[読んだ] The iPod, As We Know It, Is Dying [iPod classicは消えるのか!?]

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And so Apple’s three “pocket products” will eventually be whittled down to two. And it’s likely to happen sooner than you think. Apple doesn’t stick with products that aren’t selling for too long.

そういえば、次期iPodのウワサではiPod touchとiPod nanoにはカメラが付くのではないかという話でした。
classicの話題は聞きません。
となるとclassicはもう消えてしまうんでしょうか?

[読んだ] MacDailyNews - MacDailyNews debuts free MDN app for iPhone and iPod touch users

MacDailyNews is pleased to announce the debut of our free "MDN" (MacDailyNews) app on Apple's App Store.

With MacDailyNews in your pocket, even on the go, you won't miss a story.

Just like MacDailyNews, the MDN app for iPhone and iPod touch features daily news about Apple, Mac OS X, the Macintosh platform, iPhone, and iPod, and more. It's where the Mac community goes to discuss these daily Apple-related news items in their own words with real-time Reader Feedback.

The MDN app even offers Push Notifications! When enabled, the MDN app will notify users when each new article is posted. To control the various aspects of notifications (Sounds, Alerts, Badges), on your iPhone or iPod touch, tap Settings>Notifications>MDN.

この手のサイトアプリ(って言うのかな?)、増えてきてますね。

[気になるアプリ] Air Mouse Pro SALE (Utilities) [iPhone/iPod touchをマウスにするアプリ]


** MAJOR SALE ** Don't miss this rare opportunity to get Mobile Air Mouse at a heavily discounted price

Mobile Air Mouse instantly transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into an in air, wireless remote for your computer! Sit back and surf the web, browse your photo library or control your music player from the comfort of your couch. Mobile Air Mouse uses the built in accelerometer to translate your hand motions into mouse movements on your screen. It can also operate as a trackpad, allowing you to control your computer with a single finger. Mobile Air Mouse is an essential part of any home theater PC and a presenter's best friend. Mobile Air Mouse uses an innovative application notification system to let the iPhone know what program you are running at any time and show the appropriate keys for that program. This allows Mobile Air Mouse to provide a single screen for controlling ALL your media and web applications.

Features:
- Accelerometer based mouse controller
- Touchpad (full screen vertical and landscape modes)
- Ability to hide keyboard (shake to hide/show)
- Landscape keyboard (shake in landscape mode to show)
- Media keys
- Web keys
- Application notifications
- Remote keyboard with function and arrow keys
- Programmable hotkeys (can be set to run a program or keyboard combination)
- Scroll pad
- Left and Right mouse buttons
- Multitouch gestures (scroll & right click)
- Modifier Keys
- On screen typing
- Password protection
- Custom sensitivity settings
- Foreign language keyboards
- Supports Bonjour or static IP
- No screen size limitation. Works with multiple monitors.
- Works over Bluetooth PAN. (Requires carrier support for Internet tethering. Not currently available in the US, please read FAQ for more info)
- And much, much more. View our demo video to see all that Mobile Air Mouse can do for you

Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.4 or above (Intel/PPC)
- Windows XP/Vista 32/64bit
- WIFI router (works best on a local area network or Ad hoc network)
- Air Mouse Server Software

** BEFORE YOU RUN THE SOFTWARE ** you will need to download the server application from :

http://www.mobileairmouse.com

** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS AT ALL, PLEASE EMAIL US: SUPPORT@MOBILEAIRMOUSE.COM AND WE WILL HELP YOU. We can not respond to reviews, so posting your questions there will not get you an answer. None of the reviewers saying that our app doesn't work ever contacted us for help.

Visit our site for demos and setup instructions.

What's new

- Maintenance release to fix issue which prevented users from being able to switch between multiple servers in 1.5.3

More updates coming soon!

 

[読んだ] New iPod touch: camera and mic incoming - mirror.co.uk

iPod touch

There’s no doubting a new iPod touch is approaching touchdown. Apple’s annual September iPod jamboree is mere weeks away. And now rumours of a camera–toting touch are growing louder, with plans for an on–board microphone also outed. Read on to find out how the new iPod touch will destroy its PMP rivals.

iPhoneから電話機能を抜いただけ、みたいな妙な差別化で終わらずにどこまで進化した次期iPod touchが見られるか、期待したいですね。

[読んだ] Googleも50万冊を提供:書店大手Barnes & Noble、電子書籍ストアを開設 - ITmedia エンタープライズ

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米書店大手のBarnes & Nobleは7月20日、同社サイト上で電子書籍ストア「Barnes & Noble eBookstore」を立ち上げたと発表した。競合する米AmazonのKindle Storeとは異なり、PC、Mac、スマートフォンなどさまざまなデバイスで電子書籍を購読できる。

ベストセラーや新刊を含む約70万冊がそろっており、ベストセラーの価格は9.99ドルから。Googleの提供により、約50万冊のパブリックドメインの書籍も無料でダウンロードできる。

アマゾンのKindleが日本で利用できないなか、福音のようにあらわれたBarnes & Noble。
ちょっとこれはいいじゃないですか。

B&N eReader

[気になるアプリ] iSoko Sokoban (Games)


Based on the classic game SOKOBAN - with all new level files from easy to very difficult.

The basic idea is to move the worker to push all loads to the goal. The worker can not pull - only push the load, and only one load at a time can be pushed.

Have hours of fun - until your brain hurts !

No internet connection needed - all levels are inbuilt.

Users can contribute level files and even more levels will be added in future updates.


All customer suggestions were included in the meantime:
-more levels
-improved graphics
-no time limit per level
-Undo function
-optimized levels
-Inbuilt help system
-bargain price

ソコバンって何?と思ったら、「倉庫番」のことだったんですね。
気付くのにしばらく時間がかかりました……。

iSoko Sokoban