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Review: iharmonix Pro i-Series Stereo Headset for iPhone

The iPhone and music pretty much go hand and hand. Your music deserves to be played through a more than decent stereo headset, one that can deliver clear, clean, crisp sound at any volume. That said, I jumped at the chance to try out the iharmonix Pro i-Series Stereo Headset and put it through some serious usage. You can purchase this exact headset right in TiPb’s very own store, for the low price of $39.95. Honestly, I did not know what to expect while waiting for UPS to drop these babies off but I will admit, I was pleasantly surprised. For a full review, read on after the break!

Design

Lets start out by taking a look at the Pro i-Series design. All in all, I am fairly impressed with its build quality. Is it as fancy as some of the higher priced headsets out there? Not at all, but for a $39 it’s not to be scoffed at. The quality is definitely sturdy enough to last for the life of your phone. The headset’s wires are designed fairly well with a thickness and coating that keeps them from getting tangled easily. That would be good news for all of you who are jamming them into your pockets. It is also important to note that they are about 4 inches longer than the stock Apple headset.

Also included is an in-line microphone with an end and send button. You can use the same button to pause, skip tracks, etc., just like you are able to with the headset included with the iPhone.

Iharmonix even tossed in two different earbud sets so that ears of all sizes get the perfect fit. The memory foam earbuds, which you compress with your fingers and put into your ears, were difficult to insert but I did get them to fit. The rubber earbuds on the other hand were way more comfortable for me. Granted this all depends on your ears and what you prefer.

With every aspect of it’ design being positive up until this point, I did I manage to find one negative. Compared to the Apple headset, the 3.5 mm headset plug stands out a bit more than I am comfortable with and does not offer any flex or give if it were to be bumped or tugged on. I’ve always been a bit leary with any headset I’ve used for the simple fact that, with one good whack or tug, you are bound to end up with a crack in the plastic around your iPhone’s 3.5 mm jack. So that is something that should have been taken into consideration. Other than that one minor concern, iharmonix did a really nice job designing this particular headset.


Usability

Now this is where the Pro i-Series shines. Out of all the headsets I have used since getting my first iPhone I can tell you that you will be hard pressed to find one that will outperform this headset, especially in this price range. The sound quality while listening to music is definitely splendid. You get good bass and more importantly it is clear and heavy without getting distorted at higher levels. As is the case with similar headsets, the bass does not take away from the mids or the treble, so the balance is spot-on at low or high volumes. For all you fans of Dieter and Mike, who star in TiPb’s Phone Different Podcast, you’ll be really pleased to know voices come across superbly.

Color me impressed. You will not get a better bang for the buck than this.

That brings us to call quality. The Pro i-Series is very good. For the most part, the person on the other end of the call sounds very natural and there’s very little background noise. Most of the time friends told me I sounded loud and clear. There were a few instances that I was told I sounded distant but overall that was far and few between.


Conclusion

If you have been looking for a modest replacement for headphones that come with the iPhone, I would not hesitate to pick these up. Sure there are other headphones out there that outperform the Pro i-Series but you better be ready to fork over $100 plus. For $39.95, you really can’t beat the overall quality of the iharmonix Pro i-Series Stereo Headset.

Pros

  • Excellent quality for the price
  • It’s cheap!

Cons

  • Lack of flex in 3.5 mm plug
  • Earbuds may not fit comfortably depending on your ears

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks Comments Off

Yi Jing – Book of Changes released for the iPhone and iPod touch

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Southborough, MA – Yi Jing, the Book of Changes, is now available for the iPhone and iPod touch. The definitive mobile version of Yi Jing, or I Ching, the Book of Changes, done the way it was meant to be experienced. One of the oldest books written has been re-crafted to take advantage of the unique features of your mobile device. One single App contains all of the features you would expect to use with Yi Jing, including a question oracle, an integrated journal, and book text in multiple translations and interpretations.

