http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/ipod/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fabsinthe_2.0_provides_untethered_jailbreak_for_ios_5.1.1%2F&seed_title=Absinthe+2.0+Provides+Untethered+Jailbreak+for+iOS+5.1.1 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/absinthe_2.0_provides_untethered_jailbreak_for_ios_5.1.1/ “Greenpois0n’s” Absinthe 2.0 jailbreak was released early Friday, bringing untethered jailbreak support to iOS 5.1.1. The release supports most versions of the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch and is the first untethered jailbreak option for Apple’s latest iOS firmware. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Fri, 25 May 2012 11:25:35 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Ff18_carrier_landing_lite_a_boatload_of_fun%2F&seed_title=F18+Carrier+Landing+%28iOS%29+is+a+Boatload+of+Fun http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/f18_carrier_landing_lite_a_boatload_of_fun/ Landing a jet on an aircraft carrier is one of the hardest things humans do. So it’s a great candidate for a game, both as a challenge and as a sobering introduction to the real thing. This game has great visuals and is easy to fly, but it’s not really a technical flight simulator. That’s quite okay. Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 25 May 2012 11:09:54 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fkuel_h12_stylus_for_ipad_almost_perfect%2F&seed_title=Kuel+H12+Stylus+for+iPad%3A+Almost+Perfect http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/kuel_h12_stylus_for_ipad_almost_perfect/ In a continuing series of reviews, John Martellaro has been looking at styluses for iOS devices, primarily an iPad. The SPIGEN Kuel H12 stylus, like the previously reviewed Wacom Bamboo, is almost perfect. But not quite. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 23 May 2012 15:30:44 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fnew_surprising_facts_about_iphone_security%2F&seed_title=New%2C+Surprising+Facts+About+iPhone+Security http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/new_surprising_facts_about_iphone_security/ With all the emphasis Apple puts on iOS security, one would think that it’s a backburner issue. But there are interesting new developments, and John Martellaro had a chat with Juniper Networks to find out more. Analysis, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:32 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fsatechis_divoom_ibase-1_does_double_duty_beautifully%2F&seed_title=Satechi%26%238217%3Bs+iDevice+Speaker%2FCharger+Does+Double+Duty+Beautifully http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/satechis_divoom_ibase-1_does_double_duty_beautifully/ We all know we don’t need or want that refrigerator with the built-in toaster, but the Divoom iBase-1 will charge your “i” products while it plays your music, and this double duty product has merit.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 17 May 2012 14:20:13 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fkodak_questions_apples_patent_claim_timing_validity%2F&seed_title=Kodak+Questions+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Patent+Claim+Timing+%26amp%3B+Validity http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/kodak_questions_apples_patent_claim_timing_validity/ Kodak has questioned the timing and validity of Apple’s efforts to block the sale of a key patent. In documents filed with a federal bankruptcy court, Kodak said that Apple is playing games intended to keep it from paying infringement damages, and that both the U.S. International Trade Commission and the courts have already rejected Apple’s ownership claims to some key Kodak patents. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 17 May 2012 13:14:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Frobbie_bach_zune_was_a_mistake%2F&seed_title=Robbie+Bach%3A+Zune+was+a+Mistake http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/robbie_bach_zune_was_a_mistake/ Former Microsoft executive Robbie Bach was involved in the company’s failed Zune portable media player, and he thinks the project was a mistake. Instead, he’d push for a music service if he could go back in time and try again. News, iObserver, iPod Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fidermal_man_implant_magnets_to_hold_ipod_nano%2F&seed_title=iDermal%3A+Man+Implant+Magnets+to+Hold+iPod+Nano http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/idermal_man_implant_magnets_to_hold_ipod_nano/ So you want to wear your iPod nano like it was a wristwatch, but the idea of a fat band to hold it just really turns you off. What’s a fellow to do? If you’re Dave Hurban, you make the only logical move that you can and surgically embed four magnets into your own arm to hold that nano where it belongs, on your wrist. News, iObserver, iPod Tue, 15 May 2012 16:02:28 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fchicbuds_arts_earbuds_are_designed_for_females%2F&seed_title=ChicBud%26%238217%3Bs+Arts+Earbuds+are+Designed+For+Females http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/chicbuds_arts_earbuds_are_designed_for_females/ chicBuds obviously knows its target audience (females) and caters to the likes and desires of that audience. Their products are colorful and they provide good sound.