One of the many features of iPhones and the iPod Touch is to accommodate video streams. And today, a church will become the first group to experiment on streaming their services via video. The New Hope church thus becomes the first non-profit group to feature such a service, something that is cheered on by many of New Hope’s church attendees.

“Typically, churches are years behind other organizations when it comes to technology and innovation. We have tried to reverse that trend and pioneer new ways to spread the Gospel using the most current tools available,” explains New Hope’s Technology and Innovations Director, Michael Sharpe. “We don’t mind the long hours and stress that comes with innovating because we know that if we can come up with something useful, it can be used by other churches around the world.”

All of this was made possible with the inclusion of HTTP live streaming in Apple’s iPhone 3.0 software. The streams will be available via their website starting July 4. The live stream requires an iPhone or iPod touch with the 3.0 software update and an active Internet connection.

(Source) Press

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Make way for another game for the iPhone. The new game is a 3D racing game which promises to provide fun and test just how good you are at skiing in the snow. The game is from Imangi Studios titled the Little Red Sled.

The controls are simple, you just tilt your iPhone or iPod as you would with any steering wheel. For tricks you just shake it (but be sure not to do it too hard like crazy). The game totally relies on the motion or the stature of your iPhone although sensitivity level adjustments are sure to be around.

The game is made up of 15 levels, each varying in difficulty. The goal is to achieve the instructions which include that of retrieving certain gifts or amassing a certain number of points. Either way, you can expect a crazy ride trying to figure out this game and what is in store in the end.

Little Red Sled is compatible with any iPhone or iPod touch running the iPhone 2.1 software update.

(Source) MacWorld

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Walt Disney World Resort knows how many people today own an iPhone and for the guests who have one, it can instantly become a tour guide of source and an aid for the ones who embark on looking for the Hidden Mickeys.

TimeStream Software has come up with a new software called the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Hidden Mickeys Notescast which allows guests who happen to be at the Walt Disney World Resort and gain a magical tour like never before. The app can also act as an aid in providing 50 photo clues to find the elusive Mickey Mouse.

“It’s an all new way to experience Disney’s Animal Kingdom.”, said Mike Westby of TimeStream Software. “Guests can see the park from an all new perspective, and it provides a family with hours and hours of all new fun for only $0.99 cents, which is an amazingly good deal. We recommend guests add it to their Disney vacation planning.”

This app is available at the App Store for only $0.99. It is compatible with the iPhone and iPod Touch and requires the iPhone 2.1 software update to operate.

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Here is a useful iPhone app that travelers to London will certainly find helpful. Especially for first timers, the London Spot-on app is sure to help travelers find the top local spots for a purchase or a pint. The new app offers visitors an in-pocket extension of Air New Zealand’s renowned Inflight Concierge service, providing one-touch access to resources such as travel deals, tube maps, hand-picked recommendations and can’t-miss events and tourist sites.

“Air New Zealand has always set the standard for air travel, providing our customers with seamless service that extends far beyond the onboard experience,” said Roger Poulton, Air New Zealand vice president – the Americas. “Our world-first Inflight Concierge service is a key example of how we’ve improved the travel experience, and now passengers can take this expertise directly from the plane to their pocket.”

Features include:

• Personally-recommended places to eat, shop, relax and experience
• One-touch access to query Air New Zealand Concierge staff
• Hand-picked Activities sorted by genre, source and proximity
• Interactive Tube Map
• London Taxi numbers pre-programmed
• Eavesdrop on local Twitter chatter
• Plan a trip offline, roaming or even at 30,000 feet in ‘plane mode.’ Sync feature enables download of the latest local activities directly to the iPhone or iTouch.
• Automatically awaits Wi-FI connection prior to downloading updates, saving on international data roaming fees
• Direct access to air fares and special Air New Zealand offers and promotions

London. Spot-On is available for free download from iTunes at www.itunes.com. The app is compatible with iPhone and iTouch and requires the iPhone 2.0 software update.

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If you haven’t noticed, the new iPod shuffle today may have come with a VoiceOver Kit. Apparently, Apple has released an updated edition of that software though minimal information has been revealed regarding it.

But Apple has made it clear that the necessary revisions have been done, including the corrected pronunciations for several artist names.It features some other bug fixes. The new iPod Shuffle uses this technology to speak back the names of the artists along with playlists and songs.

It is currently available through the Mac OS X software update utility.

(Source) TechWhack

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A handy iPhone app that helps keep you organized is the inTouch Contacts. It promises to bring order to your expanding Contacts database.

While developer Objects Etc offers a sophisticated vision of how to achieve that goal in this $5 app, a number of limitations and cumbersome features mark inTouch Contacts as merely an interesting first effort.

inTouch Contacts links to your existing Contacts database, providing a view of—and the option to edit—existing individuals and companies. Inconveniently, you can’t create new records, so adding a person or company requires the native Contacts application. inTouch Contacts provides better support for Contacts’ Group records. You can import existing records into inTouch, create new Groups, and then export them back to the native database.

inTouch Views provide dynamic lists of contacts, including useful breakdowns by organization and city. Retrieving a list of everyone you know who works at a particular company, or tracking down friends while visiting a city are nearly effortless with inTouch Contacts. The application also offers search capabilities.

inTouch Contacts is compatible with any iPhone or iPod touch running the iPhone 2.2.1 software update.

(Source) MacWorld

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The resolution leaves a lot to be improved but the problem of blurred images is apparent from shots taken with the iPhone. However, a software aims to change all that and it comes in the form of the ProCamera software.

ProCamera uses the iPhone’s built-in accelerometer to judge when the phone is being held steady, and waits for that moment to shoot the picture–certainly an innovative use of the technology. A self-timer is part of the package, with a good and loud beeping countdown, perfect for taking the occasional self-portrait. The app also shows you a tilt-meter, a circular image that lets you know if your picture is on the straight and level.

If keeping your phone straight and getting constantly blurry images are big problems for you, ProCamera may offer a solution to your camera troubles. If you are looking for more control over your images in addition to that nifty self-timer, you may want to look elsewhere.

ProCamera is compatible with any iPhone running the iPhone 2.1 software update.

(Source) PC World

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