Items Tagged with Apple iPhone
Accessing YouTube from your iPhone
#1 / 2011-03-07 09:00:00 / 1:13 min.
If you've got the
YouTube iPhone app
, then you're going to want to know how tofind your favorite YouTube videos
. We'll show youhow to search for videos
and how tobookmark or share videos
that you want to watch later orshare with friends
. You can even use the app torate or comment on videos
.
Using the Flickr app for iPhone
#1 / 2011-02-28 15:13:01 / 1:01 min.
In order to start
using the Flickr app on your iPhone
, you'll need toconnect to your Flickr account
. This is as easy as simply starting up your Flickr app andlogging in to your Flickr account
through the application. Once you do that, you'll be able toview your friends' photos on Flickr
and more.
Gadget TV
#211 / 2011-02-11 12:00:00 / 3:57 min.
Smaller, smarter and more portable. Powermat is going from gee whiz novelty to viable product category. The Powermat 2X Rechargeable Mat and the new case for iPhone 4 are proof positive. The technology has shrunk down to the point that you no longer have to choose between wireless charging and a small form factor, as with older cases in the Powermat line.
Neo-Fight.tv
#331 / 2011-02-03 17:00:00 / 17:21 min.
Brother P-Touch, the label maker for organizing geeks gets an update, Escort, the GPS + radar solution for speed demons with no sense of direction. Also, cases that protect all your digital gear, a super hero that can rescue your iPhone, a wireless keyboard case for your iPad, an iPhone case with a Bluetooth headset built right in, a nifty second monitor that can travel with you and some great new free apps from Corel for your iPhone and iPad and a simple but powerful video editor that's consumer friendly.
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#445 / 2011-01-20 11:36:51 / 5:53 min.
Are you ready to rock? I said, are you ready to ROCK? If you're replying in the affirmative, if you have your own axe at the ready and if you're sporting an iPad, the
Griffin StompBox
andGuitarConnect Cable
will help you in your bid to rawk out with your... tech out. Getting down with your bad self is also an option. Then when you want to drive to your gig, don't forget to plug in theGriffin CarTrip 3
so you can log your car's data!
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#443 / 2011-01-20 11:26:27 / 2:48 min.
One Remote to Rule Them All (and in the darkness key bind them) The One snaps on to your iPhone or iPod Touch and turns it into a full programmable universal remote for your home theatre.
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#442 / 2011-01-20 11:16:11 / 4:00 min.
Mobile Photo Bill Pay allows you to pay bills on your mobile by simply snapping a photo... Just in case the product title didn't make that clear. Snap a pic of any bill and this Android, iPhone and BlackBerry app will do optical character recognition, figure out who you owe and how much and then seamlessly process the payment.
Lab Rats
#257 / 2011-01-17 17:00:00 / 17:01 min.
Andy and Sean run down their favorite weird gadgets and gear of CES 2011. Every year, in among the new, the shiny, the innovative and the interesting there's a slew of stuff that can only fairly be called strange. From a Shake Weight style power generator to an inflatable kart for your living room. A friendly robot bear and some interesting OLED applications.
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#407 / 2011-01-14 13:29:21 / 4:25 min.
iSkin, makers of fashionable iDevice accessories, is showing off its latest lines at CES 2011. Kate Abraham stops in to see a new iPad sling perfect for active lifestyles and a fashionable iPad protective case that flips and folds to display your iPad. Also on display a durable iPhone 4 case for the hard working set.
Gadget TV
#204 / 2011-01-14 10:47:03 / 2:34 min.
The thing about Bluetooth headsets is they're just one more thing you have to remember to take with you. Alternately, you could be one of those people whose Bluetooth headset never leaves their ear... but you don't want that. The MoGo Talk 4 iPhone solves the problem of forgotten handsfree headsets by snapping a slim Bluetooth headset right into the back of the case.
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#383 / 2011-01-08 16:45:00 / 2:55 min.
In an earlier episode,
Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more
Cali Lewis
mentioned aremote-controlled ball
that uses anapp on a mobile phone
as the controller. WellAndrew-Moore Crispin
has found that ball whileat CES 2011
and gets a chance to talk to Sphero co-founder Ian Bernstein about how Sphero developed and talk about ways users canplay with Sphero
.Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more
up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.
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#372 / 2011-01-08 11:25:48 / 3:13 min.
While talking with Jonathan Wong of BlackBerry Curve 3G to the
Research in Motion
,Andrew Moore-Crispin
gets a chance to chat about some of theBlackBerry smartphones
on displayat CES 2011
. These range from theBlackBerry Curve 3G to the BlackBerry Torch 9800
, and each has its own set of characteristics and capabilities to appeal to a specific customer base.
Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.
Gadget TV
#187 / 2010-12-17 12:00:00 / 2:44 min.
Charging your iPhone or iPod / iPod Touch and your iPad in one fell swoop, the XtremeMac InCharge Duo cuts some of the clutter and lets you charge both devices in one cradle. Not a bad looking cradle at that... especially when your shiny iDevices are plugged in and getting juiced up.
Gadget TV
#185 / 2010-12-10 12:00:00 / 2:53 min.
If you're anything like us, the last thing you need is another excuse to sleep in. We'll forgive XtremeMac for putting a dedicated snooze button on its 3 in 1 Microdock... but only because the sound quality and the core concept are both solid. Download the XtremeMac Alarm Clock app to maximize the functionality of this tiny, travel-friendly but still quite loud alarm clock dock.
Lab Rats
#251 / 2010-12-06 17:00:00 / 21:57 min.
If you're looking for new apps for your iPhone or iPad, check out this episode: Andy and Sean show off some of their favourites, including a pulse-taking app, a great iPad game involving bubbles, a drink tracker, an old-school synth...and much more!
Going Mobile
#35 / 2010-11-01 12:00:00 / 3:51 min.
A few weeks ago, based on user emails, we did a series on five, free Bible applications for Android phones. Well, the iPhone folks responded and asked us to do the same for the iPhone. Because you asked, here it is!
Gadget TV
#167 / 2010-10-25 12:00:00 / 2:51 min.
Harness the sun's rays for important things like charging your iPhone or iPod and, of course, for rocking out. The Soulra is a rugged iPod and fully iPhone compatible dock. A flip-up door hides the 30-pin connector and a large solar panel used to charge the lithium ion battery, which is then used to keep the tunes going through the night while still charging your iDevice.
Going Mobile
#33 / 2010-10-18 12:00:00 / 4:13 min.
Doc rounds out his top
ten iPhone productivity apps
with a look at apps that help keep you organized and on top of your to-do list, a way to view your PC desktop right on your iPhone screen, a way to keep notes on the go, to create your own newspaper from online clips and bookmarks, and a great app that lets you browse websites offline on your iPhone.
Going Mobile
#32 / 2010-10-11 12:00:00 / 3:38 min.
Your iPhone is great for making calls. It's also great for listening to music and playing games. At the same time there are lots of free applications that can help make you more productive. This week we'll look at the first five of
top 10 free productivity apps for iPhone
. Tune in next week for the remaining five apps.
Going Mobile
#30 / 2010-09-27 12:00:00 / 4:20 min.
This week, Doc takes a look at five free apps for iPhone that let you take control of your TV viewing.
Free apps to get TV on your iPhone
, TV Guide listings for when you're parked in your favorite recliner and apps that let youprogram your DVR from your iPhone
and more.
Going Mobile
#26 / 2010-08-30 12:00:00 / 3:54 min.
The ability to use wireless connections from your iPhone is a big advantage. In the Apple App Store, there are a number of free apps to help you locate Wi-Fi "hotspots' no matter where you are. This week, Doc picks out his top five favorite wireless hotspot finders.
Going Mobile
#24 / 2010-08-16 12:00:00 / 4:43 min.
Sometimes, the least of your worries with a lost phone is the replacement cost. The potentially sensitive data contained on that phone is much more troubling. This week, Doc runs down his top five favorite security apps for Android phones. Securely store your passwords, get antivirus protection and even recover your lost Android handset.
60-Second App - Apple
#32 / 2010-08-11 10:00:00 / 1:15 min.
If you're looking for a
free iPhone game
to help you waste a few minutes a thousand times over, look no further. Unblock Me Free offers over 1,000 puzzles in the free version. The concept is simple: slide wooden blocks around to free a red block from the maze. However, it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially in the later levels.
60-Second App - Apple
#31 / 2010-08-10 10:00:00 / 1:01 min.
If you've ever cursed your sieve-like memory for letting you down yet again when trying to remember who that actor is and where you've seen him before, IMDb is for you. The
free IMDb app for iPhone
works just like the web site. Search for an actor to see a filmography and details, get synopsis of movies and TV shows, check out continuity errors and more from your fave films.
Going Mobile
#23 / 2010-08-09 12:00:00 / 4:45 min.
Keep your iPhone safe, keep your personal data safe, check out the threatcon level for viruses and malware and secure all of your online purchases. These
free iPhone security apps
are great ways to keep your self, your iPhone and your personal data safe and secure.
Gadget TV
#142 / 2010-08-02 12:00:00 / 3:29 min.
We've looked at the Mophie Juice Pack Air on Gadget TV previously. We love the idea of an iPhone battery booster that you never forget to bring along. Turns out, Mophie aren't the only ones playing in the space. MiLi wants to play in the space too and its MiLi Power Skin in many ways improves upon the Juice Pack model. We take a look.
Breaking news tutorials
#75 / 2010-07-27 10:50:00 / 1:09 min.
The Library of Congress has determined that the "jailbreaking" of iPhones and other devices is legal. This is great news for the 60+ million iPhone users, many of whom resisted jailbreaking because they thought it voided their warranty. With this ruling, jailbreaking is indeed legal.
Gadget TV
#140 / 2010-07-26 12:00:00 / 3:17 min.
We've looked at several V-Moda earbuds on Gadget TV and have been consistently impressed with the frequency response, the build quality and the attention to detail.
On Deck
#71 / 2010-07-23 17:00:00 / 5:48 min.
Matt Harris returns to the On Deck set to chat with Sean Carruthers, one half of the Lab Rats, about what's new on butterscotch.com. Namely, a brand new show called How Do I? This show answers questions like
How do I use my digital SLR camera
(first episodes in the series),how do I replace my notebook hard drive
,how do I set up my Wii
(coming soon) and more. Also coming soon to Lab Rats: An excellent episodeexplaining 3DTV
.
Gadget TV
#136 / 2010-07-16 12:00:00 / 3:23 min.
