0 to 60 in the News: iPhone App “PodCaster” sends heads spinning in Cupertino
The fact that Apple has now for the second time declined to approve the app “PodCaster” is truly an interesting and appalling chapter in the fortunes of a company that we have all come to respect for promoting podcasting. This latest chapter in smugness is really unbelievable to say the least. Podcasters everywhere are now scratching their heads as to why this small podcast app, among others, is stirring so much angst? Well Apple, the issue is that someone needed to create an app that you have yet to implement even though it has been widely asked for. The iTunes app on the iPhone/Touch should have had the option to subscribe to podcast subscriptions long ago but for some reason has been kept from the masses. Why? Now you decline to let a creative individual take up the slack for your negligence. Come on Apple! Wake up and see what is at stake here. We’re still in a forgiving mood. That can change quickly!
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ValleyWag
BetaNews
0 to 60 in the News: T-Mobile wisely scraps “soft cap” on G1 Android data usage
It goes without saying that too much data is not a good thing! Hey, Comcast, AT&T, and other ISP’s thinks so, too. Come on folks - this is crazy stuff we’re talking about here. Google, HTC, and T-Mobile create this really great phone and show all the cool things that it can do and then suggest that users throttle their appetite for viewing streaming video, google maps, music, apps, etc and expect them to be pleased. Oh, that’s so like a parent! It’s kinda like giving a teenager a Ferrari and stating that he can’t drive over 35 miles an hour - yikes. Once podcast options become available on the G1/Android, if in fact they do and they will undoubtedly, then it’ll be interesting to see how that so called “soft cap” plays out. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the math on the downloads. It’ll be interesting indeed -
Article link on CNET
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BlogWorld Presentation: Ten Rules for an Effective Podcast
CEO Michael Harper presented at BlogWorld 2008 on the Ten Rules that must govern the development of truly engaging podcast experiences. The principles are the foundational elements for any new media production. Michael briefly outlines the contents of the presentation and encourages podcasters at any level to adhere to them in their pursuit of perfection.
0 to 60 in the News: Zune 3.0 Revs 3.0 Software
Microsoft Zune team revs Zune Software and device update to 3.0
Microsoft Zune team revs Zune Software and device update to 3.0 bringing new enhancements to users. ALthough treats abound podcasters will see little difference in the way the application performs its duties. There are a few subtle adjustments that have made their way into the software though which can have a less than desired affect on podcast developers. One item for discussion is the description field used in the in the Zune Marketplace when pondering subscription. The Zune team has made the
tag the default for the episode description when used which is not the proper description for the show. Moreover, the field does not properly format the tag data leaving the text as a blob! Never mind the fact that we need standards to ensure this and other like issues don’t occur, maybe we can begin to organize the issue on each of the players, iTunes included, and bring them to light for the rest of the community to put pressure on these folks to think of us before making rash update decisions. Just a thought.
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0 to 60 in the News: Interactive Podcasts?
For several years now in my university classes I have promoted and demonstrated how interactivity could be used in downloadable media. With the recent announcement of a new audio format MXP4 from Musinaut, the concept is a compelling one for podcasters.
MacWorld Article
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There’re are a myriad of ideas that could be applied to this concept; database driven functionality for subscriber preference in advertising campaigns, multiple show styles, even multi-level layering of video, audio, and enhanced functionality in one file. Your thoughts on the subject?
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