Come one, come all folks.  Now is your chance to become popular with the Touchmods team and chance to win a FREE Touchmods Mic or Touchmods headset. 

 That’s right.  You heard me right.  You too could be one of the lucky winners.  

The Touchmods team is looking for some very special coders.  

They will be giving away a Touchmods Headset and two Touchmods Microphones for the best 3 coders.

There is no catch, it is for free.  The only thing you need to do is to download the source-code of the previous SIP-VoIP app and implement any of their requested features.

 You will need to act fast though.  This offer is only good until the end of april.

Here are some of the featured items that are wanted:

- internal Touch Buzzer Control (Andreas?)
- optimization of a compression algorithm in order to save bandwidth (ASM coders?)
- link to the internal Calendar (we have the API, thnx Metabaron)
- circular buffers for Incoming, Ougoing, Missed calls
- implementing similar trick to the “iClarified Volume Boost” hack
- “Disconnecting” button Label similar to “Connecting”
- R+L channels both active (Samuel?)
- using other Speech Codecs (with lower bandwidth needed)
- running two providers at the same time (one for receiving, and one for initiatin’ calls)
- GUI-based volume control inside the VoIP app
- iPhone internal Mic input

If you have any questions regarding the contest, feel free to contact me using my contact form or leave a comment.  

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The Touchmods announced the release of their latest software.  SIP-VoIP version 1.2

Some of the added improvements are:

•  Running in the background.  Basically means that it will run all the time so that you can receive calls at anytime.  You will have to manually quit from within the application if you want to shut it down.  
•  Want a ringtone.  Well, add your own.  New support for .mp3 files.  
•   Solved saving problems with new file location
•   More pics in the skins

If you want to to find out more about this, head over to the Touchmods site for the latest or if you have any questions.  

 You can download this over at the Touchmods site or you should be able to add via Installer.

Enjoy 

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A little while ago we told you about the new headset mic coming from the Touchmods. Here is a preview of the new headset mic working.

With the latest preview, there is not much sound as it is coming out of the headset speakers however, it clearly shows how the operations work and another great achievement from the Touchmods team..

Our headset design not only have a built-in high-sensitivity Mic and a “call-receive” button, but you can also control the Touch in your pocket with this single button, as the video demonstrates above. The functions Ridax implemented are quite tricky: one button for 8 functions:
- home screen and single click: start media player,
- song playing and single click: pause the song,
- song paused and single click: play the song,
- song playing or paused and double click: jump to next song,
- song playing or paused and long click: raise volume,
- … long click again: lower the volume,
- incoming call received on SIP-VoIP and click: accept call,
- enough of speaking, click: finish call.

Clearly a great solution.  With this you will be able to not only answer incoming VoIP calls, you can control all of your music.

If you are interested in getting one of these bad boys, head over to the Touchmods site and check it out.

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 The Touchmods team just posted that they are now accepting orders again.  This time they will have 1500 up for grabs. 
Better hurry though 350 have already been reserved.  You can order through RIDAX on the touchmods site.

Price of the mics are $45 US dollars or 30 Euro. Yes, that includes shipping to anywhere in the world.

Once again, Great work Touchmods team.

** THIS JUST IN**

If you were one of the lucky one’s to place an order this time, you wait is soon to be over.  Touchmods team just announced that the new mic’s have now been shipped. 

There are also some mic’s still left over.  If you are interested in one, be sure to go to the Touchmods site and order one today.  Your mic will ship the next day after you pay for your product.  

Enjoy 

[Source] Touchmods mic’s
 

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The public speaks, the Touchmods listen. Once again, the Touchmods team produce results that the public wants.

The latest addition to the Touchmods line-up is a brand new headset solution. Looking at a release date of sometime around April, this model will only come in black and will cost you 37 Euro or $58.50. Don’t worry, if you already pre-ordered another mic from them and would rather have this version instead. You can contact Ridax where you placed the order and make the appropriate changes.

This new mic has a set of high quality headphones attached to their already well build mic. This mic will work for a number of features. You will be able to use it to control your music and also once their VoIP software supports it, you will be able to control your VoIP calls as well. Oh yeah, did I mention that by using the code that the Team released, other SW providers will be able to make this work with their apps as well. Everybody wins.

If you are curious about this and/or would like to inquire about the pre-order of this new mic, head on over to the Touchmods site and check it out more.

Another job well done!! 

[Image courtesy of the Touchmods team.]

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A press question went to Steve Jobs after the formal event.

Q: How likely do you think it is that a VoIP application will be developed?
A: “The initial take is that we will only limit VoIP over the cellular net, but not over the Wi-Fi network.” That might change, Jobs says. But for now, no VoIP over AT&T’s EDGE, which makes sense 

I believe that this is a perfect time for the Touchmods team to present their solution to the community that does not have a jailbroken device.

Here is your chance for the big time Touchmods. Go, Go, Go!!! We have faith in you.

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 What is more, we do consider opening the Touch SIP-VoIP version for external developers.