RichardSolo.com rose from the ashes of a post-bankruptcy The Sharper Image and offers similar products to the one-time geeky gadget king. The RichardSolo 1800 is a backup battery for iPhone and iPod that packs a 1800 mAh battery and a couple of neat extras like a single LED light and a laser pointer.
Gadget TV
#134 / 2010-07-09 18:00:00 / 6:47 min.
Where the 3GS was an incremental upgrade to Apple's iconic iPhone, as our
video overview of the iPhone 4
demonstrates, the jump from three to four is a sizeable one. From the brighter and much higher resolution screen to the five megapixel camera on the back and the VGA camera on the front to the HD video recording capability up to 720p, this is a whole new iPhone.
Lab Rats
#229 / 2010-07-05 17:00:00 / 20:54 min.
Sean and Andy take a look at iOS 4, the new mobile phone operating system from Apple, and explain some of the new features.
Going Mobile
#18 / 2010-07-05 12:00:00 / 4:20 min.
Having a smartphone gives you more options. Your iPhone, for example, can take pictures, play music, play games, and more. Another nice function is the ability to
take a quick note
. There are lots ofnote taking applications in the Apple App Store
and not all are created equal. Doc runs down four of his favorite free note taking apps for the iPhone.
Gadget TV
#131 / 2010-07-02 12:00:00 / 3:31 min.
Heavy on style but missing a little in substance, Urbanears are a fashion statement, but not the best headphones for audiophiles. If you're used to listening to MP3s with the top and bottom cut out, you may not notice the difference. If you're a true audiophile though, they're not the ideal cans. That said, there's some great ideas at work like an earphone jack you can use to share your music with a friend and a design that'll do your iGadgets proud.
Lab Rats
#228 / 2010-06-28 17:00:00 / 18:42 min.
Think about it. You probably use a touch screen every single day. Whether it's the resistive sort requiring the use of a stylus or the capacitive sort where just your finger will do, touch screen technology has fundamentally changed the way we interact with our devices. Andy and Sean explain how touch-screen technology works, using Nutella, marshmallow spread, cranberry juice and bananas.
Gadget TV
#129 / 2010-06-25 12:00:00 / 3:40 min.
There's a big burning orb in the sky whose sole purpose it seems (putting aside making Planet Earth habitable and hospitable to the likes of us) is to charge up our tech gear.
Kiwi U-Powered solar and USB portable charger
is the latest solar powered battery backup to hit the scene and while it doesn't feel as solid as, for example, a Solio, it's more practical for city use.
On Deck
#70 / 2010-06-24 14:00:00 / 4:59 min.
Matt returns to the studio after a great Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) experience in Los Angeles. Andrew Moore-Crispin wraps up our E3 2010 coverage with an E3 post-mortem. Next, Andy Walker takes to the deck to talk about the latest batch of 60-Second App episodes, now in production and coming soon to butterscotch.com.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#6 / 2010-06-23 09:30:00 / 13:54 min.
The new
iOS 4 by Apple
is a new operating system that works with the newiPhone 4
as well as theiPhone 3G
, 3GS and theiPod Touch
. It adds all sorts ofnew features
, including the ability tomultitask on your iPhone
, the ability tocreate folders to organize applications
, anintegrated email client
, aiPhone digital zoom feature
and much more!
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#5 / 2010-06-23 09:25:00 / 3:30 min.
There are other improvements that come with the iOS 4 besides those we mentioned. Among the
iOS 4 iPhone improvements
are a new ability tochange your default search engine
, an option tochange wallpaper for the lock screen
or the home screen, and multipleimprovements to iPhone's spell check
system.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#4 / 2010-06-23 09:20:00 / 2:30 min.
The new
iOS 4
will grant some iPhone models the ability tozoom with the iPhone camera
. This feature will work much better on iPhone 4 models but still allows certain older iPhone models tozoom in digitally
. While the quality may be lower, it will allow users to get a closer view of their subject.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#3 / 2010-06-23 09:15:00 / 2:39 min.
One cool new feature offered by the
iOS 4
is the ability toaccess multiple email accounts simultaneously
. Prior OS builds allowed users toaccess email from their iPhones
, but only for one email account at a time. Now you have anAll Inboxes option
that allows you toview all emails
you've received over all of your active email accounts.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#2 / 2010-06-23 09:10:00 / 3:07 min.
The new
iOS 4 software
allowsiPhone and iPod Touch
users tocreate folders for applications
in order tomanage applications
andincrease the number of available applications
on their device. This makes it easier tonavigate between applications
as you can create folders with apps for specific situations.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
#1 / 2010-06-23 09:00:00 / 2:53 min.
The new
iOS 4 by Apple
givesiPhone and iPod Touch users
the ability touse multiple applications simultaneously
. Multitasking like this was previously unavailable due to battery life concerns but, thanks to the new OS, that is no longer a concern. In this episode, we'll show youhow to multitask using your iPhone
includinghow to close active programs
andhow to navigate between programs
.
Mr. Mobile
#74 / 2010-06-16 17:00:00 / 3:29 min.
Jay Goldman takes a look at SportsTap, the ultimate Android app for sports nuts. Just about every competitive sport is covered here: NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL as well as NCAA sports, motor sports, golf, tennis and, of course, football AKA soccer. SportsTap is by far the best way to keep on top of all pro and college sports, including teams that are close to you using LocalTap. If you're looking for
the best Android app to keep on top of the FIFA World Cup
, look no further.
Going Mobile
#15 / 2010-06-14 12:00:00 / 4:46 min.
The camera on the iPhone gives you a unique opportunity to capture moments in time from your phone. Once you have images on your device, and sometimes before, you can manipulate those images with cool, free applications. Doc's picked out 10 of his favorites. All of them are free and they can add more fun to your iPhone photos.
Gadget TV
#126 / 2010-06-14 12:00:00 / 2:04 min.
The Phubby is a unique product from an independent company. The basic idea is that the Phubby keeps your phone always at hand (or more accurately, at wrist). You can jog, mow the lawn, work out or just work and if you put your phone on vibrate, you never have to worry about disturbing others or missing a call. Check out our interview with the inventor of the Phubby from CTIA 2010.
Mr. Mobile
#73 / 2010-06-09 17:00:00 / 5:23 min.
Basecamp is a great way to keep your projects in order. It's like a
virtual project manager
that keeps the team on track with milestones, to-do lists, chats and whiteboards. Jay Goldman takes a look at Insight, the best way to access Basecamp and all your projects, lists and all that good stuff right from the Insight app. You can post, read messages, view files and see the overall progress of your projects.
Breaking news tutorials
#70 / 2010-06-07 17:30:00 / 1:14 min.
Apple has officially released the details of the release of the much anticipated iPhone 4. This new device is thinner, tougher and has loads of new features. It will be available in the US on June 24th and pre-orders begin on June 15th.
Going Mobile
#14 / 2010-06-07 12:00:00 / 4:25 min.
The camera on the iPhone gives you a unique opportunity to capture moments in time from your phone. Once you have images on your device, and sometimes before, you can manipulate those images with cool, free applications. Doc's picked out 10 of his favorites. All of them are free and they can add more fun to your iPhone photos.
Mr. Mobile
#72 / 2010-06-02 17:00:00 / 2:59 min.
Two cool apps that extend the functionality of your iPad. One adds the missing camera feature (sort of) and the other turns your iPad into a second monitor (sort of).
Both of these apps can be a little buggy, but it's pretty cutting edge stuff and definitely worth a look, if only as a proof of concept.
Both of these apps can be a little buggy, but it's pretty cutting edge stuff and definitely worth a look, if only as a proof of concept.
Going Mobile
#12 / 2010-05-24 12:00:00 / 4:13 min.
While the iPhone has a plethora of apps made to entertain you in a variety of ways, there are also apps to keep you informed of news, weather, sports and so on. In this episode of The Sweet Stuff: Going Mobile we'll go over five
free iPhone apps
that will allow you to do just that. Here are our top fivenews and weather apps
for the iPhone!
Gadget TV
#120 / 2010-05-24 12:00:00 / 2:59 min.
A2DP streaming is fantastic. You can play your music wirelessly anywhere... assuming you have an iPhone and the Bluetooth antenna therein and assuming you have an A2DP compatible speaker in range. iSkin's Cerulean turns just about any iPod dock into a Bluetooth speaker and just about any audio device into an A2DP streaming gadget.
Mr. Mobile
#70 / 2010-05-19 17:00:00 / 6:41 min.
If you've ever woken up to a blaring alarm only to feel like you just went to bed five minutes ago, you're not alone. The problem, if Sleep Cycle alarm clock is to be believed, is that you're getting woken up at the wrong time in your sleep cycle, when you're in a deep, restful slumber. Sleep Cycle alarm clock uses your iPhone accelerometer to judge when you're ready to be woken up and as a result, you'll feel better rested. Jay Goldman explains.
Going Mobile
#9 / 2010-05-03 12:00:00 / 3:54 min.
Doc spends a lot of time working, but he spends a lot of time waiting too. Today, Doc covers four of his favorite free card games for the iPhone. They're all excellent and they're absolutely free!
Going Mobile
#8 / 2010-04-26 12:00:00 / 3:00 min.
Last week, we covered the first five applications in our
10 free top applications for productivity on the iPhone
. This week, we'll cover the last five and wrap this series up. If you have apps that you really like, send us an email or leave me a comment in the comments section.
Gadget TV
#110 / 2010-04-23 12:00:00 / 3:00 min.
It's a dilemma for smartphone users. Show off my spiffy device by letting it go commando without a case or protect the device and keep it looking spiffy by cladding it. Wrapsol offers the best of both; protection against drops without the big, bulky cases.
Tutorials
#666 / 2010-04-20 09:31:00 / 2:10 min.
Bing, the "decision engine" from Microsoft, has become very popular. If you've used it and liked it then you'll be happy to hear that you can now
use Bing on the iPhone
!
Going Mobile
#7 / 2010-04-19 12:00:00 / 3:22 min.
You can use your iPhone for so many different things. Naturally you use it for phone calls, but you can use it for so much more. This week we'll begin a two-part series on
10 free top productivity applications for the iPhone
. These apps will make you more efficient, more productive, and just downright happier!
How to use the iPad video series
#10 / 2010-04-16 09:01:00 / 5:00 min.
We continue our
how to use the iPad video tutorial series
andiPad new user guide
with a look at running iPhone apps on the iPad. Right off the bat, you have access to about 150,000 apps thanks to the extensive iPhone and iPod Touch app library. Granted, they don't look as good, but they work and work well on Apple's tablet.
