http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/ All the Good Stuff... en jml@digitalworldtokyo.com Copyright 2011 2011-10-20T18:56:26+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/The_secrets_out_Japan_iPhone_craze_attracts_global_app_developers/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/The_secrets_out_Japan_iPhone_craze_attracts_global_app_developers/#When:17:05:01Z A good read from the AP, featuring several of our clients at Snapp Media and a word or two from yours truly. Thanks, Kageyama-san. Via news.yahoo.com   Permalink | Leave a comment  » 2010-11-26T17:05:01+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/now_the_iphone_gets_a_japanese_strap_to_call_its_own/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/now_the_iphone_gets_a_japanese_strap_to_call_its_own/#When:18:56:26Z It’s a reasonable bet that most people who drop a new iPhone into a steaming bowl of ramen will head straight to the store for a replacement, but not Fukuoka-based Ken Yokota. Instead of crying over spilled tonkotsu broth, he went and designed a completely new way of attaching a Japanese-style strap to the slippery hunk of metal and glass. From that eureka moment in 2009 sprang his company, Poddities, which now sells a range of attachments and cases that make the iPhone a full-fledged member of the strap-dangling set. The simplest add-on is the Netsuke, which uses a screw-on stainless steel base plate to bring an eyelet to the iPhone, to which you can attach your strap of choice. At ¥1,890 it’s a smart way to hook up your favorite phone charm. Alternatively, you may prefer the Carabiner or Loop Straps – from ¥2,625 up to ¥3,990 and available in a smart range of colors from the Poddities online store. As with the Netsuke, all the products come with a special (and rather attractive) mini screwdriver that you use to remove those two screws on the bottom edge of the iPhone and replace them with slightly longer versions that accommodate the Poddities plate. If it sounds more complicated than it really is, that’s probably because the idea of taking a screwdriver to your phone isn’t exactly appealing. Still, installing any of the gear takes about a minute and is really about as simple as it gets. In case you’re wondering, the dock connecter remains accessible as usual. Lastly, there’s a neat-looking case called the Osaifon, which is basically a soft leather flip cover with a twist – it has a pocket on the inside for your train pass, credit card or whatever other thin rectangular objects you like to carry around. A smart idea, although slightly expensive at ¥5,040. Poddities also does a similar line for the older iPhones out there, so check ‘em out for yourself at the link below and go grab a bowl of ramen in safety. (Via Poddities) iPhone, Japan 2011-10-20T18:56:26+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/Live_and_light_with_new_technology_for_radio/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/Live_and_light_with_new_technology_for_radio/#When:21:36:21Z For a few months, instead of a digital recorder, I’ve been using an iPhone to record my radio interviews. It saves an incredible amount of time. There’s no need to lug a laptop around - you simply record straight into the iPhone 3GS or 4 (both of which have decent microphones) or use an external microphone plugged into a specially made break-out cab ..read more..   See what your friends are reading on Twitter and Facebook Permalink | Leave a comment  » 2011-05-25T21:36:21+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/Droplist_The_Dropbox-based_Todo_App_Gains_Native_iPad_Interface/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/Droplist_The_Dropbox-based_Todo_App_Gains_Native_iPad_Interface/#When:21:55:43Z A few weeks ago I reviewed Droplist, a Dropbox-based “list creation app” that allowed you to quickly create todos and lists on the iPhone and have them available anywhere thanks to the Dropbox integration that turned these files into plain text documents. Droplist is an easy to use app that’s powered by a nice design, and it’s now available ..read more..   via #smartr - my personalized newspaper Permalink | Leave a comment  » 2011-04-18T21:55:43+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/send_earthquake_aid/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/send_earthquake_aid/#When:08:06:55Z I don’t think there’s any need to explain why sending a few ¥, $, £ or whatever you have is a good idea. There’s a video below if you need persuading before hitting up one of the donate links in the widget underneath on Rick Martin’s Storify page here. (Via Storify; main image AFP/Getty) Japan, Off Topic 2011-03-15T08:06:55+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/Angry_Birds_Seasons_St._Patricks_Day_update/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/Angry_Birds_Seasons_St._Patricks_Day_update/#When:15:32:47Z Angry Birds Seasons has once again updated, this time with a St. Patrick’s Day episode. The update is available for both the iPhone and iPad versions of Angry Birds Seasons. If you pick this one up and find a moment to escape from catapulting birds into green pigs, let us know what you think! [$0.99 (iPhone) - iTunes link] [$1.99 (iPad) - iTunes l ..read more..   via #smartr - Brilliant news reader for twitter+iphone  Permalink | Leave a comment  » 2011-03-10T15:32:47+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/The_Genius_of_Apples_Smart_Cover/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/The_Genius_of_Apples_Smart_Cover/#When:21:52:40Z The most exciting part of the March 2nd keynote was not the introduction of the iPad 2, but the introduction of its surprise accessory that makes the iPad 2 twice as magical as its predecessor. Approximately twenty-five minutes into his speech, Steve Jobs broadcasts signals of pure excitement. Suddenly the mediocre announcement of the Digital AV Ada ..read more..   via #smartr - Brilliant news reader for twitter+iphone  Permalink | Leave a comment  » 2011-03-03T21:52:40+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/Apps_to_Explode_to_38_Billion_Market_by_2015/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/Apps_to_Explode_to_38_Billion_Market_by_2015/#When:19:12:03Z Apple bet big on the App Store—and 350,000 apps later, competitors are struggling to catch up. Now, there’s Google’s Android Market, BlackBerry’s App World, HP’s Palm App Catalog, and Microsoft’s Apps Marketplace. But while Apple still leads the pack with an astonishing 82.7% market share, the app race is far from over. According to a new report by ..read more..   via #smartr - Brilliant news reader for twitter+iphone  Permalink | Leave a comment  » 2011-03-01T19:12:03+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/Jailbreak_App_Aims_To_Revamp_iOS_Push_Notification_System_iPhone_Hacks/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/Jailbreak_App_Aims_To_Revamp_iOS_Push_Notification_System_iPhone_Hacks/#When:17:23:26Z Apple’s Push Notification system has been maligned for being intrusive and modal. iOS competitors on the other hand have been doing a good job on this front of late. HP’s webOS for example has a banner notification system that has been widely acclaimed. We’ve also heard rumors that Apple is acquiring a small developer to help them fix the Push ..read more..   via #smartr - Brilliant news reader for twitter+iphone  Permalink | Leave a comment  » 2011-03-01T17:23:26+00:00 http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/articles/Undeletable_Apps_Keeps_Your_iPhone_Apps_Secure/ http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/index.php/digital_tokyo/Undeletable_Apps_Keeps_Your_iPhone_Apps_Secure/#When:23:12:40Z Who would dare place a highly configured iPhone into the hands of a 5 year old? You’re liable to come back and see half of your apps deleted. But if you had Undeletable Apps — A jailbreak tweak for the iPhone — you’d be able to rest easy knowing that your apps were there to stay. That’s because Undeletable Apps prevents you from deleting ..read more..   via #smartr - Brilliant news reader for twitter+iphone  Permalink | Leave a comment  » 2011-02-25T23:12:40+00:00