iTunes of offering this HDR Photo Camera App for iPhone for FREE!

Looking to expand upon the built-in camera the iPhone provides? Well here’s an app just for that, and in this case you can get it for free. The HDR Photo Camera is designed to of course give you the ‘High Dynamic Range’ lighting and clarity to any photo you take. Now it does this by snapping three photos at once at different exposure levels and combining them together to create one perfect shot. Your mileage will vary of course depending on what you’re trying to capture, but they do suggest that the photo include some dark and some light areas for the absolute best results overall. But since it’s free you have nothing to lose in trying it out!

Now you can get this App as a free download straight from iTunes!

iTunes is offering its users this C.H.A.O.S. HD Game for iPhone for FREE!

If you’re looking for an action-packed gaming experience on the go then check out this C.H.A.O.S. App for FREE from iTunes! That’s right for a limited time you can grab this nea and updated game designed to take full advantage of the guts of your iPhone 4S or iPad 2. In this game you can pilot some of those most hardcore helicopters in the world as you fight and destroy enemies of terror. Enjoy awesome upgrades and plenty of ways to rank up and adjust your bullet and rocket spewing chopper to ravage all enemies that come in your path. In C.H.A.O.S. it’s all up to you to save the entire world so it’s about time to get to the choppah!

For a limited time you can download this App for free off iTunes!

iTunes is offering a super low price on this Dermandar Panorama Photo App for iPhone!

Now here’s an app that describes itself in its simplicity. The Dermander Panorama App provides you with the ability to capture full panorama photos with perfect ease. With more than 1.8 million downloads under its belt you can see that they provide the best in this service, with a fully automated capturing system and blazing fast performance to get the best panorama shots with ease. At this super low price after its latest update it’s the perfect time to see what this app is capable of without limitation. Other features include full 3D viewing, 360 degree panorama creation, shared photo albums, ‘Near’ Me’ Gallery to see nearby panoramas related to yours and much more. If you’re into snapping photos now’s your chance to quench your thirst.

This $1.99 app is free for a limited time!

We’ve definitely had a wide range of products get sales hit in the past week. From video cameras to HDTVs at record breaking low prices and even smartphones and tablets. Here’s we’ve compiled a list of the best ones that are still around to take advantage of:

10. Panasonic HDC-TM41H Camcorder – $200

Beach Camera offered this sale on eBay and regardless of the nice price docking here it’s still around. This portable camcorder from Panasonic has everything you need for taking videos everywhere and of course comes in at 1080p. It has 16GBs of internal memory to take advantage of along with slots for SD cards which allow for much more. It even boasts an impressive 135 minute recording battery life to boot.

9. Yamaha RX-V471 5.1-Channel Receiver with Free Apple TV – $330

Now this is certainly an impressive one. Not only do we get a sweet discount deal on this powerful 5.1-Channel receiver system but it even comes with a free Apple TV (Which is a $98 value by itself!) This receiver has full support for the latest technologies like 3D and ARC while also presenting us with 4 HDMI inputs, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD encoders and an included iPod dock for pumping your music through your system.

8. Dell Ultrasharp U2412M 24-Inch Monitor – $320

Now this may seem like a high price from Dell, but this is no ordinary monitor. First off an $80 Coupon (XD5W7S1JRP52C8) bring this Dell LED Display down to this price. The monitor itself features IPS technology bringing out truly realistic and stunning visuals along with an incredible viewing angle which makes it easy to look at from anywhere in the room. And you also get a wonderful 16:10 resolution of 1920 by 1200 which gives you more than enough room for multitasking to be very easy, both vertically and horizontally.

7. Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS 12MP Digital Cameras – $130

Crutchfield’s coupon savings still apply on this super portable Canon Digital Camera. Using code: 3A825 will save you $20 off an already low price mark. This camera can take large 12-Megapixel shots with ease and also contains a 4x Optical zoom while each and every image is graced by its DIGIC 4 image processor which brings out the best of quality. It also has a 3.0-Inch touch display and is capable of taking full 1080p High Definition videos.

