Thanks to @chrispirillo for exposing me to RjDj again. This iPhone app takes ambient sound and based on the theme that you select, turns into different types of music. Sound weird? I did too and and had no intention of picking it up until I saw the video link that Chris posted up on his blog.

Check out the video below and then links to the free and $2.99 version of the RjDj applications, the latter of which includes multiple themes (scenes in RjDj talk).

iPhone App Store - Free version
iPhone App Store - $2.99 version

AHA.

Another reason to love the iPhone, and more specifically the apps that you get for it -- Direct Line (iTunes link). Designed to help you navigate those excruciating phone systems where you just can't seem to find the right buttons to mash that will get you to a human being. Select the company you are calling and the app provides the options that will set you free and avoid phone rage. I always appreciate things that help me cut down on rage-ahol.

[via TechCrunch]

AHA.

I've run out of reasons to NOT have an iPhone anymore. My biggest gripe was having a full web-browser and putting up with a slow EDGE connection on the go. That's gone. Along with that, I get to pick up GPS and for only $199?

I am also very interested to see what gets produced using the iPhone SDK. There are many sites full of suggestions and sneak-peeks. I though that TechCrunch had the best list (available here). In particular, I would like to get my hands on iCall which promises free VoIP calls over Wi-Fi. The best part is that allows seamless hand-offs between the cell and Wi-Fi networks. That takes care of the poor reception issues that I have at my place as well as helping bring down the cell phone bill as well. I'll put the savings towards gas.

-AHA.