I have always wished that I could customize widgets and apps to show on my iPad’s home screen but it’s pretty restricted as we all know. Android tablet users would be happy to know there’s a cool new app called Chameleon for Honeycomb tablet users. Chameleon lets you customize multiple Home Screens that fits your needs by either time of the day or where you are. So let’s say if you wake up in the morning, you can instantly have a Home Screen that shows you your RSS news, weather or a breakfast recipe. Then when you’re in the office during the afternoon, it will then show you your appointments, emails and world time. Later at night, you could then have it to show your favorite Netflix movies, Facebook feeds and other entertainment news.
This is a Kickstarter project that’s looking for funding to launch this cool app. If you’re interested, then head on to the Kickstarter page where $5 will give you early bird access to the app before it goes into Google Play Store. It’s currently only supported on Android Honeycomb 3.2 or newer.
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Sasmsung Galaxy S III’s official tv advert is finally out to get ready for its grand arrival end of this month. The 60-seconds commercial does not shout out what great features it has like a 8 MP camera or a quad-core processor but shows how people connect with the device. I must commend them for taking a shift away from the usual non-sensical Apple blasting but still falls short of logical with the ending tag line that says “designed for humans”. Aren’t all phones designed for humans?
If you’re like me who’s too lazy to jailbreak his iPhone, then here’s a video with 100 reasons to do it. It is perfectly legal now to jailbreak your iPhone but it’s not covered by Apple if something goes wrong with it. Among some of the cool stuff you can do with it are things like closing all apps at once, add cool effects, block unwanted calls, track your data usage, add mirror or HTML widgets and lots more. One weird thing about the video is that you find a girl in her undies at the end.
How about a Smart Cover that lets you fold it in multiple combinations like origami. Moshi just announced a new product at CTIA 2012 called the iGlaze Versacover which fit both the new iPad and iPad 2. The microfiber cover lets you fold it multiple ways where it can support both landscape and portrait mode. It also has built-in magnet that keeps the cover closed and triggers the auto-wake for the iPad. Think of it as a Smart Cover that not only gotten smarter but with more fun as well. It’s not out yet but expected to be available in June 2012 for $60. Check out the hands-on video by SlashGear.
If you’re a diabetic or just someone who wants to keep their sugar level in check, then this new device called the iBGStar would be something that would appeal to you. It’s a ultra portable FDC-approved device that lets you connect to your iPhone via the 30-pin connector. You will then need to download iBGStar Diabetes Manager app which is free from the App Store where it takes blood sugar readings from the test strips that is inserted into the device. The app will sync the data automatically but you can also manually add your own blood glucose reading, your carbs, and insulin doses to your scorecard. After that, you can view a graph plotting your glucose readings and also check statistics like your average glucose results for a period of 7, 14, 30 or 90 days or a customized date range.
The iBGStar device is available for $74.99 and can be purchased from Diabetic Care Services & Pharmacy and also Walgreens. Test strips are sold separately where you can get 100 test strips for $20 but needs enrollment with Star Savings program or just get 50 strips for $64.99.
The original iCade cabinet arcade dock for the iPad has been refreshed with a more compact version called the iCade Core. Functionally identical to the original one, this one lets you play games on your lap. It uses Bluetooth to connect to your iPad and it can fit both the iPad and iPad 2. It should fit the new iPad as well. The drawback though is that it doesn’t look as cool as the arcade cabinet version.
Hold on to your wallets though, the iCade Core is not out yet but Ion announced that it will be first shipped to UK in mid-June for ￡49.99 ($81). Check out their site for more info.
If you’re feeling in a giving mood, then there’s the right app for you. Karma is a relatively new app that changes the way how people give and receive gifts. Karma lets you choose a variety of gifts like champagne, wine, chocolates, toys, etc. You don’t need to know the address of the recipient, just log in through Facebook which will also notify you of any friend’s upcoming birthday or email them directly so that they can fill in the address themselves or even customize their own gift if they want something else. After that, Karma will wrap up the gift and send the gift to them. Karma is currently available for download for both iOS and Android. Best thing, the app is also free.
Download Karma for Android
Download Karma for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
The Griffin’s WindowSeat 3 Handsfree is the latest generation for its mounting cradle accessory that will fit most smartphones like iPhone, Samsung, Motorola, Blackberry and HTC. WindowSeat allows you to mount your smartphone on the car’s windshield, window, or dashboard. It comes with a 3-point bracket with rubber cushion grips that will fit most protective cases.
It includes an auxiliary audio cable that connects to your car stereo’s Aux-in jack and also has a built-in microphone for those handsfree phone calls and even talking with Siri or the new S Voice on Samsung Galaxy S III. The WindowSeat 3 Handsfree is available for purchase from the Griffin Store for $39.99.
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