The iPhone Collective

[luke]

I'm aware of the various tricks and techniques mentioned earlier in this thred, but on the most recent Podcast, Pete mentioned there was an actual iPhone App for DIS Radio. Anyone know anything about this?

I assumed Pete was talking about using the app and the tricks (to make it free) in this thread.

Otherwise I have an app called Tuner which will play DIS radio with no subscription

 

[cap'njack.]

I assumed Pete was talking about using the app and the tricks (to make it free) in this thread.

Otherwise I have an app called Tuner which will play DIS radio with no subscription

It's a shame it doesn't work with Wonder Radio (I already have that )

 

[Mike2023]

Cap'njack,

Have you checked the settings? There is an on/off switch for the 3g network. Once one, you should have no problems.

 

[cap'njack.]

Cap'njack,

Have you checked the settings? There is an on/off switch for the 3g network. Once one, you should have no problems.

I have, thanks...that is turned on.

It says connecting...scrolls up slightly to say DIS Radio and then flicks instantly to disconnected...that's with a full 3g signal. It works at home on wifi so it can't even be the settings for the station, although the pre-set radio classique seems to work perfectly

 

[disney4dan]

I am fairly new to this group (frequent the camping boards) and had a couple of questions about the iPhone since Pete was so eager to promote it on the last e-mail show.

I see that one of the recent additions to it's capability is the bluetooth stereo headset - a definite plus.

Does the iPhone allow you to shut down the "phone" feature so it can be used while on an airplane?

Has anyone used the phone like a GPS unit to get directions while driving? If so, how does it compare to Magellan or TomTom?

Hope these have not been discussed already, I didn't see it in a quick search.

Dan

 

[whodini]

Does the iPhone allow you to shut down the "phone" feature so it can be used while on an airplane?

Has anyone used the phone like a GPS unit to get directions while driving? If so, how does it compare to Magellan or TomTom?

Dan

Yup, the iPhone has an option for Airplane Mode. I used it on a recent cruise to avoid the chance of getting calls and paying the crazy $2.50/minute.

There are a couple of turn-by-turn options for the iPhone right now. AT&T released their own version which sost $9.99/month. TomTom is rolling out a piece of add-on hardware that was recently demoed. Check out http://iphone.tomtom.com/ for more info.

 

[grimley1968]

Does the iPhone allow you to shut down the "phone" feature so it can be used while on an airplane?

Yes. It's one of the settings you can turn on and off.

Has anyone used the phone like a GPS unit to get directions while driving? If so, how does it compare to Magellan or TomTom?

I've done this. First of all, there is no voice prompting like other stand-alone GPS units have. Second, because it's getting its map data from Google maps, there's a lot more delay when showing current street positioning, etc. versus stand-alone units which store map data locally.

As far as accuracy, it's the same as using Google maps, which is pretty accurate, IMO. The only difference is it uses GPS to place your current position on the map. The GPS placement is as good as anyone else's, I suppose, but it's just not as fast when looking at it superimposed over a map as stand-alone units.

Keep in mind, I'm in an area which does not have 3G yet. Users in areas with 3G probably see quite an improvement with the mapping over my experience so far.

 

[WDWBlaze]

I am fairly new to this group (frequent the camping boards) and had a couple of questions about the iPhone since Pete was so eager to promote it on the last e-mail show.

I see that one of the recent additions to it's capability is the bluetooth stereo headset - a definite plus.

Does the iPhone allow you to shut down the "phone" feature so it can be used while on an airplane?

Has anyone used the phone like a GPS unit to get directions while driving? If so, how does it compare to Magellan or TomTom?

Hope these have not been discussed already, I didn't see it in a quick search.

Dan

Yes you can turn off all the wireless features. It's called Airplane mode and is the 1st option in the settings menu.

I have not used the GPS yet. AT&T Navigator came out about a week ago. I used it on another phones before and it's not bad. But TomTom is coming out with their GPS app (and cradle with GPS booster antenna) later this summer. I'm waiting for that one.

 

[WDWBlaze]

Yes. It's one of the settings you can turn on and off.



I've done this. First of all, there is no voice prompting like other stand-alone GPS units have. Second, because it's getting its map data from Google maps, there's a lot more delay when showing current street positioning, etc. versus stand-alone units which store map data locally.

