoot via SnapShot to an “event” that you’ve all picked. Voila! Your BBQ/beach party/wedding/gadget press event has been covered from every conceivable nook and cranny.

The app has all the standard stuff, like posting stuff to Twitter and Facebook, and a comments area for the images and videos. But who cares. It’s the main feature that makes this app so brilliant .

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Fandango Claims 71 Percent Of Star Trek: Into Darkness Ticket Sales, 32 Percent From Mobile Users

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 03:53

Guys, where did *you* get your tickets?

Seriously, have you gotten your tickets, yet? Star Trek: Into Darkness is coming this weekend, and it looks like the entire US is heading tot he theater to see it, en masse.

Fandango is having a good run of it, claiming that 71 percent of the pre-release ticket sales are coming through it’s very convenient service, with 32 percent of that traffic coming via mobile apps.

Further, they just told me that 15 percent of the mobile ticket sales through the Fandango app are coming from iPhone users, while 6 percent are coming from the Android mobile app.

What’s more is that if you purchase your tickets via Fandango (at least the website, we’re checking on whether this is true for mobile Fandango users), you’ll get a free copy of the 2009 Star Trek film. Wait, 2009?! That is a lot longer ago than I remembered.

Regardless, it’s great to see Fandango doing so well as a service. I can still remember trying to print my tickets at home, finding out I had no ink in the printer, and then going to the ticket window, anyway. I really don’t ever want to not use my iPhone to purchase tickets and get into a film again.

Are you going to Star Trek: Into Darkness this weekend? Have you already bought tickets? Via Fandango? Mobile?

Let us know in the comments below.

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OK Go Tells Us About Say The Same Thing, The iOS Game They Actually Made Real

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 03:36

Hugs all around, guys!

The band, OK Go, known as much for its fabulously nerdy and complex videos as for its quirky and upbeat pop music, have made an app. Before you go, “meh,” and move on, thinking that this is another one of those record publishing tie-in apps that, really, no one loves but the publicist trying to push it, take a look at the video here.

Get it? These guys made the app. Ok, mostly guitarist Andy Ross, but the other guys certainly had a hand in the app. They definitely appear in the video above. Singer and bassist, Tim Nordwind, had this to say when we asked about the app.

Andy showed me this game about a year ago. And I showed it to five friends, who showed it to five more friends etc…Say The Same Thing connects people in a really fun and unique way that almost makes me feel like I am both psychic and having a super good time all at once.

You heard it here first, folks. Tim feels psychic and super good when he plays his good buddy Andy’s app. Right?

Andy also told us a bit about the app, too, saying,

We knew the game was really fun to play in person so I just decided to start working a simple, barebones app version in my spare time. I sent this to the band and our friends and we were playing it constantly… it was almost more exciting to play as app. So we just decided to make it a real thing and share it with everyone.

Yes, they made it a real thing. So exciting.

Can you picture it? The band, touring endlessly in buses, jets, and on trains. Waiting backstage and in hotel rooms. Just dying to pass the time. And, being the nerdy smart guys they are, they came up with a game they could play. Like an intelligent rock-scissors-paper where everyone wins! That’s Say the Same Thing in a nutshell, and you really should check out the app and support these successful rockstars in conquering yet another media format.

Say The Same Thing is available as a universal app in the iTunes App Store right now, for free. Ok? Go!

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Anomaly 2 Is Out Now, Brings Tower Defense, Offense To Your Mac

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 03:19

So, the game we’ve been telling you about since before it even had a name is out now for Mac, PC, and Linux, and it looks as good as the developers promised. It’s a sequel to Anomaly Warzone Earth, originally released on iOS, and it will only cost you $13.49 for the first week after launch. You can grab it on Steam, or Anomaly2Game should you so desire. And really, it’s a pretty desirable game.

Warsaw, Poland-based 11 bit studios kicked things off last February when they announced a mystery game that you could purchase before you even knew what it was, and then announced the name of the game not too long after.

Well, here we are, and there it is, ready for you to grab for less than a decently sized pizza at 10 percent off the eventual retail price of $15.

