Like I keep on saying, iPhone apps will cover anything as much as they can. And apparently now, there is a new app that has come out, probably aiming to replace the dog whistle which only K9s can hear. But the Pet Acoustics iPhone app seems to be more than just for dogs. It is designed for the hearing sensitivities of your pet to help in calming them down. The app includes music for dogs, cats and horses and is now available at the iTunes App Store for $1.99.

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If you’ve watched TV recently you may have noticed Verizon directly targeting the iPhone in their latest round of DROID campaigning. Well, for a while it went unanswered but today Apple has shown off 2 new commercials that seem to set their sights directly on Verizon.

Of course the commercial only lets us know that the iPhone can use data while during on a phone call but at the end they say, “Can your phone and your network do that?”. Let’s see how Verizon responds.

Both commercials included after the break.

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Here is another great brain game which you may want to add to your iPhone. As most word games come out and invade the iPhone with their respective versions, SplitWords for the iPhone from HAPPYNeuron is certain to be another must-have. Folks are required to complete words as fast as possible from a set of syllables on the table. Words are categorized into themes and have 2 to 3 syllable parts. The game is available in English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch. The app is now available at the iTunes app store for only $3.99.

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Blue Atlas Technology has announced its real estate search app with the Google Real Estate Search App for iPhones, making it easier for brokers and home seekers to land the property they are looking for. The app is quite flexible and allows you various ways to land that property you want. It can filter results according to various preferences such as location, price, beds, open house, property type and more. With massive properties expected to be included in the Google Real Estate Database, finding the suited one will certainly be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Blue Atlas Broker is a free ad-supported application with an optional ad-free version.

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This is one iPod dock that promises a lot of gusto as far as delivering louder sounds for iPods. The Maxell MXSP-D240 iPod Dock comes in black or white, looking like a barrel boom box read to rock your world. It comes with 53mm driver units and will be available in the Japanese market soon for about €76. So if you feel like you are getting the raw end from other iPod docks in the market right now, this is one that is sure to offer you an earful!

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Here is an iPhone accessory that should come in handy, particularly for the ones who want to make sure that their iPhones or iPod Touch is positioned and handled properly while traveling. The SeatBuddy is a hand-free solution for iPhone owners, allowing you to hang them on any seat in front of you. In fact it can be the perfect gift for you or someone else since the makers are offering free shipping on all orders placed before November 27 as part of the Black Friday madness deals going around today.

The SeatBuddy can be directly purchased from the company website for $19.95. The company ships worldwide and orders usually go out the same day.

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Are you a Mac user who takes pleasure in a few drags of a cigarette here and there? Well, if you’re indulging in your not-so-respected habit near your computer you may run into some problems if/when you take it into an Apple store for service.

It seems that 2 customers have reported being turned down for Apple support due to the fact that they are smokers. Apple responded by saying that the OSHA lists nicotine as a biohazard and working on a contaminated unit could potentially put the technician’s health at risk.

For those of you smokers rolling your eyes at this report just think of it as one more reason to quit.

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If you picked up one of Apple’s newly released Magic Mouses with the intentions of using them on a Windows computer you may have noticed that the finger gestures don’t work.

Luckily, a third party developer has come forth to release what they are calling the first Windows Magic Mouse drivers. Of course, you’re going to have to use them at your own risk as we have yet to test them but they have been met with generally well reception thus far. And considering they were actually extracted from Apple’s recent Bluetooth Update, you probably won’t have a problem with them.

You can get the 32-bit drivers here and the 64-bit drivers here.

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Expect another growing controversy surrounding this app soon as far as approval and denied iPhone apps are concerned. This time, the Google Wave was spotted conspicuously at the iTunes App Store and you can get it for only $0.99. The thing here is that this app is not endorsed by Google. And with that in mind, don’t be surprised if you see it disappear soon (if not yet). So if you want to risk it, download and see what happens. If not, well, just wait for the real thing and from Google too!

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Sharing the tunes you have on your handy iPhone or iPod is something that should bring life in a party. And while we see a lot of them around, getting the best media playbacks and the best value for your money is the most important thing. Hence, this latest from Kilpsch, the Klipsch iGroove SXT speaker system should be something worth noting. It is an iPod dock that boasts of dual 2.5” woofers in a ported enclosure along with dual 0.75” horn-loaded tweeters. It comes with a remote control, a S-Video output for videos and a 3.5mm auxiliary output. The Klipsch iGroove SXT Speaker System retails for about $149.99.