Gadget TV
#106 / 2010-04-12 12:00:00 / 1:48 min.
If you travel and are an iPhone devotee, no doubt you've attempted to watch a movie or video podcast on your trusty mobile while in transit. No doubt, you also know that this is easier said than done, unless you want to hold your phone in landscape for the duration of the flight. Scosche has a simple and fairly elegant solution to this issue, the kickBACK kickstand iPhone case that props up your phone so you don't have to.
Tutorials
#654 / 2010-04-12 09:31:00 / 1:47 min.
There might be times when you'd like to enter
text in a different language on your iPhone
. Here's how you can do it.
Gadget TV
#105 / 2010-04-09 12:00:00 / 1:48 min.
The long-awaited
Apple tablet
is finally here; theApple iPad
is more than just an up-sized iPod Touch... although in fairness, an up-sized iPod Touch is a fair assessment. We take a close look at the iPad and offer our Gadget TV review.
Breaking news tutorials
#68 / 2010-04-08 15:15:00 / 2:10 min.
In an Apple Announcement host by Steve Jobs, Apple revealed what it has planned for
iPhone OS 4.0
. There will be over 100 new features and many are ones that have been asked for by iPhone users. If you didn't have time to watch the full Engadget live blog from the event (maybe you, y'know, have a day job) Michael "Doc" Callahan gives the rundown.
Gadget TV
#103 / 2010-04-05 12:00:00 / 3:10 min.
iPod and iPhone earphones
are not very comfortable for extended use; they don't do your music justice and they're just too factory default for our tastes. Klipsch extends its audio expertise to the current generation iPhone with one of the first in-ear earbud with a three-button remote control. On supported hardware, you can skip forward and back, take calls, adjust the volume and more.
Mr. Mobile
#63 / 2010-03-31 17:00:00 / 3:10 min.
Jay Goldman shows off the
best free iPhone and Android QR code readers
and explainswhat exactly a QR code, sometimes called a 2D barcode, is
. Chances are you've seen one of these codes around; they're often used in advertising targeted at mobile users. They've even made an appearance in some newspapers and magazines, offering links to collateral information online.
Gadget TV
#99 / 2010-03-22 12:00:00 / 3:00 min.
If you listen to a lot of music on your iPod Touch or iPhone, you've probably given serious thought to replacing earbuds with something a little less, well, cheap. V-MODA Remix Remote in-ear sound isolating ear buds may fit the bill. They're comfortable, reproduce sound beautifully and they feature a three button remote that lets you skip iPod tracks, increase the volume, answer calls and more.
Mr. Mobile
#61 / 2010-03-17 17:00:00 / 5:15 min.
If you're an avid
iPhone gamer
, you might have noticed that leader boards, friend following and achievements have started to make an appearance in iPhone games. Chances are, you've encountered more than a few OpenFeint games in the course of your iPhone gaming. It's the open platform that empowers all this functionality in a ton of awesome iPhone games, as Jay Goldman explains.
Gmail 301 - Advanced Studies
#2 / 2010-03-16 09:00:00 / 2:22 min.
Gmail lets you take your inbox with you on your mobile devices, with
Gmail for mobile devices
youriPhone, BlackBerry, Android
and other non-smartphone will be able to access Gmail. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan takes a look at Gmail for mobile devices.
On Deck
#58 / 2010-03-12 17:00:00 / 3:58 min.
Matt Harris catches up with Andrew Moore-Crispin to chat about their upcoming trip to Las Vegas for CTIA and what's coming up for Butterscotch.com. The pair hit the deck (but not the titular On Deck deck) to preview what you'll be seeing on butterscotch.com in the coming weeks. Matt also continues his iPhone App Store hate-in by calling out the Cupertino colossus on its hypocrisy.
Gadget TV
#96 / 2010-03-12 12:00:00 / 2:20 min.
If you and your significant other are dedicated denizens of the Apple camp and so both tote an iPod or iPhone. If you're an incredibly dedicated denizen of said camp and have both an iPod and an iPhone. If you can't get out of bed in the morning. If you like to fall asleep to music. If you're not put off by a few frustrations. Whatever the case, the iLuv Double Play iMM173 deserves a look.
Mr. Mobile
#60 / 2010-03-10 17:00:00 / 4:33 min.
Griffin makes a ton of varyingly useful accessories for iPods and iPhones. Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile takes three products from the latter category for a spin. He looks at a way to stow your headphones and watch a movie on your iPhone when travelling, a way to
affix your iPhone to your windshield or dashboard
and a way toboost your iPhone's meager battery life.
Tutorials
#609 / 2010-03-10 09:31:00 / 2:55 min.
PixelPipe is a cool site that lets you
share photos, videos
and more with over 100 other sites. Upload once and send your photos and videos to a bunch of different social networking and blogging sites. This saves you updating hundreds of differentsocial media, photo or video
sharing pages individually. Now you can usePixelPipe right from your iPhone
with thisawesome free iPhone app
.
Going Mobile
#2 / 2010-03-08 12:00:00 / 3:04 min.
In the US,
tax time
is coming whether you're ready or not. Perhaps you've already pulled all of your tax info together and are patiently awaiting an appointment with your accountant. Perhaps you're feeling the first twinges of tax time panic. Whatever the case, Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan has some handy tax time free iPhone apps that'll help you prepare this year's taxes and get prepped for next year's too.
Tutorials
#600 / 2010-03-04 09:30:00 / 2:35 min.
Challenge the idea that gadget freaks and geeks rarely venture outside. Trailguru makes it easy to track your walks, runs, bike rides and just about any other outdoor activity using the iPhone's on-board GPS. Upload your excursions to the Trailguru web site and monitor your progress.
Tutorials
#598 / 2010-03-03 09:30:00 / 2:49 min.
Some "smartphones" come with navigation built right in. On the iPhone, however, you have to find a application to give you that functionality. One that caught our attention is CoPilot. We'll preview it for you here.
On Deck
#57 / 2010-03-01 11:00:00 / 4:29 min.
Matt Harris catches up with Kate Abraham to get the inside scoop on what's up next for the newest feature show to hit the butterscotch.com network, Sexy Tech. The pair discuss Apple's recent decision to undertake a puritanical purge of apps it deemed too sexy from its iconic App Store.
Gadget TV
#91 / 2010-02-26 12:00:00 / 2:00 min.
We fell in love with the original Mophie juice pack air. It's always on our iPhone, always ready to boost the battery life when needed. Now, Mophie has expanded the juice pack line to include this red, velvelty finish unit. Flip a switch on the juice pack and your iPhone gets charged up effectively doubling your iPhone's up time.
Tutorials
#592 / 2010-02-26 09:30:00 / 2:10 min.
About the only thing the iPhone is missing is a
TV tuner
. Well, as the marketing slogan goes, there's an app for that. That app is Joost for iPhone and it lets youwatch TV on the iPhone or iPod Touch
.
Sexy Tech
#2 / 2010-02-20 17:00:00 / 5:54 min.
The Apple App Store is not renowned for giving app developers a lot of leeway. However, of the over 100,000 available in the App Store, a few
risque iPhone apps
have apparently made the cut, as Kate Abraham discovers. Some are informational, some are fun, some are useful and some simply feature jiggly boobs.
Lab Rats
#208 / 2010-02-09 17:00:00 / 21:07 min.
Andy and Sean get their hands on Apple's new tablet, the iPad...
well, kinda. They talk about what it's designed to do, what it won't do, and whether or not it's going to be worth waiting for its spring 2010 launch date.
well, kinda. They talk about what it's designed to do, what it won't do, and whether or not it's going to be worth waiting for its spring 2010 launch date.
Gadget TV
#83 / 2010-02-08 12:00:00 / 2:32 min.
If there's one thing we don't like about our Bluetooth headsets it's that we look like a crazy person when handsfree chatting. OK, two things; the other is that we always forget them. MoGo Talk's integrated Bluetooth headset and iPhone case looks after the latter problem nicely. Now, wherever our iPhone goes, our Bluetooth headset is sure to follow.
Mr. Mobile
#55 / 2010-02-03 17:00:00 / 6:01 min.
The iPhone doesn't have a radio tuner. Chances are good you haven't missed it. Old school radio is just so boring, commercial-laden and repetitive. Mr. Mobile turns his attentions to the skies, pulling down extraterrestrial
radio on his iPhone
with the help of theXM and Sirius satellite radio apps for iPhone
.
Mr. Mobile
#54 / 2010-01-27 17:00:00 / 3:44 min.
In among the ill fitting, boring and otherwise useless iPhone cases are some shining stars. iFrogz standard Luxe cases and customizable Luxe cases are an example. These cases have a great feel, fit snugly over your iPhone 3G or 3GS, come with a screen protector and keep your phone protected in your pocket.
Gadget TV
#77 / 2010-01-18 12:00:00 / 2:14 min.
We've looked at Clickfree devices in previous episodes of Gadget TV. The Clickfree Transformer SE is a little different though. Sort of a half-way point between the Clickfree Transformer for iPod and the Clickfree C2, it lets you backup to an iPod or iPhone,
transfer songs from an iPod or iPhone
like the Transformer. However, it also lets you plug any USB hard drive (or large USB key) in to get the benefit of Clickfree's easy backup software on any drive.
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#220 / 2010-01-14 12:30:00 / 5:38 min.
Scosche has two great products for answering calls while in the car. The solCHAT attaches to your visor and is is a Bluetooth speaker that will verbally tell you who is calling. The best part is that it's solar powered so no need to constantly be replacing batteries. Scosche has also launched the Bluetooth Plug & Play Handsfree & Streaming Audio Car Kit.
Scosche also shows off the reviveLITE II, the flipSYNC for iPod & iPhone and the flipSYNC for all BlackBerry models.
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#219 / 2010-01-14 12:00:00 / 3:16 min.
If you are a podcaster, a music engineer or a recording artist Blue Microphones has a gadget for you. The upgraded Mikey is great for any podcaster. With the ability to hook it up to your iPod or iPhone, recording has never been easier. The newly launched Yeti is the world's first THX certified microphone.
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#207 / 2010-01-13 14:00:00 / 2:04 min.
Andrew Moore-Crispin finds a great way to charge your iPhone even when you are out the door. The Dexim P-Flip works as a desk charger, but also a portable charger for you to use wherever you go. Dexim also announced a BlackBerry version and a solar powered version of their P-Flip.