This new tower offense / tower defense game makes the jump to Mac and other computers from iOS, bringing along some great gameplay. You’ll be fighting off a new horde of aliens who have overrun the Earth, itself a cold and barren planet in the wake of the invasion. Humanity is almost extinct, and its up to you, your wits, and your strategic thinking to save the world for the surviving members of the human race, using new morphing mech units, power ups, and a ton of bad-ass vehicles.

When you tire of the single player campaign, you can switch to one-on-on multiplayer battles and choose the heroic offense or the evil alien defense (or is it the other way around?), blasting your buddies or defending against them. Whichever side you choose, you’ll have a ton of fun with this gorgeous game.

Source: Anomaly 2

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Shure Enters the Ultra High-End Earphone Arena with its New SE846

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 02:06

 

It’s strange to think that, till now, as big a high-end audio player as Shure has had no answer to the extravagant, big-gun, flagship in-ear monitor models of its rivals — models like the Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Custom, or the JH Audio JH16 Pro.

But now they do — big time. The new SE846 extends Shure’s highly regarded SE line well beyond the SE535, previously their top, most expensive IEM.

Three key elements raise the SE846 above the 535. The first (and least interesting) is the inclusion of four drivers per ear, instead of the 535′s three. The second is what Shure says is “a groundbreaking low-pass filter, a true subwoofer that enables deep low-end performance without sacrificing clarity or detail”; tiny speakers like those found in IEMS often have more of an uphill battle when trying to reproduce deep bass. Finally, the SE846 is unusual (especially for such a high-end set) in that the treble can be customized to one of three different sounds: “balanced, warm or bright.”

The there’s the fourth key element that raises the SE846 above the SE535 — price. At $1250, the SE846 is more than double the price of its junior sibling. And that’s without the custom earpieces of the JH16 or the UE 18 Pro, both of which sport around the same MSRP as the SE846.

Shure says the new set will be available in June.

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Mophie Announces A Third iPhone 5 Battery Case With More Juice

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:58

Since the beginning of February, Mophie has gone from having zero iPhone 5 battery cases to having three. Today the popular case maker announced yet another battery case tailored for the iPhone 5, the Juice Pack Plus. The case costs $120, and it contains more juice than its predecessors.

Remember when Mophie announced its first iPhone 5 case and everyone rejoiced because it had taken nearly six months? Then a second iPhone 5 battery case was suddenly released a couple weeks later with a slightly larger battery and higher price tag. It looks like Mophie has found a formula that works.

The Juice Pack Plus is definitely the company’s most extreme case to date, with 2100mAh of power that translates to a 120% charge. A shockproof band with anti-scratch guides wraps around the case’s exterior. All Mophie iPhone 5 cases require a Lightning-to-microUSB cable to charge, and there’s also an included headphone jack adapter.

Here’s the current breakdown of Mophie iPhone 5 cases:

  • Juice Pack Helium with 1500mAh battery for $80
  • Juice Pack Air with 1700mAh battery for $100
  • Juice Pack Plus with 2100mAh battery for $120

Everything is available on Mophie’s website. The Plus model comes in white, black, and red.

Source: Mophie

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Senate Summons Apple’s Tim Cook To Testify On Storing Cash Overseas To Avoid Taxes

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:32

Apple has fallen under plenty of scrutiny for storing a majority of its $100+ billion cash horde overseas to avoid paying U.S. corporate taxes, the highest tax rate in the world. Now Apple CEO Tim Cook has been summoned to speak at a Senate hearing next week as part of an investigation into the offshore tax practices of U.S businesses.

Politico reports that Cook will testify before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee next Tuesday. Apple gave the publication an official comment:

“Apple is one of the largest taxpayers in the United States, having paid $6 billion in federal corporate income tax in fiscal 2012. We also help create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the U.S. by keeping our R&D in California and creating category-defining products like the iPhone, iPad and the app store, which has generated billions of dollars in sales for software developers.”

Apple isn’t the only company that stores money offshore to avoid taxation; plenty of other businesses also play the game. Microsoft and HP have already testified in the ongoing trial. Last year, The New York Times examined how Apple saves billions by moving its funds between continents.

To finance its $55 billion stock buyback, Apple recently went into debt for a $17 billion bond offering. By not using its offshore cash horde to pay for the buyback, Apple saved itself $9.2 billion in U.S. corporate taxes.

