Posts Tagged ‘iphone’

Apple has generated a lot of chatter with its newest innovation. But it may not be quite the conversation it wanted.

As people waited in anticipation on Wednesday, Apple unveiled the iDork, a cyber hero for the 21st century. He’s a combination of genetic mutation, cloning, and good ol’ android tech.

Many women are saying the name evokes awkward associations with specific adult acts. People from Boston to Ireland are complaining that “iDork,” in their regional brogue, sounds almost indistinguishable from “iDirk,” their beloved show about a lifeguard at Loch Ness, starring Dirk Benedict.

Apple made the announcement in a stunning show with an amazing flash developing animation video of the hero’s new theme song. Rap group Green Brothers says the theme sounds a lot like ‘If You Believe’ a song on their 2009 Soulsville record.

So, now the most hyped and anticipated product of the new year has been presented by Steve Jobs, showing off the new Apple iDork’s 6 Million Dollar bionic skeletal structure. One thing is for sure- the future of spandex will never be the same… at least until the unveiling of Google Eyes ocular implants for men, with x-ray vision.

I went to college for music education. One of my classes was conducting. I had worked on many songs and understand how to conduct. But now you can do it via your iPhone.

Bravo Gustavo is the conductor of the LA Philharmonic. A pretty active conductor, it’s always been fun to watch him. So when I heard about this iPhone app, I was intrigued.

The program is simple: You pick the song and you either tap the screen or wave it in the air like a baton. As you do that, the song progresses. The program comes with 2 songs (or at least parts of the songs) and you can purchase more.

I have to admit, I was disappointed with this application. While I didn’t expect the world from this, I did expect it would work a little better. It really doesn’t show people how to conduct at all. If anything, it’s just an application of pictures and music.

If you don’t know the music, you can get lost in the clip provided. I ended up using the “4 finger tap” method, which sped up the song immensely. I think if I did that for my orchestra, they would coup.

At least the application was free….

So in the first week of using the iPhone, I have been working my way around the App store. I have come up with some interesting applications. Some are really Usefull. Others – well, not so much.

It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Take, for instance, this app called “It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time”. If you need a good laugh, or something to talk about, and your friends are big on Family Guy, then download this one. It’s good for a laugh, but it was also the first app I removed from my phone.

You can tap the screen or shake it and hear the popular saying. It would have been a bit cooler if the creator made a more updated banana dance. The pixelation is a little to annoying to watch.

PBJ time is free

Etch a Sketch

I got this one simply because I was asked if there was one. There is a free one and a pay version. The free one, you can create simple pictures by either moving the dials or drawing on the screen. You can choose different brushes and colors.

While it’s not the actual Etch a Sketch – it is a pretty good replacement. I might just have to do some art in the future with this application.

Do you have an app you like that I should check out? Let me know.

I love it when people think outside the box. This person thought outside the credit card. Then they put their iPhone on it.

I have made credit card art before – you don’t want to just throw away a card – so you turn it into a mobile or some wall art. Well, maybe you should have your credit work for you.

If you are watching a movie off that iPhone, this is a handy item to have around. It will stand your iphone up so you can watch the video. Of course, you can also do other things with the iPhone like read a book or follow a recipe when you cook.

Make.com has all the instructions on making this little helper. Then again, use it for more than your iPhone. Those Wizard of Oz collector plates maybe?