iPhone 4 flashlight?

[lionheartednyhc]

Is there an app to use the flash as a flashlight so I can get rid of those stupid white screen "flash-light" apps? I haven't found one yet..

Thanks

 

[RobNor]

You could launch the camera app,go into video mode and switch the flash to on

 

[360glitch]

Is there an app to use the flash as a flashlight so I can get rid of those stupid white screen "flash-light" apps? I haven't found one yet..

Thanks

I'd love an app like this as well. I hope Apple allows access to the flash to be used in such a way.

 

[125037]

You could launch the camera app,go into video mode and switch the flash to on

Only problem is that this would drain battery with the camera going... if they provided an official "switch" within iOS it really doesn't seem as if it would use much battery.

 

[TheSlimOne]

Is there an app to use the flash as a flashlight so I can get rid of those stupid white screen "flash-light" apps? I haven't found one yet..

Thanks

That right there would be a fantastic idea. I was thinking it last night. I just fired up the video camera and turning on the light. If they would make an app for it so to speak or even just put it in the software somewhere that would be awesome.

 

[Advil]

apple will never allow it. but jailbreak app will do it!

 

[lionheartednyhc]

Only problem is that this would drain battery with the camera going... if they provided an official "switch" within iOS it really doesn't seem as if it would use much battery.

Any programmer's around?

 

[sherwinzadeh]

Is there an app to use the flash as a flashlight so I can get rid of those stupid white screen "flash-light" apps? I haven't found one yet..

Thanks

We've submitted an app and are waiting for approval. It's called "Power Light"
Here's a YouTube video showing it in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53a7MroA-7Y

 

[lionheartednyhc]

We've submitted an app and are waiting for approval. It's called "Power Light"
Here's a YouTube video showing it in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53a7MroA-7Y

Awesome, please update when it is live. I want it! I am probably being nit picky, but it seem like it would be easier if the light just turned at launch and off when closed instead of having to launch it and then hit on. Is that possible?

 

[nooaah]

Only problem is that this would drain battery with the camera going... if they provided an official "switch" within iOS it really doesn't seem as if it would use much battery.

I may be wrong, but I don't think the LED light would be nearly as much of a drain as the current flashlight app that uses the screen.

 

[sherwinzadeh]

Awesome, please update when it is live. I want it! I am probably being nit picky, but it seem like it would be easier if the light just turned at launch and off when closed instead of having to launch it and then hit on. Is that possible?

Yea, we changed it so it does automatically turn on. That's sorta what you want when you start the app

Whoever wants a beta, DM me.

 

[sherwinzadeh]

I may be wrong, but I don't think the LED light would be nearly as much of a drain as the current flashlight app that uses the screen.

I forgot where I read it but LED is very power efficient.

 

[Caver2130]

I was just thinking about this today... I think it'd be a useful app!

 

[Caver2130]

I also am new here and don't know how to DM.

 

[sherwinzadeh]

I also am new here and don't know how to DM.

Just click on my name

 

[Russiaone]

I wonder how long that damn light lasts. Anyone? I don't even like using it, fearing it'll give out in a month.

 

[boshii]

i wouldn't worry about the led failing.

you can get 50000 hrs out of an led.

 

[Russiaone]

i wouldn't worry about the led failing.

you can get 50000 hrs out of an led.

Ha! Thanks.

 

[PoitNarf]

I wonder how long that damn light lasts. Anyone? I don't even like using it, fearing it'll give out in a month.

Average lifespan for a typical LED is about 50,000 hours I believe. Pretty sure your iPhone will stop working well before the LED flash burns out.

Edit: Beat me to it

 

[sherwinzadeh]

i wouldn't worry about the led failing.

you can get 50000 hrs out of an led.

Yea, the thing with LED is that it doesn't give off any heat so it is very power efficient. Read about it on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode

 

[ucfgrad93]

Yea, we changed it so it does automatically turn on. That's sorta what you want when you start the app

Whoever wants a beta, DM me.

Looks great, I hope Apple approves it.

 

[klitorisaurus]

You could launch the camera app,go into video mode and switch the flash to on

Another benefit to the dedicated app would be the ability to strobe, SOS or even Morse code... mostly useless, but fun anyways.

 

[jhiner]

Yea, the thing with LED is that it doesn't give off any heat so it is very power efficient. Read about it on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode

Did you use a public API for that app? Otherwise, Apple will probably deny it. Here's hoping it gets approved!

 

[rookie1082]

Awesome, please update when it is live. I want it! I am probably being nit picky, but it seem like it would be easier if the light just turned at launch and off when closed instead of having to launch it and then hit on. Is that possible?

I agree. can't you just add a widget? Nvm.

 

[miamialley]

Awesome, please update when it is live. I want it! I am probably being nit picky, but it seem like it would be easier if the light just turned at launch and off when closed instead of having to launch it and then hit on. Is that possible?

That's not picky, that's the way it should work!