OdoClub Blog » iphone http://blog.odoclub.com Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:50:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 iPhone dock is based on a flying car design that never took off http://blog.odoclub.com/2011/12/30/iphone-dock-is-based-on-a-flying-car-design-that-never-took-off/ http://blog.odoclub.com/2011/12/30/iphone-dock-is-based-on-a-flying-car-design-that-never-took-off/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:42:49 +0000 Chris http://blog.odoclub.com/?p=3368

A new iPhone dock based on a flying car design that never took off may or may not have as much success as airborne autos, but it sure does look nice.

The Amethyst X-1 iPhone docking system won’t fly, but it will boost your iTunes through a set of three speakers.

It’s goes for $150 and is available at Brookstone.

As long as your driving on the freeway — and not hovering over it — OdoClub has you covered when it comes to saving while you drive. Signing up takes less than five minutes and makes it possible for you to earn significant discounts from your affiliated dealership.

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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died Oct. 5, had an impact not only on technology, he also had a tremendous influence on the auto industry.

Very few of the automobiles today come without a jack that connects to iPads and iPhones. Many car stereos are even capable of connecting with iPod touches and iPhones via bluetooth. Of course, this technology works with other media players and cell phones — but this kind of connectivity would never have happened had it not been for Apple’s iPhone and iPods.

According to Apple’s website, more than 90 percent of new cars sold in the U.S. have an option for iPod connectivity. And many iPod-ready audio systems use a connector cable similar to the one that connects an iPod to a computer.

A number automakers have found ways to incorporate Apple’s devices like the iPad, iPhone and iPod into their vehicles. And auto hackers have posted a numbers of ways to tastefully incorporate Mac minis into auto dashboards.

More here.

Whether you use a Mac or a PC (in your car or at home), OdoClub can save you money. As an OdoClub member, you’ll earn rewards for every mile you drive, and the rewards can be redeemed at participating dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

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]]> http://blog.odoclub.com/2011/10/06/apples-influence-on-the-auto-industry-%e2%80%94-thank-you-steve/feed/ 0 Looking for cheaper gas? There are apps for that http://blog.odoclub.com/2011/03/07/looking-for-cheaper-gas-yep-theres-apps-for-that/ http://blog.odoclub.com/2011/03/07/looking-for-cheaper-gas-yep-theres-apps-for-that/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:42:44 +0000 Chris http://blog.odoclub.com/?p=2718 Once again, gasoline prices are climbing. But if you have a smartphone or access to the Internet, there are apps and websites that make it easier to find gasoline for less.

GasBuddy is one of the most popular smartphone gas apps. The GasBuddy websites relies on users to report cheap gas prices. And the system works. GasBuddy founder Jason Toews said the company’s apps for iPhone and Android smartphones have had almost three million downloads; a BlackBerry app is coming soon.

To learn how to download the GasBuddy app (for free), go here. Learn more about GasBuddy here.

Even as you’re driving to the gas station, OdoClub makes it possible for you to earn rewards for every mile you drive And these rewards can be redeemed at participating automotive dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

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]]> http://blog.odoclub.com/2011/03/07/looking-for-cheaper-gas-yep-theres-apps-for-that/feed/ 0 Big Brother-like iPhone app kills your automotive anonymity http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/12/15/big-brother-like-iphone-app-kills-your-automotive-anonymity/ http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/12/15/big-brother-like-iphone-app-kills-your-automotive-anonymity/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:14:17 +0000 Chris http://blog.odoclub.com/?p=2389 A new app that lets frustrated drivers vent at motorists could raise your insurance premium. DriveMeCrazy is a voice-activated app that encourages drivers to report bad behavior by reciting the offender’s license plate into a smartphone.

The app actually sends information about bad drivers and their bad driving habits, along with the date, time and location, to the Department of Motor Vehicles and insurance companies.

Read more about the DriveMeCrazy iPhone app on Autopia.

Whether you use iPhone apps to plan your trips, or keep your passengers amused, OdoClub can help save you money on the purchase of your next vehicle. For every mile you drive as an OdoClub member, you can earn auto rewards. And the rewards earned in this free, personal rewards program can be redeemed at participating automotive dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

Join OdoClub today. It’s Free. It’s Easy. It’s Rewarding.

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The Slow Down app uses the iPhone’s built-in sensors to determine when you’re exceeding the speed limit. And if you are driving too fast, the app slows down the tempo of the music.

It helps to have your iPhone mounted on your windshield, where it can be seen as well as heard … unless you drive to fast; then the music stops.

