Archive for June 2009

iPhone’s Audiobook Features Get Some Love

When listening to my current audiobook last night, I noticed it had a couple new features. I can now increase or reduce the reading rate (1/2, 1, or 2 X), and can jump back in increments of 30 seconds. Pretty cool. Delaying or increasing the time does effect the sound quality, of course. [Posted with […]

Crotchity Dog

We adopted this little dog over the weekend; it’s a mix between Terrier and a rat (Chihuahua). One of our goals for the new house is to get a dog and cat (the cat is for me). We’re half way to that goal now. When we returned home for the day a couple days ago, […]

Congress Looking at Cell Phone Exclusivity Arrangements

When I first saw this headline, I thought to myself, “It’s high time someone looked into these arrangements!” But the truth is it’s these types of arrangements that inspire change and advancement in technology. It’s a love/hate relationship. This exclusive arrangement is what enticed at&t to give Apple what they needed to re-invent the cell […]

An Appeal to iPhone Developers

Usually I’m throwing stories into the whiner category about someone whining about something. Today, I’m whining. This is an appeal to iPhone app developers. When you create a paid version of a program you have previously offered for free, feel free to grab my settings from the previous version I have already installed.