6. Blackberry Playbook 7-Inch 16GB Tablet – $299

Yes you heard right, this powerful and brand new Blackberry Playbook tablet has had its price reduced even more, and even now you’re able to take advantage of it. This tablet comes with a colorful HD 7-Inch display and utilizes the BlackBerry OS which allows for some great multitasking and Internet browsing freedom. It’s powered by a 1Ghz Dual Core CPU and has 1GB of RAM, which sounds more like PC specs than a tablet. This one also comes with 16GBs of Internal memory which can be expanded with SD cards.

5. Apple MC526LL/A iPod Nano 16GB (Current Gen) – $150

The price hit has come down for these super sleek and powerful iPod Nanos. You can grab any color you like at this new low price from Amazon. The newest Nano features a size similar to a shuffle, but includes a multi-touch display for controlling your music cravings. 16GBs of internal storage come from this model for plenty of music listening on the go and when gesture based controls are combined with its display its never been easier to listen to exactly what you want to hear.

4. Apple Macbook Air MC968LL/A 11.6-Inch – $950

Believe it or not you can still catch this super low price for the popular and super thin Macbook Air. This model comes complete with a super compact 11.6-Inch screen and comes powered by a speedy Intel core i5 processor and 2GBs of RAM. It also contains a 64GB solid state drive which gives it even more speed and impressing performance and includes support for Bluetooth 4.0, integrated HD Facetime webcam and a brand new Thunderbolt port.

3. Curtis LCD4686A 46-Inch LCD TV – $445

And here it is, if you’ve wanted to get your hands on a large TV for any room now’s your chance to make some awesome savings! This large 46-Inch Curtis TV has a full 1080p High Definition resolution and a 5,000:1 contrast ratio for deep colors. It also includes a wide variety of inputs which make it home theater friendly and these include HDMI, VGA, HD Component and several analog composites to fit all of your needs with ease.

2. Vlingo Voice Assistant for iPhone – FREE

We’re sure you’ve heard the saying If it’s free its for me, and iTunes has surely delivered on that by offering the powerful and flexible Vlingo Voice app for just that. This app allows you to speak your commands to your iPhone, which it will follow to a T and make life much easier on the go. You can tell it to do things such as texting your friend Mike, or updating your Facebook status or even ask it to locate a place of interest for you and a map will display. Eitherway it’s definitely worth checking out as it will cost you nothing!

1. HTC Droid Incredible 2 for Verizon Wireless – $0.01

Speaking of free, why not check out this new and improved Droid Incredible 2 for a price that may as well be free. With a contract deal you can experience the latest smartphone technology packed into this little phone. With a large 4.0-Inch HD display it graces you with the latest Android has to offer as well as SRS WOW HD sound to complete the experience. It includes an 8MP cameras as well and plenty of connectivity from Bluetooth to GPS and WiFI so you’re never left behind.

For a limited time iTunes is offering this Vlingo Voice Assistant for the iPhone for FREE!

Free is always a nice thing, and when it comes to apps that usually bear a price it makes for a great testing opportunity. Here iTunes is offering the Vlingo Voice Assistant for your iPhone as a free download, and with this app you can do pretty much anything or everything with simple voice commands. With Vlingo you simply press a page to speak, and when you do you are able to voice out commands that your phone will follow. Some includes examples are to “Text John; What’s up?” and your phone will follow, or even “find Italian restaurants” and your query will be searched for you. You can even tell it to “update Facebook: I’m on a boat” and that status message will be instantly applied. With Vlingo the possibilities are endless, and now anyone’s can be thanks to its free status!

For a limited time the VINGO voice assistant app is free

The paper loyalty card business has long existed.  Pile that on top of the loyalty cards offered by the mainstream super markets and pharmacy and your wallet or purse is exploding. So what’s a consumer to do?

