Monday, June 20, 2011

How to record phone interviews on iPhone

Anyone who has done a quick search on how to record a phone call using an iPhone will know there are no apps available allowing you.

However, there are several options for recording phone conversations using the iPhone, Android, a landline or a computer, which will provide radio or podcast-quality audio or for those journalists without shorthand.


Apps for recording are limited because recording calls is illegal in many countries and much of the advice in online forums suggests jail-breaking your phone.

The US offers one iPhone app – called Recorder – that allows you to record outgoing calls.

Reporters in the US also have the option of using Google Voice for recording incoming calls, which is not yet available in the UK.

1. How to: record a phone interview from an iPhone, Android or landline with the option of  a three-way call using ipadio

    * Sign up for a free ipadio account. (All you pay for is the phone call);
    * Call your interviewee;
    * Use the + button and dial into ipadio (you will be given a dial in phone number and a pin when you sign up);
    * ipadio then records the whole conversation and saves it as an MP3, which you can then download.

2. How to: record a phone interview from any phone, including an iPhone, Android or landline using Call Trunk

Call Trunk captures interviews by recording phone calls and securely storing them on the web. It is a paid for option but not expensive, with calls to a mobile costing around 16 pence a minute. Register with Call Trunk;

    * Using Call Trunk's website enter the phone number you are calling from and the one you are calling;
    * The interviewer will receive an automated call from Call Trunk and, seconds later, the interviewee will receive a call;
    * Your call will be automatically recorded;
    * Your recording will be saved as an mp3, which can be download from your Call Trunk account.

3. How to: record a phone interview using your iPhone's voicemail

    * Call the interviewee;
    * Press the + button on your iPhone and dial your own phone number;
    * Listen to the voicemail message and, after the beep, carry out the interview;
    * You will then have your recording in your voicemail;
    * To download this you will have to run a mini-jack into recording software, such as free open-source Audacity, and play it back in real time;
    * You will be limited by the duration of your interview.

4. How to: record a phone interview using Android using Record My Call

This is one area where Android has the upper hand over iPhone as there is an app that allows you to record a phone interview – and it is free. Record My Call doesn't work on every handset but you will find a full list of compatible phones here.

5. How to: record a phone interview using a landline and an MP3 recorder

You will need to buy an adaptor, which will plug in to your MP3 recorder, such as this one. The basic ones cost less than £20. Simply plug in to your MP3 player and hit record.

6. How to: record an interview using Skype

Skype provides great recording quality, much better using a landline or mobile, and it is free (though you may end up paying for a head set and for one of the recorders).

The other person will need a Skype account and to be in front of a computer. Alternatively you can buy Skype credit and call a phone from your computer at low cost rates. It is a great option for recording international interviews without spending a penny.

You will need to download a recorder for your Mac or PC. A full list of recording options is here.

Alternatively, you can record directly into Audacity, free editing software. You can find out how to record Skype calls in Audacity here.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

iPhone 5 Enters Final Phase Of Testing

The iPhone 5 has reportedly entered the final stage of testing, and is already being hauled around by "high level Apple and carrier executives." That's the word today from the the tech site 9 to 5 Mac, which puts the launch date of the iPhone 5 – or whatever the device is going to be called (iPhone 4S?) – at September of this year. Just in time for the Christmas rush! And also more or less in line with the once-a-year Apple launch schedule.


9 to 5 Mac says this newest iPhone won't necessarily get 3G FaceTime support – you'll probably still need to hook up with a Wi-Fi connection to video chat with friends and family – but over-the-air software updates look increasingly certain.

Thus far, no Apple employees have left a spare iPhone 5 around a California bar, so we have no idea what the phone will look like. The received wisdom in the tech blogosphere is that the iPhone 5 will closely resemble the iPhone 4 – boxy, flat, slim. But back in May, at least one tech site reported that Apple had invested in machines equipped to cut curved glass, which could mean Apple is rejiggering the shape of its popular smartphone.

Over at CNET, David Carnoy mulls the possibility that the new iPhone will include 4G capability. This makes sense – Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon have all rolled out (or are in the process of rolling out) 4G networks. An iPhone that did not include a 4G antenna could make Apple look behind the game, especially considering the profusion of 4G phones which have hit the market in recent months. Then again, the original iPhone did not offer 3G, even though the network was in full effect at the time.

