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Time lists iPod touch among its best inventions of the year

2007-11-02T17:53:00.003-07:00

Time lists iPod touch among its best inventions of the year

"The new star of Apple's iPod lineup steals more than looks from the iPhone," reads the description of iPod touch in Time's assessment of the Best Inventions of the Year. "It sports the same brilliant 3.5-in. (9 cm) wide-screen video display with touch controls, and built-in wi-fi lets you surf the Web, check e-mail and even buy and immediately download iTunes tracks on the fly."

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iPod touch “the clear frontrunner” among flash players

2007-11-02T17:53:00.001-07:00

iPod touch "the clear frontrunner" among flash players

"Boy, this baby is beautiful," Tim Gideon (pcmag.com) says of the iPod touch. "After reviewing the freshest crop of flash-based music and video players, Gideon concluded that with its "cool-looking glass display, a built-in Web browser, and the ability to buy music wirelessly" iPod touch was "the best of the bunch."

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Touch-screen shortage, Office 2008, Mac Pro RAID card; iPhone

2007-11-02T16:05:00.000-07:00

Touch-screen shortage, Office 2008, Mac Pro RAID card; iPhone

A shortage of touch-screens for Apple's new iPod touch player is having an adverse affect on the NAND flash market. Meanwhile, Microsoft is offering new upgrade incentives to customers who purchase Office 2004 ahead of January's Office 2008 launch. A...

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iPod nano: “one of the most enticing iPods” ever

2007-11-02T12:54:00.001-07:00

iPod nano: "one of the most enticing iPods" ever

Calling it "awesome," Digital Trends lavishes praise on the new iPod nano. "It's thin, sexy, easy to use, holds plenty of music, videos and photos. The sound quality is impressive," and the review concludes, "video quality is great, too."

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Learning creatively at the Western Academy of Beijing

2007-11-02T12:54:00.000-07:00

Learning creatively at the Western Academy of Beijing

Teachers at the Western Academy of Beijing have created a 1-to-1 learning program that's second to none, letting students work at their own pace, collaborate with one another, or get assistance from a teacher—or the Help Desk—with absolute ease. Students from all over the world use iLife on their Mac notebooks to create multimedia projects. To share their work with friends and family back home, they use iWeb, creating online digital portfolios they can update as frequently as they'd like. And they study Chinese on the go with iPod, using digital flash cards and podcasts to augment traditional curricula.

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iPhone leads in Stuff’s “Cool List 2007”

2007-10-30T21:59:00.000-07:00

iPhone leads in Stuff's "Cool List 2007"

"The mobile to end all mobiles pipped all the other top-name entries to earn the planet's biggest gadget accolade," according to the editors at Stuff. "The touchscreen device redefined how humans interact with their phones as well as offering almost every feature no self-respecting mobile should be without," they conclude. And iPhone wasn't the only honoree. "Sporting video playback and a scroll wheel," iPod nano made the "Cool List" for 2007 gadgets. And Stuff readers voted iPod "the greatest gadget ever." Cool.

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Apple to air student-made TV ad; Aperture & Backup updates

2007-10-26T19:28:00.001-07:00

Apple to air student-made TV ad; Aperture & Backup updates

A new iPod Touch TV spot due to begin airing Sunday night isn't the work of an Apple bigwig or members of the company's ad agency, but rather a teenage student. Meanwhile, Apple has updated Aperture for Leopard and also posted new versions of Backup,...

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Warner Music may not renew yearly iTunes contract - report

2007-10-25T10:09:00.001-07:00

Warner Music may not renew yearly iTunes contract - report

Steve Jobs helped save a sinking music industry by courting struggling record labels to his iPod + iTunes ecosystem, but his bargaining position hasn't been as strong when it comes to video content. As a result, some music companies are now starting ...

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Colorful iPod / iPhone Skins From Digital Camo

2007-10-24T14:52:00.000-07:00

Colorful iPod / iPhone Skins From Digital Camo

A new line of designer skins from Digital Camo have been released for the 2G iPod shuffle, 2G/3G iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch, and iPhone. Crafted from 7-mil vinyl, these skins utilize...

