Apple has confirmed intentions to allow direct purchase of iTunes videos from an iPhone, sources close to the company’s training programs say. Originally a blogger is said to have discovered the option’s existence by accident, though users of the iPhone 3.0 beta can now gain a glimpse through a custom link. Graphics and downloads in the early browser are currently broken.The alleged confirmation…
Tankz ($1) is an arcade style game in which players can control one of three hover tanks. Players must work through three different levels collecting flags along the way and destroying enemy tanks and towers. Each level includes multiple enemies and obstacles along with hover pads and jump pads that can be used to regenerate health and launch a tank to higher areas. The game includes two different…
Ten One Design, creator of the iPhone and iPod touch-compatible stylus, has released its Clip Pack. The package come in a set of four clips with various sizes and shapes to fit the iPhone and iPod touch and hold the Ten One Stylus. The clips are designed to fit over iPhone and iPod touch cases as well to ensure the devices can be protected while still carrying the stylus.The Clip Pack is available…
Apple has made significant improvements to its TV offerings at Canada’s iTunes Store, beginning with option of HD. Selected episodes are only rendered in 720p, and cost a minimum of $3 each, but may frequently support 5.1-channel sound and will always come with an SD-quality download meant for sync with Apple handhelds. A 2GHz dual-core processor is required, whether for a Mac or a PC.The option…
Dough ($7) is a tool for managing multiple accounts, reconciling checking accounts, budgeting, and managing bills. Transactions can be recorded as they happen and sorted into different categories. Using categories allows users to set budgets on how much they are willing to spend on different groups of products each month. Data stored within the application is never stored or passed through a serve…
Apple on Wednesday released a software update for the third-generation iPod shuffle, Version 1.1, along with a new VoiceOver Kit. The software addresses a rare issue that occasionally caused playback to stop. A number of other bug fixes have been added, along with support for the new VoiceOver Kit. The 3.9MB download is available directly from iTunes.VoiceOver Kit 1.1 expands the list of supported…
Beats includes three tools that can help a DJ create smooth, and harmonically matched mixes. The BPM counter allows users to determine the BPM of a song by tapping the beat on the screen. The application then records each tap and averages the time between each to calculate the tempo. The metronome supports beat, duple, and triplet timing and includes four different sound sets, click, 808, 909, and…
The international distribution of iPhone applications is not being handled properly at the App Store, one developer tells MacNN. Having launched a title called CameraUFO, Magno Urbano says he recently visited the US App Store to verify if his software was on sale. Although not at its main intended venue, the app could be found at a number foreign stores, though still not all of them.A similar pr…
Koyono has released the latest addition to its Apple accessory line, the Chill Pill. The device, used with an iPod, iPhone, or notebook, is made of two speakers that magnetically connect in order to reduce size for storage. The Chill Pill uses a rechargeable internal battery and can be used for up to 8 hours.The accessory incorporates a retractable cord that connects the two speakers, minimizing t…
iKonstrukt has announced Educate, an app for the iPhone and iPod touch designed to support teachers. The software provides lesson planning and student tracking, as well as tools for strategizing and e-learning. Users can also connect to the companyís Facebook group to discuss ideas and suggest features. Using the app’s weekly planner, teachers can keep a timetable and schedule individual lessons…