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Jun 28 2010

Kindle for iPad and iPhone adds audio and video support

Kindle for iPad and iPhone adds audio and video supportI really love what Amazon is doing with its Kindle platform. It’s everywhere and available to almost everyone even if they don’t have an actual Kindle device. It’s a great and unique book reading experience no matter how you access it.

Just today, Amazon started making Kindle books available that have audio and video content Kindle for iPad and iPhone adds audio and video support. The part I find particularly interesting about this move is that so far it only benefits non-Kindle-device using iPad and iPhone users! Amazon has given the best version of their reading experience to people using a competing device.

If you haven’t already, you can download the Kindle app for iPhone or iPad for free from the iPhone App Store. If you’ve already downloaded it, you need only launch the App Store app on your iDevice to grab the new version.

I’m curious to know how many of you own an actual Kindle device? Why did you choose it? I own both a Kindle DX and an iPad and so far I’m digging them both for different reasons.

I’m curious to know what you think… leave me a comment below!

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Apr 27 2009

Ditch Your Browser

The web browser has long been our window to the services of the Internet. But a new crop of applications allows us to circumvent the browser.

mu Ditch Your BrowserAmazonShopper

Get tired of waiting for Amazon.com to load up its 2 million cookies just to check the going price of a new DVD? This app lets you browse Amazon’s vast catalogues complete with pictures and descriptions.

mu Ditch Your BrowserGooglification

Here’s an interesting one. This app, which requires you to get a free Google API key, tracks the number of search results for various queries. Sounds weird huh? Well in so doing you can track search terms, such as your name, and get an idea of who is linking to your site.

mu Ditch Your BrowserjBidWatcher

To tell you the truth, java apps like this bug me because they are slow and usually lacking in interface. However, I haven’t been able to find another eBay bid watcher that’s free. Actually, given the functionality (including the ability to “snipe” bids at the last minute), jBid could be very useful to eBay sharks.

mu Ditch Your BrowserXjournal

I know last time I went over desktop apps that let you post to your blog. Here’s a similar client to access you LiveJournal. If LiveJournal is your blog of choice, you’ll want to check out these features. (if you’re using OS 9 try Phoenix.

I hope you’ll find that some of this week’s picks save you a Safari trip. If not, try back next week for more great free software.

For some after-show fun, stop by my blog. It’s like Oprah minus the diet.

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Apr 27 2009

Rocking with iTunes

This week we’ll look at freeware to go with the newly updated iTunes. I have tested all these on my system with iTunes 4.1, but that doesn’t mean they will agree on yours.

mu Rocking with iTunesiTunes

Here’s a no-brainer. Upgrade to the latest version of iTunes and enjoy the newest features. If you’re stuck on a PC, at least now you can groove in style.

mu Rocking with iTunesiAlarm

Start the day right with your favorite playlist in iTunes. iAlarm will also wake you up by reading news or weather headlines, a custom message or AppleScript. Simple and free.

mu Rocking with iTunesMaestro

The readme on this software was in French, so for all I know it could do anything. What I found it does well is provide a cool floating window that lets you control iTunes, including playlists that come up in a handy drawer.

mu Rocking with iTunesJacket

This visual plugin displays images that correspond to songs, albums or artists. Best of all, Jacket will pop open your browser and help you locate a graphic that goes with your song. Once found, adding the graphic is as easy as drag and drop.

mu Rocking with iTunesSofa

For those of you looking for cover art in a floating window, sit right down. Sofa downloads cover art from Amazon and displays it in a floating window on your desktop.

Now that you’ve enhanced a free app with more free apps, spend some money on tunes instead. Would you like a Pepsi with that?

Brian

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