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Apple's Macintosh Is Rolling Thunder

2007-10-24T01:09:00.001-07:00

Apple's Macintosh Is Rolling Thunder

This is an iPod site, we know. But Apple recently posted it's Q3 financials and what they show of Mac sales is nothing short of amazing. John Gruber sums it up rather nicely.Apple sold 2.2 million...

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iPod.iTunes 3.6.1 Released

2007-10-22T10:29:00.001-07:00

iPod.iTunes 3.6.1 Released

crispSofties has released iPod.iTunes v3.6.1. iPod.iTunes is a track / playlist sync assistant that saves time and effort by preventing the syncing of duplicate tracks from Mac to iPod.Unlike other...

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The iPod's Dark Side: The iCrime Wave

2007-10-22T10:29:00.000-07:00

The iPod's Dark Side: The iCrime Wave

We've posted a number of stories of the years concerning the theft of iPods and, in some unfortunate cases, the associated murder of their owners. According to Washington D.C. think tank The Urban...

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Senuti 0.50 Released

2007-10-19T15:51:00.001-07:00

Senuti 0.50 Released

Whitney Young has posted the initial release of Senuti v0.50 for Mac OS X v10.3 (or higher). As described by the developer:"Senuti is a simple utility that makes transferring songs from an iPod to...

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iStyles Launches iPod shuffle 2nd Gen Skin Sets

2007-10-19T15:48:00.000-07:00

iStyles Launches iPod shuffle 2nd Gen Skin Sets

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Apple supporting WDL initiative; Mac worldwide share; iPod suit

2007-10-18T17:48:00.001-07:00

Apple supporting WDL initiative; Mac worldwide share; iPod suit

Apple is amongst a handful of tech companies pitching their support to a multinational effort to create a free international digital world library. Meanwhile, Piper Jaffray weighs in with estimates on the Mac platform's worldwide market share growth....

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At E! Online, Apple offers a new reason to buy

2007-10-18T12:07:00.000-07:00

At E! Online, Apple offers a new reason to buy

Music, that is. Thanks to the new iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, the editors at E! Online find it all but irresistible to indulge in the guilty pleasure of impulse music buying. "As long as you're at a hot spot, you can click on the new Wi-Fi widget for your iPhone or iPod touch and get access to Apple's music library at the usual 99 cents per song."

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It's Confirmed! Apple To Release iPhone SDK In Feb!

2007-10-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

It's Confirmed! Apple To Release iPhone SDK In Feb!

Straight from the incredibly-great-news department comes a letter from Steve Jobs announcing that Apple wants third-party applications on the iPod and that the company will be releasing a software...

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Third Party Applications on the iPhone

2007-10-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

Let me just say it: We want native third party applications on the iPhone, and we plan to have an SDK in developers' hands in February. We are excited about creating a vibrant third party developer community around the iPhone and enabling hundreds of new applications for our users. With our revolutionary multi-touch interface, powerful hardware and advanced software architecture, we believe we have created the best mobile platform ever for developers. It will take until February to release an SDK because we're trying to do two diametrically opposed things at once—provide an advanced and open platform to developers while at the same time protect iPhone users from viruses, malware, privacy attacks, etc. This is no easy task. Some claim that viruses and malware are not a problem on mobile phones—this is simply not true. There have been serious viruses on other mobile phones already, including some that silently spread from phone to phone over the cell network. As our phones become more powerful, these malicious programs will become more dangerous. And since the iPhone is the most advanced phone ever, it will be a highly visible target. Some companies are already taking action. Nokia, for example, is not allowing any applications to be loaded onto some of their newest phones unless they have a digital signature that can be traced back to a known developer. While this makes such a phone less than "totally open," we believe it is a step in the right direction. We are working on an advanced system which will offer developers broad access to natively program the iPhone's amazing software platform while at the same time protecting users from malicious programs. We think a few months of patience now will be rewarded by many years of great third party applications running on safe and reliable iPhones. Steve P.S.: The SDK will also allow developers to create applications for iPod touch.

