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Amidst rumors Google is about to swallow up voice recognition provider Nuance, Domino’s Pizza has teamed up with the current Apple partner to provide a new voice ordering assistant in the latest version of its U.S.-based app, which pretty much brings us full circle back to ordering on the phone, although without any human interaction. That’s progress… right?
Apple Retail Announces Free Summer Creative Camp for Kids
Looking for something to keep the kids busy this summer? Apple Retail Stores will again be hosting free summer camp workshops for kids eight to 12, where they’ll learn to make movies on iMovie as well as create an interactive book. Campers will create elements using the iPad, then apply the finishing touches using software on Mac, with an Apple Camp Showcase at the end for sharing finished projects with the world. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and are welcome to bring their own digital camera or video camera for the Stories in Motion workshop (otherwise the store will provide one).
Parallels Access 2.0 Lets iPhone, Android Users in On Fun
Parallels announced Tuesday the release of Parallels Access 2.0, a major update to the company’s formerly iPad-only remote-access app for Mac and PC which is now a universal build with iPhone support. New features include Facebook login support, a file browser, adjustable screen resolutions, and the ability to use a tablet or smartphone microphone for the remote desktop. Last but not least, Access is also available on Android devices for the first time, and it’s cheaper than ever to subscribe at $19.99 per year or $34.99 for two years ($29.99 through the end of June) for access to up to five computers on an unlimited number of devices; new business subscriptions are also available.
Users Report Increasing Problem with iTunes Match Uploads
Having issues uploading unrecognized tracks via iTunes Match lately? MacRumors reported Monday that you may not be alone, with an ever-expanding thread of complaints slowly filling up the Apple Support forums over the last week or two. Although the $24.99-per-year service appears to match tracks against the extensive iTunes catalog just fine, unrecognized tracks instead stall during the upload phase, then unceremoniously end without ever actually finishing. No word yet from Apple on what might be causing the problem, which is likely a server-side issue that will hopefully clear up soon.
Garmin Goes for Cheaper Mobile Navigation with Viago
Now that both Apple and Google offer free navigation apps on their respective iOS and Android platforms, what’s a veteran of the GPS space to do? Garmin is now taking a unique approach with a new app called Viago, which promises “navigation tailored to fit your needs.” Offering international map browsing, regional navigation, lane assist with “photoreal junction” view, and traffic and speed info, the 99-cent app can be customized with optional upgrades via in-app purchases, including a free bonus package with new map themes and vehicle icons for iOS users.
Box Scoops Up Streem, Adds iWork Sync Support
The folks at Box were busy on Monday with a pair of announcements. First up is word the company has acquired Streem, an upstart storage service that allows users to store documents, presentations, videos, and other files via a cloud drive mounted on the desktop. More immediately, Box Sync now supports Mac package files, which will be good news for iWork users, since they’ll be able to finally sync Pages, Numbers, and Keynote files between the desktop and Box as a single file, exactly the way it appears on the desktop. The only requirement is upgrading to Box Sync 4 — a free update that’s available now.
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