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 14 May 2012 13:24:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Ff-sim_space_shuttle_for_ios_a_superb_flight_simulator%2F&seed_title=F-Sim+Space+Shuttle+for+iOS%3A+A+Superb+Flight+Simulator http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/f-sim_space_shuttle_for_ios_a_superb_flight_simulator/ Sometimes there are apps that are so amazing, so well done, so technically pleasing, that one is in awe. Such is the case for F-Sim’s Space Shuttle landing simulator. The graphics on a retina display are astounding. The technical depth is amazing. If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to land the Space Shuttle orbiter, this is it. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:46 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fipod_class_action_moves_forward_eligible_owners_notified%2F&seed_title=iPod+Class+Action+Moves+Forward%2C+Eligible+Owners+Notified http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ipod_class_action_moves_forward_eligible_owners_notified/ Apple customers who purchased an iPod between September 12, 2006 and March 31, 2009 have been notified of their class status in a class-action lawsuit against the company initially filed over two years ago. The suit seeks damages against the iDevice maker for unfairly blocking competition with its propriety DRM utilized by both iPods and iTunes. News, iObserver, iTunes, iPod Thu, 10 May 2012 09:40:50 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fquick_tip_rename_idevices_in_itunes_without_restoring%2F&seed_title=iTunes%3A+Rename+iDevices+in+iTunes+Without+Restoring http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/quick_tip_rename_idevices_in_itunes_without_restoring/ Turns out you’ve got a new iDevice but you already own a previous iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with the same name. While iTunes lets multiple iDevices have the same name, it can get confusing keeping track of which device is which. We show you a quick and dirty iTunes trick for renaming your device without having to restore it and start over. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad, iPod Wed, 09 May 2012 09:39:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_ios_5.1.1_for_iphone_ipad_ipod_touch%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+iOS+5.1.1+for+iPhone%2C+iPad%2C+iPod+Touch http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_ios_5.1.1_for_iphone_ipad_ipod_touch/ Apple updated iOS to version 5.1.1 on Monday. The update includes several bug fixes involving HDR photography, new iPad networking issues, AirPlay, bookmark syncing in Safari, and an issue involving making App Store and iTunes purchases on your devices. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Mon, 07 May 2012 13:42:44 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fastronomy_buddy_is_unfriendly%2F&seed_title=Astronomy+Buddy+for+iOS+is+Unfriendly http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/astronomy_buddy_is_unfriendly/ Astronomy Buddy is an iOS app designed to be a tool for learning about astronomy as well as a helper for teachers.  It includes lessons, quizzes, news feeds, astronomy videos and maps to the major observatories. However, the visual presentation and depth of explanatory material are not well matched. Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Tue, 01 May 2012 11:50:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fjust_mobiles_highway_car_charger_is_first-rate%2F&seed_title=Just+Mobile%26%238217%3Bs+Highway+Car+Charger+Is+First-Rate http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/just_mobiles_highway_car_charger_is_first-rate/ The Highway car charger from Just Mobile easily charges your iPod, iPhone, and iPad. That’s right. It charges your iPad in your vehicle.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:45:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_total_ios_device_sales_top_365_million%2F&seed_title=Apple%3A+Total+iOS+Device+Sales+Top+365+Million http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_total_ios_device_sales_top_365_million/ Apple has sold over 365 million iOS devices since the first iPhone launched in 2007. Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer shared that figure during the company’s second fiscal quarter earnings report on Tuesday. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:27:31 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_configurator_app_1.0.1_tweaks_redemption_codes_more%2F&seed_title=Apple+Configurator+App+1.0.1+Tweaks+Redemption+Codes%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_configurator_app_1.0.1_tweaks_redemption_codes_more/ Apple updated the Apple Configurator App, its tool for mass configuration and deployment of iOS devices, to version 1.0.1 Tuesday. The free software is most often used by large organizations and businesses, and allows IT administrators to quickly deploy and update multiple iOS devices at once. It is available now from the Mac App Store. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:04:53 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fkuel_h10_stylus_for_ipad_not_so_cool%2F&seed_title=Kuel+H10+Stylus+for+iPad%3A+Not+so+Cool+as+a+Pen http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/kuel_h10_stylus_for_ipad_not_so_cool/ John Martellaro has been experimenting with styluses for the iPad lately, thinking about styluses as pens. Here is his second Quick Look review, the Kuel H10. Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:20:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Frocketfish_stylus_for_ipad_the_long_and_short%2F&seed_title=Rocketfish+Stylus+for+iPad%3A+The+Long+and+Short http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/rocketfish_stylus_for_ipad_the_long_and_short/ John Martellaro has been experimenting with styluses for the iPad lately.  Here is his first Quick Look review, the Rocketfish Stylus. Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:33:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fexplore_the_sky_with_the_best_skysafari_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Explore+the+Sky+with+the+Best%3A+SkySafari+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/explore_the_sky_with_the_best_skysafari_for_ipad/ With spring upon us and the constellation Orion hanging gloriously in the western sky at sunset, it’s a great time to explore the night sky with a telescope or binoculars and a personal guide to the sky on your iPad. SkySafari for iPad is a dynamic star chart that will help you identify stars, planets, nebulae and more.  It’s the best of all the star chart apps for iOS. Treat yourself or bestow it on a youngster. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:27 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fleak_suggests_apple_kicking_google_maps_out_of_ios_6%2F&seed_title=Leak+Suggests+Apple+Kicking+Google+Maps+Out+Of+iOS+6 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/leak_suggests_apple_kicking_google_maps_out_of_ios_6/ A leaked image, allegedly from an early version of iOS 6, suggests that Apple may dump Google Maps from the next version of its mobile device operating system in exchange for OpenStreetMaps data. News, Rumor, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:11:42 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fanswers%2Fexplaining_the_lack_of_widgets_in_ipads_notification_center%2F&seed_title=Explaining+the+Lack+of+Widgets+in+iPad%26%238217%3Bs+Notification+Center http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/explaining_the_lack_of_widgets_in_ipads_notification_center/ Mac Geek Gab listener Joe upgraded his iPad to iOS 5 but finds that he’s missing some things in Notification Center. We explain why iPad users like Joe don’t have weather and stock widgets in their Notification Center and offer some thoughts on how adventerous users might obtain them. Tips, MGG Answers, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:51:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Ffatcats_powerbar_portable_battery_charger%2F&seed_title=FatCat%26%238217%3Bs+PowerBar%3A+Portable+Battery+Charger+With+Style http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/fatcats_powerbar_portable_battery_charger/ The FatCat PowerBar 4200 serves as a travel charger for iPhones and iPods as well as MP3 players, gaming devices and GPS devices.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:45:01 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fbluefire_e-book_reader_for_ipad_beautiful_full_featured%2F&seed_title=Bluefire+E-book+Reader+for+iPad%3A+Beautiful+%26amp%3B+Full+Featured http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/bluefire_e-book_reader_for_ipad_beautiful_full_featured/ If you’re only interested in Apple’s iBooks and Amazon’s Kindle reader for the iPad, you can do a lot.  But if you want an alternative e-book reader from a third party and want to focus on books in EPUB or PDF format, generally without DRM, the Bluefire reader is an excellent alternative. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:06 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_store_behind_the_scenes_new_ipad_launch_prep%2F&seed_title=Apple+Store+Behind+the+Scenes%3A+New+iPad+Launch+Prep http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_store_behind_the_scenes_new_ipad_launch_prep/ Apple tends to make it look like it ain’t no thang to have one of the most successful retail operations of all time, but photographs taken on Thursday of in-store preparations for the new iPad offer a hint at how much work it really takes. The photographs in the full story were taken in line at the Carlsbad Apple Store in Carlsbad, CA as people began lining up for the new iPad launch. News, iObserver, iPod Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:31:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fweathertap_zoom_brings_aviation-grade_weather_info_to_iphone%2F&seed_title=weatherTAP+zoom+Brings+Aviation-Grade+Weather+Info+to+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/weathertap_zoom_brings_aviation-grade_weather_info_to_iphone/ With unpredictable spring weather heading our way, Jim Tanous looks at an advanced weather app for iPhone that, while perhaps not allowing him to control the weather, will at least allow him to prepare for it. Read on for our hands-on review of weatherTAP zoom. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPod Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:00:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fdisney_vacation_app_roundup_disney_world_maps_more_set%2F&seed_title=Disney+Vacation+App+Roundup%3A+Disney+World+Maps+%26amp%3B+More+Set http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/disney_vacation_app_roundup_disney_world_maps_more_set/ In the fourth review of apps David Winograd used in his visit to Walt Disney World, he looks at the Disney World Maps & More Box Set. The price is great and the graphics are lovely, but a host of problems make even the $1.99 price problematic. Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:00:40 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fphotos_from_iphone_to_anyone_with_kicksend%2F&seed_title=Send+Large+Photos+From+iPhone+To+Anyone+With+Kicksend http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/photos_from_iphone_to_anyone_with_kicksend/ With the free Kicksend app for iPhone, users can send up to 30 high-res photos or videos at a time to anyone, anywhere with a couple of clicks. By using an intermediate server, the limit on email attachment size is removed.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:25:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_configurator_released_for_managing_ios_devices%2F&seed_title=Apple+Configurator+Released+for+Managing+iOS+Devices http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_configurator_released_for_managing_ios_devices/ Apple released Apple Configurator this week, a new tool designed to allow corporate and enterprise IT departments to manage fleets of Apple devices. Enterprise IT staff have bemoaned the lack of better tools to manage fleets of iOS devices, and some recent government migrations to the iPhone and iPad have made it clear that a better solution was needed for managing these devices en masse—Apple Configurator is intended to meet that need. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iCloud, iOS, iPad, iPod Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:05:38 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fhexs_new_watch_bands_for_nano_6_7_are_stylish%2F&seed_title=Hex%26%238217%3Bs+New+Watch+Bands+For+Nano+6G+Are+Stylish http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/hexs_new_watch_bands_for_nano_6_7_are_stylish/ Hex has released a new leather version of their Vision Classic watch band for the iPod nano 6G, and they are basic, stylish and equally appropriate for men or women.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPod Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:15:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fso_youre_going_to_disney_world_part_one_the_dining_with_disney_guide_a%2F&seed_title=Disney+Vacation+App+Roundup%3A+Dining+With+Disney+Guide http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/so_youre_going_to_disney_world_part_one_the_dining_with_disney_guide_a/ David Winograd just spent a week in Walt Disney World with six apps. This is the first in a serious survey of the apps, what they can do for you and deciding on the best ones to load onto your iPhone or iPod touch to make the most out your visit to see the mouse. This part I discusses the Dining With Disney app. Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPod Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:15:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_store_app_adds_u.s._carrier_plans_for_iphone%2F&seed_title=Apple+Store+App+Adds+U.S.+Carrier+Plans+for+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_store_app_adds_u.s._carrier_plans_for_iphone/ Apple updated the Apple Store app for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad to version 2.1 on Thursday. The new version adds several new features, including the ability to choose carrier plans for all three iPhone carriers in the U.S. (AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint).  News, Product News, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:21:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fkarotz_smart_rabbit_a_fun_toy_with_serious_usefulness%2F&seed_title=Karotz+Smart+Rabbit%3A+A+Fun+Toy+with+Serious+Usefulness http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/karotz_smart_rabbit_a_fun_toy_with_serious_usefulness/ The Karotz Smart Rabbit is a PC- and Mac-compatible gadget that brings a variety of fun and useful apps into a small, entertaining form factor. You can control your smart rabbit using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Through a web page interface, you can load up your Karotz with applications from an “Appz Store” that, while small, is growing daily and is open for developers to do business. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:50:51 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_granted_five_more_multitouch_patents%2F&seed_title=Apple+Granted+Five+More+Multitouch+Patents http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_granted_five_more_multitouch_patents/ Apple was granted 24 new patents on Tuesday, including five new patents relating to the company’s multitouch innovations. The patents granted include one for multitouch screens, another for a method of auto scanning for touch events, and another two related to calibrating multitouch surfaces. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:47:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_reportedly_moving_to_smaller_ios_micro-dock%2F&seed_title=Apple+Reportedly+Moving+to+Smaller+iOS+%26%238220%3BMicro-Dock%26%238221%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_reportedly_moving_to_smaller_ios_micro-dock/ Apple is reportedly in the proves of ditching its current “Dock” connector for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in favor of a smaller “Micro Dock,” thought not necessarily under that name. The intent of the move, according to iMore, is to save space inside future devices to make more room for more critical components. News, Rumor, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:36:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fjust_mobiles_alupen_pro_stylus_is_classy_and_useful%2F&seed_title=Just+Mobile%26%238217%3Bs+AluPen+Pro+Stylus+Is+Classy+%26amp%3B+Useful http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/just_mobiles_alupen_pro_stylus_is_classy_and_useful/ Just Mobile has utilized the aluminum construction technology that is their speciality to construct an implement that is both a stylus and a ballpoint pen. It is good looking, and it works.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:44:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fandroids_app_development_enthusiasm_falling_behind_os_market_share%2F&seed_title=Android%26%238217%3Bs+App+Development+Enthusiasm+Falling+Behind+OS+Market+Share http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/androids_app_development_enthusiasm_falling_behind_os_market_share/ Android may have the largest smartphone OS market share, but that doesn’t seem to be translating to enthusiasm in app developers. Apple’s iOS still has more apps available than the Android platform and the pace of Android app development seems to be falling behind. News, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iPod Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:00:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Ftheodolite_app_for_ios_is_breathtaking%2F&seed_title=Theodolite+App+for+iOS+is+Breathtaking http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/theodolite_app_for_ios_is_breathtaking/ There are apps, and there are apps. Every once in a while, an app appears that’s so beautiful, so technical, and so completely exploits the Apple iDevice that it takes one’s breath away. This is one of those. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fblue_announces_new_microphones_for_mac_ipad_iphone%2F&seed_title=Blue+Announces+New+Microphones+for+Mac%2C+iPad%2C+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/blue_announces_new_microphones_for_mac_ipad_iphone/ SAN FRANCISCO - Blue Microphones debuted it’s latest products at Macworld | iWorld on Thursday. The Spark Digital is a studio-quality iPad mic . The Mikey Digital is an external mic for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. The Tiki is a USB mic targeted at voice applications on your laptop. All three products are scheduled to be released this Spring.  News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:38:26 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fios_app_viggle_will_pay_you_to_watch_tv%2F&seed_title=iOS+App+Viggle+Will+Pay+You+to+Watch+TV http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ios_app_viggle_will_pay_you_to_watch_tv/ A new app for iOS pays you to watch television. Viggle, released Wednesday on the App Store, is one of the first “loyalty programs,” as the company calls it, for TV. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:32 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fmediadevils_magicwand_stylus_has_a_twist%2F&seed_title=Mediadevil%26%238217%3Bs+Magicwand+Stylus+Has+A+Twist http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/mediadevils_magicwand_stylus_has_a_twist/ The smooth, comfortable Magicwand stylus from Mediadevil clips to your pocket or to your device’s earphone socket.    Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:31 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fchris_robertsons_story_book_app_updates_tooth_fairy%2F&seed_title=Chris+Robertson%26%238217%3Bs+Story+Book+App+Updates+Tooth+Fairy http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/chris_robertsons_story_book_app_updates_tooth_fairy/ Chris Robertson narrates his book titled The Tooth That’s on the Loose and it puts a whole new spin on the sometimes frightening event of loosing those first baby teeth.