http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/features/quick_look/ Daily news, opinions, editorials, reviews, tips, forums, comments, and podcasts all relating to the iPod, the iPhone, Apple, and the surrounding industry. en webmaster@ipodobserver.com Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:47:06 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/npr_app_for_iphone_is_practically_perfect/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/npr_app_for_iphone_is_practically_perfect/ On August 15, National Public Radio (NPR) released its iPhone app, version 1.0. For a first version, the app is just about perfect. You can listen to NPR from any city, save as a favorite, catch up on recent programs, download the podcasts, and read the latest news as text.  The app is smooth, refined, and essential.  Best of all, it's free. Reviews, Quick Look Review Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:50:15 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/kensington_charging_dock_with_mini_battery_pack_for_iphone_and_ipod/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/kensington_charging_dock_with_mini_battery_pack_for_iphone_and_ipod/ Tired of running out of battery on your iPhone? Here is a solution that you can carry with you. Reviews, Quick Look Review Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:47:36 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/four_apps_for_the_iphone_that_can_print_share_files/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/four_apps_for_the_iphone_that_can_print_share_files/ Sometimes it feels like the iPhone is a fortress in that native apps like Notes and Photos don't have a built in Print function. Also, getting files moved between an iPhone and local Mac is typically limited to e-mail.  Here are four apps that can solve some of those problems to a greater or lesser extent.  One app, Air Sharing Pro, stood out. Reviews, Quick Look Review Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:34:16 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/review_the_pogo_stylus/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/review_the_pogo_stylus/ The Pogo Stylus offers a solution to the problem of fingerprints on your iPhone or iPod touch as well as hitting the wrong keys when typing. iPO Reports, iPhone, Reviews, Quick Look Review Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:55:54 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/boxcar.io_video_overview/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/boxcar.io_video_overview/ Boxcar from appremix is an application for the iPhone and iPod touch that adds push notification support for several Twitter applications. David Gallant put the app through its paces and reported back with his findings in an easy to follow video. Reviews, Quick Look Review Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:51:18 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/skygazer_is_much_more_than_a_sky_simulator/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/skygazer_is_much_more_than_a_sky_simulator/ SkyGazer for the iPhone and iPod touch from Carina Software is a guide to the night sky and shows all the stars one can see with the naked eye plus all the planets and 220 of the best known star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. The strength of the app is the enormous amount of additional detail for major objects, including NASA spacecraft imagery. Reviews, Quick Look Review Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:11:53 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/wings_earth_for_iphone_a_pleasant_flying_experience/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/wings_earth_for_iphone_a_pleasant_flying_experience/ There are flight simulators designed to develop proficiency, but this isn't one of them. It's basically a simul-game for iPhone and iPod touch that allows one to fly over various terrains with accompanying music. It's an ethereal experience, good for calming the nerves or an occasional diversion. Reviews, Quick Look Review Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:22:13 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/first_few_days_with_the_iphone_3gs/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/first_few_days_with_the_iphone_3gs/ Dave Hamilton received his iPhone 3GS on Friday morning and shares his thoughts after using it in "real life" for a few days. Reviews, Quick Look Review Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:20:47 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/eos_wireless_speaker_system/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/eos_wireless_speaker_system/ The EOC Wireless Speaker System lets you listen through walls without wires. Nancy Gravley lets us know if the sound quality holds up, even without wires.  Reviews, Quick Look Review Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:06:04 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/genium_ghp-05_live_3d_surround_premium_headphones/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/genium_ghp-05_live_3d_surround_premium_headphones/ The Genius GHP-05 headphones claim to offer 3D surround sound and great audio quality at an affordable price. Nancy Gravely tested them out with her favorite albums and reported back to let us know if they hold up to the promise. Reviews, Quick Look Review Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:24 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/griffin_elan_form_and_elan_form_graphite_hard-shell_textured_cases/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/griffin_elan_form_and_elan_form_graphite_hard-shell_textured_cases/ Griffin says their elan Form two part cases allow for easy docking for your iPhone or iPod Touch without completely removing the case. Nancy Gravely put both to the test. Reviews, Quick Look Review Fri, 22 May 2009 16:20:35 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/zoltar_will_reveal_your_future/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/zoltar_will_reveal_your_future/ Zoltar is an iPhone/iPod touch game that is fun for all ages. The psychic Zoltar sits in his ornamental box and answers questions about love, friends, work, money and health. In addition to great graphics, its has some nice surprises as well. Reviews, Quick Look Review Tue, 19 May 2009 13:20:16 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/izel_is_a_light_portable_stand_for_ipods_smartphones/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/izel_is_a_light_portable_stand_for_ipods_smartphones/ The Moviac iZel is a portable, lightweight, durable and adjustable stand for most any small electronic device such as an MP3 player, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, BlackBerry, etc. It's made from a durable, slip resistant elastomer material and can be adjusted for portrait or landscape viewing as well as tilt angle.  Reviews, Quick Look Review Tue, 12 May 2009 15:00:51 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/starwalk_1.5_gains_features_usability/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/starwalk_1.5_gains_features_usability/ Starwalk for iPhone and iPod touch is a miniature planetarium in your hand that can guide you through the night sky. Have you ever wondered what that bright object is in the evening sky? Or seen a vaguely familiar constellation and can't quite remember the name? Starwalk 1.5, with its added features and usability, is a great companion for the casual observer of the heavens.  Reviews, Quick Look Review Mon, 11 May 2009 16:00:28 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/cell_minute_tracker_displays_iphone_usage_graphically/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/cell_minute_tracker_displays_iphone_usage_graphically/ Cell Minute Tracker from Pageonce collects and displays usage and billing information for your iPhone. It uses encrypted communication to extract information from your AT&T account. It displays progress bars for your Anytime Minutes, Night/Weekend minutes, Rollover minutes and Text Message usage. Reviews, Quick Look Review Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:45:12 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/skype_for_iphone_initial_reactions_and_tips/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/skype_for_iphone_initial_reactions_and_tips/ Late Monday night, the initial release of Skype for the iPhone was made available in the App Store. We've had the opportunity to test it and have some comments to make for those of you diving in. iPO Reports, iPhone, Reviews, Quick Look Review Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:54:03 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/first_thoughts_on_kindle_app_for_iphone/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/first_thoughts_on_kindle_app_for_iphone/ When my Twitter followers started telling me last night that Kindle for iPhone was out, I downloaded the free App immediately. I have been using a Kindle for months, and absolutely love the experience and flexibility it provides. Having the ability to access all that content with the device that's almost always in my pocket sounded fantastic, and I had to find out more for myself. Reviews, Quick Look Review Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:29:13 -0500 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/tv.com_for_iphone_focuses_on_snack_videos/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/tv.com_for_iphone_focuses_on_snack_videos/ CBS Interactive released its TV.com application for iPhone and iPod touch on Thursday. The app focuses on snack videos, most less than a few minutes, and offers a smattering of selected full episodes from the CSI series, NCIS, Berverly Hills 90210, Star Trek: The Original Series, and MacGyver. Reviews, Quick Look Review Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:50:51 -0500 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/star_walk_a_planetarium_for_the_iphone/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/review/star_walk_a_planetarium_for_the_iphone/ Star Walk 1.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch is a guide to the night sky, very similar to the traditional programs such as TheSkyX and Starry Night.  It has great graphics, the ability to go forward and back in time, and has an informative catalog of deep sky objects. Reviews, Quick Look Review Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:30:50 -0500