iPhone to Offer Wireless File Transfer; Finally

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Looks like some very smart developer is working on one of the most sought after features for the iPhone, wireless file transfer. As I wrote those words, I thought to myself how hard it is to believe that Apple left out such basic bluetooth functionality like file transfer and stereo bluetooth. It really does not make sense to me, and I would love to hear some suggestions from my readers in the comments. Why is Apple so opposed to making our lives that much simpler, with features (I would not even call these things features) like copy/paste, video capabilities, and running multiple apps simultaneously?

I am a firm believer that most companies do not just leave out basic functions when designing a mobile device. I am sure somewhere along the line, Steve and some of his buddies were sitting in a very nice conference room somewhere and discussing what the iPhone would and would not have.

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Maybe the conversation went something like this:

Steve:  ” I want to make the best mobile device the world has ever known. It will have an amazing touch interface, and will work better than any previous phone”.

One of his buddies:  “Well, OK, we can do that, but just take into account that certain functions that were available 10 years ago, will not be able to be implemented on this phone. No way we can get copy/paste functionality in it, for example. Not to mention Bluetooth functionality that can be found in the most basic of Nokia phones.

Steve:  “OK, go ahead as planned, as long as you can swipe between pictures”.

OK, so that did not happen. What was really going through Apple’s mind when leaving out file transfer via Bluetooth? Please share your insights.

One thing I will tell you in full certainty, if this developer pulls it off, he will be a very rich man. Watch the demo in the video below.

-Hillel

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Stereo Bluetooth on iPhone/iPod Touch

img_0615One of the few things that prevents the iPhone and iPod Touch from being the ultimate music device is the lack of A2DP or stereo Bluetooth. I cannot think of any reason that this technology should not be implemented in Apple’s devices. So, as much as I love my iPod Touch, and you know how much I love it, the fact that I cannot use my S9 Bluetooth Stereo headphones with it, really bothered me from day one.

Well, a few days ago, I stumbled upon a possible solution to this issue. I found this Bluetooth adapter for the iPhone/iPod Touch that, when plugged in, enables you to listen to your iPod wirelessly. It wasn’t too expensive,so I had to try it.

After using it now for an hour or so, I have to say, I am a happy man this morning. The thing is awesome. It is absolutely tiny and just barely detracts from the iPod’s simplistic beauty. The sound is as good as it gets and the range is astounding, I listened from another room, and there was no effect on the sound quality.

It is not made by any known manufacturer, unless of course you have heard of K-mate. I searched a lot for the product online, but could not find the exact model that I bought. The closest I could find was this.  I bought it online at Eline, but the product is not even on the site yet, so if you want it, contact them and order it.

img_0606The coolest part is that the controls on the S9 work perfectly. I can lower or raise the volume, pause, play, and skip songs without taking the iPod out of my pocket.

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There are a few downsides of course. The adapter does not fit when my Griffin Reflect case is on, so I am going to have to use the invisible case I bought for it, which by the way, is pretty awesome also. Another down side is that the mic on the S9 does not work with the iPod, but I did not expect it to. So when using audio apps like Fring and iTalk, I will have to go the old fashion way and use my standard earphones with the built in mic. Finally, I have not verified this yet, but it is safe to assume, this will decrease the battery life significantly, but it is so worth it.

-Hillel

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