Wednesday, August 28, 2013 (14:00) | Editorial
It’s no fun with screaming children and a smoking engine be shown here if you were planning to relax. two weeks in an endless file But if you leave less hectic days, a journey especially for passengers take quite long. So does a trip to Paris or Berlin you soon about six hours. That car-hours are a lot more bearable with your iPhone or iPad. You can kill a lot of time with fun games, puzzle books, e-books or movies. Course In this holiday special iCulture we give you some tips to survive.
such a long journey
Safe and secure
Thanks to their versatility, iPads and iPhones almost everything on-board computers and satellite navigation is also possible with the latest generation. But iPad on his lap holding makes it ride to the Dordogne far from safe. So, Securing that stuff! For a few bucks you shop for a simple car holder. Most variants are easy to attach with a suction cup to the window, and attach other variants are the front grille. Some more robust tablet containers with a so-called swan neck. This screw on tight to the nut that also holds the seat in place and offers a lot more freedom of movement for your device, so it is easy to operate by the passenger. For self go tapping the tablet is not on ly less safe, but in countries such as Spain even prohibited. This also applies for driving set the navigation system.
your own radio station
No sense in unintelligible chatter on Spanish radio, but rather your own music in the car? An FM transmitter like the Griffin RoadTrip works as a transmitter and converts the signal from the iPod, iPhone, iPad or another music to radio waves. These radio waves then pluck out of the air with your car radio. Other than a few years ago, the use of these FM transmitters in most countries tolerated nowadays. Rather take any chances? Many car stereos have a built-in Bluetooth feature that is linking to your device. And who has a car radio with cassette deck, take a cassette tape adapter like the Caliber PMT 050 Media Markt (€ 13.99).
Power save
Whether you’re a brand new iPhone 5 have or an older iPhone 4: the battery life of your iPhone should always longer. Do you have a great journey ahead? Save then flow through the brightness of the screen screws (Settings> Brightness & Wallpaper), lock at times when you do not use your device to turn off (Settings> Notifications), to do with location services notifications from the same screen (Settings> Privacy> Location Services) and regular restart the iPad or iPhone. Also, turn off Bluetooth, 3G and Wi-Fi when not in use. For the security with a suitable charger. And then of course prefer a multiple USB inputs, so you can charge more. Devices simultaneously Also read our article on longer battery life on v acation.
Mobile cinema
Kids back? Who often enjoy themselves with a good movie. Who is not in his head has such beautiful videoschermp, makes just one of his own iPad. At most electronics stores today are universal headrest holders for sale and otherwise the internet offers a solution. Manufacturers of such containers include Brodit, Griffin and birds. Do you prefer to not suffer from the movie? Take it some earbuds or headphones at the children. We wrote earlier about five apps to keep during long car trips.
Reader Dots Flieps
missed, the app Tango Remote. It allows you a video playlist on your iPad operate with your iPhone! So children in the back with the iPad and you can make a short film from the front seat. Unescorted access to the iPad and the little ones can not watch movie apart. You do not have all the time to turn to the iPad to operate. Works over Bluetooth. Note: this app has not been tested by iCulture or the author of this article
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For internet junk
Although prices for mobile internet abroad have fallen (by some providers of 5 per MB to 55 cents per MB), can use the internet in the car still nice to walk. the costs considerably by European legislation Who really can not do without internet, stops on the other side of the border to purchase. Telecom shop at a local prepaid SIM card No 3G module in the iPad? Then purchase a mobile hotspot or use the personal hotspot feature of the iPhone. Go to Settings and uncheck the option Personal hotspot. The mobile Internet of the iPhone is now shared, and therefore compatible with all other devices with Wi-Fi support. We also have a catalog with prices for internet abroad per provider. Data Roaming can also just turn off completely.
Consider your device
Ready to take by car the journey? Remember or that it is not only important that you survive the ride itself, but also think the ‘welfare’ of your device. Check before you leave the luggage cover your travel insurance: insurers use maximum amounts to be paid in case of damage or loss. Care during a long and hot ride also that you device is not in the sun too long. Heat is detrimental to the life of your battery. We wrote earlier about the effects of temperature on your iPhone and iPad.
Future Music: iOS in the car
From 2014, a dozen manufacturers make cars more closely work with devices from Apple. iOS in the Car gives motorists the ability to call via the onboard computer. important and frequently used functions of their iPhone Features supported include call, play music and calling Apple Maps. Additionally Siri read received messages in iMessage for, and the acclaimed voice recognition software also can record and send a reply.
Text: Nick Kivits
Photo: Indigo Valley / Flickr Creative Commons
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