New iPhone Release By Apple This September

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference passed last week without a new iPhone being launched so it’s time for the rumour mill to get started.


Apple has typically used its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco to unveil the new iPhone. The iPhone 3G, the 3GS and the iPhone 4 were all announced at WWDC but this year Apple chose to focus on software.

The latest rumours suggest that the next iPhone will be launched in September. According to 9to5Mac, the new iPhone has reached the final testing phase. Their source says “the current plan is for a September launch”.

The source doesn’t specify whether the device released in September will be a completely new handset - the iPhone 5 - or a slightly souped-up version of the iPhone 4, to be named iPhone 4S or something similar.

For the last few years, Apple has announced upgrades to its iPod range in September, in time for the holiday season. If the new iPhone is announced in September, its arrival would coincide with the launch of the new version of iOS 5, the operating system that runs iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, which was announced at WWDC.

Apple seldom details its plans in advance, which is why the pre-announcement of the contents of the WWDC keynote were such a surprise. It’s possible that this is a permanent shift in Apple’s annual schedule, with iOS being updated at WWDC to give developers time to upgrade their apps before a new iPhone in September.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

What you mean by FaceTime iPhone ?

Facetime iPhone is the video calling functionality available with iPhones. This has truly revolutionized the way people communicate because it has made it possible to conduct video calling through the iPhone. The iPhone comes with a front-facing camera and as well as a rear-facing camera thereby allowing complete visual clarity when conducting video conference. Apple has developed Facetime for iOS based mobile devices and it works through the connection of any of the Apple gadgets with OS X to any other similar device. Currently, the earlier generations of iPhone and iPod Touch are not being supported and therefore it is meant for the latest gadgets only. In an iPhone, facetime apps functions through the phone application instead of working as a separate application and this functionality can be activated through making a call followed by clicking on the FaceTime button.

FaceTime is extremely easy to understand and use, as it enables one to conveniently make video calls with another iPhone 4 or iPad 2. Facetime iPhone is packed with a bunch of interesting features that takes communication to a new level altogether. One of the features that is extremely convenient and useful is it doesn’t require the user to create a different account or a special screen name. Facetime iPhone offers an extremely convenient way of video calling with friends and family. All one needs to do is find the particular number from the contacts and simply tap the button representing FaceTime. Alternately, if a user is already using the voice call, one can conveniently switch over to video from one iPhone 4 to another iPhone 4. It offers a perfect combination where one can make video calls as well as interact with friends and family whenever they want to.

Since Facetime iPhone features two inbuilt cameras where one is at the front and second one on the rear end next to eh LED flash, thereby it offers complete clarity and the right kind of focal length. It is due to all these fascinating features that facetime on iPhone is extremely popular and gives one the opportunity to use in a number of different ways.

Many iPhone application development firms like Aegis Global Software offers FaceTime apps for your any type of SmartPhone.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Why you Need iPhone Accessories?

iPhone accessories have become popular worldwide and it doesn’t take a genius to guess why. iPhone has changed the way the world communicates and has bridged gaps, as keeping in touch is literally a click away. iPhone is a smart phone that does more than just make or receive calls, it is a high tech gadget that allows you to do lots of amazing stuff. Whether you would like to have a video conferencing online, watch a movie, listen to your favorite tracks or search for directions, your iPhone can do all this and much more within a truly short span of time. Hence it is not surprising that iPhone accessories are always in demand because they not only accessorize your phone but also enhance its various functionalities.




The market is flooded with different kinds of iPhone accessories ranging form sound enhancing accessories to video and recharge accessories. Let’s first look at the various sound enhancing accessories, which are extremely popular since iPhone offers the perfect opportunity of listening to one’s favorite tracks. The iPhoneWaveCradle is one such sleek and beautifully designed sound enhancing accessory that literally makes the sound sharper by almost 8 decibels. Another accessory that is also quite popular are car radios for iPhone that can be connected to the iPhone and will play all your iPhone tracks.

