Finally an inexpensive plugin IR adapter for your Iphone/IpodTouch/Ipad is available from ThinkFlood.  Their original RedEye was both expensive and cumbersome, but the mini is a small single plugin 3.5mm adapter for a fraction of the cost.  $49 will get you the adapter that lets you control your TV, DVD player, Blu-ray Player, AV receiver or anything else that has IR capabilities and the RedEye App.  The app allows you to customize its interface and even allows soft macro buttons.  Looks like a winner.