Voice Memo's App - Really? That's what apple has to offer?

[jav6454]

Terrible icon, TERRIBLE graphic inside app, and something that was readily available and WELL DONE by other apps already on the app store, some for free?

You can't tell me you open that up and see that terrible microphone graphic and not think it was some contest at a high school to see who could use gradients the best to make a 3d object?


Worthless app is worthless. And ugly. And we can't remove it from our screen.

At least they offer something up, you on the other hand don't and just whine about it. Seriously, learn to give thanks for what you've got.

 

[Hoopdy]

Looks fine and it's free. It's just plain sad if you have a problem with that.

 

[JackoMcW]

Should we really be taking advice on what is and is not a good app from someone who does not even have 2 full pages of apps?

Seriously.

xD

 

[JackoMcW]

My only problem with this app is that I own an iPod Touch and unless you carry around a $20 microphone for your iPod in your pocket, this app is pretty much worthless. Not only am I paying $10 for this update, I'm getting a new app I never use [along with stocks] that I can't get rid of and just takes up room, weather on my first or second [out of 2] page of apps. So I can either spend another $20 for something I don't need/ will never use anyway or just do what I did before this ridiculous app and use text memos whenever I need to. I'm just saying Apple, let us choose what preloaded apps appear on the iPod I paid over $400 for.

 

[cgray24]

I actually like it... since it can be a background application.. i can click record and go off and do other task, like email. Since Apple doesn't allow 3rd parties to do background task, then this makes it incredibly more useful than other options for voice recording.

Now if only it worked during calls.. that would be great.

 

[slapppy]

I actually like it... since it can be a background application.. i can click record and go off and do other task, like email. Since Apple doesn't allow 3rd parties to do background task, then this makes it incredibly more useful than other options for voice recording.

Now if only it worked during calls.. that would be great.

Exactly. Now when MobileMe idisk sharing is turned on, I hope we can offload those 4 hours lectures/seminars/meetings there to save it in iTunes. Then give it its own playlist category.

 

[Riant99]

Voice memo App flip vertical

I observed that the voice memo app can be fliped vertically so that the microphone can be directed towards the speaking person.

I tried it when the record in on. Not sure if this is mentioned anywhere

Thanks

 

[megadon]

I only have 2 pages of apps.

Even if you only have two pages of apps, you can just flip to the 3rd black page and hide the app there.
If your last page off apps is not full, you still have the option of putting the app on the next black page.

 

[Simgar988]

I don't think mandatory, forced on you software is considered free.

I am emailing steve about this.

how is it not considered free?

You have three options:

1. downgrade to 2.2.1

2. stop whining and learn to live with a small square on your phone

3. get rid of your iPhone... which might be the best so we don't have to deal with threads like this from you anymore.

You bought the device. Complain to yourself, not us please

 

[Simgar988]

Howdy,

I see from this thread some of you love/hate the free iPhone recorder app from Apple. Wanted to know if any of you had a chance to check out Retro Recorder by McDSP.

Since I am the 'Mc' in McDSP, please take all that I am telling you as a completely biased opinion. However, should some of you check out Retro Recorder, I am sure you will not be disappointed.

What is so dang cool about Retro Recorder? Aside from my completely biased opinions about it, Retro Recorder offers something no other iPhone recorder has - enhanced recording capability built right into the app itself.

How? Retro Recorder uses patent pending technology called Audio Level eXtension (ALX) to maximize audio levels without causing distortion.

You record every audible nuance with Retro Recorder! You can actually hear a recording of your kids, capture all the info you need from a business meeting (even the frightened whispering engineer in the far corner), and know your message dictation is going to contain every word loud and clear.

You can toggle the ALX processing right in the user interface of Retro Recorder - you'll be amazed at the difference!

There's plenty more at www.retrorecorder.com. Thanks for reading!

Colin McDowell

what about college lecture recordings? How well does it work and don't bs me... because if I buy something, feel misinformed, and don't like it, I don't leave very good reviews.

thanks!

 

[megadon]

how is it not considered free?

You have three options:

1. downgrade to 2.2.1

2. stop whining and learn to live with a small square on your phone

3. get rid of your iPhone... which might be the best so we don't have to deal with threads like this from you anymore.

You bought the device. Complain to yourself, not us please

Grumpy guy^^^^^