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iPhone, AT&T revenue to highlight Apple's fiscal fourth quarter

2007-10-16T22:10:00.001-07:00

iPhone, AT&T revenue to highlight Apple's fiscal fourth quarter

Apple's results for the quarter ended September will include strong Mac and iPod sales, but the true stars of the show will be the iPhone and profit sharing with AT&T, according to new analyst reports from Bear Stearns and Piper Jaffray. Bear Stea...

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iPod Classic Interface Comes To iPod Video

2007-10-16T16:33:00.000-07:00

iPod Classic Interface Comes To iPod Video

A month's blood, sweat, and hacking by a particular crew of iPod Hackers has brought iPod Classic to iPod Video v1.0. The hack in question is a modified version of the (older) iPod Video's firmware...

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Mail, Maps Running On Jailbreaked iPod Touch

2007-10-12T20:14:00.001-07:00

Mail, Maps Running On Jailbreaked iPod Touch

As Engadget reports, a host of applications are landing on jailbreaked iPod touch units, and not just 3rd party.... Already the iPhone's Mail and Maps applications have been seen up and running just...

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Apple launches official iPhone, iPod touch Web apps directory

2007-10-11T14:49:00.000-07:00

Apple launches official iPhone, iPod touch Web apps directory

Apple on Thursday afternoon launched as part of its website an official directory of iPhone and iPod touch Web applications, reinforcing its stance that third-party developers should focus their developmental efforts on Web 2.0 applications that func...

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Apple products score in T3 Awards for 2007

2007-10-11T13:45:00.001-07:00

Apple products score in T3 Awards for 2007

In T3's annual Gadget Awards, Apple products grabbed honors for iPhone ("Most Anticipated Gadget of 2007"), MacBook Pro ("Drop Dead Gorgeous Award"), the iTunes Store ("Best Download Service"), and in a Gadget Awards hat trick, iPod scored in the "Top Commuter Gadget," "Best Music Gadget," and the "Best Gadget of All Time" categories.

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Web apps for iPhone and iPod touch ready for download

2007-10-11T13:44:00.000-07:00

Web apps for iPhone and iPod touch ready for download

Like to get the latest news from your Facebook friends? Check the movie listings at Fandango? Browse the newest photos posted on SmugMug? Update your weblog with TypePad? Or play a great game of Big Bang Sudoku? It's all possible. Simply by visiting www.apple.com/webapps/ on your iphone or iPod touch, browsing the library, and bookmarking the web apps you enjoy.

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iPod classic: the last hurrah for HDD-based iPods?

2007-10-11T08:35:00.001-07:00

iPod classic: the last hurrah for HDD-based iPods?

The latest incarnation of the classic iPod appears to be a stopgap measure targeted solely at consumers who make extensive use of storage capacity, but at the same time signals the beginning of the end for hard disk drive (HDD)-based iPods, according...

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iPhone, iPod Touch v1.1.1 Jailbreak Confirmed

2007-10-10T13:23:00.000-07:00

iPhone, iPod Touch v1.1.1 Jailbreak Confirmed

iPod / iPhone hacker Niacin and Dre have demonstrated to Engadget their ne v1.1.1 file system hack. Many wondered if it would come to pass, but as can be seen in the report, file system read+write...

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“In some schools, iPods are required listening”

2007-10-09T22:21:00.000-07:00

"In some schools, iPods are required listening"

For most Spanish-speaking students attending José Martí Middle School, it takes four to six years to achieve sufficient English-language skills to move out of bilingual classes. In contrast, most students in Grace Poli's classes make the leap in just a single year. That's after media specialist Poli introduced an innovative education tool: the iPod. "The school here in Hudson County," writes Winnie Hu (New York Times), "has been handing out the portable digital players to help bilingual students with limited English ability sharpen their vocabulary and grammar by singing along to popular songs."

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Girl Eagerly Opens New iPod Only To Find...Rocks

2007-10-09T15:23:00.000-07:00

Girl Eagerly Opens New iPod Only To Find...Rocks

In what has to be one of the more interesting birthday let-downs we've heard in recent years, a 14-year old Texan was given an iPod by her parents for her birthday. When she tore into it with much...

