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Alternative to Apple Headset for iPhone Users
August 4, 2011
If you are unhappy with your ear buds headset that came with your iPhone and you just don’t want to pay the $79.00 for the Apple branded in-the-ear headset, there is an alternative.
The ‘Ultimate Ears’ 200vi Noise -Isolating Headset, made by Logitech, may be for you. Apple sells it in their stores and on their website for $39.95, which is ~$40 bucks cheaper than the Apple in-the-ear headset.
The sound that the headset puts out is comparable to the Apple product and the in-line controls are easy to use. The in-the-ear headphones are much better for those folks like me who don’t have symmetrical inner ears.
With the Apple ear buds or any brand ear buds, for that matter, I always have one bud falling out of my ear. Very annoying, to say the least. With the in-the-ear style, the bud stays put, short of yanking on the cord.
So, if you are in the market for a new headset, give them a try. It’s worth it at just ~$10 bucks more than the regular Apple ear buds.
Clear Releases Beta drivers to the General Public
July 18, 2011
Clear has released Beta drivers for Lion (and 64 bit Snow Leopard) for at least some of their 4G devices.
I actually use this exact device and have installed and am using these Beta drivers to make this post.
I have been using these drivers for ~2 weeks without any known issues (at least to me). They seem to be pretty solid and if you are a developer running the Lion GM (released July 11th, 2011), and you have Clear, you should feel comfortable downloading and using these drivers.
If you do have any issues, don’t forget to contact Clear. They are trying to get as many people as possible to run these Beta drivers so they can address any remaining issues.
Have Fun! 🙂
iOS 5 Beta 3 released to Developers
July 11, 2011
Just hit the Developer page….
iOSÂ 5Â beta 3
This is a pre-release version of iOS 5 beta for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
- Posted: July 11, 2011
- Build: 9A5259f
iOS 5 beta 3 Downloads
Beginners iOS App Programming Book
November 9, 2010
Just a note to anyone that’s interested, I am currently consuming a new book, by Wei-Meng Lee, on iOS programming that I am enjoying.
This book assumes that you are already familiar with Objective C specifically and object programming in general. It provides an Appendix to help with getting up to speed with Objective C.
The book is nicely formatted and in full color, covering all of the most common technologies that you might want to take advantage of in your iOS App.
From Amazon:
The ideal starting point for creating apps using iOS 4Written by an experienced Apple developer and trainer, this full-color reference serves as an ideal jumping point for creating applications for Apple’s iOS 4 that runs on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. In addition to in-depth coverage of the iOS SDK, the book walks you through the various core aspects of iPhone and iPad development. You’ll learn how to take advantage of the tools provided by XCode and you’ll benefit from a solid introduction to Objective-C, which allows you to have a smooth transition to iPhone development from another platform.
- Offers a solid foundation for creating applications for Apple’s iOS 4
- Covers all the new features of iOS 4 and provides a new applications template for developing iPad and iPhone apps
- Addresses the new PopoverView for iPad apps
- Shows how to develop background applications, which is one of the new features in iOS 4
Beginning iOS 4 Application Development is your ultimate resource for creating applications for Apple’s iOS 4.
You can buy it from Amazon by clicking the link below:
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