DEVELOPERS, here is your chance. Today the Touchmods team released the 1.1 code for their project.
Lets see what you all can do with it!!  You can find it on the sidebar of their website or you can go directly to the Touchmods Google page and download the code directly. 

  
Enjoy!

[Source] Touchmods Weblog

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The Touchmods team think something is missing from that group.  What you ask? An Audio Recording App! That’s what.

Again, the Touchmods team is reaching out to you. To the loyal supporters of the Touchmods team. If you have any GUI or coding experience and want to help the Touchmods team out here is what they are looking for and what they have to offer.
Here is what they have in mind.

- recording in PCM format at different Sampling rates (16, 32, 44.1kHz)
- recording in Stereo through the Line-in pins of the Touch
- level-meter that shows the signal intensity while recording
- memory meter that shows the available memory (in MB or remaining seconds)
- etc.

Here are their requests.

First, we ask the designers to come up with a nice GUI layout that has all the needed buttons and setting options you think are needed for such an application. The best GUI design will be awarded by a free white Touchmods mic!
For the coders We provide the solution for reading the Line Input of the Touch. Everything you create here will stay free, and open-source.

So if you think that this is something that you can do and want to be part of the Touchmods revolution, go on over to their site and leave a comment to sign up.

Touchmods team. . . You never cease to amaze me!! Great work.

[Source] Touchmods Weblog 

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 Touchmods team announced today that the team would soon separate. Into two groups, that is. Had ya going for a minute though huh?

The team announced today that they plan on making 2 groups. 1 of which develops for the iPhone and one team to develop for the iPod touch. 

Touchmods went on further to say that their software will forever be free!! With this new idea, it is purposed that the Touchmods team will be juggling feats of magic. Working on solutions for everyone.

Read the rest of the story here.

[UPDATE] The words in bold, I have corrected.  I was mistaken and used Software and Hardware.  The corrected words are above.

Sorry Touchmods team for the mistake.   

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Coming soon to the Touchmods repository, you will find a very interesting item.

The surprice is NOT that the App is free and open for all providers, but Samuel did implement a little trick that will disable the SW after using it for two weeks.

Ok folks, it’s time to break out your treasure hunting tools. If you can figure out how to rearrange a couple of certain numbers you can stop the deadline of using the software.
Word is also, that if someone just so happens to post the answer up over there. The post will be left for everyone to see. Educational purposes you know.

See the rest of this over at “Hack the Hack“
Image courtesy to the Touchmods weblog.

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 The Touchmods team have done it again with their latest news release:  

Well folks, it seems that one of the Touchmods team members, Samuel, went and met with the PjSIP team over at the FOSDEM 2008 convention in Brussels, Belgium today.
If you are not familiar with FOSDEM.

FOSDEM ‘08 is a free and non-commercial event organised by the community, for the community. Its goal is to provide Free and Open Source developers a place to meet.

According to the Touchmods team, Samuel, went to meet with the PjSIP team over their. Fueled by the Touchmods teams desire to bring total commitment to their VoIP project, Samuel took a presentation and a dream to share with the PjSIP team. See the presentation from Samuel HERE(PDF document)

The fate of the team may well lie in the hands of the PjSIP team. Open Source SIP-VoIP for the iPod touch may not be as far away as everyone thinks. Let’s just be patient and see where this leads.

 Another big thanks goes out to the Touchmods team for keeping everything real.

[Source] Read the rest of the Touchmods team report

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We are happy to announce a tiny App in our repostitory demonstrating how we access the Contacts list on the Touch and iPhone. Feel free to install and test it. An extra black icon will appear on your device, and by clicking on it you can search the contacts and click on a chosen one.

Big thanks to Metabaron, our new member for this hack!

Cheers,

The Touchmods Team

Basically what happens is this little app will show you how the process will work once they complete integrating it with their Sip-Voip app. Currently, this is ONLY a demo folks. What you can do is see just how it will work. The only thing left for the Touchmods team is to integrate the add feature to the app.

Here are some screenshots.

Can’t wait for this to be project to be completed.

To add this via installer make sure you have the touchmods source added and just click on the “Touchmods Contact Demo” listed under the touchmods category.  

[Source] http://touchmods.wordpress.com/2008/02/14/accessing-contacts/

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Well it seems that the Touchmods team have done it again. This time they teamed up with the French ADSL provider “Free“
The new VoIP application goes by the name of “Siphon”

It seems that the current version is a locked provider.  You have to use Free’s service.  While being a French service others in Europe can use this as well.  This is due to the fact that they donated to the project mainly for their software development.  You can download it from their website here.

Don’t worry though, the Touchmods Team are still thinking about everyone else.  They will be releasing a new open app for everyone else to test on.  

One more little piece of information for you.  The Touchmods Team plan on hooking us all up soon.  What I mean by that is, they are working on a way to link our calling and our contacts app together so that we can just add a number from the contacts book.  That is just too cool!!  

[Source] http://touchmods.wordpress.com/2008/02/07/xxxl-free/ 

[Source] http://freephonie.org/portal.php?article=3611&pid=1 

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Well, all of you have been waiting for this moment. You have paid for your mic’s and you have patiently waited. Well, they are now about to leave the Touchmods Team door and out to the post.