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Briefly: Nano, Classic iPod SW updates; new iPhone ads

2007-10-09T02:41:00.001-07:00

Briefly: Nano, Classic iPod SW updates; new iPhone ads

Apple this past weekend released software updates for both its third-generation iPod nano and sixth-generation iPod classic digital media players. Meanwhile, the company also kicked-off a new national television advertising campaign for the iPhone. ...

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iPod Classic And Nano Update 1.0.2

2007-10-08T19:12:00.003-07:00

iPod Classic And Nano Update 1.0.2

The iPod classic and iPod nano have been updated to software 1.0.2 through iTunes. Reports indicate the following improvements:Video out fixFaster menu navigationImproved Cover FlowAlbum art for...

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Add/Edit Functionality Coming To iPod Touch Calendar App?

2007-10-08T19:12:00.001-07:00

Add/Edit Functionality Coming To iPod Touch Calendar App?

As MacRumors reports, it seems that the inability for iPod touch users to add and edit Calendar entries - a capability iPhone users have been enjoying, is about to be remedied. A MacRumors forum...

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iPod Sets Man's Pants Aflame

2007-10-05T16:33:00.001-07:00

iPod Sets Man's Pants Aflame

We all know the nano is the hottest selling iPod, but this is kind of ridiculous.... "So I look down and I see flames coming up to my chest," says Danny Williams of a unique interaction he and his...

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iPod Touch Converter Suite Released

2007-10-04T16:39:00.001-07:00

iPod Touch Converter Suite Released

Aimersoft Studio has released the iPod Touch Converter Suite for Windows, an all-in-one pack of DVD ripping software and video conversion tools for iPod Touch. The iPod Touch Converter Suite...

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New Zunes likely to cannibalize everything but iPod - analyst

2007-10-04T15:55:00.000-07:00

New Zunes likely to cannibalize everything but iPod - analyst

A new line of Zunes introduced by Microsoft earlier this week signal forward progress for Microsoft in the digital media player market but pose a larger threat to the company's own partners than Apple, according to one Wall Street analyst. "We vie...

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Suit claims Nike, Apple stole idea for Nike+ iPod Sport Kit

2007-10-02T10:29:00.001-07:00

Suit claims Nike, Apple stole idea for Nike+ iPod Sport Kit

A little-known athletic company for Utah has filed a lawsuit that names both Nike and Apple, claiming that Nike knowingly stole its decade-old idea for the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit. Brothers Greg and Kenny Anderson of Leaper Footwear, LLC say they inv...

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Apple updates iWork '08, iPod touch, iTunes PC, Mac firmware

2007-09-27T17:49:00.000-07:00

Apple updates iWork '08, iPod touch, iTunes PC, Mac firmware

In addition to its iPhone version 1.1.1 software update Thursday afternoon, Apple also released a slew of additional software revisions for its iWork '08 productivity suite, iPod touch media player, and iTunes for Windows software. The company also i...

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Apple's new iPod line to produce "homerun" of a holiday quarter

2007-09-27T13:04:00.001-07:00

Apple's new iPod line to produce "homerun" of a holiday quarter

Investment bank Piper Jaffray said Thursday that Apple's recent iPod product line overhaul has placed the company in its best position ever for the holiday shopping season, but warned investors against anticipating much upside from the announcements ...

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zCover offers iSA case for iPod touch

2007-09-27T12:06:00.000-07:00

zCover offers iSA case for iPod touch

zCover has released a silicone case for the iPod touch.

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Special Edition pink iPod shuffles turn up at Target stores (photos)

2007-09-26T14:29:00.001-07:00

Special Edition pink iPod shuffles turn up at Target stores (photos)

Big-box retailer Target this month began offering shoppers a special edition pink Apple iPod shuffle and iTunes gift card combo, sales of which help support the fight against breast cancer. It's unclear whether the promotion is in association with...

