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- 10 Unique iPhone Photography Accessories (Mashable)
- Google Voice finally arrives in iTunes app store -- with many glitches (Appolicious)
- iPad 3G With an Integrated SIM Card Coming Soon [REPORT] (Mashable)
- Twitter Killed Media Criticism (The Daily Beast)
- "Angry Birds" + Evil Pigs + Peace Treaty = Destruction [VIDEO] (Mashable)
- New Campaign Seeks to Stop Flash Ads from Breaking the Web (Mashable)
- Camcard Lite Android app puts your business contacts in a good place (Appolicious)
- China government intervenes to end Internet firms' spat (Reuters)
| 10 Unique iPhone Photography Accessories (Mashable) Posted: 21 Nov 2010 12:58 PM PST The iPhone boasts a pretty decent camera, backed up by a ton of really cool apps, but there's no doubt there are a few specialized areas of photography -- shooting video and still life, for example -- where the iPhone could use a helping hand. We're not suggesting anyone buy the entire set of accessories we've listed below, but you may find one or two items could really improve the shooting capabilities of Apple's mobile. So, take a look at the add-ons we've found, and let us know in the comments any iPhone accessories that have helped you with your iPhotography.
1. iPhone Tripod Holder
This tripod holder is one of a few options available, but its real selling point is its low price, making it ideal for anyone who might have an occasional need to stick their iPhone on a tripod. For just under $10, you'll get a simple but useful sturdy mount that features durable brass threads for a secure attachment. Cost: $9.95
2. Owle Bubo
The Owle Bubo is a fairly major accessory for the iPhone. It transforms the mobile device into a camera with some comprehensive features. It adds a full-size lens, an external microphone, four tripod mount points and an integrated cold shoe for adding lights and the like. Finally, with an ergonomic design, the added weight the Bubo provides increases control for a more camera-like experience. Cost: $169.95 for iPhone 4, $159.95 for 3G/3GS
3. Flip-Cage with iPhone 4 Mount
This folding tabletop stand for your iPhone 4 or 3GS model can be used as a small tripod and doubles as a desktop stand for watching movies or making Facetime calls. In addition, the iPhone mount can be removed so you can use your phone on any tripod. Cost: $38.90
4. Factron Quattro Cases
The high-end Factron case for your iPhone will add some metallic and leather chic to your mobile, giving it a classic camera look and feel. The five interchangeable lenses (sold separately) will add more effects to your shooting repertoire. The case is available in 15 different colors and finishes and is made of "duralumin," which certainly sounds rugged. Cost: Approx $220
5. Zacuto Zgrip iPhone Jr. Handgrip
The Zgrip iPhone Jr. is a handgrip system for shooting more stable video on the move with your iPhone, and it also offers a thread to mount the handgrip to a tripod for stationery shooting. There's also another thread on the top for mounting other accessories such as a light. Cost: $69
6. USBFever's Special Effects Lenses
If you can't afford to splurge on Factron's case-and-lenses system above, then USBFever offers some affordable alternatives. Its range of detachable lenses for mobile devices include fish eye, wide angle, macro and telescopic. The success of the results will no doubt vary, but there's certainly some fun experimentation to be had. Cost: From $13 to $22
7. Griffin Clarifi
Designed for iPhone 3G and 3GS, Griffin's Clarifi case boasts a built-in lens that claims to give your iPhone a boost in camera resolution. Macro and close-up shots are instantly finer in detail, while you can still slide the lens aside for normal photography. Cost: $34.99
8. Joby GorillaMobile for iPhone 4
Joby is now offering a product especially for the iPhone 4. The stand-alone bumper protects your phone, while the detachable, flexible tripod offers adaptable positioning. In addition to photography, the GorillaMobile can also be used as a desk stand, or even, suggests Joby, attached to a treadmill to watch your favorite show while working out. Cost: $39.95
9. ZoomIt SD Memory Card Connector
This clever dock connector accessory (and the free app) allows you to use SD memory cards with your iPhone. It lets you view, access and share all of your photos (and other files) from your SD cards on the go without the need to connect to your camera, Mac or PC. It's slightly pricey, but a fab solution for anyone who favors the SD memory card format. Cost: $59.95
10. Glif
The soon-to-be-released Glif (enabled by Kickstarter) offers two functions: letting you mount your iPhone to a standard tripod and using a kickstand to prop your phone up at an angle. It's a simple and elegant solution that's seen some positive backing. You can pre-order yours now. Cost: $20
More iPhone Photography Resources from Mashable:- iPhotography: 10 Pro Tips for Snapping Perfect iPhone Photos - 15 Incredible iPhone Dog Photographs - 7 Useful iPhone Camera Tips and Tricks - 10 Essential Websites for iPhone Photographers - 10 Incredible iPhone Portrait Photographs |
| Google Voice finally arrives in iTunes app store -- with many glitches (Appolicious) Posted: 21 Nov 2010 08:32 AM PST |
| iPad 3G With an Integrated SIM Card Coming Soon [REPORT] (Mashable) Posted: 21 Nov 2010 05:51 AM PST Apple has given up on releasing an iPhone with an integrated SIM card. However, the company might soon launch an iPad 3G with an integrated SIM card, The Sunday Telegraph reports. Currently, both the iPhone and the 3G version of the iPad use a micro SIM card, provided by mobile carriers such as AT&T in the U.S. and Vodafone and O2 in Europe. With an integrated SIM card in an iPhone, Apple could cut the mobile carriers from the sales process, as users could buy the device directly from Apple and choose a carrier later. However, according to "a senior source at a mobile operator", this did not sit well with the carriers. "Apple has long been trying to build closer and closer relationships and cut out the operators. But this time they have been sent back to the drawing board with their tails between their legs", the source said. On the other hand, it's far easier for Apple to introduce the integrated SIM with the iPad 3G, since that device is not subsidized by mobile carriers. According to The Sunday Telegraph, Apple plans to launch the integrated-SIM variant of the iPad either before Christmas or in early 2011. [via The Sunday Telegraph] |