Source: Politico

Image: Bloomberg

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Verizon Now Offering iPhone 5 For $99 Deal To Dumb Phone Owners

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:06

Last week we told you that Verizon would be selling the iPhone 5 for 50% off later this month. The promotion has now begun, and the iPhone 5 is being offered for $99 with a carrier contract instead of the normal $199 retail price.

But there’s a catch that severely limits eligibility.

Verizon told Gotta Be Mobile that this deal will only be offered to select customers who are “identified as being interested in making the transition to a smartphone.” That basically means dumb phone owners only. Verizon will be sending out emails to offer “an affordable option to help them make the transition” to a smartphone.

This is a limited-time deal, and if you’re reading this then you’re likely not eligible, which is a bummer. The cheapest place to get the iPhone 5 up front is currently T-Mobile, where the price was recently bumped from $100 to $150.

Rumors are saying that the iPhone 5S will be coming out as early as August.

Source: Gotta Be Mobile

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Here’s Where To Download What Google Released At I/O Today

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 23:47

Google unleashed an insane amount of news during its marathon keynote at the I/O developer conference today in California. A new music subscription service, Google Maps update, and messaging platform were just a few of the announcements.

Software and services was the name of the game at I/O this year, and here’s a roundup of everything Google unveiled earlier this afternoon:

Google Play Music All Access

Google’s rumored music subscription service finally exists, and it will cost $10 per month after June 30th (with a free trial). Sign up before then and it costs $8 per month. You can use All Access on the web or through the updated Google Play Music app. An iOS app for All Access hasn’t been announced yet.

Where to get: web, Google Play

Hangouts

Hangouts is Google’s new cross-platform messaging service. It’s a standalone app that competes directly with iMessage, Apple’s ubiquitous messaging platform. You can chat with multiple people at once and send media from any device. Everything is synced between devices by Google.

Where to get: Google Play, Chrome Web Store, iOS App Store

Google Now

Google’s assistant AI received some new additions today in the Google Search Android app:

For Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean):
- Reminders (e.g. say “remind me to buy milk this evening”, “remind me to take out the trash when I get home”)
- Upcoming books, music albums, tv shows and video games you may like
- Real time public transit updates (select cities)
- Last train home (Japan only)

Where to get: Google Play

Everything Else
  • There have been 48 billion Android app downloads to date, and 2.5 billion apps get installed each month.
  • Google unveiled a few great tools for developers, including beta testing in Google Play, an integrated coding environment for making apps called Android Studio, cloud-synced game settings, and an educational section of Google Play.
  • Google+ got 41 new features, including a multi-column design that adapts to different screen sizes. One of the big features is a new pop-up design for photos that sorts related media under hashtags. Also, there’s a built-in animated GIF maker, which is awesome. Each Google+ account now gets 15GB  of free storage.
  • Google Maps is getting a huge redesign on every device, including the desktop. A preview is available online now. The update will be coming to Android and iOS soon with search suggestions and live traffic reporting. An iPad app is coming this summer.

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The App Store Just Hit 50 Billion Downloads

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 22:07

Apple just announced that the App Store just hit its 50 billionth app download ever. To celebrate the event, Apple said it would give a $10,000 App Store Gift Card to the person who downloads the 50 billionth app. Apple’s also giving $500 App Store Gift Cards to the next 50 people to download an app after the 50 billion mark.

Download contests have been held by Apple in the past the celebrate the App Store’s popularity. In 2011, Gail Davis downloaded the 10 billionth app on the App Store and received a $10,000 iTunes gift card. Last year’s winner was Fu Chunli from Qindao, China. She also received a $10,000 iTunes gift card, but was flown to Apple’s Chinese HQ in Beijing to accept the award.

Apple hasn’t announced the winners of the App Store contest yet, but we expect Apple will make an official announcement within the next few days.No word yet from Apple on who the winner is, but we’re sure to hear about it soon.

Source: Apple

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Use Siri To Generate A Super Secure Random Password [iOS Tips]

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 20:00

As you may know, Siri is backed by the seriously amazing knowledge web site, Wolfram Alpha, which makes dynamic computations about your search terms based on a its own collection of built-in data, special algorithms, and other secret fancy methods. Or, to put it another way: magic.