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Cy-fi wireless iPod speaker works on bikes

2007-09-25T14:37:00.001-07:00

Cy-fi wireless iPod speaker works on bikes

Cy-fi is a new wireless iPod speaker designed expressly for bike riders.

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Briefly: iPod estimates top 10m, iBook payout, Korean iPhone talks

2007-09-24T01:04:00.001-07:00

Briefly: iPod estimates top 10m, iBook payout, Korean iPhone talks

Apple is on target to crack the eight-digit mark on iPod sales before the new iPods have their full effect, according to a new report from PiperJaffray. Also, the Mac maker will be responsible for compensating Danes affected by dying iBook logicboar...

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WaterField rolls out new cases for updated iPods

2007-09-18T14:23:00.003-07:00

WaterField rolls out new cases for updated iPods

The cases -- the iPod Smart Case, iPod Travel Case, and iPod Suede Jacket -- come in sizes to fit all the new models recently introduced by Apple.

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iPod FM transmitter scans, finds best frequency

2007-09-18T14:23:00.001-07:00

iPod FM transmitter scans, finds best frequency

Belkin's new TuneBase FM transmitter features "ClearScan," which finds and locks the best available FM frequencies.

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An in-depth iPod Touch review

2007-09-17T14:27:00.002-07:00

An in-depth iPod Touch review

The iPod Touch delivers an advanced new generation of the iPod using technology developed for the iPhone. However, it's not an "iPhone without the phone," and that reality is likely to upset lots of users who want it to be. For everyone else, the new...

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New iPods: Classic and Nano SW updates, Touch display issues

2007-09-17T14:27:00.001-07:00

New iPods: Classic and Nano SW updates, Touch display issues

Apple has released firmware updates for its new iPod Classic and iPod Nano to address bugs present in the version of the software that ships with the players. Meanwhile, reviewers are drawing attention to a perceived quality issue with some of the di...

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iPod software update tackles performance

2007-09-17T13:11:00.000-07:00

iPod software update tackles performance

iPod Update 1.0.1, released by Apple over the weekend, tackles many of the performance issues noted in early reviews of Apple's revamped nano and classic models.

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iPod touch tear-down with high-quality internal photos

2007-09-15T11:07:00.003-07:00

iPod touch tear-down with high-quality internal photos

Apple's sleek, touchscreen-based iPod Touch player looks a lot like the iPhone, but a fresh disassembly has revealed a surprising number of internal differences, including a more easily repairable display component. Once again, props go out to iFi...

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Apple's London store plans extended hours following event; more

2007-09-15T11:07:00.001-07:00

Apple's London store plans extended hours following event; more

Apple plans to extend business hours at its London-based flagship retail store following Tuesday's press conference. Meanwhile, Best Buy is being stocked with the new iPod touch this weekend, NewsCorp. has a change of tone, talks are underway to brin...

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iPod classic review

2007-09-14T17:59:00.001-07:00

iPod classic review

Released alongside the all new third generation iPod Nano, the new iPod Classic offers a refined all-metal case, the same new graphical interface of the Nano, and the most battery and storage capacity of any iPod model (thanks to its hard drive and h...

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Briefly: iMac update, Brooklyn flagship, Touch in factory mode

2007-09-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

Briefly: iMac update, Brooklyn flagship, Touch in factory mode

Apple has released a small "bug fix" software update for its latest iMac line. Meanwhile, the company is reported to be scouring the New York City borough of Brooklyn for flagship-worthy retail space. And one customer unboxed his new iPod touch to fi...

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Marware has rolled out new cases for the third generation iPod nano and iPod classic.

2007-09-14T06:37:00.001-07:00

Marware has rolled out new cases for the third generation iPod nano and iPod classic.

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iPod Touch unpacking tour and first look (photos)

2007-09-14T00:59:00.001-07:00

iPod Touch unpacking tour and first look (photos)

The iPod Touch just went on sale, so we made my way down to get one before the Apple Stores even admitted they had them in stock. Hidden away in cabinets behind the register, they were only being sold to those who asked for them by name. We raced hom...