As far as accuracy, it's the same as using Google maps, which is pretty accurate, IMO. The only difference is it uses GPS to place your current position on the map. The GPS placement is as good as anyone else's, I suppose, but it's just not as fast when looking at it superimposed over a map as stand-alone units.

Keep in mind, I'm in an area which does not have 3G yet. Users in areas with 3G probably see quite an improvement with the mapping over my experience so far.

AT&T navigator was released a couple of weeks back. It is a real GPS app, and not just google maps.

 

[nedac]

I've not seen and iPhone App for DIS Radio...but I'd be very, very interested in one if there was one.

I have FStream but that only works for me when I'm connected to wifi which rules out listening to it most of the time that I actually want to!

I use FStream as well, and mine works on 3G.

I have a question though. FStream will continue to play live content when my iphone locks and the screen turns off with no problem, however I recorded some audio within the app and when I play it back, it turns off as soon as the phone locks. I assume because the 3G signal keeps it live, but has anyone figured out a way to play the recorded content and not have it turn off when the phone locks?

 

[disney4dan]

Yup, the iPhone has an option for Airplane Mode. I used it on a recent cruise to avoid the chance of getting calls and paying the crazy $2.50/minute.

There are a couple of turn-by-turn options for the iPhone right now. AT&T released their own version which sost $9.99/month. TomTom is rolling out a piece of add-on hardware that was recently demoed. Check out http://iphone.tomtom.com/ for more info.

Thanks for the quick response. Looks like I'll switch when my current contract runs out. Our company is supposed to be switching to AT&T soon, so I will be eligible for a group discount as well.

 

[luke]

There's a sat nav program called Navigon which has it's own maps (tho it is about 1.6gb in size - however i've ripped it to just UK maps which is around 200mb) which works pretty well.
No subscription fee either

 

[Mr. Plutes]

cant wait for tom tom app.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Does anybody know if there's a way to have your phone play a sound periodically if you missed a call/have a voicemail? Every phone I have had does that and I am not getting my calls right away if I don't hear it ring. I find this to be the only bad feature of the phone so far.

 

[burberryplaid]

Any recommendations on a good Twitter app? I am using Twitterific (free version) and it is good, but I can't search or follow using it. I tried TweetDeck but didn't particularly like it.

 

[whodini]

Any recommendations on a good Twitter app? I am using Twitterific (free version) and it is good, but I can't search or follow using it. I tried TweetDeck but didn't particularly like it.

TwitterFon was my go to Twitter app before TweetDeck. TweetDeck is still a little wonky for the iPhone, but its a great desktop app. I love the custom groups functionality. It'll be nice when that actually works right on the iPhone version.

 

[DVCsince02]

Any recommendations on a good Twitter app? I am using Twitterific (free version) and it is good, but I can't search or follow using it. I tried TweetDeck but didn't particularly like it.

TwitterFon was my go to Twitter app before TweetDeck. TweetDeck is still a little wonky for the iPhone, but its a great desktop app. I love the custom groups functionality. It'll be nice when that actually works right on the iPhone version.

I use TwitterFon too.

 

[Flametamr]

Sorry if this has been answered but I want to know if something. I have a newer Ipod Touch. I got it right before the software was released. It galls me first that they don't update it free for at least a year. But my question is this If I update to 3.0 will all my old Apps stop working. I accidently bought a 3.0 app that wont work so now Im considering updating.

A second question. Can I load a movie onto the Touch thru my computer from a DVD ??

You can tell Im tech challenged. Thanks

 

[cap'njack.]

Any recommendations on a good Twitter app? I am using Twitterific (free version) and it is good, but I can't search or follow using it. I tried TweetDeck but didn't particularly like it.

I've been using iTwitter recently and find it great that landscape works with iTwitter. I also have Twitteriffic and Twitterfon.

 

[cap'njack.]

Sorry if this has been answered but I want to know if something. I have a newer Ipod Touch. I got it right before the software was released. It galls me first that they don't update it free for at least a year. But my question is this If I update to 3.0 will all my old Apps stop working. I accidently bought a 3.0 app that wont work so now Im considering updating.

A second question. Can I load a movie onto the Touch thru my computer from a DVD ??

You can tell Im tech challenged. Thanks

Yes...all of your current Apps will still work fine with 3.0 software.

You have to change the dvd format to mp4 before you can play it on your iPhone....I'm sure someone will be along soon who can explain it better than I can

PS I just found this website which may be of use to you DVD to MP4