Anyway, Siri taps into Wolfram Alpha and can come up with some great stuff, like calculating tips for you, for example. Siri’s connection to Wolfram can do even more than that, like generating a secure password for you. Here’s how.

Click and hold the Home button on your Siri-enabled iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, and say, “Wolfram password.” You can also say, “WolframAlpha password,” if that floats your boat. Either way, you’ll get a screen that will show your input to WolframAlpha as, “generate a random password.”

Below that, you’ll see the default password length of eight characters, followed your random password, along with the Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot way of expressing it. YOu’ll then see an additional six other passwords you can use, along with some really cool info about the properties of the given password, along with a measure of your password entropy, a measure of how tricky it will be to guess the password, even with modern computing force.

Interesting tidbit: the eight character password I generated to try this out would take about 229 years to guess, if a brute force attack generated 100,000 passwords per second. Sweet! That’s got to be more secure than the one I have now! And no, I didn’t use the one in the screenshot above for anything. Sheesh.

Via: Everything iCafe

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Google Announces New Version Of Google Maps For iOS And Android Coming This Summer

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 19:55

Google Maps is already one of the best mapping services on the planet, but Google isn’t content to rest on its laurels. At the Google I/O keynote this morning Google announced that it will launch a new version of Google Maps for iOS and Android later this year.

The new Google Maps will come with a simplified UI, as well as new features like real-time traffic, dynamic re-routing, reviews from Zagat and there will even be a dedicated Google Maps app for iPad.

One of the big new features in the Google Maps mobile app is Offers. The brand new Offers feature will show you when certain businesses are offering discounts on items. Offers will launch with a limited number of partners, including Starbucks, but more will surely be added soon.

Google is adding live coverage on traffic incidents around the world to Google Maps so you know if traffic is going to be backed up on your commute home. The new Dynamic Re-routing feature will work in tandem with live traffic data to change your route in real-time based on traffic data around you.

Even though Google has a rocky relationship with Apple, the company has made a dedicated Google Maps app for the iPad. The iPad app will have most of the same features as the mobile app, but it also comes with some search and discovery features that will help users find cool new places wherever they’re at.

There’s also a new desktop version of Google Maps that will come to browsers in the near future. The new desktop Google Maps has a new UI that uses that Map as the main interface. No longer will search results be displayed on the side of the map, but they will be overlaid directly onto the map. There are no more pins when you search for something. Instead, Google Maps will display all of the search results directly on the map. You can click on a dot to expand the information on a location to see reviews, hours of operations, street view, and offers.

The new Google Maps allows you to add landmarks to your own personalized version of Google Maps. Each user will carry their own version of Google Maps when they login so that you can remember all of your favorite places and get recommendations for other places based on your old searches.

You can sign up to preview the new desktop version of Google Maps right here. The updated iOS and Android apps will launch later this summer.

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Google Now Is Getting Way More Powerful And Siri-Like

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 19:26

Google Now was already pretty awesome, but now it’s getting even better on both iOS and Android. And it’s coming to the desktop as part of Google’s Knowledge Graph.

On the Google Now front, we’re about to see a lot more cards, in cluding cards for reminders, music albums, TV shows, public transit, books and video games. For reminders, you can actually set them in Google Now by voice, and in fact, Google Now will also be able to send emails via voice, or give you more information on what’s going on with your Google data just with a request.

Even more interestingly, though, but Chrome on both the PC and Chrome OS are getting conversational search, a la Siri. You don’t even have to trigger the mic: just lean back and say, “Google, how tall do you have to be to ride the Great Dipper?” and Chrome will give you the answer.

It’s all pretty impressive, and frankly blows Siri’s lameness out of the water. Even better, Google Now and presumably the new Chrome conversational seach stuff will be coming to iOS. Take that!

Source: Gizmodo

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Google Hangouts Becomes A Supercharged, All-In-One Universal Messaging App For iOS, Android & Web

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 18:56

What happens when Google folds GTalk, Voice, Hangouts and Google+ Messenger into one mega-app, then releases it for Android, iOS and the web, all at one go? The new Google Hangouts: Google’s universal messenging apps.