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#203 / 2010-01-13 12:00:00 / 3:21 min.
Sean Carruthers stops by the Griffin booth to find some cables to make his life easier. Griffin is launching an FM tuner for the iPhone, the iFM, that will hook into your iPod and allow you to control the channels on the device itself. As well Griffin is launching a Hands-free mic that's also an audio cable, perfect for drivers. Finally they are launching a MacBook Pro video converter that goes from mini display to HDMI or DVI.
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#201 / 2010-01-13 11:00:00 / 1:58 min.
Mophie is going to be launching a
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credit card scanner for the iPhone
. With this add-on individuals and small businesses will be able to securely take credit card information directly to their iPhone. Andrew Moore-Crispin checks it out.Stay tuned to butterscotch.com as we bring you
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#163 / 2010-01-08 16:00:00 / 3:07 min.
Andrew Moore-Crispin revisits the Chevy Volt. The major new innovation for the Volt is the mobile phone applications that are being developed to control all aspects of the car.
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#160 / 2010-01-08 14:30:00 / 3:00 min.
Sean Carruthers speaks with John Williams from L5 Technology about a small add-on to the iPhone or iPod Touch that will turn it into a universal remote control.
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#157 / 2010-01-08 13:00:00 / 3:01 min.
Andy Walker takes a look at a variety of new products for the iPod and iPhone from The Sharper Image.
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#147 / 2010-01-08 08:00:00 / 3:21 min.
Andrew Moore-Crispin talks with Dave Baarman from Fulton Innovation about the future of
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#136 / 2010-01-06 10:26:04 / 1:46 min.
Sean Carruthers talks with Henri Seydoux from Parrot about its new AR Drone. A hovering saucer that is controlled via your iPhone.
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Mr. Mobile
#50 / 2009-12-30 17:00:00 / 3:00 min.
Mophie's Juice Pack Air battery case heals the iPhone's Achilles heel. Well, heal may be overstating; it's more of a tourniquet to stop the battery bleeding out too soon. The point holds though; with this great
iPhone case
, you can just about double the life of your erstwhile anemic iPhone battery.
Gadget TV
#71 / 2009-12-28 12:00:00 / 2:44 min.
The earbuds that came with your phone are probably, how do we put this delicately, an abomination in plastic and copper. No, that's too kind... Whatever, they're probably junk. V-MODA whose products we've looked at in a previous episode of Gadget TV bring high-end audio performance, good looks and the in-line mic that you need to chat hands-free on your mobile.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#24 / 2009-12-17 12:00:00 / 3:53 min.
It's the holidays and some people are just darn hard to shop for. The proverbial person who has everything. Ahhh, but there are a 100,000 cool applications in the Apple App Store and some great ones for a dollar or less! Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan takes a look at
five fantastic iPhone apps that cost one dollar or less
.
Mr. Mobile
#48 / 2009-12-09 17:00:00 / 4:56 min.
Mr. Mobile, also known by his unassuming, nine-to-fiving, commuting alias of Jay Goldman, brings Asteroids style action to the iPhone with
Meteor Blitz
. This game uses a simple and intuitive control scheme and classic Asteroids gameplay and brings it into the new age. The result? An addictive top-down shooter and a hearty recommendation from Mr. Mobile.
Tutorials
#508 / 2009-12-07 09:30:00 / 2:05 min.
If you want to
monitor your Mac from your iPhone
it's really easy to do. Just put iStat of iPhone on your iPhone and iStat Server for Max OS X on your Mac. You can see how much storage space is available, how much memory is used and free, even the temperature of your Mac's CPU and other components.
Gadget TV
#65 / 2009-12-04 12:00:00 / 4:35 min.
Powermat brings wireless recharging home. As mentioned in previous episodes of Gadget TV looking at the Powermat and the Powermat Portable Mat, you need a special case for your gadget to enable wireless charging. We take a look at a couple of examples in this episode.
Mr. Mobile
#47 / 2009-12-02 17:00:00 / 4:18 min.
Jay Goldman, also known as his butterscotch alter-ego, the daring Mr. Mobile, dares you to gaze upon these
two awesome iPhone games
and not become totally addicted. One looks simple on the surface but is the most mind-altering and oft-times frustrating game of skill. Sort of a cross between a platformer and Arkanoid, if you can wrap your head around that. The other is a relaxing chill-out and a glorious time waster, perfect for taking the edge off.
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#130 / 2009-12-02 11:45:00 / 5:06 min.
Home automation
, being able to control every aspect of your home using a single command center, itself controlled by modules placed throughout the house, has long been the dream of the tech elite. Savant brings this technology to the touch generation using intuitive on-screen controls, gesture based touch screens, an iPod Touch or iPhone app or even with any TV in the home... and it's all Apple based.
Tutorials
#505 / 2009-12-02 09:30:00 / 1:34 min.
How much memory does your iPhone have available? What percentage is your battery sitting at? How much talk time is left? Wi-fi use? iPod time? With iStat for iPhone you never have to guess.
The Sweet Stuff: Software
#22 / 2009-11-26 12:00:00 / 3:41 min.
Thanksgiving is a time for family to get together and, as the name of the holiday suggests, give thanks. However, with a few days off work and friends and family filling the living room, it can be nice to take a break. Whip out your trusty iPhone and grab any one (or all) of these fun games. They're great for keeping the kids entertained while dinner's being prepared and the football game is on.
Balancing the budget with Quicken Online
#10 / 2009-11-20 09:00:00 / 2:30 min.
The cherry on top of the excellent
Quicken Online Mobile (iTunes link) free web app
is the similarlyexcellent free iPhone app
. WithQuicken Online Mobile
, you can see all your transactions and get a look at your overallfinancial health
anywhere you get a cell signal.
Lab Rats
#197 / 2009-11-16 17:00:00 / 22:48 min.
Every time Andy and Sean get together to discuss show ideas for Lab Rats, they seem to spend the first 20 minutes showing off their favorite iPhone apps. The iPhone is one of the most popular consumer gadgets out there, and everyone has their favorite apps. Andy and Sean bring their iPhone faves out of the meeting and into the spot light.
Tutorials
#480 / 2009-11-12 09:30:00 / 1:48 min.
The question has been asked, "
What is jailbreaking?
" Butterscotch.com does not endorse or condone "jailbreaking," but information is power. In this what is video tutorial, Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan explains justwhat jailbreaking your iPhone means
.
Mr. Mobile
#44 / 2009-11-11 17:00:00 / 3:49 min.
If you're an iPhone 3GS user or an Android devotee, Mr. Mobile's got one for you. The Layar Reality Browser grabs online data and lays (or perhaps layars) it over the image coming in to your mobile's camera. The result; see subway stops, Starbucks, fast food outlets, Wikipedia entries and much more in a live view of the world around you.
Tutorials
#479 / 2009-11-11 09:31:00 / 2:06 min.
If you have too many programs on your BlackBerry or even if you don't, you can make your device neater by
putting programs in folders
. We'll show you how.
Tutorials
#477 / 2009-11-10 09:31:00 / 1:41 min.
Don't like the way the icons are arranged on your iPhone? Shuffling them around on the phone itself a hassle? Not a problem. Easily
move iPhone app icons in iTunes
on your computer and you'll have an organized iPhone homescreen in no time flat. Here's how.
Tutorials
#474 / 2009-11-09 09:30:00 / 1:16 min.
Use your iPhone for a little while and you'll end up with tons of icons on your homescreen without rhyme or reason. Here's how to
move iPhone icons
and organize them into screens to get rid of iPhone icon clutter.
Tutorials
#471 / 2009-11-05 09:31:00 / 1:52 min.
Cut out the beginning of a lecture, before the prof starts talking. Cut out the droning ending of a presentation and more with the voice memo editing features built into the Voice Memo app on your iPhone. It's easy to do. Here's how.
Tutorials
#469 / 2009-11-04 09:31:00 / 1:48 min.
With iPhone software version 3.0, iPhone users will have noticed a new app on their trusty mobile. The
Voice Memo app
lets you record a lecture, an interview or a note to self with ease. Here's how it works.
Tutorials
#467 / 2009-11-03 09:31:00 / 2:06 min.
There's a lot of personal information on your iPhone. Email, documents, photos and more. If you're concerned about others accessing that information you can
lock your iPhone with a passcode
. You can even make it so that data is wiped from your iPhone after a certain number of failed access attempts. Here's how.
Gadget TV
#51 / 2009-11-02 12:00:00 / 2:48 min.
Powermat aims to get rid of "wire spaghetti." With the Powermat Portable Mat, wireless charging can travel with you. This fold-out mat charges three devices wirelessly and one more via a USB connection on the back. It comes in a handy travel enclosure and lets you leave all the plug-in adapters at home when traveling.
Tutorials
#465 / 2009-11-02 09:31:00 / 2:06 min.
One of the earliest complaints about the iPhone was that you couldn't
copy and paste
text. With the release of iPhone software 3.0, copy and paste came to the iPhone. Here'show to easily copy and paste text on your iPhone.
Tutorials
#463 / 2009-10-30 09:31:00 / 1:37 min.
Many applications in the
Apple App Store
provide you with notifications. Notifications can take a number of forms. If you know where to look you can control which notifications you receive and which you don't.
Tutorials
#461 / 2009-10-29 09:31:00 / 1:44 min.
Buy high, sell low? No, wait... If you like to play the stock market you most likely want to keep tabs on how the market is doing. The iPhone comes standard with a full-featured stock application that's easy to use and offers accurate and up-to-date information.
Tutorials
#460 / 2009-10-29 09:30:00 / 1:33 min.
Have you ever wanted to
add a custom shortcut to your iPhone homescreen
? It's easier than you might think. With thisiPhone video tutorial
, find out how toadd a new icon to your iPhone's homescreen
.
Mr. Mobile
#42 / 2009-10-28 17:00:00 / 6:52 min.
PopCap makes some of the best mobile games going. The company keeps the hits coming with these three awesome iPhone / iPod Touch games. Two are re-makes of PopCap greats Bejeweled 2 and Bookworm. Peggle, is much newer and a perfect fit for the iPhone / iPod Touch's hardware.
Gadget TV
#49 / 2009-10-28 12:00:00 / 3:23 min.
Powermat is a first step toward
wireless charging of devices
; just drop a gadget onto the charging pad and charging begins wirelessly. Your device will need a Powermat-enabled charging adaptor, generally in the form of a case, phone back or dock. Once your phone, MP3 player or portable game system has been "Powermat enabled," just drop it on the Powermat to begin charging. It's like magic... if you're unfamiliar with the concept of magnetic induction charging.
