Mountain Equipment Co-op App 1.1

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Mountain Equipment Co-op updated their iOS app to version 1.1 in December which included search improvements and a handy barcode scanning feature. I popped in to MEC Toronto to give the update a try as well as update our run-through of the app itself.

Just for fun I tried scanning a MSR fuel canister (with a concave barcode no less!) and the app handled it like a champ. Oddly enough I tried scanning a Whisperlite stove and it wasn't sure what it is.

After scanning the barcode, the app brings you to the product page where you can read reviews, find out more about the product itself or even check stock at other MEC locations.

Another new feature lets you share products via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail.

You can download the very handy Mountain Equipment Co-op app for free from the iOS store. (Our favourite feature is the stock availability function!)

Apps: Mountain Equipment Co-op

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Canadian outdoors store Mountain Equipment Co-op have released an app for iOS to help you shop, find gear and local stores.

New items are available at a glance. Create a wish list from your favourite items

New items are available at a glance. Create a wish list from your favourite items

You can order items directly from the phone to your door. Be sure to look through the sale section too.

You can order items directly from the phone to your door. Be sure to look through the sale section too.

Find the nearest location to you at any time and receive GPS directions to the store

Find the nearest location to you at any time and receive GPS directions to the store

Call them directly from your iPhone, or check and see if they are still open

Call them directly from your iPhone, or check and see if they are still open

Full access to item details, photos and reviews

Full access to item details, photos and reviews

Check to see stock availability before you head to the store

Check to see stock availability before you head to the store

Update: January 30th - We tried the 1.1 update to the app which included search improvements and a handy barcode scanning feature. I popped in to MEC Toronto to give the update a try

Just for fun I tried scanning a MSR fuel canister (with a concave barcode no less!) and the app handled it like a champ. Oddly enough I tried scanning a Whisperlite stove and it wasn't sure what it is.

After scanning the barcode, the app brings you to the product page where you can read reviews, find out more about the product itself or even check stock at other MEC locations.

Another new feature lets you share products via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail.

You can download the Mountain Equipment Co-op app for free from the iOS store.

Les Stroud's New Album Wonderful Things

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Survivorman, Les Stroud has released his new album Wonderful Things, with the Campfire Kings and it is some of his best music yet.

  1. Never Intended
  2. Wonderful Things
  3. River Blue
  4. Another Glass of Wine
  5. Broken Toys
  6. Falling Into You
  7. Dark Side
  8. Sad Harvest Moon
  9. Northern Wilds
  10. I Am Canadian
  11. The City

You can preview the tracks, or purchase the album on iTunes, as well as download his great single, I Am Canadian. You can also preview his music on the Les Stroud app or download I Am Canadian as a ringtone (link seems to only work from your iOS device).

Apps: Les Stroud

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The new Les Stroud app gives you a sampling from his 2006 self-entitled album, his hit single "I am Canadian", Les Stroud and the Northern Pikes "Long Walk Home" EP and his upcoming album Les Stroud and the Campfire Kings "Wonderful Things". There are six songs in total to listen to, but they won't auto play through the entire list, so you will have to go back after each song to play the next one. The two newest songs (Wonderful Things, and Never Intended) include the lyrics and chords.

Current version is 1.0.5 and is made for an iPhone but also works on an iPad in regular iPhone size mode, or 2x mode.

The Les Stroud App is Airplay compatible so you can stream it to your stereo via an Airport Express or AppleTV. The app is quite happy to continue playing the music even if you put your iPhone to sleep, or want to browse the included Bio or photos of Les Stroud. You will need an internet connection to listen to the music, even after downloading the app.

You can see a schedule of upcoming gigs to see when he plays near you, or read his recent tweets from @reallesstroud all through this app.

I hope more songs are added or to see his entire music library cycle through this app. Overall, if you have never heard Les' work, this is an excellent way to be introduced to his music (especially his newest songs Wonderful Things, and Never Intended which are fantastic!).

You can download the Les Stroud app for free for iOS.

Update: October 23, 2012 - The entire album of Wonderful Things has been added to the app.

London 2012 Coming to a Mobile Device Near You

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CTV and Bell announced a collaborative effort this week to bring the London 2012 Olympic Games to your mobile devices...

"The free CTV Olympics London 2012 app, which will be available for Android, Apple, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 devices, will stream live coverage and video highlights, and will also include results, schedules, news and social media integration. The app will only stream video over Wi-Fi and not over mobile networks."

The app will be free, however since Bell has the rights to stream the media, they will be charging $5/month for 10 hours of viewing.

Nike+ Running 4.0.2 Update

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Nike released a minor update to their new Nike+ Running 4 app, which brings it to version 4.0.2 and fixes the following things...

  • Sharing has changed. Your run gets posted to your timeline, so even though you won’t see it on your newsfeed, your friends will see it in theirs.
  • Quick start. Just hold down the Run button and you’re off with the new Quick Start feature.
  • Pro Tip: Rotate your phone to landscape when looking at your run summary to view your mile splits.
  • We are continually working to give you the best possible running experience. This update includes performance stability and GPS improvements. We appreciate your feedback.

Nike+ Running is free for both iOS and Android.