MWSF iPhone Tidbits: iToner 2, Beejive 2, Zephyr, Keynote Remote

[MacRumors]

A number of iPhone-related applications have been featured at Macworld Expo, and here are a few that have caught our interest:




iToner 2 from Ambrosia Software enables free, quick ringtone creation and transfer without the need for hacks. The new version adds the ability to easily crop selections, incorporates Cleartone technology for optimizing sound quality for the iPhone speaker, and includes 40 bundled ringtones. iToner 2 is priced at $15, but is a free update for existing iToner users. A free trial is also available.




Beejive has announced BeejiveIM for iPhone 2.0 [App Store], bringing a host of new features to the versatile instant messaging application. New features include photo transfers, voice note transfers, iPhone address book integration, added file support for multimedia, PDF, and Microsoft Office files, configurable alert sounds, and a refreshed, more native-looking interface. BeejiveIM 2.0 is priced at $15.99 for new users, and is a free update for existing users.




Smule, creators of the popular Ocarina application (being demoed above), have released their newest offering, Zephyr [App Store]. Zephyr allows users to draw pictures or messages, to which "wind" sounds based on the users' movements are automatically added. Messages are sent randomly and anonymously around the world, and can be passed on from user to user. Zephyr is priced at $0.99.




Announced as part of Phil Schiller's keynote presentation, Apple has released Keynote Remote [App Store]. The application allows users to control Keynote presentations, view presentation notes, and preview upcoming slides via a Wi-Fi pairing between the user's iPhone or iPod touch and any Mac running Keynote '09. Keynote Remote is priced at $0.99.

Article Link: MWSF iPhone Tidbits: iToner 2, Beejive 2, Zephyr, Keynote Remote

[Digitalclips]

"Messages are sent randomly and anonymously around the world, and can be passed on from user to user. Zephyr is priced at $0.99."

Jeez, isn't that spamming of the worst kind? No doubt a marketing idea but Apple should stomp on that feature fast!

[macteacher43147]

As a teacher I have already used the Keynote Remote for two of my Keynote Lectures. The kids love the idea that I am using my iPod Touch as a remote.

[dwd3885]

I don't understand what Apple gets for pricing the Keynote remote at .99. Do they really need the money that bad? It should be FREE. Or, if it is such a good app, they should price it at 9.99 or something. In between prices for smaller developers is good, but for Apple, they just need to include it with iWork 09

[yrsonicdeath]

Anyone used iToner 2 yet? It looks great!

[dwd3885]

Originally Posted by yrsonicdeath

Anyone used iToner 2 yet? It looks great!

i don't understand the need for it when you have garageband that can do the same thing for free

[JonasLondon]

Originally Posted by dwd3885

I don't understand what Apple gets for pricing the Keynote remote at .99. Do they really need the money that bad? It should be FREE. Or, if it is such a good app, they should price it at 9.99 or something. In between prices for smaller developers is good, but for Apple, they just need to include it with iWork 09

If they included it people would bitch about that "they surely are paying 5 USD for it whilst they NEVER EVER will want it or will need to use it".... duh.

How someone can complain about a 99 cent piece of software is totally beyond me. The solution for you is so incredibly simple that I don't understand why you didn't think of it yourself instead of complaining here - Don't buy it!! Alternatively, write it yourself for less money (good luck).

Case closed.

[eugenio01]

I was very disappointed that with the immediate release of iWork 09 at the keynote, there was no 'Macworld bonus' where the keynote remote program was free to those who purchased iWork this week/month. Poor form Apple.

[branjosef]

All I can say is Lame Lame Lame. More useless apps ( with exception to Slingbox)



Edit: I love Kung-Fu Totally!!!!!!

[Habakuk]

Originally Posted by MacRumors

iToner 2 from Ambrosia Software ... includes 40 bundled ringtones. ... A free trial is also available.

I've downloaded the trial and there are no bundled ringtones in it or maybe I couldn't find them. And the Ambrosia Software website makes my Safari (MBP) crash reliably.

[Flowbee]

Cool. I had almost forgotten I owned iToner. Time to d/l the update and see how it works.

[madrag]

this version of iToner looks very cool!

[alexbates]

Keynote looks like it's most useful, and Toner 2 looks the coolest.

I wish I could get something like an iPhone powerpoint controller for Mac.

[MacinJosh]

Originally Posted by alexbates

Keynote looks like it's most useful, and Toner 2 looks the coolest.

I wish I could get something like an iPhone powerpoint controller for Mac.

Stage Hand, which has been out for several months is waaay better than Keynote Remote. It has a highlighter amongst many other features. Keynote Remote is pretty bland but much cheaper.

[bevo]

So.... after spending $16 on beejive 2? months ago. They want us to spend another $16 for those new features?

[davidee]

Originally Posted by Flowbee

Cool. I had almost forgotten I owned iToner. Time to d/l the update and see how it works.

yea same with me and not only that I made 3 ringtones a while back with QTpro.

/me sighs and goes to look at iToner

[iParis]

Beejive IM is by far the best IMing app and is well worth the price.

[That-Is-Bull]

A kind-of-easy way to create ringtones if you don't want to buy iToner or iLife:

1. Select the song you want to use as a ringtone in iTunes.
2. Right-click it and click Get Info, then Options.
3. Set the start and stop times to the part of the song you want to use. Decimals work for seconds if you want to be more precise.
4. With the song still selected, click Advanced in the menu bar, then Create AAC Version. If you've changed your import file type, you need to set it back to AAC (iTunes Preferences > General > Import Settings).
5. Drag and drop the new, shorter song (of the same name) onto your desktop, then remove it from your iTunes Library without deleting the actual file.
6. Change the file's extension from m4a to m4r and drag it back into iTunes.
7. Go back into the original song's options and uncheck the start/stop times, so it's not shortened anymore.

Seems like a lot of work, but it only takes a minute if you've done it before.

[.Chris]

Originally Posted by bevo

So.... after spending $16 on beejive 2? months ago. They want us to spend another $16 for those new features?

If you already bought the oldver verson, you can upgrade to the new verson for free. thats the same with all the apps

Originally Posted by toughboy

I'm not trying to mock you or be disrespectful to the app writers, but who would pay 15$$ to a freekin chat program? :S Especially when there are other alternatives for free...

None of them can do what bejive can do. bejive is the best im mobile app out there. Supports a good amount of services, fells like an apple app, and is very customizable.

I agree its a bit expensive, but when you factor in everything you get, its well worth the price.

Better to get this, then spend the money downloading 5 or 10 crappy apps that dont do a thing expect waste space on the app store server

Originally Posted by iParis

Beejive IM is by far the best IMing app and is well worth the price.

Agreed