Tutorials
#459 / 2009-10-28 09:31:00 / 1:10 min.
One benefit of having a camera on your phone is that you can take pictures and share them. Sometimes you want to share instantly. With your iPhone you can do that easily. Here's how to share a photo from your iPhone via email.
Tutorials
#455 / 2009-10-26 09:31:00 / 1:51 min.
Cooliris is a fantastic way to interact with photos and video on your desktop. Now, a similar Cooliris experience is available to mobile users with the Cooliris application for iPhone. Perhaps best of all, Cooliris is a free download from the App Store.
Tutorials
#451 / 2009-10-22 09:31:00 / 1:27 min.
When you're typing URL's in Safari you have that handy ".com" key at the bottom of the screen on your iPhone. Too bad you have to type things like .net and .edu, or do you?
Easy Ways to Plan Amazing Vacations Online
#9 / 2009-10-22 09:00:00 / 2:07 min.
If only we could gaze into a crystal ball to see whether or not our flight will be on time. Flightcaster offers the next best thing without the need to dabble in the occult. Enter your flight number and where you're going and you'll
see where in the world your travel vessel is
right now, along with the percentage odds it (and you) will be on time.
Tutorials
#447 / 2009-10-20 09:31:00 / 2:16 min.
Studies have shown that certain activities help keep the human brain on top of its game. The activities "exercise" the brain to help keep it healthy.
SPB Brain Evolution
is a game that promises to keep your brain in ship-shape.
Tutorials
#445 / 2009-10-19 09:31:00 / 1:15 min.
If you use Apple's "
MobileMe
" you know it's a great way to store files and other things online. If you have an iPhone now you can get to that content right from your phone using the application MobileMe iDisk.
Gadget TV
#44 / 2009-10-16 12:00:00 / 2:17 min.
Whether or not you subscribe to the school of thought that mobile phones bombard your head with harmful radiation, it can't hurt to be cautious. Before you don the tinfoil hat though, check out Pong and its line of mobile phone accessories that promise to
channel cell phone microwaves away
from your noggin.
Tutorials
#443 / 2009-10-16 09:31:00 / 1:07 min.
Many iPhone users don't realize that a function is assigned to double-clicking the Home button. By default, it opens up iPod controls to allow you to interact with the iPod application when you're using another app. However, you can
customize what double clicking
the home button does. Here's how.
Mr. Mobile
#40 / 2009-10-14 17:00:00 / 5:40 min.
You darned kids with your hippin' and your hoppin' and your groovin' and your movin'. Back in our day, we'd have been happy with a Moog and a funny haircut, perhaps hidden by a hat that was funnier still. Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile, shows off
GrooveMaker Hip-Hop, an iPhone app
that lets add loops and samples to create music on your favorite smartphone.
Tutorials
#438 / 2009-10-14 09:30:00 / 1:18 min.
When you get your iPhone it has four applications set up in the "dock" area. Many users don't know it, but those apps aren't set in stone. You can choose to have your favorite applications always visible in the dock, but you're always limited to four.
Mr. Mobile
#39 / 2009-10-07 17:00:00 / 7:11 min.
As iPhone users will attest,
turn by turn directions on the iPhone
have been a long time coming. With the launch of iPhone 3.0 software, Apple announced that it would allowturn GPS iPhone apps
in the App Store for the first time. Jay Goldman takes a look at CoPilot Live North America, coming in at about a third the price of TomTom's North American GPS software.
Tutorials
#426 / 2009-10-06 09:30:00 / 2:19 min.
Your iPhone has so many cool things on it. One thing it doesn't have, however, are the cool
emoticons
that you've become used to on instant message services. Well, if you want, you can get them for your iPhone too. Here's how.
Tutorials
#422 / 2009-10-02 09:30:00 / 1:10 min.
Many users have gotten used to
opening web links
in new pages on their desktop browsers. Many also think this isn't possible in Safari on your iPhone, but it is. And here's how it's done.
Mr. Mobile
#38 / 2009-09-30 17:00:00 / 4:45 min.
Apple is clearly making a push for the
iPhone as a portable gaming platform
. Jay Goldman AKAMr. Mobile
helps to make the case by showcasing a couple of his current favoriteiPhone games
. Both of these games use the iPhone's input in interesting ways and at $0.99 and $2.99, they're definitely worth a look. Download links after the break.
Gadget TV
#34 / 2009-09-21 12:00:00 / 2:29 min.
Ask an
iPhone 3G or 3GS
owner what they'd change about the slick mobile and invariably, the answer you'll receive is "boost the battery life
." The iPhone's Achilles heel is the battery that, after half a day of heavy use, is spent. EnterMophie and its Juice Pack Air iPhone case and battery booster
. Flip a switch on the Juice Pack and your iPhone gets charged up effectively doubling your iPhone's up time.
Tutorials
#399 / 2009-09-16 09:31:00 / 1:12 min.
You're browsing around on your iPhone in Safari when you happen across a beautiful picture. Whether you realize it or not it's easy to
save such images on your iPhone
.
Lab Rats
#188 / 2009-09-14 17:00:00 / 22:58 min.
The Lab Rats come to the rescue of anyone that has wondered
"which smartphone is right for me?
" The guys take a good look at the iPhone 3GS, the Palm Pre and the Blackberry Tour, and talk about each phone's strengths and weaknesses.
Tutorials
#387 / 2009-09-08 09:31:00 / 1:58 min.
There are times when you'd just like to be able to
connect to your desktop computer
for a minute. Just to do one little thing that you forgot to do. With Mocha VNC (Virtual Network Computing) Lite for the iPhone, you can do it easily.
Gadget TV
#29 / 2009-09-04 12:00:00 / 2:55 min.
If you're like most iPod owners, you likely never leave the house without your favorite player. The
Clickfree Transformer
for iPod aims to add more functionality to the iPod or iPhone by allowing users to take advantage ofunused storage space on the device as a backup drive
. You can alsopull iTunes music off an iPod or iPhone
with the device. Just plug it in, select the backup options and you're off to the races.
Tutorials
#383 / 2009-09-04 09:31:00 / 00:54 min.
Your iPhone is a full-featured device. From playing music to answering calls, it's always ready. And, if you need to
forward your calls
to another number your iPhone can do that too!
Tutorials
#381 / 2009-09-03 09:31:00 / 2:53 min.
If you use SugarSync to
backup and synchronize data between, Macs, PC's and virtual machines
you know that you can access your data from the Web. Now, you can also access it all right from your iPhone.
Mr. Mobile
#34 / 2009-09-02 17:00:00 / 5:15 min.
Good news parents! Bad news kids :-(
It's time to gear up to go
It's time to gear up to go
back to school
. Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile, helps students pick thebest iPhone apps
to get into a scholastic frame of mind. From creating to-do lists to doingSAT test preparation
, theiPhone App Store
has you covered.
Syncing notes in the cloud with Evernote
#7 / 2009-09-01 09:00:00 / 2:40 min.
In addition to giving you a desktop solution and a Web interface, Evernote provides you with lots of ways to interact with your notes from your
mobile devices
. Whether on youriPhone, your BlackBerry, a Windows Mobile device
or other smartphone, Evernote is there for you.
Lab Rats
#186 / 2009-08-31 17:00:00 / 18:49 min.
How do I subscribe to a podcast in iTunes? WTF is AAC? Should I buy a BlackBerry or an iPhone? Should I set my computer to hibernate or "sleep?" What Windows Vista package should I grab? Is it worth grabbing the Google App for my iPhone? All these questions and more answered as the Lab Rats break open the mailbag.
Tutorials
#365 / 2009-08-24 09:31:00 / 1:10 min.
Your iPhone uses a powerful 3G connection for communication. At the same time, however, it comes equipped to take advantage of
wireless networks
that may be in range. Take advantage of wireless networks at home, in hotels, at airports, and so on.
Tutorials
#360 / 2009-08-20 09:30:00 / 00:58 min.
When you're flying you know that they tell you to
turn off all electronic devices
like cell phones. Well, with your iPhone you have anAirplane Mode
that shuts off all transmissions, but allows you to listen to music, watch videos, or listen to audiobooks.
Tutorials
#358 / 2009-08-19 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.
If you like to do frequent
updates to Facebook and Twitter
you can do them easily. Just talk to theVlingo iPhone app
and send the same update to both sites or send a unique update to each. And best of all, you never need to touch the iPhone keyboard.
Tutorials
#354 / 2009-08-17 09:30:00 / 00:57 min.
Perhaps you've gotten an iPhone for one of your children or an iPhone for an employee and you want to
restrict their use
. If you wish you can go in andrestrict explicit content, block Safari on the iPhone
and more.
Gadget TV
#22 / 2009-08-14 12:00:00 / 2:14 min.
The headphones that come with iPhones and other smartphones are notoriously crappy. Sure, they produce decent sound and granted, they have an inline microphone, but the comfort and overall sound quality are lacking.
V-MODA's Vibe II with Microphone
are one answer. At $120 they're a luxurious, if a little pricey, solution. Thesesound isolation headphones
feature a great inline mic, feature Kevlar and gold among their building materials and look super snazzy to boot.
Tutorials
#352 / 2009-08-14 09:30:00 / 1:09 min.
On your iPhone you may want it to use
"military time."
Or, you may want tochange the time zone
, or the time, or the way it's updated. You can do all of those things quickly and easily in youriPhone's settings
.
Tutorials
#349 / 2009-08-12 09:31:00 / 2:17 min.
Sometimes you just need to remind yourself of something. A task for your child to do, a project for your team at work, or an item for your grocery list. With reQall on your
iPhone reminders
are quick and easy.
Tutorials
#348 / 2009-08-12 09:30:00 / 1:17 min.
If you're not big into typing on your iPhone why not use your voice? With Vlingo you can
talk and get directions
to anyplace you want to go.
Tutorials
#346 / 2009-08-11 09:30:00 / 2:11 min.
With the
iPhone app Air Sharing
, you canset up your iPhone to act as a storage drive
, all over your wireless network. Set aside some space on your iPhone and you canmove and transfer documents
between computers. WithAir Sharing
, youriPhone becomes a virtual removable drive
.
Tutorials
#344 / 2009-08-10 09:30:00 / 1:45 min.
Your iPhone is a phone, but it doesn't have to just "ring." You can have it vibrate, play a song, play a different song for each person, and much more. In the
iPhone sound settings, it's easy to customize your iPhone's ringtone, message tones
and much more.