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:10:25 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhow_to_manage_data_backups_with_ios_5_and_icloud%2F&seed_title=How+to+Manage+Data+Backups+with+iOS+5+and+iCloud http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/how_to_manage_data_backups_with_ios_5_and_icloud/ A great new feature of iOS 5 and iCloud is the ability to back up your iOS device wirelessly to the cloud, but there are a few caveats of this new method of data protection. We show you how to precisely manage and protect your data. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iPhone, iCloud, iOS, iPad, iPod Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:40:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffirst_thoughts_apples_attempts_to_revolutionize_education%2F&seed_title=First+Thoughts%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Attempts+to+Revolutionize+Education http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/first_thoughts_apples_attempts_to_revolutionize_education/ Today, Apple announced iBooks 2, iBooks Author, and a new, free iTunes U app. Apple executives tout these as efforts to reinvent education and curriculum, and at first blush, they look very exciting. When you dig down into the innards of how it all works, though, Jeff Butts thinks the plan seems to break down quite a bit, and he’s dubious. Columns and Opinions, Editorial, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad, iPod Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:25:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Firig_stompa_stomp_box_for_amplitube_on_ios_devices%2F&seed_title=iRig+STOMP%26%238212%3BA+Stomp+Box+for+Amplitube+on+iOS+Devices http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/irig_stompa_stomp_box_for_amplitube_on_ios_devices/ LAS VEGAS—IK Multimedia unveiled several new devices and apps for musicians who want to use iPad and iPhone to record and perform music with their iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, including iRig STOMP, a stomp box for Amplitube. The device is aimed at musicians who want to integrate their iOS device into their analog music gear by allowing them to activate it with their feet. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:24:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fsatechis_bt_bluetooth_portable_speaker_has_good_sound%2F&seed_title=Satechi%26%238217%3Bs+BT+Bluetooth+Portable+Speaker+Has+Good+Sound http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/satechis_bt_bluetooth_portable_speaker_has_good_sound/ It’s compact and stylish, and if your product can be paired, the Satechi BT Bluetooth Portable Speaker will give great sound up to 33 feet (10 m.) away from your device.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:30:14 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fdigging_slice_of_bread_goes_to_the_beach2%2F&seed_title=Digging+Slice+of+Bread+Goes+to+the+Beach http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/digging_slice_of_bread_goes_to_the_beach2/ Slice of Bread goes to the Beach is Glenn Melenhorst and Jelly Biscuits.com second foray into interactive children’s literature. While being a thing of beauty and containing a wonderful narration, perhaps more attention could have been paid to the storytelling. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fmastersoft_chess_for_ios_passable%2F&seed_title=Mastersoft+Chess+for+iOS%3A+Passable http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/mastersoft_chess_for_ios_passable/ Mastersoft Mobile Solutions has a fairly new program for iOS, simply called Chess.  It’s a good chess app bolstered by a low price. However, even at version 1.43, it feels a little rough around the edges. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:35:09 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fphillip_ayliffes_astrolotease_iphone_app_is_fun_and_challenging%2F&seed_title=Phillip+Ayliffe%26%238217%3Bs+Astrolotease+iPhone+App+Is+Fun+%26amp%3B+Challenging http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/phillip_ayliffes_astrolotease_iphone_app_is_fun_and_challenging/ To successfully play Astrolotease one must be quick, have good eye/hand coordination and enjoy a challenge. The ability to laugh at yourself doesn’t hurt either.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:25:37 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipod&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_patent_shows_iphone_facial_recognition_for_security%2F&seed_title=Apple+Patent+Shows+iPhone+Facial+Recognition+for+Security http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_patent_shows_iphone_facial_recognition_for_security/ A new patent application filed by Apple Inc. shows that the company is working on ways for its iOS devices to use both the presence of a user and the face of that user as a security feature. It could mean that someday we could unlock our iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads merely by looking at them. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:38:38 -0500