| Twitter Killed Media Criticism (The Daily Beast) Posted: 21 Nov 2010 07:42 PM PST |
| "Angry Birds" + Evil Pigs + Peace Treaty = Destruction [VIDEO] (Mashable) Posted: 21 Nov 2010 11:02 AM PST Have you ever wondered why the angry birds and evil pigs from Angry Birds can't put aside their differences? A new YouTube video helps explain why. Angry Birds have taken the world by storm. It is the iPhone's most popular game no longer the top-grossing one), hugely popular on Android. For those of you who haven't played yet, the story focuses around the angry birds trying to reclaim their eggs from the evil pigs. In this short two and a half minute video (which is going viral as we speak), the angry birds finally sit down at the negotiating table with the evil pigs to end the struggle, "which has cost millions of innocent people their ability to concentrate in work." However, things go wrong and not even the negotiator or the Angry Birds theme music can keep both sides from engaging in all-out war. The video was created by Erez Nehederet (Hebrew for "Wonderful Country"), a popular live sketch comedy show in Israel, as part of a promotional campaign for its upcoming season. Originally the video was created in Hebrew, but after a lot of U.S. interest, the video's creators created the English version that you see here. Check out the video below and let us know where your allegiance stands in the war between the birds and the pigs. Warning: some of the language is potentially NSFW. You have been warned.
Hat tip: Eti Suruzon |
| New Campaign Seeks to Stop Flash Ads from Breaking the Web (Mashable) Posted: 21 Nov 2010 09:40 AM PST
A new Internet campaign is seeking to stop Flash ads from breaking websites across the entire web by convincing ad networks to make changes to their Flash embeds codes. Flash Ads Are Broken, which launched yesterday, is focused on stopping Flash ads from creating nasty overlays and destroying site designs. The real issue though is that the campaign claims that site owners can't actually fix the problem. It's up to the ad networks (especially Google) to fix it on their side. "It took me a while to come up with a partial solution," Flash Ads Are Broken campaign founder and Scribd Senior Product Developer James Yu told Mashable. "However, I figured out that when it's in an iFrame, it's impossible to fix. I was floored." The campaign's goal is simple: to get advertising networks to change the wmode parameter in their Flash embeds to "transparent" or "opaque." In order to convince the ad networks to take action, Yu's campaign is trying to draw more awareness and attention to pressure them to make the change. The campaign's website even has a form where people can submit screenshots of offending Flash ads. "Web developers around the world have been dealing with issues like this with Flash," Yu said. "I'm just trying to get the word out and bring awareness to this issue." Yu goes on to say that a better solution would be for ad networks to adopt HTML5 instead of Flash for creating and delivering ads. "It'll happen," he stated. There is one major issue that stands in the way of Yu's campaign though. Changing the wmode parameter in Flash embeds from "window" to "transparent" or "opaque" consumes more CPU. While the Flash Ads Are Broken campaign claims that consumers now have machines that are fast enough to avoid major issues, we're not in agreement. While most developed countries will have machines that can handle the additional CPU load, most developing nations have older and slower PCs that would be adversely affected by the change. Even newer machines could exhibit strain if there are enough Flash objects on the page. We agree with Yu's basic premise, though; Flash ads are indeed broken. They are often the slowest loading pieces of any webpage and having an unwanted ad overlay break a website is beyond frustrating. While the change Yu suggests might solve the problem in the short term, the long-term solution is either for Adobe to fix Flash or to convince ad networks to switch to HTML5 ads. |
| Camcard Lite Android app puts your business contacts in a good place (Appolicious) Posted: 21 Nov 2010 02:09 PM PST |
| China government intervenes to end Internet firms' spat (Reuters) Posted: 21 Nov 2010 08:54 PM PST SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China's top Internet firm Tencent Holdings and Qihoo 360 publicly apologized to Internet users after the Chinese government stepped in, ordering both parties to end their dispute. Tencent, China's largest Internet firm with a market value of $42 billion, and Qihoo 360, the top provider of antivirus software, have been involved in a month-long public dispute, culminating with Tencent cutting service to some of its users early this month. Tencent had said on November 10 that 5 million of it instant messaging users were still affected by the dispute. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ordered both firms to end their disagreement and to publicly apologize to users, Xinhua reported late Sunday. Both firms issued their letters of apology late Sunday, apologizing for the disruptions to users although neither side mentioned whether the central issues were resolved. Tencent and Qihoo 360 have been involved in a tussle for more than a month accusing each other of bad business practices, such as spying, hacking and leaking users' privacy. Xinhua reported that the ministry will investigate the dispute to see whether either of the firms' actions had broken the law. (Reporting by Melanie Lee; Editing by Anshuman Daga) |
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