Tutorials
#342 / 2009-08-07 09:30:00 / 0:55 min.
Unlike the iPhone 3GS and most BlackBerry devices, the iPhone 3G doesn't have
voice-recognition
built-in forvoice dialing
the phone. With Vlingo, however, you can quickly fix that problem andvoice dial on your iPhone
.
Tutorials
#340 / 2009-08-06 09:30:00 / 1:13 min.
If you're a fan of
RSS news feeds
you're in luck. If you use the free NetNewsWire service on your desktop, you can grabNetNewsWire for iPhone
too and have access to yourRSS feeds
, wherever you may roam. And any changes you make on your computer or on your iPhone will aggregate to other devices too.
Mr. Mobile
#30 / 2009-08-05 17:00:00 / 3:13 min.
From the makers of the popular Web / TV cross-over
Zimmer Twins
comes theStunt Wagon game for iPhone
, starring said twins. Kids (or kids at heart) use the iPhone accelerometer to control a wagon racing down a hill, controlled by one of three familiar characters from the Zimmer Twins The other game we look at is Arctic Shuffle, a mini-golf and curling style game that uses a penguin as the ball. Butterscotch.com does not advocate using penguins in such a manner... unless they're virtual penguins, in which case it's fair game.
Tutorials
#338 / 2009-08-05 09:30:00 / 1:15 min.
Curious about
how much data you've downloaded on your iPhone
? How much data you've sent? Maybe you're curious how long since your iPhone was last on the charger? Orhow long you've talked on the phone this month
? For these things and more you cancheck your iPhone's usage stats.
Tutorials
#336 / 2009-08-04 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.
With Instapaper you can create your own
web clips newspaper
to read later. And now, with theInstapaper iPhone app
, you can read your web clips on your iPhone too. Here's how it works.
Tutorials
#334 / 2009-08-03 09:30:00 / 0:52 min.
The only button on the front of your iPhone is the
home button
. You cancustomize your iPhone's home button
to open your contacts, launch the camera or iPod app and much more. Here's how.
Breaking news tutorials
#42 / 2009-07-31 10:08:19 / 0:49 min.
At the
Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, Charlie Miller and Collin Mulliner
, two security researchers, revealedvulnerabilities in SMS systems
. The pair discoveredmultiple SMS vulnerabilities in both Android and iPhone
systems. They're currently working to show the same vulnerabilities exist in Windows Mobile systems.
Tutorials
#332 / 2009-07-31 09:30:00 / 1:02 min.
As with most things your iPhone comes with certain defaults. Certain sounds are set, certain options are toggled on or off, and your wallpaper is the Earth as seen from space. You can change all of these things to
customize your iPhone and make it your own
. Let's start bychanging the default iPhone wallpaper
.
Tutorials
#330 / 2009-07-30 09:30:00 / 1:47 min.
Sure you can carry lots of
music on your iPhone
, but what about radio? You can create your own "station" on Pandora and thenlisten to your favorite radio stations on your iPhone
with thefree Pandora Radio app
!
Mr. Mobile
#29 / 2009-07-29 17:00:00 / 9:25 min.
Now that the hype surrounding
The biggest change with
iPhone 3.0
software has abated somewhat, Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile takes a look atiPhone 3.0 software
and what it means for everyday iPhone use.iPhone 3.0 software is free
for iPhone users but there's a charge for iPod Touch users.The biggest change with
iPhone 3.0 software
is the newcopy and paste
functionality... something that was sorely missing from previous versions of iPhone / iPod touch software. However, there's a lot more toiPhone 3.0 software
than that, as Jay explains.
Lab Rats
#181 / 2009-07-27 17:00:00 / 24:43 min.
Andy and Sean crack open the case (so to speak) on the three generations of iPhone and take a look at what makes them run, as well as speculating on what's coming next from Apple. Check out the
head to head comparison of all three generations of iPhone
and find outwhat's under the iPhone's hood
Tutorials
#324 / 2009-07-27 09:30:00 / 1:13 min.
TweetDeck has gained huge popularity with
die-hard Twitter users
for its simplicity and power. It is arguably thebest free desktop Twitter program
. Now, the power ofTweetDeck
is available for theiPhone
.
Tutorials
#321 / 2009-07-23 09:31:00 / 1:00 min.
Your
iPhone
is a complicated device. It holds music, it handles phone calls, it runs third-party applications and so much more. If you want to find asummary of everything about your iPhone
here's where to look! You canfind your iPhone IMEI and ICCID numbers
, getiPhone SIM card details
, seehow much free space you have on your iPhone, find your iPhone firmware version
and much more.
Tutorials
#319 / 2009-07-22 09:31:00 / 2:30 min.
Notes. People love to take notes. To have notes with lists of things
to do
. Notes with lists of things to get and things to buy. One problem with notes, however, is that you have to remember to take your notes with you. With Noter2 you canaccess your notes from any browser and even on your iPhone
!
Tutorials
#317 / 2009-07-21 09:31:00 / 1:26 min.
You can
save your iPhone's battery life
by following a few strategies. One important step is toadjust your iPhone's screen brightness
to give the best possible balance of visibility andiPhone battery saving
. Doc Callahan explains.
Tutorials
#316 / 2009-07-21 09:30:00 / 1:28 min.
Have a Facebook account? Would you like to know what's going on while you're away from your computer? It's fun and easy to do with
Facebook for the iPhone
. Keep up onstatus updates, see notifications
and evenupload photos to Facebook from your mobile
.
Tutorials
#313 / 2009-07-17 09:31:00 / 1:38 min.
You have a lot of things on your iPhone. Email, documents, pictures, and lots more. To
keep that data safe
you may want topassword protect your iPhone
to keep others out. You can evenfactory reset your iPhone
after a given number of failed password attempts. While it won't soften the blow of alost iPhone
, at least you'll know your data, passwords and email are safe.
Tutorials
#312 / 2009-07-17 09:30:00 / 1:38 min.
The iPhone comes with lots of applications to get you started. If you're a big fan of
Google's Mobile App
you won't find it on your phone by default. However, with this app, you get access to yourGmail, Google Calendar, Reader (RSS feeds), News
and more on your iPhone. Here's how to get it and work with it.
Tutorials
#311 / 2009-07-16 09:31:00 / 1:13 min.
If you're a fan of
RSS news feeds
you're in luck. If you use thefree NetNewsWire
service on your desktop you can also get it on youriPhone
.
Mr. Mobile
#27 / 2009-07-15 17:00:00 / 4:40 min.
Jay Goldman shows off his picks for the
best media streaming app for smartphones
. Simplify Music 2 makes it easy tostream music
from your desktop or laptop PCs right to youriPhone
while i2b gets yourmusic streaming on BlackBerry
.
Tutorials
#309 / 2009-07-15 09:31:00 / 1:22 min.
Your
iPhone
is good for lots of things. You can use it for email, for surfing the Internet, for looking at pictures and playing music. And, if you installClinometer on your iPhone
you can also use it to level your new shelves.
Tutorials
#307 / 2009-07-14 09:31:00 / 1:25 min.
If you're a fan of
RSS news feeds
and you useGoogle Reader
you're in luck on your iPhone. With theGoogle Mobile App
installed you have quick access toGoogle Reader
where you can read the same feeds you read on your desktop.
Tutorials
#305 / 2009-07-13 09:31:00 / 1:44 min.
You're traveling and you don't know where anything is.
Where can you find a good restaurant
? Where's the nearest coffee shop?Where can you find a bank
? More important perhaps, where's the closest pub? All of these things and more are answered byAroundMe
, afree iPhone app
.
Tutorials
#303 / 2009-07-10 09:31:00 / 1:44 min.
If you
listen to your music in iTunes and have an iPhone or iPod Touch
, you're going to love Remote. You can download it from the App Store and it will let youcontrol iTunes from your iPhone or iPod Touch
. Play music, switch songs, switch libraries, stop playback, change the volume and more.
Tutorials
#299 / 2009-07-08 09:31:00 / 1:18 min.
If you like to use Twitter there's no reason you have leave it behind when you're away from your computer. Just install Twitterrific and you can
use Twitter on your iPhone
.
Tutorials
#295 / 2009-07-06 09:31:00 / 1:18 min.
If you're a fan of the powerful online to-do list Remember The Milk (RTM), you'll be glad to know there's an
Remember The Milk app for the iPhone
. It puts the power of RTM in the palm of your hand.
Tutorials
#293 / 2009-07-03 09:31:00 / 2:02 min.
Given that it's always with you, the
iPhone
is the perfect place to keep yourshopping lists
. Using Grocery iQ you can make your list, cruise through the store and be done in no time flat.
Tutorials
#289 / 2009-07-01 09:31:00 / 1:28 min.
You can put plenty of of music on your iPhone. You can include television programs, movies and entire soundtracks. There are times, however, when you just want to
listen to your favorite radio station on your iPhone
. To listen to a talk radio show or to listen to stations in your old home town. For that you can use IHeartRadio.
Tutorials
#285 / 2009-06-29 09:31:00 / 1:25 min.
If you're a big fan of Jott you'll be pleased to know you can use it from your iPhone. The
iPhone
version accesses all of yourJott
information and lets you add new jotts - voice memos, calendar appointments, notes etc. that are converted to text and stored on Jott's servers.
Tutorials
#283 / 2009-06-26 09:31:00 / 2:28 min.
There's been a lot of talk about the Amazon Kindle as well as other eBook readers. But did you know you can
read eBooks on your iPod Touch or iPhone too?
Stanza is available from the iPhone App Store and you can findthousands of free eBooks
to read too.
Tutorials
#281 / 2009-06-25 09:31:00 / 2:25 min.
The Associated Press is known around the world for timely news. If you want to take that AP quality with you on your iPhone, no problem. Just get the
free app, AP News
!
Understanding iPhone 3.0
#6 / 2009-06-18 17:01:00 / 15:14 min.
View all five parts of our series on
how to use iPhone 3.0
. Sean Carruthers shows uswhat's new in iPhone 3.0 software
as well ashow to copy and paste on iPhone 3.0, how to use Spotlight search
as well ashow to use the new Voice Memo app
and more.
Understanding iPhone 3.0
#1 / 2009-06-18 11:00:00 / 4:11 min.
Cut, copy and paste on the iPhone 3.0
. Three very basic and very simple features that make a huge difference and that have been sorely missed onApple's iPhone
since it was first released. Now, withiPhone 3.0 firmware
, these features (and many more) make their way to the iPhone. Sean Carruthers explains.