Of course, if you’re listening to Julie London’s Go Slow or Miles Davis’ It Never Entered my Mind or George Jones’ What a Good Year for the Roses … well, there’s not much of a point to slowing down the tempo.

Interesting, still.

Driving fast or slow or with the lights down low, OdoClub members earn rewards for every mile they drive. And the rewards can be redeemed at participating dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

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]]> http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/12/05/cant-overcome-your-need-for-speed-theres-an-iphone-app-for-stopping-that/feed/ 0 OdoClub introduces mobile phone app that makes it easier to log and track mileage http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/10/19/odoclub-introduces-mobile-phone-app-that-makes-it-easier-to-track-mileage/ http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/10/19/odoclub-introduces-mobile-phone-app-that-makes-it-easier-to-track-mileage/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:12:37 +0000 Chris http://blog.odoclub.com/?p=2234 OdoClub has introduced a web-based application that makes it possible for OdoClub members to track their mileage using their smartphones.

iPhone, iPod touch and Android users can update their OdoClub miles from their mobile phones now. A BlackBerry-friendly version of the app is coming soon.

To add the app to your iPhone’s home screen, go to http://odoclub.com on your iPhone or iPod touch, tap the plus sign, and then tap “Add to Home Screen.”

To login:

  • Visit http://odoclub.com on your phone
  • Use your same username and password from the full website
  • Turn on “Remember Login” if you wish to remember your login details at application startup
  • Click the login button

You can refresh your account details from the mobile dashboard by clicking the “Reload” button. Your account information is reloaded automatically upon login or application startup (if installed on home screen – iPhone only).

OdoClub members earn auto rewards for every mile they drive. And the rewards earned in this free, personal rewards program can be redeemed at participating automotive dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

Join OdoClub today. It’s Free. It’s Easy. It’s Rewarding.

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]]> http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/10/19/odoclub-introduces-mobile-phone-app-that-makes-it-easier-to-track-mileage/feed/ 0 There’s an app for that…and there’s car for that app http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/04/23/theres-an-app-for-that-and-a-theres-car-for-that-app/ http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/04/23/theres-an-app-for-that-and-a-theres-car-for-that-app/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:23:16 +0000 Chris http://blog.odoclub.com/?p=1504 Ford says its new AppLink — a program that that lets drivers use voice commands to access smartphone apps — is a response to its customers’ requests for a way to keep their hands on the wheel while while they use voice commands to access smartphone apps.

Next year, the hands-free system will be available on the Ford Fiesta for Blackberry and Android phones. Although it won’t initially be available for the iPhone — the smartphone that introduced the planet to smartphone apps — Ford will eventually make a version for the iPhone, too.

Right now, there are only three Sync-enabled apps: Pandora internet radio, Stitcher “smart radio” and OpenBeak. But Ford is also creating a “Mobile Application Developer Network,” which, hopefully, will lead to more smart phone apps.”

You can read more here.

Whether you rely on iPhone apps that help you track down the lowest priced gas or the freshest cup of coffee, you’ll appreciate the benefits of joining OdoClub, the auto dealership loyalty program that helps you save while you drive. OdoClub is an auto rewards program that can even help save you money on the purchase of your next vehicle.

OdoClub members earn auto rewards for every mile they drive. And the rewards earned in this one-of-a-kind dealership loyalty program can be redeemed at participating automotive dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

Join OdoClub today. It’s Free. It’s Easy. It’s Rewarding.

]]> http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/04/23/theres-an-app-for-that-and-a-theres-car-for-that-app/feed/ 0 Dodge Speed Traps with Trapster http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/02/26/dodge-speed-traps-with-trapster/ http://blog.odoclub.com/2010/02/26/dodge-speed-traps-with-trapster/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:32:36 +0000 Chris http://blog.odoclub.com/?p=1359 Want to avoid speed traps and roadside brush fires, or find friends while cruising along in road tip caravans?

There’s an app for that.

With its large user base, Trapster has become a customizable, data-rich resource for motorists wishing to skirt speed traps. Trapster is available for the iPhone, Blackberry, and Android. The recently updated mobile phone app is an easy way to learn where police speed traps are located — and hopefully avoid tickets.

In addition to alerting drivers to speed traps, the latest version of Trapster also alerts you to road closures, construction zones, brush fires…and maybe even dead skunks in the middle of the road.

You can learn more about Trapster here.

It doesn’t matter if you’re avoiding speed traps or rockslides, OdoClub can help save you money on the purchase of your next car. OdoClub members earn rewards for every mile they drive. Rewards can be redeemed at participating dealerships for discounts on goods and services.

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