Well, there does some to be one solution, in terms of the paper loyalty cards.  And when we say paper loyalty cards, we’re referring to the coffee shops and other retailers that offer a punch card.  For example, if you get 10 punches, otherwise known as a coffee purchase, you’ll receive a free cup of coffee.  But more often than not you lose the cards and don’t have them on your person at the time of purchase.  Enter Stampt.

Stampt is an iOS app which replaces all of your paper loyalty cards.  The service is currently available in New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, and San Francisco at what the company says are hundreds of locations.  However, there is a slight catch.  The store needs to sign up, although it’s free for them to join as it is for the consumer.  To receive a stamp, you simply launch the application and using the built-in bar code scanner, scan the retailer’s Stampt loyalty card (we’re not sure if this is a physical card or a bar code on the iPhone).   We’re assuming that stores are provided a window sticker of some sort to let consumers know that they’re participating.

The Stampt app requires that you, the consumer, sign up.  Once you’ve done so it will ask to use your location and scan the area within 100 miles for retailers that are part of the program.  Since the service is free, we can only assume that Stampt will later utilize your info to market to you and show you ads.  That’s a caveat we’re willing to accept (it’s actually a brilliant idea), especially since this cuts back on paper waste and simplifies our lives.  If you want you can connect the app to your Facebook and Twitter account so your friends can see where and what you’re saving.

As of right now the Stampt app is limited to the iOS store, though you can expect a version for Android devices to roll out later this year.

5. Lancôme Make-Up

With this app you can apply make-up to a virtual module with precise and realistic rendering.   In other words, you don’t have to smear makeup all over you face, remove and start again if you want to try a new look out. They’ve also included a lash diagnostics tool, access to advice from from Lancôme Make-up Artists, view videos tutorials from make-up blogger Michelle Phan and receive news about their latest products.

4. Organic Spa Magazine Skin Care Guide

Beauty, as we all know it isn’t just on the outside.  In fact it starts on the inside.  And hence why you need this app.  It provides a list of the leading companies in the natural and organic beauty field.  They cover everything from health and wellness, eco fashion and design, green travel, organic beauty and skin care, organic foods and supplements, and everyday green living tips.

3. Lookz

Apparently, Lookz is the world’s first ‘made for mobile’ make up and beauty stylist.  The app provides make-up video tutorials and provides the latest celebrity and fashion looks.  Categories include Nails, Catwalk, Bollywood, Goth, Emo, Everyday, Clubbing and Celebrity.  And if that isn’t enough, they’ve tossed in a bunch of hip wall papers to spruce up your iPhone

2. Sephora to Go

With the Sephora iPhone app buying beauty products has probably never been easier.  The app lets you stay in touch with the latest releases, scan items in the store to look up a price, view past purchases, watch expert videos and more.  And get this.  For a limited time you’ll get a free iPhone case with your first online purchase.

1. iStylist Makeover

The iStylist app might just take the cake.  It lets you pick an existing photo of yourself and then try hundreds of different hairstyles, glasses, hats, makeup, and facial hair.  Yup, it’s designed for both males and females, but something tells us that the women are gonna be the most drawn to this. And like all good apps you can share your look with their community and receive a rating.

Watching your favorite sports team can sometimes result in a wrestling match over who controls the remote control.  But alas, there is some relief in sight, thanks to a new WatchESPN application for the iPhone and iPad.  It lets you stream live ESPN broadcasts to your iOS devices, but there is a catch.  You’ll need to subscribe to one of these cable or Internet providers to gain access: Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, and Verizon.  Though for the latter provider, you’ll only have access to ESPN3 if you don’t subscribe to their TV access.  

When you fire up the app it will request your cable subscription credentials.  Without those and you won’t be able to view the streams.  We like this approach better than apps that require you to be on your home’s network, which we’ve seen in the past.  As of now the app isn’t optimized for the iPad, but you can expect that to arrive this May in the form of a free update.

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Looktel just dropped their latest app in the iPhone app store called Money Reader. It’s designed for the visually impaired or blind, and can recognize money and speak the denomination in real time, which means you don’t have to take a photo or have an Internet connection for it to work.  Just point the iPhone’s camera at the money and it will recognize $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills.

