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GarageBand Comes To iPhone, IPod touch – But iCloud Support Is M.I.A.

Nov 1st, 2011 | By | Category: Apple iPad, Audio Podcasting, iPhone, iPods & Portable Media Players, Podcasting, Podcasting Software

Apple today released GarageBand 1.1, an update that adds Universal support – bringing GarageBand to the iPhone and iPod touch. GarageBand has become one of the most popular platforms for audio podcasting and support for the full line of iOS devices will be welcome for many podcasters. The $5 app now makes your iPhone or […]



iPhone 4S vs Canon 5d MKII Video Quality Comparison

Oct 18th, 2011 | By | Category: Digital Video Recorder, Featured Story, Video, Video Podcasts

Here’s a quick comparison of the video quality of the iPhone 4s vs a Canon 5D MKII:

Exposure, shutter speed, frame rate and picture style were matched as close as possible between the two cameras.

This test shows that the tiny F2.4 lens and sensor on the iPhone are pretty nice!



Apple Announces That Steve Jobs Has Died

Oct 5th, 2011 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Apple today announced that Steve Jobs has died: We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve. His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts […]



The Microsoft Zune Is Officially Dead – Long Live The Zunetanic!

Oct 3rd, 2011 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

Microsoft has announced that the Zune media player is officially dead: We recently announced that, going forward, Windows Phone will be the focus of our mobile music and video strategy, and that we will no longer be producing Zune players. So what does this mean for our current Zune users? Absolutely nothing. Your device will […]



iRig Microphone Review

Sep 20th, 2011 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcasting Software

Luis Alamilla offers his take on the $60 iRig microphone, a handheld condenser unidirectional microphone designed to be used with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The iRig isn’t designed to give you the same quality as a mic + audio adapter combo, but is a simple solution that should meet the needs of a lot […]



Roland R-26 Portable Audio Recorder Records Up To Six Channels Of Audio

Sep 15th, 2011 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcasting Hardware

Roland today introduced a new portable digital audio recorder, the R-26 Portable Recorder. Features: The R-26 offers six simultaneous channels of pro-quality audio recording to SD/SDHC media. With two types of built-in stereo mics, XLR/TRS combo inputs and USB audio interface function, the compact R-26 is designed for applications such as solo and ensemble music […]



Movie Mount For iPad 2

Sep 5th, 2011 | By | Category: Apple iPad, iPods & Portable Media Players, Video, Video Podcasts

This is a demo of the Makayama Movie Mount For iPad 2 – a unique (and slighly bizarre) hardware accessory designed to improve movies made on the iPad 2. The Movie Mount lets you use tele- and wide angle conversion lenses, use a tripod, attach microphones and lights. Features: Attached a tripod for stable shots, pan & […]



Steve Jobs’ Two Greatest Achievements

Aug 27th, 2011 | By | Category: Featured Story, General, Internet TV, Podcasting, Podcasting Hardware, Video

Steve Jobs’s run at Apple has been exceptional. As CEO, he took an also-ran tech company and turned it into the most valuable company in the world, introducing a lot of cool technology, along the way.

But, while the world of technology struggles to figure out what Jobs’ announcement means for the future of Apple, it’s clear that Jobs’ achievements at Apple are more than the Mac, the iMac, the iPhone or the iPad.



New Audio Editor For iOS, Hakusai

Aug 1st, 2011 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcasting Software

Developer Wooji Juice has introduced Hokusai – a free multitrack audio editor for iPhone or iPad: Record or import a track, and make it sound the way you want it to: not just trimming the ends, but full cut, copy, paste and delete, and a suite of filters and special effects available. Edit many tracks side-by-side, […]



Storyboard Composer For iPad

Aug 1st, 2011 | By | Category: Apple iPad, Podcasting Software, Video Software

Cinemek has introduced Storyboard Composer HD, a storyboarding app for the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Here’s what they have to say about it: Create compelling real time pre-visualizations and storyboards of your ideas on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch with Storyboard Composer HD. Storyboard Composer HD is the world’s first mobile storyboarding app […]