iPhone to get iTunes remote control app
Apple has just released a slew of iPhone/iTunes-related updates, and amidst the madness are a couple of pretty exciting bits of info. Most significantly, it looks like Apple is getting ready to provide iPhone and/or iPod Touch owners with a free iTunes remote control application. Very few details were revealed, but there’s a clear reference to the new application in the developer notes for the new build of iTunes 7.7 that was seeded today. We’re guessing there will be some sort of ad-hoc network established between the iPhone and computer, either via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and hopefully we can expect cool features like seeing track names, playlists, and more, instead of just the basic play / pause /fast forward / rewind controls.
Awesome. It’s great to see Apple supporting a iTunes remote app.
Nice heads up, thanks.
Nice update.
FINALLY!
Nice!!!
Nice
I’d hope that it’s over Bluetooth, since Wi-Fi is pretty power hungry.
man you guys are gullable you going all in on speculation don’t count your chickens befor they hatch
Does the current AirTunes spec do anything but stream audio? Could it also send artwork and other info? So this could be not just a remote control, but also tuned into your AirTunes stream (+ plugged into your stereo in another room?).
I would be skeptical they’d do a remote over bluetooth since the effective range of BT is something like 10-30 feet, at most. Testing the limits of remote control range doesn’t make a very enjoyable user experience.
I have been using Touchpad Pro on my G4 for some time now, and it’s great. I would still really like to see a landscape keyboard option! Please!
Salling Clicker for the iPhone. I hope it’s over wifi. Bluetooth range is so limited.