If you’re like nearly every photographer I know you’ve already got a personal portfolio device iPhone or an iPod touch to show of your work on the go. With this little app from Iced Cocoa (link goes to itunes store) you can now turn your iPhone into a mini X-keys type device. Considering you already own the iPhone this $4 app could potentially save you $165 dollars verses buying the X-key pro.
Tired of keyboard shortcuts? Is Command+Shift+Option+J really more efficient than tapping a single button? With Keymote, you’ll never have to remember another shortcut again! Keymote creates single buttons out of complicated shortcuts and groups them by application, speeding up your productivity and boosting your workflow.
Billed as a remote of anything..
With Keymote, you can control any application you want. ‘How is this possible?’ you may ask. Simple, with the use of keyboard shortcuts and a slick user interface. Almost every Mac application uses keyboard shortcuts to control basic functions. By pairing your iPhone or iPod Touch to your computer (with the Keymote Receiver desktop app), Keymote can send these shortcuts over the air.
Sorry PC fanboys for now it looks like it’s Mac only. At least one DWF PRO member is excited (login required) about this nifty little app and has already created keymote keysets for Aperature. To see just how simple creating your own keysets can be check out the videos located at the bottom of the keymote homepage.
6 Comments at "Turn Your iPhone Into a Mini Xkeys"
It had to happen, it was only a matter of time. Now get it on PC! And I might try it
I know, Mr. Developer we want a windows version pretty please.
Just bought it but it seems awful laggy to be usable in a photo editing environment. I was just trying to advance to different images with left and right arrows as well as the plus and minus keys for adjusting exposure but it doesn’t see reliable or fast enough to speed up the workflow.. it actually slows it down…. unless I’m missing something or it has to do with my router.
This seems really cool, but I’m not sure what I would use it for. Apple already has a free app that lets you remote control iTunes, which is the only thing I can think of where I would want to be able to remote control my computer with my phone, since I have a Mac Mini hooked up to my TV and surround sound system in my living room. Besides that, what are applications for this in a work environment?
I have been using an app called Airmote. It works well and I haven’t noticed any lag issues. You will have to enter key combinations and add those to your custom key pads.
I had a post here on the DWF about it.
There is a chance of using it on windows along with a VNC server.
Just another option if you can deal with some setup and a interface that isn’t as pretty.
Bryan
Come on now, haven’t we learned to be PC? That includes pc friendly…
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