iOS 6 Apple Map vs. Google Map Apps at War

I know this has nothing to do with music, but I had to post about this.  Apple and Google don't seem to be getting along any more since the release of iOS 6.


Apple has made their own version of Google Maps, simply called "Maps".  It is supposed to be better than google maps, but has far too many errors and goofs.  Some are downright hilarious.

See some great apple map fail pics HERE.

Not only do new iPad's not come with the "Google Maps" app anymore, they also do not come with the "YouTube" app, since it is associated with google.

Needless to say, I'm not happy at all about the war between google and apple.  The new iPad's that have iOS 6 on them do not include the YouTube or Google Map apps.  It's also the reason I prefer Android over the iPhone.  Android still offers better navigation and is google friendly.  So although I love Apple laptops, iPads and iPods, my phone will be Android into the distant future.

PDF Tip: Reduce File Size

As someone who works with PDF's literally every day, I have acquired quite a large collection of scanned music, docs, and music of my own all in PDF format.  This format can take up quite a lot of disc space.

This handy little trick lets you reduce the file size on any MAC OS in a few easy steps:

• Right click the PDF file you desire to work with and then select "Open with..."
• Select the "Colorsync Utility" application
• The Colorsync Utility will open up with your PDF file.  At the bottom of Colorsync Utility status bar, you can select the quartz filter you wish to apply (including any custom ones you made)
• Press "Apply"
• Save the document

If you are using windows, select primopdf or cutepdf when you bring up the print menu.  If you really need to know how to dot his on windows, google it.

Multimedia Wordle

Yesterday I had posted about thinglink. Here is a example of a wordle which has some magnificent audio and video clips embedded in the tags:

 

I recommend taking some time to work around this thinglink and listen / watch the examples inside.  Some great parenting and teaching tips for discipline!

ThingLink Photo Mapping/Tagging First Try

ThingLink is a website that lets you tag audio, video, text and html links to different areas within a photo/picture.  How many uses can you find for this in education?

My first attempt at making an image was tagging the names on "A Great Day In Harlem" photo.  Hover over each person within the image to display their name.

60 Educational Apps in 60 Minutes

60 Educational Apps in 60 Minutes on Prezi

Accidentally stumbled upon this Prezi while sifting through the explore portion of the site.  Nice find if I do say so myself!