Think of Hangouts as Google’s answer to iMessage, but supercharged, and you’ve got a good idea. A atandalone app, Google Hangouts allows yout to have an on-going conversation with a circle of Google+ contacts and friends, and chat with them through messaging, upload pictures, and so on.

All Hangouts are archived, and can be referred to back to the beginning of time, meaning you can share photos with your family, hold off for a few months, then jump back in without a hitch.

Ease of use is also a big part of Google Hangouts. A single button press, for example, will initiate a group video chat almost immediately.

The new Google Hangouts is cross-platform, and notifications are synced across all devices.

It sounds pretty swank. In Apple terms, it’s iMessage, Facetime and Facebook all rolled into one, and available on any device under the sun. The new Google Hangouts should be available today for all platforms.

Source: Gizmodo

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Google Beats Apple To The Punch, Announces Streaming Subscription Service For Google Play

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 18:24

Ahead of Apple’s rumored iRadio WWDC announcement, Google has announced a new subscription music service, Google Play Music All Access.

Built atop Google’s music store, Google Play Music All Access will allow users to stream all of the millions of tracks already available. Want to buy it permanently? It’s just a click way.

One thing that Google is making a big deal about is their discovery and recommendation engine. Google Play Music All Access will recommend music and tracks based upon your likes and past listens. There’s also radio stations, like in Pandora or Rdio.

Perhaps the biggest thing setting Google apart from the likes of Spotify and Rdio is that is consolidates your paid for music library and those available for streaming into one huge searchable library. No one else has anything else like that, although services like Rdio try to pretend to host your collection in the cloud by scanning your iTunes library.

Google Play Mussic All Access will cost $9.99, with a 30-day trial. Start a trial by June 30th, and your mothly fee will be just $7.99.

Sounds like whatever iRadio is, Apple will have to do a lot to beat what was announced here today.

Source: The Verge

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Siri Will Now Laugh At Her Own Crappy Jokes [Image]

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 17:42

 

Siri’s got a ton of talents. She’s an amateur movie critic. She knows all about robotics. Plus, she’s pretty decent at her main job as a personal assistant.

Siri’s never been a great comedian, and whoever was put in charge of making Siri more witty and conversational  is just making her look more dorky. Now whenever you ask Siri to tell you a joke, she replies with, “Get Siri-ous. Ha ha!” The joke is bad enough, but the little “Ha ha!” at the end makes Siri sound like some high school nerd at open mic night. Hopefully Tim Cook and the gang will teach Siri some better jokes before WWDC 2013.

 

Source: Reddit

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Google Announces Google Play Game Services To Rival Game Center [Google I/O]

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 17:37

Well, we can’t say we’re too surprised with this one following this week’s leak, but it’s great to see Google Play game services has been officially confirmed at Google I/O this morning. The service will rival services like Game Center on iOS, and features will include cloud-based game syncing, online multiplayer, and more.

With Google Play game services and cloud-based saving, you’ll be able to sync your game progress across all of your Android devices. So when you complete a level on your Android smartphone, the same level will be automatically completed on your Android tablet.

The new service also delivers multiplayer matchmaking, allowing you to play Android games against your friends online. And like a lot of Google services, this one will be cross-platform, and it’ll be available on iOS, too — so you can play against friends with iPhones and iPads as well.

That’s one thing Game Center cannot do!

Google Play game services also boasts online leaderboards and achievements, so you’ll be rewarded for completing certain tasks within your games just like you do within console games. One of the first titles to support achievements is World of Goo, and you should see an update adding achievements today.

Google Play game services is rolling out to Android devices running 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and above from today.

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iOS Glitch Allows Spaces To Be Added To Home Screen Without Jailbreak

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 17:08

There are some nifty tweaks for jailbroken iOS devices that allow you to add blank spaces to your home screen and arrange your app icons any way you like. Well now you don’t need to jailbreak to have this option, because a newly-discovered glitch in iOS lets you create blank spaces with a bit of trickery.

The glitch was discovered by Dom over at AppAdvice, who has put together a quick how-to video that explains how it works. You need to place apps and folders in certain places to do it properly, and it’s a little complex — until you get the hang of it — so I’ll let the video do the explaining:

As you can see, it’s a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it it’s not difficult at all. There are a few caveats you should remember — such as your spaces disappearing after a restart — but it’s certainly a handy trick.

