Now you have the option to choose from a library of user generated voice packs to navigate you to far away places.
But first, you’ll need a Nokia phone.
Nokia has just released Own Voice for Ovi Maps. The Own Voice app lets you record and share your own navigation instructions in your own voice to use in Ovi Maps, directly from your Nokia.
The Own Voice app lets you create your very own voice pack with a step-by-step guide. All you need is a quiet place to record your voice and ample time to go through the 53-step process. Once you’re done, you can share your voice pack with the world.
With over 10 million Ovi Maps downloads, there’s going to be plenty of voices to choose from. You can even share your voice pack via Facebook and Twitter and if you find one you really like (or hate) then you can rate it too.
Own Voice for Ovi Maps is available only in English and is compatible with all Nokia devices which support the new version of Ovi Maps (3.03). Own Voice app is available for free at Nokia’s Ove Store.
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We have reason to believe the Dilbert works in YTL
YTL’s been talking alot about its nationwide 4G WiMAX network and moving its deadlines around that we can’t really remember when exactly will they be launching their service.
The last we checked, YTL Communications CEO Wing K. Lee says its services will be up by July 2010. It’s May now and we still haven’t seen any real drive or push from YTL to showcase its WiMAX network.
Considering that YTL has already missed its deadlines at least twice, we’re not expecting anything come July 2010. But we could be wrong.
Please prove us wrong YTL.
Like Dilbert? Check out his poke on the iPhone HD/4G controversy here.
iPad 3G gets microwaved
Yes, that is an iPad in a microwave.
People just don’t give enough respect to the awesome iPad. The WiFi version got blended tu a pulp while another was smashed beyond recognition by a group of snotty teenagers.
Now the just released iPad 3G (64GB version, no less) get’s delivered and then microwaved.
Hit the jump to witness the carnage.
Twitter just went official on Android. Personally we’re pretty blown away by how well designed the official app is.
With its own app now does Twitter bring a downer on the third-party Twitter party? Is the official app “the” app to get for twitter addicts? Or is does the third-party apps
If you’re looking for an answer, checkout this showdown between Twitter, Seesmic, Twidroid and Twidroid Pro and find out if there is indeed on Twitter app to rule them all.
Bring your iPhone back in time with the iRetrofone base
Remember the desk phone dock for iPhone?
That was an iPhone dock that made the smartphone function like a standard deskphone albeit with some neat modern touches like built-in speakers and a microphone so that you can play music from your iPhone or talk on speakerphone. You can also transfer data, sync and charge your iPhone with your computer.
The handmade iRetrofone Base is something else altogether.
Sculpted like it just jumped out of time portal right from the 1950s and casted one at a time from resin, the iRetrofone is designed to be compatible with all iphones. It’s not just a pretty dock mind you, the handset is fully funcational so you can use it just like a classic corded phone. It accepts USB and can be used to charge and sync with a computer.
The makers of the iRetrofone base says it is “easy to use, avoids radiation and looks cool“.
If this is the dock you’ve been looking for, check out details on the iRetrofone base here. It’ll set you back a hefty US$195. Whoa.
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Android vs. iPhone OS
There’s just too many fanboys in both camps to determine the clear cut winner in this fight. But we’re determined to find the conclusion and the evidence that we’ve gathered is pointing us to the right direction.
Undeniably both have their strenghts and weaknesses. The iPhone is tremendously easy to use out of the box with a rich app and accessories ecosystem, while the Android is flexible and in the hands of a capable geek, is just a joy to use.
Whether you’re an Android addict or an iPhone diehard the case that we will be presenting provides a definitive answer on which OS rules the roost.
We urge you to head over to the jump to find out.