Ask questions:
* Enter a question or phrase
* Toss coins by shaking
* Or use manual line input
* Automatically saves questions with results in a journal

Manage a journal:
* Browse saved questions by date
* Search by keyword
* View Present, Changes (lines) and Future Hexagram text
* Add your own notes
* Mail journal entries to yourself or someone else

Browse the book:
* Choose from multiple language translations/interpretations
* Includes Chinese, German (Wilhelm), and English
* Original Chinese characters and Pinyin phonetics
* King Wen Hexagram numbers are indicated for easy lookup
* Trigram descriptions and attributes are included
* Zoom in on a Hexagram’s component Trigrams
* Zoom in on a Hexagram’s Ruling Lines with description
* Jump to opposite, inverse and mutual Hexagrams

Other key features:
* Straightforward and elegant interface design
* A Settings option to represent coin heads as Yin
* A Settings option to cast coins with Yarrow stalk probabilities, where changing Yang is more likely, and changing Yin is less likely

Supported Languages:
* US English, German, Chinese

Supported Devices:
* All iPhone and 2nd-Gen iPod Touch devices

Pricing and Availability:
Yi Jing is available for only $2.99 (USD) through the Apple App Store. An evaluation copy is available upon request. Please contact us for interview and/or commentary.

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Located in Southborough, MA, The Flat Earth Studio was founded in 2006 by Brian Arnold. The Flat Earth Studio develops premium lifestyle apps for the iPhone, iPod Touch and other mobile devices. All Software (C) 2009 Brian Arnold, All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks Comments Off

Photography Tips releases Female Posing Guide Volumes 2 and 3 for iPhone

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Vancouver, BC – Photography Tips, the Internet’s #1 guide to better photography, has released Volumes 2 and 3 of its iPhone guide to posing female models, completing the three-volume collection. They are entitled “Poses Volume 2: The Second Female Collection” and “Poses Volume 3: The Third Female Collection.”

“Photographers who use iPhones or the iPod touch, and who have a need to attractively pose female subjects can now avail themselves of the complete reference set of 1,104 individual poses,” said Dan McCormick of Photography Tips.

Each volume contains 368 individual color images of attractive, popular poses that any model can quickly and easily adopt. The application’s unique ‘Fit Pose’ feature assists in getting the subject’s pose to closely match any professionally posed selection from the gallery. The guide’s eight models, wearing plain dance costumes, were photographed against a clean white backdrop, making it easy to see every aspect of every pose. Pose examples are organized by type (seated, standing, kneeling, etc.), simplifying the search for the “right” pose.

“These practical guides will solve any photographer’s posing problems once and for all,” said McCormick, “whether photographing a girlfriend at the beach who may never have posed before or a professional model in the studio. It’s easy to use, and a superb posing resource that photographers and models will call upon over and over again for years to come.”

Pricing and availability:
All three volumes are available in the iPhone App Store now at $9.99 (USD) each from the developer, Trollwerks Inc.

Introductory bonus offer:
As a special bonus offer good through the month of April, purchasers of all three volumes can now also buy the Photography Tips ‘Guide to Posing the Female Model’ book at the greatly-reduced price of $24.99 (USD). This highly popular book, now in its second printing, normally sells for $64.95. This special $24.99 price is available exclusively to those who have purchased all three iPhone applications (Volumes 1, 2 and 3). Instructions for placing an order at this special price are available on the PhotographyTips website.

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About Photography Tips
PhotographyTips came into existence in March 2001. It is a huge website created to appeal to anyone with an interest in photography. It is intended to help beginners get started in photography, and become so good at it that they turn into advanced amateurs; accomplished photographers will also find useful tips and hints there. The primary objective of PhotographyTips is to help people everywhere to take better photographs. Copyright 2001-2009 PhotographyTips. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

About Trollwerks Inc.
Trollwerks Inc. was founded in May 2008 to create sensational iPhone applications. The founder, Alex Curylo, brings 22 years of expertise in Macintosh development, with multiple Apple Design Award and MacWorld Best of Show Award wins, to this epochal platform.


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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks Comments Off

FurrySoft’s Ticket Gateway Powers TicketStub 1.0 for iPhone iPod Touch


Escondido, California – Mobile and Enterprise market leader, FurrySoft today introduced their white-label event ticket solution for the secondary ticketing and event market. Leveraging the iPhone’s unique abilities, interface and built-in security, TicketStub is the first to utilize this gateway and serves as a showcase for FurrySoft’s longtime experience in backend integration, server API’s and infrastructure.

