This is most definitely one of the coolest third-party iPhone applications that have yet to hit the third-party application market. The iPhone’s capacitance-based multi-touch screen is perfect for on-the-fly, simple manipulation with a brush of the finger. So, it makes sense to put it to good use - like controlling your Pro Tools setup so that you can master your own tracks in real time. That’s right, with the help of a WiFi connection and a MIDI controller on your Pro Tools-rig, Alex le Lievre’s iPhone Pro Tools controller is one slick little app (it works with the iPod Touch, naturally). Like any good entrepreneur should do, Alex le Lievre is looking to make some bucks off his creation. He plans to release his Pro Tools controlling, third-party iPhone application as soon the iPhone SDK launches next year . The app lets you mix and fade different tracks and lets you record your actions for playback later. We’re not exactly “hip” to the music-production lingo so we’ll just let the video below do all the talking. [Via: Engadget Mobile ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Vodafone wants to carry the 3G iPhone?Manage real estate leads on your iPhoneThat's not a paperclip, it's Apple's official iPhone tool!Make your own (paper) iPhoneHello World - First REAL iPhone 3rd party app is here

No, you can’t use the recently increased SMS text message rates to cancel your plan sans Early Termination Fee (ETF), but starting in 2008, Sprint customers will be able to take advantage of pro-rated ETFs. Like Verizon Wireless , AT&T , and T-Mobile before it, Sprint will only charge ETFs commensurate with the remainder of the customer’s wireless contract. In other words, the penalty for canceling your contract will be proportional to the length of time you have remaining on your contract. Oh, and starting November 12, Sprint customers will be free to change their rate-plans without being forced into a contract extension. And, in Sprint’s push to improve customer service (ostensibly to boost their struggling bottom line ), the company will be welcoming new customers with “welcome calls.” Sprint will also start notifying customers of large overage charges and bring better handset discounts to existing customers. Now, this is a good idea. Better customer service and pro-rated ETFs are more likely to boost your core business than the gimmicky, over-priced, subscription-based, mobile gaming service Sprint Arcade . In the end, we’re just glad that all four national carriers have officially jumped on-board the pro-rated ETF bandwagon. It’s a nice bandwagon, and we like riding it! Source ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T Wireless introduces pro-rated Early Termination Fees (ETF)T-Mobile gives in, allows pro-rated early termination feesSprint: Yes we raised our SMS text message rates, No you can't cancel your contract without an ETFSprint cuts ties with troublesome subscribersVerizon Wireless gives customers freedom to change plans

Contract killing has never been so sweet. No, we’re not condoning homicide-for-hire, we’re talking about killing your wireless contract with your wireless carrier. AT&T already gave in to consumer demand , and Verizon recently jumped on the pro-rating bandwagon, so it’s not really surprising that our favorite US carrier is now offering a pro-rated Early Termination Fee (ETF) for its customers. What this means for T-Mobile USA customers is that they’ll only pay an ETF commensurate with the remainder of their wireless contracts. So, if you cancel on Day 1 of your contract, you can expect to pony up the full ETF to T-Mobile. But, should you decide to kill your contract during the last few months of your contract, you’ll pay drastically less in penalties. Don’t get all crazy and kill that T-Mobile contract just yet, people. T-Mobile has only announced their intention to enact a pro-rated ETF policy. They’re still working out the details and expects to have the new policy in effect by mid-2008. Press release ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T Wireless introduces pro-rated Early Termination Fees (ETF)Verizon Wireless gives customers freedom to change plans2006 Forum Nokia PRO awards for outstanding achievement in mobile applicationsSprint cuts ties with troublesome subscribersForum Nokia S60 3rd Edition Challenge 20 finalists