Understanding iPhone 3.0
#2 / 2009-06-18 11:00:00 / 3:21 min.
Another feature sorely missed in iPhone firmware prior to 3.0 was
Spotlight searching
. Now, withiPhone version 3.0, search
is at your fingertips. Sean Carruthers explains how touse Spotlight search on your iPhone 3.0
.
Understanding iPhone 3.0
#3 / 2009-06-18 11:00:00 / 2:36 min.
iPhone 3.0
has a much improvedlandscape mode
that's available in moreiPhone apps
than before. If you struggle withtyping on the iPhone
, you'll be interested to see the new largerlandscape keyboard option in email
. Likewise, if you use the stock application, a new landscape mode makes it easier than ever to follow stocks on the iPhone.
Understanding iPhone 3.0
#4 / 2009-06-18 11:00:00 / 2:09 min.
One of the
iPhone killer apps
is theSafari browser
. WithiPhone firmware 3.0
, the web browsing experience on the iPhone is much improved. Sean Carruthers explains.
Understanding iPhone 3.0
#5 / 2009-06-18 11:00:00 / 3:53 min.
In addition to all the new features in
iPhone 3.0 firmware
, there's also a new standard app.Voice Memo on iPhone 3.0
is a quick and easy way to make a quick recording.
Breaking news tutorials
#35 / 2009-06-18 09:59:31 / 1:17 min.
iPhone 3G S and iPhone software 3.0
seems to be all anyone can talk about. TheiPhone 3G S
has launched for those who are in the market for an upgrade. And even if you're not looking to upgrade your hardware,iPhone Software 3.0
has also be released and brings some long awaited new features and functions to the iPhone.
Mr. Mobile
#23 / 2009-06-17 17:00:00 / 7:48 min.
Jay Goldman explores the iPhone camera and offers a few tips for making it more useful. Jay looks at apps that help you take better pictures on the iPhone as well as ways to upload your pictures to multiple Flickr or Twitter accounts and more.
Tutorials
#268 / 2009-06-17 09:30:00 / 2:17 min.
There's been a lot of talk about the new Kindle from Amazon. If you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch, however, you can read eBooks too with Stanza. Stanza is also available for the Mac and PC desktop.
Mr. Mobile
#22 / 2009-06-10 17:00:00 / 5:28 min.
Stuck on a boring commuter flight? Rather than sit through the generally dismal in-flight movie while eating over-priced in-flight meals, check out these two great flight related games for the iPhone. As Mr. Mobile, Jay Goldman points out, there's nothing like these flight games to take the edge off on a long journey.
Lab Rats
#173 / 2009-06-01 17:00:00 / 17:39 min.
iTunes is powerful software for managing your movie and music collection. However, incorrectly tagged songs and albums that you've downloaded or ripped, digital rights management (DRM) and other issues can hamper the experience. To cure your iTunes and iPod Shuffle ills, Sean and Andy show you some ways to bend iTunes to your will, so you can use it more efficiently!
On Deck
#28 / 2009-05-15 17:00:00 / 3:49 min.
Andrew Moore-Crispin, apparently the most oft-appearing guest on On Deck, returns for a fifth go-round. The topics: Gadget TV, the latest show to hit the butterscotch.com network as well as tags, the newest improvement to the site that makes it easier than ever to find the butterscotch.com content you're looking for!
Mr. Mobile
#20 / 2009-05-13 17:00:00 / 7:10 min.
Jay Goldman takes a look at the best Twittering applications available for the iPhone. Sure, you can log on to Twitter on the iPhone browser to ready and compose Tweets, but where's the fun in that?
Mr. Mobile
#19 / 2009-04-29 17:00:00 / 3:09 min.
Jay Goldman offers up his top five favorite iPhone power user tips to save time, finger strokes and hassle. From a way to instantly scroll to the top of a long web page to an easy way to bring up your iPod controls without exiting your current application, Mr. Mobile delivers.
Breaking news tutorials
#21 / 2009-04-24 09:01:00 / 3:00 min.
Only nine months ago Apple opened the App Store for selling applications for the iPhone. In that short period of time over 1 billion applications have been downloaded. It's an impressive feat.
Mr. Mobile
#17 / 2009-04-15 17:00:00 / 3:15 min.
Jay Goldman profiles the latest smartphone from Nokia, the E71 smartphone, along with a stylish Bluetooth headset that could be confused for the latest iPod Shuffle. Jay finds the build quality of the E71 excellent but laments the fact that the smartphone's software lacks the user interface polish of some other mobiles. Taking a look at Nokia's BH-804 headset, Jay says it's a stylish if a little pricey mobile accessory.
Mr. Mobile
#16 / 2009-04-08 14:59:08 / 3:31 min.
Mr. Mobile takes a look a Crayon Physics Deluxe on the iPhone. This fun physics based game might even teach you a few things. The basic goal is simple: push the ball to the goal. The puzzles turn into mind-benders in later levels though.
Mr. Mobile
#15 / 2009-04-01 17:00:00 / 3:53 min.
Mr. Mobile takes a look at three iPhone accessories that he goes as far as saying are real must-haves for iPhone owners. First, we look at an extended life battery pack that doubles the battery life of your iPhone 3G. Next we see a simple, non-electronic gizmo that improves the experience of watching movies on your iPhone for under $10. Finally, we see an iPhone case with a kick stand, perfect for watching movies on the plane without having to hold your iPhone.
Tutorials
#148 / 2009-03-25 09:30:00 / 1:41 min.
Have a video file that won't play on your computer? Or do you want to convert a video file or DVD into a format that will play on your iPod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Xbox 360 and so on? It's easy to do with Handbrake!
Mr. Mobile
#11 / 2009-03-04 17:00:00 / 3:38 min.
Mr. Mobile takes a break from the iPhone love-in to look at the BlackBerry's answer to Apple's iconic phone, the BlackBerry Storm 9500 smartphone. What he finds is a BlackBerry that looks and feels great in the hand, but how does it perform?
Mr. Mobile
#10 / 2009-02-25 17:00:00 / 3:28 min.
Always on the lookout for ways to make mobile life easier, Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile, seeks out an application to help him organize his grocery shopping list. Another appropriately titled app from the iPhone App Store comes front and center: The five-star App Store-reviewed Shopper from MidCentury Software.
Mr. Mobile
#9 / 2009-02-18 17:00:00 / 3:55 min.
If you've ever played any recent games in the prolific The Legend of Zelda series, you will have been introduced to the ocarina, a real-world musical instrument that functions much like a flute.
Mr. Mobile is clearly a fan as he seeks out an ocarina emulator for the iPhone and finds Smule's appropriately titled Ocarina... offering much more than initially meets the eye.
Mr. Mobile is clearly a fan as he seeks out an ocarina emulator for the iPhone and finds Smule's appropriately titled Ocarina... offering much more than initially meets the eye.
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
#10 / 2009-02-06 09:00:00 / 1:38 min.
To reward us all for taking the time to learn the finer points of iTunes, Molly McDonald makes with the free iTunes content in this installment of Tune In: Novice Guide to iTunes.
Mr. Mobile
#7 / 2009-02-04 17:00:00 / 3:28 min.
A mobile fix for the Facebook addicted, the Facebook app for the iPhone ensures you'll never miss a friend's status update. You can also post pictures to your profile while on the go, get and send Facebook email, chat and more.
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
#7 / 2009-02-03 09:00:00 / 1:32 min.
Using iTunes it's easy to find radio stations you can listen to for free over the internet. In fact, you're spoiled for choice: there are literally thousands of stations broken down by genres available through iTunes. Just find one you like, minimize iTunes and you'll have your favorite radio station to keep you company throughout the day.
Lab Rats
#157 / 2009-02-02 17:00:00 / 21:08 min.
If you can organize the kids' many after school activities, practices, games, sleep-overs, school projects and more, the technology that the Lab Rats recommend will be a cinch! With this, the Lab Rats Soccer Mom's Tech Toolbox, organizing schedules and getting to and from the kids', family and your own activities has never been easier.
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
#5 / 2009-01-30 09:00:00 / 1:48 min.
Before long, you may have so much media that iTunes that finding the song, movie or TV show you're looking for becomes a chore. Playlists to the rescue! These little container files act like folders on your computer. You can sort your music and videos into numerous different playlists as well as create new playlists easily.
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
#4 / 2009-01-29 09:00:00 / 2:30 min.
Podcasts are video and audio files that you can download, often for free, and watch on your computer or a media player like the iPod, iPhone, Zune and others. iTunes has an extensive library of video and audio podcasts available. All you need to do is subscribe and these podcasts will be downloaded and synced automatically as new episodes are released.
Mr. Mobile
#6 / 2009-01-28 17:00:00 / 2:48 min.
If you've ever played any of the Guitar Hero, Rockband or Dance Dance Revolution games, you'll get the idea behind Tap Tap Revenge immediately. With adaptations of popular songs available for download, one- two- and online multi-player modes, Tap Tap Revenge brings a level of interaction to your favorite music using the iPhone's touch screen.
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
#3 / 2009-01-28 09:00:00 / 2:10 min.
After searching for and finding the movie, music or TV show you want to purchase, you'll want to look at the price. While the cost of individual items is reasonable and largely universal, the price varies between different types of media. You'll also want to keep an eye out for the elusive "free" tag. More on getting free stuff from iTunes in a future episode.
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
#2 / 2009-01-27 09:00:00 / 1:59 min.
As soon as you've installed iTunes on your Mac or PC, you can start looking around for movies, music, applications, podcasts and TV shows that are of interest to you. Whether you missed the latest episode of your favourite cop drama or you're looking for the slow song they used to play at every high school dance, you can probably find it in iTunes.
Tune in: Novice guide to iTunes
#1 / 2009-01-26 09:00:00 / 2:09 min.
With iTunes you can download single tracks or full albums from your favorite artists, you can buy and rent movies for playback on your computer or iPod / iPhone, you can grab video and audio "podcasts," grab the latest episode of your favorite TV show, get games for your iPod or iPhone and much more. All for a nominal fee or, in some cases, free.
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#80 / 2009-01-19 17:30:00 / 3:30 min.
Using gesture control and the accelerometers in the iPhone, ZooZ Mobile's ZooZ Beat turns anyone with an iPhone into a DJ.
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#65 / 2009-01-16 11:30:00 / 2:56 min.