FurrySoft’s partnership with Ticketstub, a leading source for the ticket industrys most comprehensive inventory, will enable customers to have access to thousands of events via the Event Ticketing Gateway. For the highest level of convenience, all of this inventory is available on the iPhone for real time transactions without having to contact a call center.

“The user experience is what is expected on the iPhone, with each screen adhering to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines,” said Eddy Martinez, FurrySoft chief marketing officer. “We spent an incredible amount of time to ensure the online user experience transitioned to the iPhone perfectly. Without sacrificing vital information, including seating chart and seat information, consumers can make the best decision for their entertainment dollar in real time via their iPhones and iPod Touch.” added Martinez.

Each and every mobile-commerce transaction is encrypted over 3G, Edge and wireless internet connections protecting consumer information and privacy. Among the Event Ticketing Gateways’ most prolific features is its ability for users to complete checkout transactions on the iPhone without exiting the application.

“We want our customers to know that their purchases are safe, protected against fraud and are guaranteed. We went to great lengths to make sure customers get exactly what they expected on the iPhone and iPod Touch.” said Martinez. “Ticket resellers are screened and rated on the accuracy of ticket descriptions and speedy deliveries. We selected industry leaders based on the extensive technology advances and track records. Consumers are very discerning and expect a superb iPhone experience. The partnership with TicketStub does just that, added Martinez.

FurrySoft is a developer of high-end iPhone applications whose core strengths are the ability to create highly reliable enterprise systems. FurrySoft engineers played a vital role in the development of well known consumer brands in the entertainment industry before coming together in the mobile space.

About Ticketstub
Ticketstub is an independent online ticket broker that specializes in obtaining premium sold out tickets to events nationwide. Ticketstub brokers tickets and the ticket price is dependent on the current market price, which is usually above the face value of the ticket. Ticketstub offers premium and sold out event tickets and usually obtains them via the secondary market from current season ticket holders, promoters, coaches, players, and from the general public who purchased tickets from Ticketmaster. For more information, visit their website.

Supported Languages:
* US English

System Requirements:
* iPhone or iPod Touch 2.1 or later
* Wireless, 3G or Edge internet connection

Pricing and Availability:
TicketStub for iPhone is completely free and available exclusively through Apple’s App Store.

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Located in sunny Escondido, California, FurrySoft is a privately funded company founded in 2008. A mobile application developer, with relationships in enterprise, entertainment, and educational markets, FurrySoft delivers high value products with the convenience of today’s mobile handsets such as Apple’s iPhone. FurrySoft was the first to deliver an e-commerce application to the iPhone available on the iTunes Music store. Copyright 2008 FurrySoft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries. Ticketstub and the Ticketstub logo are registered trademarks. Copyright (C) 2006-2009 Ticketstub.


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Yellow Pages iPhone App Reached #1 Download Status Under Navigation

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Provo, Utah – Avantar, LLC, a sister company to Yellow Pages Directory, is a leader in local mobile search which created the Yellow Pages iPhone(R) app. Yellow Pages is a free application available for download in the App Store(R) that uses the mobile device’s GPS functionality to first locate where the user is, and then provides relevant local business information, the ability to immediately make a call to that business, add the business contact information to the contact book, get driving directions, and more.

“We are at the forefront of a drastic change in consumer utilization of local information, now available to us in an instant, via wireless devices, wherever we are,” said Adrian Ochoa, President of Avantar. He added, “Our users desire instant gratification, and they get it. If they are searching for a local pizza place, they will find those in their vicinity within a couple of seconds through their mobile devices. They don’t have to hunt down a printed phone book or wait until they get home to log into their computer.”

Mr. Ochoa continues, “We have created a medium where hundreds of thousands of consumers are proactively seeking advertisers, at nearly two million searches per month, which fits perfectly with the needs of the consumer and the advertiser. This strategy also places Avantar at forefront of the next generation in mobile interactive location-based advertising based on a click-per-call/lead-generation model for advertisers, where advertisers pay only for qualified calls to their business.”

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Avantar is a leader in local mobile search. Its most popular applications in the Apple App Store include Showtimes, OneTap Movies, Yellow Pages, AirYell, Munch, and Calculator AXL. Copyright 2009 Avantar LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPhone, and App Store, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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Monday, April 13th, 2009 iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks Comments Off
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