Get ready here they come.

Also as an added bonus. These beautiful mic’s work perfect with the Funiculus app on the iPod Touch.
Great work Touchmods Team. You guys are the greatest!!!

Check out their video of the Funiculus app in action in my video section.

[Source] http://touchmods.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/the-mics-are-ready/

[Video] Funiculus action video

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With the new sleek look and the recessed mic.  I guarantee that all of you will be pleased to get your hands on this little beauty.   

The mic’s will be shipping in  about two weeks or three weeks and you will have the choice of white or black depending on the color that suits you.  Personally, I would go for the black.  

 So guys and gals, the decision is up to you.  You can go and pay now or you can wait and you will soon receive an email from the Touchmods team letting you know that it is time to pay for your pre-order.  If you do not pay within one week of receiving your email your reservation will be lost and the chance will be passed on to the next person in line.  

Go to the touchmods site for more information.  

 The cost will be 30Euro’s or 45 US Dollars 

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 Or you can do it from directly by clicking HERE.   This will take you directly to their pre-order form on the Touchmods site. 

*Please note that this is a Pre-order form. They will very soon have their mic manufactured.  They are currently waiting on a sample from the manufacturer so that they can begin production.  

 If you have any questions regarding the pre-order or regarding anything to do with the app or any other general questions you can visit the Touchmods FAQ page HERE Note: Price info is listed at #27 in their FAQ page

 Please note that I am not a part of the Touchmods team.  I am only a very loyal supporter.  I am however, in contact with them quite frequently so that I can give you accurate and up-to-date information.  

 If you have any questions for them please visit their site or I will do my best to answer any of your questions and guide you in the right direction.

Thank you,Phoneix 

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 Everything worked great. The file will be saved to your iPod Touch @    ~/Library/Recordings

Here is my test. Just click the link to listen.  

ipodtouchvoicenotestest.mp3

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iPod Touch/iPhone users click here

Please go to www.touchmods.net to order your mic.

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 I want to thank the Touchmods team for making this a reality for me.  I am truly greatful.  I really want to give special thanks to Marian. We have exchanged many emails together and he is a great guy.  I look forward to our first conversation on the ipod touch.  

 Well without further ado here is the first pic of my brand new Touchmods mic.  

 Review:

The touchmods team have outdone themselves.  It came in a nice cushioned package.  Opened it and inside was this small beautifully hand crafted mic inside another piece of bubble wrap.

Plugged in the mic to my iPod touch and started up the sip-voip app and dialed away.

Small delay in talking and listening however it is clear that my voice traveled to another phone with great clarity.  No choppiness, just clear talk.  

Overall rating:

Packaging: 10

Looks: 10

Quality: 10

Preformance: 8

Customer service: 10

Overall rating: 9.3 

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•  Plug your new Touchmods mic into your iPod Touch. If you do not have one yet, you  can go to www.touchmods.net and place one on order.
• All you have to do is add http://touchmods.net/rep.xml  to your installer on your iPod Touch(if you have it installed already please hit the update button).  
• Now find a SIP-VoIP provider of your choice. Note: efforts to find new providers are in progress. We will update you of new providers as soon as we know they are compatible.  Currently, you can use www.freecall.com.  Please let me know if you know of any more that will work.  
• Enter all of your account information on the application on your ipod Touch and make your first call with the new SW on your iPod Touch.

Please let me know if you have any questions and I will try to help you the best I can.Alternatively, you can go to Touchmods.net and read more as there is a complete F.A.Q. guide there.More to come. . . .   

• UPDATE:  Here is an updated compatibility chart for the currently known working VoIP Providers. 

Compatibility Chart

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As some of you may know. The website was down for all of christmas day. Due to this being one of the hottest times for the team, they decided to start up a new site. I just checked and it seems that the old site is up and running again HOWEVER, the Touchmods team will, from now on out ONLY use the new site.

You can visit the site here -touchmods.net

BE SURE TO BOOKMARK IT

Merry Christmas to all and Happy Holidays.

Phoenix

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It looks as if the team over at touch mods blog are working hard for the holidays. They are getting the line up ready as we speak.

Doesn’t it look beautiful? Just the sheer elegance in it. No big factory to run a line of these. Nope. These are 100% hand made with 100% quality assurance. Great job guys.

Can’t wait to see this project take off like a rocket. Keep an eye out and I will keep you posted on the coming events.

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Well it seems that the guys over at touchmods.net have pulled a BIG rabbit out of their hat.

They have managed to find an audio line in on the ipod Touch. This is great. But they didn’t stop there. They have now designed and crafted beautiful little mic that will attach to your dock connection port. Now you can actually make voice notes and what is even better, with the new application that they will be releasing on New Years Day you will be able to make Phone calls through VoIP.

This is absolutely fantastic. Who would of ever thought that you could end up making phone calls on the ipod touch?

Well I should be receiving my new mic soon and I will post pics as soon as I can.
In the meantime, go check out their site for more information.

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