An On-The-Go playlist is a temporary playlist of songs or other media you create on your iPhone. The ability to create this playlist can come in handy if you’re about to drive a car or go for a run and you want to listen to a group of songs without messing with the iPod controls.
Here’s how to set up an On-The-Go playlist.
Tap the iPod icon on the iPhone’s home screen:
Select the Playlists tab at the bottom of the screen:
Select On-The-Go:
Apple introduced their own in-ear headphones ($79.00) with built-in microphone and remote control for the new iPod Nano, Touch, and Classic. The three new iPod models all support voice recording when a microphone is detected, hence the microphone on the new earphones. The earphones also feature volume control.
*Update* It appears Apple won’t officially claim the headphones are iPhone supported because the volume control of the headphones won’t work with the iPhone. However, it appears the microphone and the remote features do work with the iPhone. Old iPhone headphones will work with the new iPods.
*Update II* Check out our review of the Apple In-Ear Headphones.
The price point is really good for sound isolating headphones, especially ones with a tweeter and woofer for each ear. We’ve noted before that choices are still slim for iPhone headphones with full microphone/remote functionality.
The headphones feature two independent sound drivers: a woofer and a tweeter. Also included are three sizes of silicon ear tips and a carrying case to wrap the headphones around.
But if my guess is any good, iPhone users shouldn’t have to fret too long until they get their own iPhone version (with volume control). Remember, patience is a virtue.
Another day, another batch of apps from the developer’s ovens.
Category: Games
Released: Jul 24, 2008
Price: $4.99
Description:
The classical logic game with a complete new experience on the iPhone. It has never been more exciting and delightful to play one of the most popular logic games ever. With its innovative touch interface Smart Sokoban lets you enjoy this classic game on your iPhone or iPod touch. Smart Sokoban – a complete new Sokoban experience on the iPhone. Key features: * Three different touch modes. * Smart walking and pushing way finding. * Supports downloading of levels from the internet. * Enlargement and cross hair positioning. * and many more.
Category: Entertainment
Released: Jul 23, 2008
Price: $0.99
Description:
If you often have a decision to make that is a flip of the coin to you, stop wasting your pocket change and try out iAnswers. With this, you can ask your iPhone or iPod Touch yes or no questions, and shake it for a response. Good for impulsive decisions, or just showing off.
Category: Lifestyle
Released: Jul 23, 2008
Price: $4.99
Description:
iDrink is your guide to more than 4500 high quality cocktail recipes. It includes both popular and lesser-known drinks, with 65 classics already set up as favorites for quick access. Simple (but powerful) editing capabilities allow you to add your own recipes or tweak ours to your liking. Search for and find drinks by name, or explore combinations of ingredients in our ingredients browser. For a bit of fun, try Random mode and see what you come up with! When you find a recipe you enjoy, mark it as a favorite, add some notes for future reference, or email it to your friends. Whether you pour in ounces or in centiliters, iDrink is the perfect resource for everyone from professional bartenders to amateur mixologists.
Griffin has just announced an updated version of their iTrip Autopilot that allows playback of music from an iPhone over a car’s FM stereo radio. It also charges the iPhone by plugging into the 12v power port (cigarette lighter). In addition to the iPhone, it also works with all docking station-compatible iPods, including the iPod Touch.
Perhaps the most important feature for iPhone and iPod Touch users is the iTrip’s remote, which removes the need to manipulate the iPhone’s touchscreen interface, which can take more of your concentration than a normal iPod. This is an especially important feature when driving. The iTrip’s controls allow you to play, skip, and pause tracks as well as change the volume.
The iTrip automatically scans through the FM frequencies for the 3 best stations that will deliver the cleanest sound. It also saves those stations to presets for repeat use. Song details will display over a RDS-enabled car radio display.
The control unit also features a light ring that displays red, yellow, or green depending on the level of charge of your iPhone or iPod. The Griffin site still lists it as “Coming Soon” with a price of $99.00.
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