We’re not sure how fast the app works, but we’ve seen some of the other Looktel apps of the past and their pretty speedy, as in with a second or two.

You can buy the app for $1.99.

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The iPhone is great, but there are a few things that just don’t seem to make sense.  One of those is the inability to send a number of photos at the same time to one recipient.  Better yet, if you wanna backup your snapshots you’ve gotta plug your iPhone into your computer and go through the cumbersome process of syncing it with iTunes.  That is until now.

CameraSync is a $1.99 app that runs in the background and instantly syncs your photos (and video) with Amazon’s S3 service, Flickr, FTP Server, Box.net or Dropbox service.  That means, assuming you leave Dropbox running in the background on your laptop, you’ll automatically have your latest photos available for mass distribution, editing or whatever you fancy.  The app works in conjunction with your iPhone’s camera roll and is also compatible with other photo applications, such as Hipstamatic.

Now keep in mind that the app has to be running in the background for it to work.  You’ll need to of course register for an account, but after that you’re golden.  Yes, it will upload full resolution photos and the app will remember what photos you delete so it doesn’t keep uploading the same one again and again.

CameraSync is available now from the app store.

Via: Giz

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Despite receiving poor reviews, the app Camera Mic app sounds pretty snazzy let alone useful.

Normally, to take a picture with Apple’s iPhone, you have to touch an on screen button to activate the shutter.  If you’re anyone that owns this handset then you know how frustrating this can be for self portraits or if you’re trying to snap a clandestine pic.  

The Camera Mic app converts the iPhone’s mic on both the handset and the headphones into a shutter button.  To activate it you just run your finger over the surface of the mic, which detects a spike in volume, and the iPhone will shoot a photo.  The audio level sensitivity can be adjusted in the event you’re in a loud setting, or on the converse a quiet one.  Alternatively, you can blow into the mic, whistle or do whatever to create a sudden spike in volume.  And that’s not all.  It’s now compatible with Bluetooth headsets as well, which gives the app a little bit more bang for its buck…literally.

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Sorry, but we’re gonna have to throw in the skepticism towel on this one.  The app, 5-0 Radio Police Scanner, is said to offer access to live police, fire and EMT radio communications.  While we don’t have any technical jargon or credibility when it comes to monitoring airwaves we were always led to believe it was an illegal activity, at least according to the movies from the 80s.  Perhaps the feeds are of the more benign type?

Nonethless, the app is jam packed with features and info.  You can gain access to a variety of other radio communique, look up short codes (187=murder) and communicate via live chat with other 5-0 Radio app users.

There is a free (light) and paid version that costs $1.99.  What’s the difference between the two?  We don’t know and it isn’t made evident on the product page.

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For most, the iPad satiates one’s need for watching videos, surfing the net and other sorted activies.  But for others its range of capabilities are much more alluring, especially for those cut from the cloth of a musician.

The Stompbox from Griffin works in tandem with Frontier Design’s iShred LIVE guitar app, which let’s you jam out on your iPad to a variety of settings and controls.  The Stompbox facilitates real time switching of guitar effects directly within the iShred LIVE app without the need to remove your hands from your instrument and place them on to the tablet – it’s all down by the way of the foot.  Each switch is assignable and effectively recreates the experience of an actual pedalboard with an almost endless array of options.

Griffin is mum on a launch date, but the price will be $99.99 and includes a heavy-duty dock connector cable.

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On Friday (might have been early Saturday morning), as we predicted, Apple’s App store had its 10th billion, not million, app downloaded.  To promote this momentous occasion Apple offered a $10,000 iTunes gift card to the lucky shopper as a way of promoting their overwhelming and sometimes ridiculous amount of success.

This is the woman, Gail Davis of Orpington Kent, who won it, then almost squandered it and then some how, with a bit of luck, which she clearly has, managed to finagle the winnings back.