If you want to add spaces to your home screen so that you can place apps wherever you want them, this is the best and only way to do so without jailbreaking.

Source: AppAdvice

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Ending Soon: MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32: Extraordinary Bluetooth Headphones [Deals]

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 17:00

People often underestimate the experience of having wireless headphones when you’re going about your day but once you try these you’ll understand why Bluetooth headphones receive all the hype these days.

They’re sleek, comfortable, wireless, Bluetooth compatible, they sound great, and they’re 43% off thanks to Cult of Mac Deals. For a limited time, these headphones are just $57 – and that includes the cost of shipping!

Please note: This promotion is only available to continental USA customers and is valid for the blue headset shown above. To get a white pair, click here. To get a black pair, click here.

Once you put these on, you won’t want to take them off. The extra soft padding makes for a delightful listening experience and now you can get them for a fraction of the retail price. And these headphones have gotten rave reviews from some pretty impressive sources:

“The MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32 on-ear stereo Bluetooth headphones are comfortable and relatively affordable, offering good sound quality for Bluetooth standards. (Very Good – 3.5 stars)” – CNET

“The Air-Fi AF32s are a great deal at the sub-$100 price range, especially given that you’re dealing with Bluetooth and not some clunky receiver device […] if you’ve been looking to cut the wire without spending a fortune, these are a nice solution, especially with the built-in mic feature.” – Wired Magazine

Here are just some of the features that these sleek, stylish, and comfortable headphones have:

  • Stereo Bluetooth for music playback and use as a headset with the built-in mic
  • Conveniently located phone and music controls
  • Ultra-soft ear pads and adjustable headband for extended wearing comfort
  • Folds for convenient storage and comes with a travel bag
  • Rich and dynamic sound with enhanced deep bass and great clarity from the acoustically advanced, high-efficiency 40mm driver
  • Convenient all-in-one design for simplicity and functionality
  • 3.5mm audio jack for wired use
  • Digital volume control
  • Talk hands-free on your phone
  • Voice dialing (if supported by your phone)

The AirFi headphones are compatible with: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android phones, Android tablets, Windows phones, Macs, Bluetooth dongles, and other Bluetooth enabled devices

Enjoy pristine sound today. Pick up these extraordinary Bluetooth headphones at a fraction of their regular price – just $57 – at the Cult of Mac Deals page while you can!

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The iDockAll Holds & Charges Every iOS Device You Own [Kickstarter]

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 16:37

I have a handful of docks that I’ve stowed away in a drawer because I no longer own the iOS devices I bought them for; they were all bought for specific iOS devices, and they’re not compatible with my latest ones.

With the iDockAll, that’s not an issue, because it’s designed to fit any iOS device you own — including your iPhone, your iPad, and your iPod touch. It looks darn good, too, and it doesn’t prevent your iOS device from being used while it’s charging.

When you buy the iDockAll, the biggest decision you must make is whether you want the Lightning version or the traditional 30-pin version. You don’t need to decide whether you want one for an iPhone 4S, an iPhone 5, an iPad, or an iPad mini — because as long as all your iOS devices have the same charging port, the iDockAll is compatible with them.

That means it’s also “future proof.” So when you upgrade your iPhone or your iPad later this year, it’ll still work just as good.

The iDockAll has another awesome feature. Rather than having a charging port built into the dock itself, you simply slip in the USB cable you got with your iOS device, or a third-party one. That means that when you want to use your device, you don’t have to pull it off the charger — you simply slip the cable out of the dock at the same time.

The iDockAll is designed to look as good as the iOS devices it holds. It comes in black or grey, and it has a sandblasted finish as your MacBook, so it’ll look right at home on your desk alongside your Mac. There are two different models — the standard iDockAll, and the iDockAll+ which has an added support for iPads. Both models are available in Lightning or 30-pin versions.

Like all Kickstarter projects, the iDockAll needs you support to enter production. You can pledge as little as $5 to support the project, while a $39 pledge will secure you an iDockAll as soon as they begin shipping at the “Early Bird Special” price.

Once those are all gone, you’ll need to pay $49 to bag one, while the iDockAll+ is $65.

Source: Kickstarter

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