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From the looks of this XML8110 Mechless Mobile Audio iPhone dock, we may soon see traditional car stereos go passé. Though some people still make use of the FM transmitters to enjoy the tunes of their iPhone or iPod Touch, this latest dock may be a better option. This iPhone dock already comes with an AM/FM radio as well as 200 watts of power for a great price of $99.

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Ground travel can be a problem especially if you want easy access to public mobile transportation anywhere in the world. The GroundLink iPhone app should be a problem solver for such a problem. This app provides a graphical map along with public transport services which should make it easier to catch a ride to places you plan to go to. This app connects hundreds of thousands of users to more than 15,000 ground travel service providers worldwide. You can check out the app for yourself here which should be handy app to have the next time you plan to go abroad.

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Ask around and you are sure to note that texting while driving is a prime reason for the growing number of car accidents we are hearing today. But thanks to innovation and the iPhone, an app has put its foot down on 25 million potential texting while driving incidents, something that mobile phone-crazy consumers are bound to laud. And the app that deserves that credit is the DriveSafe.ly app for the iPhone which incidentally comes free at the developer’s website.

The app reads messages and emails in real-time without any action on the part of the user. The latest version comes with an automated feature called the Speed Activated feature which turns on when driving and off when you exit your car. Check out the FAQ video demo below.

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A new Canadian carrier is getting ready to launch the iPhone 3G and 3GS. Virgin Mobile Canada announced that Apple’s smartphones are on their way and consumers will be able to get them in the following months. The carrier’s position is official and the short press release that you can find at the read link below shows that Virgin Mobile Canada is going to undoubtedly sell the iPhones in the near future. What the company fails to mention are prices and actual arrival dates so we’ll be waiting for a longer press release from Virgin Mobile Canada in the following months.

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Depending on how superstitious you may be, everyone knows that many aspiring home owners want good tidings to come into their home. And one tip to do that is through Feng Shui which normally requires the aid of some reference materials or by an actual Feng Shui specialist. The iPhone changes all that with the Life Compass App for the iPhone. With the Life Compass app you can now locate the Qi energy which will bring you good fortune as far as success, relationships, health and spiritual growth.

Additional modules are available to assist in finding a house or business that provides supportive energy for you and your family. The Life Compass iPhone app is now available at the iTunes app store for only $1.99 and should be great for people planning to settle down soon.

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A lot of are sure to be ready for the winter and majority are bound to be planning for skiing vacations. And to make sure they are ready, here is one iPhone app that should come in handy to make your skiing prowess, providing you with optimal performance for your skis and snowboards. The app is recommended by leading wax brands and gives optimal grip and glide on cross-country skis, alpine skis and snowboard regardless of the conditions. The SkiPrepper 2010 iPhone app is available at the iTunes app store for only $2.99.

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The iPhone is made for anyone and there are apps responsible as well for making it all work. This time we have the Tickle Tap Apps, a pre-school app made for kids which parents can use through their trusty Apple handset. The Tickle Tap App is designed to help out kids aged 3 to 5. Among the things kids can learn from the app include learning through sounds, number, colors and shapes. This is one app that should help out kids, particularly in their developmental stages with a simple tap. The Tickle Tap iPhone app is available at the iTunes app store for only $1.99.

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Hello Vino unveils a timely app for the coming Holidays with the latest version of the Hello Vino app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The new and improved iPhone app now allows users to share pairings and make wine brand recommendations to others via leading social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. And to top it all off, once users have selected the wine of their choice, recommended food and meals suitable for the chose wine will also be suggested. The latest version of the Hello Vino iPhone app is now available at the iTunes app store for free.

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Consumers get another boost with this new alliance from Yowza and home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel. Starting today, the free downloadable Yowza app available at the iTunes app store can get free coupons on their iPhone or iPod Touch which are redeemable at all Crate & Barrel and CB2 stores in the US. Special price-offs and discounts will be available at select items which should take the pain out of having to locate and clip or print coupons to get some good deals coming your way. This should be timely as the Holiday season comes near and at a time where Christmas shopping is expected to take a feverish pitch!

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For the nature lovers, here is an app you can put in your iPhone or iPod Touch on your next nature tripping. The app is the Audobon Guides App, an app released by The National Audobon Society to provide an innovative way of providing information about the natural world at the palm of your hands. The first set of app guides cater to the birds, wildflowers, trees and mammals.

These spate of informative materials should come in handy for the people who love the outdoors or find themselves exploring nature at its finest. The four initial Audobon Guides App are available at the iTunes app store at various prices. The limited-time-only prices are $19.99 for Birds and $9.99 each for Wildflowers, Trees and Mammals.

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