The story goes something like this: the phone rang and her first reaction was to hang up assuming it was a prank call, which she did.  Unbeknownst to her, her 14 and 17 year old daughters had been downloading apps that morning.  When they realized the atrocity their mother had committed they prompted (whined and yelled) her to call Apple back.  Unfortunately, Davis’ attempts were to no avail, that is until iTunes’ VP, Eddy Cue, got wind of the debacle and rectified the situation.

It’s probably safe to say Gail Davis is one lucky person and her daughters will be downloading apps for years to come, all on Apple’s tab.

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Did you think there wouldn’t be a good application for augmented reality anytime soon, save maybe for advertising and fun at tradeshows?

Think again, because teaming the iPhone with a great optical character recognition script has given us Word Lens, which is an instant translation app for the iPhone. Point its camera at anything reasonably readable, and it will translate the text and display it superimposed over the live video feed.

Yes, that’s right, live text translation of anything on screen. A language pack will cost you $4.99, but there isn’t much flexibility as of yet, with only English and Spanish available, and translation from one to the other.

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Google Latitude for the iPhone (it’s free), the app that tracks you and your friend’s locations on a map, is now available in the iTunes app store for the iPhone.

It’s compatible with the iPhone 3Gs and iPhone 4.  Based on a customer’s review it is not available with the iPhone 3G, though the app’s page doesn’t explicitly say that.

The Google Latitude app allows you to choose who can see your location and to what detail; you can show your exact location or just what city you’re currently residing in.  iPhone users will be able to toggle background updating on/off to not only conserve battery life, but to hide their location in real time.

No iPhone?  No problem.  You can login to the service via a computer and stalk track your friends.

We wouldn’t be surprised if Google eventually offers the ability to “check in” places, though a partnership with Four Square might be better served since they have a solid head start.

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UPDATED. After pressure from the FCC and thousands, if not millions of user complaints, Apple has once again allowed Google’s Voice iPhone app back into the iTunes app store and it’s available today.  Features you ask?

My iPhone is my only phone, but in order for the app to really pull some weight I’d need to tell all my contacts to convert my main number to my Google voice number, something I’m just not willing to do.

Update: We just d/l it and we’re having problems.  The app might be a bit buggy.

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The Harmony Remote Control App has the quirky distinction of having become the coolest remote control app on the market straight from its opening day. And now it’s available for Android devices.

The app will have all the features found in Logitech’s physical Harmony Remotes, and will work on the iPhone, iPad and Android phones. Its release coincides with the launch of Logitech’s Revue, a device which permits any TV to connect to Google TV.

On top of controlling the Revue, the Harmony app can interact with loads of other devices – it even has gesture based commands. Watch Google TV, control your TV itself, the set top box, AV receiver, type using the Revue’s on screen keyboard and navigate pages with your phone’s cursor. The only requirement is having WiFi.

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If you ever stepped foot in a Sharper Image or a Brookstone then you’ve spent sometime in a massage chair.  But those chairs ain’t got nothing on the Acutouch HT-9500 massage chair by Human Touch.  This is in large part due its iPhone app, which allows you to control intensity, heat and location of the massage.  The chair also rocks you out with built-in speakers presumably with A2DP Bluetooth connectivity.

That’s neat and all, but this thing costs a wallet bursting $4,999.  Course, you’ll have your choice of rich black and espresso, a creamy dark brown color.

Features:

• Robot: Triple motors, with Quad rollers – Kneading, Compression, Percussion, Kneading/Percussion, Rolling full, Rolling Zone, 3-level width control, 3-level height control, manual UP/DOWN, Stretch, Auto-restore, Stop/Park, Acupoint detection, Pulsating seat motor
• Foot/calf massager/Leg rest: Upward rolling motion with a rotating, multi speed unit
• Armrest Vibration: in the armrests to create an increase in circulation in your hands and forearms
• 3D remote control: 8 auto programs including demo mode, lumbar heaters, electric recline, countdown timer, Auto-restore, Stop/Park, Massage comfort level, Stretch, Roller width adjustment, Massage intensity control, Seat Massage
• Lumbar heaters: Dual paneled lumbar heat Color Selection Black, Espresso (Premium Leather)
• Massage Intensity: Massage comfort number to adjust your desired intensity or sensitivity
• Auto program massage (8): 1. Sore Muscle Relief, 2.Sports & Back Therapy, 3.Leg/Foot/Hip Therapy, 4.Neck/Shoulders Relief, 5. After Work Stretch, 6. .Morning Wakeup, 7. Night time Soothing, 8. Auto Demo
• Accessories Included: Plastic carpet protector, magnetized leather head pillow, and leather lumbar pillow

