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Apple Backs Wi-Fi Direct, Indicates Better Peer-to-Peer On the Way

Written on October 14, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 3 people have commented

Move over Bluetooth, there’s a new direct device connectivity technology out there, and it’s on track for a mid-2010 production rollout. The tech in question is Wi-Fi Direct (previously known as “Wi-Fi peer-to-peer”), and Apple is now one of its main proponents, along with other heavy hitters like Microsoft, Intel and Sony.
With legacy device support, [...]

New Mighty Mouse With Multitouch Forthcoming?

Written on October 02, 2009 by Alfredo Padilla and 13 people have commented

Apple has a new Mighty Mouse in the works, according to a filing with the FCC reported by Engadget for the Bluetooth version of the mouse. The Mighty Mouse has been oft maligned, mostly for the small scroll nub, which gets easily infested with dirt, rendering it completely useless. As a former Mighty Mouse [...]

Apple Issues Fixes for Nagging Bluetooth, Hard Drive Issues

Written on August 20, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 5 people have commented

People with MacBook Pros who opted for the speedier 7200RPM HD customization option can hopefully rest easy today, since Apple yesterday released a software fix to resolve reported problems related to odd noises being made by the drives. It was accompanied by a second update to resolve ongoing Bluetooth quirks.
Back in July, users started posting [...]

Apple Releases OS X 10.5.8 Update

Written on August 05, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 13 people have commented

I was just installing the Garage Band update on my Mac mini, when lo and behold, upon checking again at completion for updates, the 10.5.8 cumulative update appeared.
I’ve yet to update my mini to 10.5.7, because of reported issues with outputting to 720p resolution, which is the resolution of the TV I have it connected [...]

27 Bluetooth-enabled Multiplayer iPhone Games

Written on July 20, 2009 by Andrew Bednarz and 65 people have commented

The iPhone/iPod 3.0 OS allows third-party applications to utilize the device’s Bluetooth capabilities for two-player games. The first (and only) application I had that supported this in an update was Flight Control, and since then, whenever my wife and I are on a train, we occupy our time playing this.
The huge advantage of multiplayer Bluetooth [...]

BluePhoneElite Partners Your Mac and iPhone for Calls

Written on July 10, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 6 people have commented

Skype calls are fun, especially given the quality of the mic/speaker hardware built into most currently offered Macs. You get hands-free calling, which is especially great if you’re already using your computer anyway. Not everyone has Skype, though, and even fewer people have Skypeout credit, which allows you to call standard mobile phones and landlines. [...]

How-To: Transfer Files Between Your Blackberry & OS X Via Bluetooth

Written on June 18, 2009 by Jenny Kortina and 13 people have commented

I recently switched from my iPhone to a BlackBerry. A few weeks after the transition, I have discovered my likes and dislikes between phones, and by far the most frustrating difference is the “syncing with computer” feature. An iPhone is literally plug and play, whereas a BlackBerry requires tons of configuration, even for the simplest [...]

How-To: Proximity Automation

Written on June 11, 2009 by Bryan Schuetz and 20 people have commented

Would you like to be able to use the magic of Bluetooth to automatically pause iTunes, set your away message in Adium, and lock the screen simply by standing up and walking away from your desk? Of course you would — it’s future-tastic (jetpacks not included)! Let’s take a look at how to pull this [...]

iPhone 3.0 Brings Tethering to 20+ Carriers…Except AT&T

Written on June 08, 2009 by Chris Ryan and 38 people have commented

As someone who has played with the betas of the iPhone 3.0 OS, I was excited to see the availability of tethering that would allow me to share the internet connection between my iPhone and my Mac. With 3.0 around the corner, the feature is coming, but not in the United States.

Skype for iPhone Gets Official, Details Revealed

Written on March 30, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 8 people have commented

Last week we got news via our very own sister site, GigaOM, that Skype would finally being releasing their own official app for the iPhone and iPod touch, and that the release date was imminent.
Skype has since officially confirmed the upcoming free app, releasing a slew of screenshots which were published over the weekend by [...]

Apple Bluetooth Headset Discontinued: What’s Next?

Written on March 23, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 11 people have commented

It probably wasn’t Apple’s best-selling or best-loved product of all time, but it was tiny and cute. And you could see the rather sub-par battery life dwindling away to nothing via a perfectly integrated indicator in the iPhone’s status bar. But I never had one, opting instead to use my Sony Playstation BT device.
I’m [...]

Missing Sync 2.0 Brings Apple Users and Their BlackBerrys Closer Together

Written on February 17, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 17 people have commented

Once upon a time, RIM appeared to be on the verge of joining this century and offering native Mac syncing support for Apple-friendly users of the BlackBerry smartphone devices. Unfortunately, nothing has yet come to pass with regards to this tantalizing release, so BlackBerry owners are stuck, for better or for worse, with third-party solutions for the [...]

Bluetooth Wireless Webcam Announced

Written on January 06, 2009 by David Appleyard and 2 people have commented

Ecamm Network have announced the world’s first webcam with Bluetooth wireless technology. The new BT-1 webcam combines top-notch video and sound with complete freedom from wires. This is the first Bluetooth webcam supported by OS X, and will be priced at $149.99 when launched in a few months time.
Technical Details
The BT-1 streams H.264 video and [...]

iMuffs Wireless Headphones for iPhone

Written on December 13, 2008 by David Appleyard and 14 people have commented

Wi-Gear recently announced a new revision of their iMuffs Wireless Headphones, with full support for the the iPhone. The new iMuffs support iPhones, iPod nanos, iPod touch, and all iPods with a dock connector, have improved Bluetooth range and improved radio interference rejection. This helps to remove interruptions from microwaves, Wi-Fi, and other stray radio [...]

Of iPhones and Hearing aids…

Written on July 30, 2007 by Jason Terhorst and 9 people have commented

Yes, I realize I brought up this topic before, but I wanted to revisit it, now that the beloved iPhone has landed. My hope is that some people can answer a couple of questions I have:
1. M3/M4 Hearing-aid compatibility?
- This is a quick one: how well does iPhone play with hearing aids? In the past, [...]

Apple’s iPhone Bluetooth Headset Now On Sale

Written on July 18, 2007 by Josh Pigford and 4 people have commented

Apple’s much anticipated Bluetooth headset is now available to order in the Apple store.
It will run you around $130 and is scheduled to ship in 2-4 weeks.
The headset also includes the iPhone Dual Dock and iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable.
Thankfully there are no blinking lights on this headset. It keeps true to Apple design and [...]