Building the cross-application integration that the iPhone so sorely needs, Pinger Phone connects instant messaging, Facebook, MySpace and more and allows you to call, chat with or message your contacts.
iPhone Basics
#11 / 2009-01-16 09:01:00 / 5:26 min.
The reason you decided to step up to the iPhone 3G probably has something to do with its extensive music and video playing capabilities. While the iPhone is a great phone and an excellent connected internet device, it also leverages Apple's impressive legacy in digital audio players and brings all of the iPod features to your phone. Anything that requires us to carry one less device is OK by us.
iPhone Basics
#12 / 2009-01-16 09:00:00 / 49:59 min.
Andy Walker runs through the
If you've got a shiny new iPhone and want to learn to make the most of it, this is the tutorial series for you!
basics and the finer points
of getting the most out of your iPhone. He uses the 3G model but his tips and tricks also work for the original iPhone. Many will even work for theiPod Touch
.If you've got a shiny new iPhone and want to learn to make the most of it, this is the tutorial series for you!
iPhone Basics
#10 / 2009-01-16 09:00:00 / 5:17 min.
The iPhone 3G makes sending and receiving SMS or text messages a quick, effective and generally inexpensive way to communicate. These ~140 character messages should be short, sweet and to the point but can also relay a lot of information in a small message.
iPhone Basics
#9 / 2009-01-15 09:00:00 / 4:36 min.
Thanks to the iPhone's big touch screen, you will have noticed the distinct lack of buttons on the device's face. In fact, there's only one button on the front of the iPhone. Here, we'll show you how to access and make the best possible use of the iPhone's often maligned on-screen keyboard.
Mr. Mobile
#4 / 2009-01-14 17:00:00 / 2:38 min.
Google Earth is available on Windows, Mac, Linux and, of course, the iPhone. With it you can see the entire globe using satellite imagery, zoom in on your location and even read text and see pictures of key points around the world. Unique to iPhone is the tilt-sensing view mode that changes with the orientation of your mobile.
iPhone Basics
#8 / 2009-01-14 09:30:00 / 6:17 min.
What got you excited to step up to the iPhone 3G was likely the device's incredible web experience. However, the iPhone, as the name suggests, is at its core a phone. Andy Walker runs us through using the phone, from simply dialing a number to using some of the more advanced phone features Apple's iconic device.
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#45 / 2009-01-14 09:30:00 / 4:03 min.
Apple's iPhone brought multi-touch to the masses. It's an intuitive way to interact with digital content. While touch screen technology has been around for a while, multi-touch is the killer application. PQ Labs has an interesting multi-touch display, perfect for commercial installations.
iPhone Basics
#7 / 2009-01-13 09:30:00 / 4:38 min.
The iPhone 3G is notoriously power-hungry. With all of the wireless connection options (wireless internet and Bluetooth specifically) and given the big, bright screen, you'll likely find yourself searching for a power outlet more often than you'd like. Here's how to charge and sync your iPhone, using either the included power adapter or using a USB port on your computer or laptop.
iPhone Basics
#6 / 2009-01-12 09:00:00 / 4:14 min.
The iPhone 3G has a built in camera which offers some fun features. Your disembodied host voice, Andy Walker, runs down how to use the Camera and Photo applications to take pictures and do small edits. He also demonstrates how to set a favorite picture as your iPhone wallpaper.
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#23 / 2009-01-09 13:30:00 / 3:32 min.
It seems everyone has an iPod accessory of some sort to pitch at CES 2009. iLuv has been making excellent and forward-thinking accessories for Apple's ubiquitous player for almost as long as the device has been mainstream so we had to go see what was coming up next from the company. We weren't disappointed.
iPhone Basics
#5 / 2009-01-09 09:00:00 / 6:01 min.
The iPhone 3G's true power and potential is realized when you take it online. We'll show you how to connect your iPhone to the cellular network using your data plan and how to connect to a wireless hotspot, your home or office network to get the iPhone 3G online without service charges.
iPhone Basics
#4 / 2009-01-08 09:00:00 / 7:18 min.
The iPhone 3G is the hottest phone there is. In this episode, Andy Walker runs through how to find, download, install, and move iPhone applications from the App Store. Applications in the App Store allow you to do much more with your iPhone. There are thousands of apps available from games, tweaks, e-book readers and much, much more.
iPhone Basics
#3 / 2009-01-07 09:00:00 / 5:50 min.
The iPhone 3G is the hottest phone there is. Andy Walker continues his in depth introduction to the iPhone. He looks at iPhone apps that are included right out of the box. He also shows how to find and download apps, either free or paid.
iPhone Basics
#2 / 2009-01-06 09:00:00 / 3:52 min.
The iPhone 3G is the hottest phone there is. In this second installment, Andy Walker, Executive Producer of butterscotch runs down how to interact with the iconic iPhone 3G. He runs through using the touchscreen of the iPhone to unlock your mobile and launch applications, how to fully power down or enter battery saving ready mode.
iPhone Basics
#1 / 2009-01-05 09:00:00 / 3:40 min.
The iPhone 3G is the hottest phone there is. In this episode, Andy Walker, Executive Producer of Butterscotch kicks off the iPhone Basics series with an introduction to the iPhone 3G. He gives you a basic overview of the buttons, switches, screen and slots that make up the iconic phone.
Mr. Mobile
#3 / 2008-12-31 17:00:00 / 2:23 min.
Koi Pond is a very zen application for the iPhone. The more impatient among us may ask "what does it do?" It doesn't do much... it shows some lovely koi (decorative goldfish / carp) in a serene pond. Swimming around and just generally doing what koi do. The real beauty of this app lies not in what it does but in what it makes you do: relax, zone out and just generally chill. Try finding that for $0.99 anywhere else.
Mr. Mobile
#1 / 2008-12-30 09:15:00 / 3:47 min.
Jay takes a look at Fizz Weather on the iPhone and exposes the truth: It really is always cold in Canada, where Mr. Mobile is recorded.
Jay runs through some of the features of Fizz Weather that makes it tops on his list of weather apps and, in Mr. Mobile's humble opinion, well worth the $5.99 price of entry.
Jay runs through some of the features of Fizz Weather that makes it tops on his list of weather apps and, in Mr. Mobile's humble opinion, well worth the $5.99 price of entry.
Gmail for Beginners
#7 / 2008-11-18 09:00:00 / 2:34 min.
Gmail doesn't have to be confined to your web browser. You can also set Gmail up so that you can send and receive messages using the desktop email client you're most comfortable with. That could be Outlook, Outlook Express, Thunderbird or even a mobile email client like those included in the iPhone, BlackBerry or other popular handset.
Following a few simple steps, it's easy to get your Gmail messages sent to your desktop or mobile email client.
Following a few simple steps, it's easy to get your Gmail messages sent to your desktop or mobile email client.
Lab Rats
#140 / 2008-09-29 17:00:00 / 26:14 min.
Andy and Sean take a peak inside the mailbox to see what Labrats viewers have to say. From binary to Wi-Fi, iPhone hacking to itunes, it's all fair game.
Lab Rats
#135 / 2008-08-25 17:00:00 / 24:25 min.
Andy and Sean weigh in on innovations of the iPhone 3G.
Lab Rats
#128 / 2008-07-07 17:00:00 / 23:05 min.
Andy and Sean look at current and future technology that can be controlled by touch.
Lab Rats
#108 / 2008-03-11 17:00:00 / 23:34 min.
Andy and Sean hack the iPod Touch to make it more useful. Plus, a little cat crack!
Lab Rats
#84 / 2007-08-06 17:00:00 / 26:14 min.
Andy and Sean weigh in on Apple's new smart phone, with special guest Ben Freedman.
Lab Rats
#37 / 2006-08-14 17:00:00 / 18:50 min.
Sean goes on location to the Apple Developers Conference, while Andy stays at home and moves house.
Lab Rats
#33 / 2006-07-10 17:00:00 / 14:29 min.
Andy and Sean look at the Slingbox and other living room multimedia technologies.
Going Mobile
Every week, Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan demonstrates that he's true to his name by bringing the best in mobile apps. From
the best free iPhone apps
,the best free BlackBerry apps
,the best free Android apps
to the best mobile phone services. Top 10 lists, must-try apps, fantastic free games and much more to help you unlock the full power of your mobile.
See and be seen with Google Latitude
Google Latitude lets you share your real-world comings and goings with your friends and family online. Latitude lets your network know where you are by grabbing GPS data from a compatible phone and uploading it so your friends can see where you are on their phone or on in a web browser... and maybe even come meet you there. It's social networking meets actual social interaction.
Introducing iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
The new
iOS 4 by Apple
is a new operating system that works with the newiPhone 4
as well as theiPhone 3G
, 3GS and theiPod Touch
. It adds all sorts ofnew features
including the ability tomultitask on your iPhone
, the ability tocreate folders to organize applications
, anintegrated email client
, aiPhone digital zoom feature
and much more!
iPhone Basics
Andy Walker runs through the basics and the finer points of getting the most out of your iPhone. He uses the 3G model but his tips and tricks also work for the original iPhone. Many will even work for the iPod Touch.
If you've got a shiny new iPhone and want to learn to make the most of it, this is the tutorial series for you!
If you've got a shiny new iPhone and want to learn to make the most of it, this is the tutorial series for you!
Understanding iPhone 3.0
Sean Carruthers takes a close look at the iPhone 3.0 update and shows
what's new in iPhone 3.0
? Aside from the fact that this is the first time non-jailbroken iPhone users have been able tocopy and paste on the iPhone
, there are also several upgraded or brand new default applications, new Spotlight search functionality and much improved landscape mode switching.
Up Close and Personal with the iPhone 3GS
Sean Carruthers takes
a close look at the iPhone 3GS
in thisbutterscotch special video series
. If you or someone in your family has askedwhat's new in iPhone 3GS
orhow to use the iPhone 3GS
, this series is for you.
Mr. Mobile
Host: Jay Goldman
Jay Goldman, also known by his butterscotch moniker of Mr. Mobile gets up close and personal with that indispensable bit of kit, the mobile phone. Join Mr. Mobile as he showcases the best software, the finest accessories and the wicked awesomest tips and tricks to maximize your mobile.
Jay Goldman, also known by his butterscotch moniker of Mr. Mobile gets up close and personal with that indispensable bit of kit, the mobile phone. Join Mr. Mobile as he showcases the best software, the finest accessories and the wicked awesomest tips and tricks to maximize your mobile.
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Call Meter Pro iPhone
Featured in "What's Hot" on the US App Store - Reference Category.Now works with Sprint,...
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