Okay, as yet I'm unable to confirm that the camera kit works with the iPhone 6, several people say it does and I've seen nothing to say that it doesn't though I'd prefer a defiant answer before I purchase one so I'll continue looking to see what others are saying.
On 13 Oct 2014, at 4:02 pm, Jeremy <icu8...@gmail.com> wrote: > Haha, excellent, I love new toys. If you happen to figure out anything neat > with the kit, if you get one, please do let me know, as my 6 plus should be > here in two days or so, me hopes. If it's still possible to use things like > USB keyboards and such on the phones, I'll certainly be hopping out to > purchase one. > Take care. > Blessings. > On 10/12/2014 9:18 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >> I've got to go up onto the Apple Store so I'll take a look whilst I'm there, >> taking delivery of a new Mac Mini this week you see so I have to configure >> it before its ordered <smile>. >> >> >> On 13 Oct 2014, at 1:46 pm, Jeremy <icu8...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Ah, yeah, I was just reading up on the Camera kit for the IPad, after I >>> sent my last message. >>> Unfortunately, the page I found was from 2010, so not sure how accurate the >>> info would be now. >>> May still be worth checking it out if the kit isn't super expensive, if it >>> still works on the 6 plus and IOS8. >>> It's worth noting here though, that it's apparently necessary to jailbreak, >>> in order to have access to the filesystem of the IPads, but the ability to >>> use USB devices, keyboards, microphones, etc sounds pretty neat if it still >>> works. >>> This brings me to ask another question or two, but I'll begin it in a new >>> subject to keep things organized. >>> Thanks and take care. >>> Blessings. >>> >>> On 10/12/2014 8:26 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>> Yes, I believe so, its the camera kit though I've never played with it and >>>> am not sure which IOS devices are supported with it these days. >>>> >>>> On 13 Oct 2014, at 1:14 pm, Jeremy <icu8...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> You mention here an adapter from apple that allows you to move files, I >>>>> assume media specifically, over to directories on the phone from the >>>>> computer. Do these adapters require software to go along side them to >>>>> allow access to the phone's filesystem, software like sharepod, etc, and >>>>> does this allow you to pull music from the device, even without having to >>>>> have the files already stored within ITunes on the computer? I understand >>>>> that installing some sort of file manager on the phone would give partial >>>>> access to those areas allowed to it, if it were connected to dropbox or a >>>>> wireless device as you mentioned here, but how well does that work for >>>>> all types of media other than music, like audio books. Also, does >>>>> installing a file manager on the phone give complete access to all media >>>>> on a phone, without you having to jealbreak? >>>>> I'm mainly curious as one major downfall I have with storing my music and >>>>> books on my phone is the ability to retrieve them from the phone if I no >>>>> longer have them in my ITunes library on my computer. There's plenty of >>>>> software for doing this, but as far as I've been able to figure out, not >>>>> much of it is accessible. >>>>> If I could purchase an device to make a connection from the phone to the >>>>> computer and have the ability to copy my media straight over to the >>>>> phone, I'd be a happy camper for sure. >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> Blessings. >>>>> >>>>> On 10/12/2014 7:36 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>>>> Hi! >>>>>> >>>>>> I’ve decided to post an eMail on this subject for a variety of reasons, >>>>>> the main being that there seems to be a myth doing the rounds, the myth >>>>>> says that its impossible! to play third party content such as different >>>>>> audio file formats etc on an iPhone or other IOS devices. >>>>>> >>>>>> This is - to a major extent - true if you’re using say the iPhone’s >>>>>> “Music Player” App. This - to me at least - is not a big issue as every >>>>>> operating system with its built-in features does have its limitations, >>>>>> you cannot - as far as I know - play FLAC files in Windows Media Player >>>>>> for example unless you use a third party plug-in so essentially we’re >>>>>> referring to the same type of problem but with different operating >>>>>> systems. >>>>>> >>>>>> The other annoyance with IOS is that - unless you have an adapter >>>>>> available from Apple - you cannot copy your music files from say your >>>>>> computer over a USB connection to a particular folder on your iPhone of >>>>>> your choosing but again, there are ways around that snag. >>>>>> >>>>>> Okay so its best not to focus on what can’t be done and focus on what >>>>>> can be done so let’s do that with IOS. >>>>>> >>>>>> The first App you’ll need is a Player and there are several good one’s >>>>>> out there but for the sake of simplicity let’s focus on two, oOplayer >>>>>> and File Browser, both do exactly what their names suggest. >>>>>> >>>>>> With both you can set up remote locations such as a Dropbox account, >>>>>> computer on a local or remote network, UPNP/DLNA device and so on, when >>>>>> configured you can then select what files you wish to hear or view. >>>>>> >>>>>> Now supposing you want to take your iPhone away from any network and >>>>>> want your favourite music to accompany you? No problem as both the >>>>>> aforementioned Apps will allow you to download your Music from a >>>>>> specific point - computer, Dropbox account etc - right to a folder on >>>>>> your iPhone where you can browse, play and manipulate your files to your >>>>>> hearts content. >>>>>> >>>>>> So this brings us to another possibly challenging topic, iPhones have >>>>>> only so much storage space so what if you have thousands upon thousands >>>>>> of files you wish to access at any one time or supposing your music >>>>>> collection is in a Lossless format that takes up a good deal of space? >>>>>> >>>>>> If this is the case then its time to look at a pocket sized hard drive >>>>>> with a built-in Wi-Fi network, I mentioned my Skyshare drive towards the >>>>>> end of last week and this drive has its own built-in Wi-Fi network which >>>>>> the iPhone can connect to. >>>>>> >>>>>> Once connected the Apps I mentioned earlier - oOplayer and File Browser >>>>>> - have direct access to the drive thus the content you’ve placed too the >>>>>> drive. >>>>>> >>>>>> The Skyshare drive on the surface looks like any other portable hard >>>>>> drive, it has a USB port on the back for connection to a computer with a >>>>>> USB 3.0 port for the copying and manipulation of content, you can also >>>>>> use the Wi-Fi abilities of the drive for copying/manipulating files >>>>>> though this process is considerably slower when compared to USB 3.0 or >>>>>> even 2. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> ********** >>>> >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> grtd...@internode.on.net >>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> grtd...@internode.on.net >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> >> >> > > ********** Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