Acutouch HT-9500 Massage Chair Is Creating Relaxing Tingles Around The Globe

Each year, the “hard worker” inside every person across the U.S. and around the world literally spend thousands of hours racing to meet work deadlines, constantly filling out paperwork, punching time sheets and dreaming about going on some vacation.

(I-Newswire) Taylorsville, UT, October 16, 2010 – Meanwhile, that inner voice simply wants to get away from that work roller coaster and is pleading inside to be released in search of a blissful relaxing moment that will just wash away their worries, if only for a moment. The irony of it all is, many of these very hard working people allow their personal vacation time to simply expire, an unfortunate reality.

Lucky for you, there is still a way to relax those tired and achy muscles, to decompress and let your mind wander, and it doesn’t require buying a plane ticket.

Introducing the all new Acutouch HT-9500 massage chair by Human Touch. A whole new experience in chair massage. The organic relaxed feeling you get from the Acutouch HT-9500 is unparalleled to any other chair on the market. A complete state of restfulness.

A luxurious feeling every human being should experience.

“What we have achieved here is spectacular …. this chair is the ultimate in relaxation.. and we promise you that you will never have an ounce of buyer’s remorse” says Dr. Alan Weidner, creator of www.massage-chair-relief.com.

Beat the burned out blues with this state of the art Acutouch HT-9500 massage chair and take an exhilarating “vacation” to the town of relaxation. This chair will not only massage your body, it will even play your favorite tunes.

What makes the all new Acutouch HT-9500 massage chair unique is that the user will have complete control via an iphone app. The programming features are the biggest thing in technology and comfort control. This Acutouch HT-9500 massage chair is also very versatile and will look amazing anywhere you place it, from the office, to your home as well as a reception area.

Acutouch HT-9500 massage chair comes in natural tone colors of rich black and espresso, which is a creamy dark brown color giving it a clean and classic look.

This chair will engage all of your senses through the actual massage features, your music or sounds of choice and invites users to reach a true state of relaxation to help you face another day at the office, or a challenging day at home.

Learn more at www.massage-chair-relief.com

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This beautifully designed redefinition of comfort, features and wellness takes the massage experience – and the way it’s controlled – to a brilliant new level.

Incorporating the very best materials, ingenuity and functionality we have to offer, the AcuTouch 9500 is the premier massage chair featuring the HT-Connect™. This free downloadable app for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad provides instant access to a world of resources, massage programs and expertise designed to improve your wellness and life. Discover the evolution of wireless wellness. The AcuTouch 9500 delivers all the massage features you’ve ever dreamed of – and personalized control you never could have.

UPDATED What do you think?  Is an iPhone/Android app that tracks planes and displays them in an augmented reality a terrorist plot just waiting to unfold? Some say yes, others, especially those who produce that app say the info is already readily available and poses no real threat.

The app is called Plane Finder AR and currently is only available in the UK.  According to it’s developer that apps taps into a network of British plane spotters that use Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) receivers to intercept transmissions from passing aircraft.

Much like other iPhone augmented reality apps you just need to fire up the app, which taps into the iPhone’s camera, and then point it any direction.  It will then display small bubbles of information about each plane as it comes into view of the iPhone’s camera.

Update: The app is available in the US, but the tech to track the plans, and perhaps the nerds that do so, aren’t really prevalent in the US of A.  There is a free version that doesn’t include the AR here.

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