Video accessories are also quite popular and there are a number of options that help you make the most of your iPhone. The video component cable lets you connect a TV to the iPone and therefore you can watch all your iPhone or even YouTube videos on the TV. That’s not all, even when you are watching your videos on the TV; the cord automatically charges the phone while the videos play. Recharge accessories are also a must because there are times when you are carrying your iPhone with you and in case it runs out of battery, you would be stuck. Therefore recharge accessories allow you to easily recharge your iPhone conveniently.

There is an iPhonedock that can easily be connected through a USB port and can be used for both charging the phone as well as syncing. All these different types of iPhone accessories are extremely handy and come in use in a number of different ways.

Monday, June 6, 2011

iPod Touch Accessories - A Must For Any iPod Touch Owner

iPod Touch accessories are extremely popular and different kinds of accessories are available in the market today. iPod Touch is an extremely compact, sleek and a stylish gadget and quite an innovative product. Featuring a high resolution display, iPod Touch offers a wide array of functionality including video calls, watching movies, listening to music, clicking pictures etc. Those who enjoy gaming will love playing their favorite game on iPhone. iPhone is literally a part of one's lifestyle and those owing one would love to accessorize their iPhone in a number of different ways.


One can truly accessorize their iPod Touch and get a higher level of performance from their iPod Touch. There are headphones available, which are completely sound isolating headphones and offer distraction free listening experience. Therefore, wherever a person may be, he or she is guaranteed to experience complete clarity sound through their iPod Touch.

There are different kinds of cables and docks available that even help with connecting the iPod Touch to the home theater system therefore enabling one to easily and conveniently watch videos or even listen to music through the home theater system. This enhances the complete experience and one can enjoy the clarity of watching videos on the big screen. Another useful accessory for the iPod Touch that one can use is also the different kinds of car accessories. One is never without their iPod Touch even when traveling when car accessories are easily available.

The built-in iPod connection available for cars allows one to listen to tunes from the car's stereo easily and conveniently while there are recharge docks that even let one recharge their iPod Touch while traveling. The specially designed iPod Touch docks also help in not only enhancing the sound clarity but also charging the iPod Touch whenever needed. Also one doesn't need to carry their iPod Touch everywhere with them when an iPod Touch dock is available. All these features ensure that iPod Touch accessories help in capitalizing on the various functionality and features of the iPod Touch and ensure the complete experience becomes that much more enjoyable.

Popular iPhone Accessories

iPhone accessories of varying kinds and the market is flooded with different types of accessories. Those who possess an iPhone are extremely possessive about their respective devices, because it not just a phone, in fact it is an extension to one's lifestyle. An iPhone is a part of one's lifestyle and most love to personalize their iPhones and thereby create a unique and a distinctive style statement. The different kinds of iPhone accessories help in exactly achieving this objective as they are popular, trendy and serve a variety of functionalities. These iPhone accessories can be of different types and depending on their features and the functionalities required, one can choose the kind that would suit their image.

There are accessories that are specifically meant to quality of sound emanating from the iPhone and take to the next level. These sound enhancing accessories are extremely popular because they make the complete experience of listening to songs through an iPhone that much more enjoyable. The iPhone WaveCradle is an extremely sleek and a compactly designed accessory that is known to make the sound sharper by almost 8 decibels. Another sound enhancing accessory equally popular for iPhones are the car radios that allows the user to easily connect the iPhone with the car radio and listen to one's favorite iPhone tracks.

Video accessories are also quite a craze among those who enjoy watching videos on their iPhones and there are accessories such as the video component cable that allows a user to connect a TV to the iPhone. This functionality ensures that the user is able to watch all their iPhone videos or even You Tube videos on the TV. Another nice aspect about this accessory is that when one is watching the videos on the TV, the cord automatically charges the phone and therefore one can watch videos and charge phone simultaneously.

Anyone would like to carry their iPhone everywhere with them and therefore recharging them at regular intervals becomes important. Recharge accessories are ideal for such a situation that allows the user to easily recharge the iPhone as and when required. For instance, the iPhone dock helps one to connect the iPhone through a USB port and can be used for both charging the phone as well as syncing.