Topic: Iphone Apps

Technical issues with the Apple podcast app caused crashes for users attempting to listen to episode 1019. Speculation arises that including a hashtag in the episode title, "Delete the Bag," may have triggered a coding error where the software interpreted the title as a comment. Similar issues have been reported by other podcasters involving various grammatical characters in RSS feeds.

The hosts discuss the "No Agenda Knighthoods," a merit-based system for high-level donors that parodies the British honors system. Dvorak argues that their knighthoods are just as valid as those granted by the Queen of England and suggests creating a "Night Network" iPhone app for exclusive communication among knights. They note the diversity of their knights, which includes doctors, dentists, and lawyers.

A major technical flaw in Apple's iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 is causing massive cellular data overages for users, particularly through the podcast app. The hosts report that some users have unknowingly downloaded gigabytes of data, resulting in hundreds of dollars in fees. They criticize the mainstream tech press for failing to report on this "Apple snafu" with the same intensity as the "Mapgate" controversy.

A listener-produced parody video for an "iDrone" app is highlighted for its satire of government drone operations. The mock app allows users to select "droning styles" such as "cozy chat" or "lawful and just" and choose media coverage types like "fair and balanced." The hosts suggest the video should be used to counter the Kony 2012 viral campaign.

The show highlights diverse producer projects, including mobile apps from Celtica and a documentary titled "World on a String" about the world yo-yo competition. A new resident of San Francisco is welcomed to the community after moving from New York, and Brian Barrow is recognized for his upcoming knighthood.

Donor Dale Thornton promotes his iPhone application, "Rogue Agent," which allows users to overlay military-style graphics like rifle scopes and night vision onto their photos. The hosts describe the app as having a "renegade spy" aesthetic and mention its humorous potential for everyday photography.

The hosts highlight various listener-led PR efforts, including planting business cards at auto shows and registering creative domain names. They also announce the launch of the "No Agenda Human Resource" game for iOS, a physics-based puzzle featuring the show's hosts.

New developments in the No Agenda "ecosystem" are highlighted, including a "Bat Signal" app for the Mac App Store and a forthcoming 33-puzzle iPhone game. Several community-purchased domain names, such as sheeple.me and shutupslaves.com, are now forwarding to the main show website.

Several community-led initiatives are highlighted, including a "No Agenda Carbon Calculator" and a Kickstarter project by Rhino the Bearded to fund "No Agenda Shots." A new iPhone app for the No Agenda Stream, developed by Joshua Fraser, is introduced. The hosts also thank listeners for donating various domain names that redirect to the main show website.

The hosts process several donations, including a significant contribution from Joshua Fraser, creator of the No Agenda Radio app. Fraser explains that the app includes ads to generate revenue from non-donors. Another donor, Per-Ola Gustafsson from Sweden, shares a story about Google closing his account while continuing to charge him for cloud storage.

Several community-driven projects are highlighted, including the release of the GX2 No Agenda Christmas album and a new IP address utility website. The hosts also promote a laser-engraved merchandise site and a new iPhone application featuring virtual coins and soundbites. A listener's strategy for promoting the show via shared iTunes playlists on large networks is also discussed.

Adam Curry describes a pitch from the TechCrunch conference for a "black box" iPhone app designed for women's safety. The app would record audio and track location data for the 30 minutes preceding an incident. The hosts view this as part of a broader trend toward increased personal surveillance and government-aligned security messaging.

A new No Agenda tilt game is available in the iPhone App Store for 99 cents, utilizing the accelerometer to collect "slaves" while avoiding mainstream media obstacles. Additionally, the hosts promote the "10-10 Super Karma 42" package at noagendasuperkarma.com, which includes a lapel pin and medallion for $42.42. They reiterate the show's open-source model, encouraging fans to use logos and broadcast the content freely.

The hosts examine the iDoser iPhone application, which uses binaural recording technology to simulate drug-like effects through audio. They discuss the cost of the app and specific in-app purchases like "Poppies," which the app description compares to the effects of heroin. A brief audio experiment is conducted to test the effectiveness of the binaural tones on the listeners and hosts.

A new version of the Pocket No Agenda iPhone app developed by Adam Burkpile is demonstrated. The application features a push notification system triggered by specific Twitter codes that alerts users with an "In the Morning" sound when the stream goes live. The notification includes a badge and a direct link to the live broadcast on noagendastream.com.

A proposal is made for a mobile app that allows users to photograph contrails and overlay them with published Jefferson aviation routes using GPS data. The project aims to determine if aircraft are deviating from established flight paths, though the discussion acknowledges skepticism regarding "chemtrail" conspiracy theories.

The hosts review a list of community-driven No Agenda projects, including art galleries, proxies, and mobile apps. They introduce three new books for the "No Agenda Book Club": Jason Matera's "Obama Zombies," Matthew Crawford's "Shop Class as Soulcraft," and Jack Cashill's "Popes and Bankers." They emphasize the importance of listener-supported media in a landscape of corporate consolidation.

Travis Bowers is knighted following a large donation. He promotes his upcoming iPhone app, "Bookie," which provides real-time sports betting information from Bodog.com. The hosts congratulate him on his success as a software engineer and welcome him to the No Agenda Roundtable.

Adam Curry acknowledges the executive producers for episode 178, including Adam Burkpile, Marcus Couch, and Michael Knight. Curry apologizes for previous comments regarding the No Agenda iPhone app's payment schedule, noting that Apple is slow to process funds. The segment transitions into the formal knighthood of Michael Knight and mentions associate executive producers Philip Evans and David Dolson.

Andrew Greene of Palm Harbor, Florida, is officially knighted as an executive producer of the show. A proposal is made for a exclusive "No Agenda Knight" iPhone app that would use GPS to help knights locate and contact one another while traveling. The app would feature masked phone numbers to maintain privacy within the group.