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Briefly: Synaptics back in iPod, iPod touch guide confirms details

2007-09-13T19:09:00.001-07:00

Briefly: Synaptics back in iPod, iPod touch guide confirms details

After a significant absence, Synaptics' touchpad technology has returned to Apple music players, says a new research note from Bear Stearns. Also, British shoppers are the latest to see Apple's mini-store concept inside larger retailers. Synaptic...

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zCover offers silicone iPod nano 3G covers

2007-09-13T15:58:00.001-07:00

zCover offers silicone iPod nano 3G covers

zCover has introduced a new silicone cover for the iPod nano third-generation model.

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iPod touch reaches customers, Apple Stores

2007-09-13T15:58:00.000-07:00

iPod touch reaches customers, Apple Stores

Apple's recently introduced iPod Touch has shipped and is in the hands of some customers and Apple retail stores.

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“The best portable media player ever made”

2007-09-13T12:45:00.001-07:00

"The best portable media player ever made"

That would be the iPod touch, according to Tim Gideon, whose Five (out of five) star review appears on pcmag.com. The iPod touch "is a thing of beauty," he says. "Factor in the slick interface, elegant Web browser, the beautiful glass display, the seamless integration of the WiFi music store, and the iPod touch is worth the price. No portable media player has ever done this much so easily, or looked so good doing it."

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“The best players you can buy”

2007-09-13T12:44:00.000-07:00

"The best players you can buy"

Taking us through the highlights of each of the new iPods, David Pogue (New York Times) anoints them "the best players you can buy." iPod touch, for example, offers "the iPhone's spectacular widescreen video playback, wireless Wi-Fi Internet features and its now-famous two-finger touchscreen operating system." And wireless access to iTunes: "You can browse or search the catalog, listen to 30-second samples, buy songs for $1 each—and download them directly to the iPod." These iPods, Pogue says, "are nearly impossible to beat; there are other 160-gigabyte multimedia players, for example, but they're much bigger and more expensive than the iPod classic. And if you do value things like beauty, software elegance and trouble-free computer integration—well, good luck resisting that new Nano."

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iPod nano “a clear winner”

2007-09-13T10:44:00.000-07:00

iPod nano "a clear winner"

Dan Frakes (playlistmag.com) likes what he sees. "The screen makes it clear—no pun intended—that the design is a winner." Awarding iPod nano 4.5 (out of five) stars, he points out that "menu text is clearer and easier to read than it was with the previous model. And even though this is the smallest video-playing screen I've used, after watching a 90-minute movie on the nano I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. Picture quality is comparable to that of the iPhone, just smaller." "Essentially a miniaturized version of the iPod classic available for as little as $149," iPod nano offers "all the same features and capabilities including video playback and output."

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“One of the smallest, thinnest, and most exquisitely designed MP3 players on the market”

2007-09-12T20:54:00.000-07:00

"One of the smallest, thinnest, and most exquisitely designed MP3 players on the market"

Awarding iPod nano an Excellent 8.0 rating, Donald Bell (cnet.com) notes that "the shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price." He calls iPod nano "one of the smallest, thinnest, and most exquisitely designed MP3 players on the market." Its "2-inch color screen packs a dense, crisp 320x240 video resolution that looks richer and brighter than that of any iPod to date." And "at less than $200, the Nano offers one of the richest user experiences we've seen on an MP3 player."

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ezGear Announces iPod touch, classic And nano Cases

2007-09-12T18:46:00.000-07:00

ezGear Announces iPod touch, classic And nano Cases

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"iCar" unlikely to materialize for several years - report

2007-09-12T16:02:00.001-07:00

"iCar" unlikely to materialize for several years - report

A rumored partnership between Apple and Volkswagen to develop an "iCar" with iPod connectivity could benefit both companies enormously but is unlikely to yield an actual automobile for three or four years, according to market intelligence firm iSuppl...

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iXoundWear offers caps for joggers with new iPod nano

2007-09-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

iXoundWear offers caps for joggers with new iPod nano

iXoundWear has announced plans to offer new iPod nano users running and sport caps designed for their devices.

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UBS raises Apple target to $182, introduces fiscal 2009 estimates

2007-09-12T12:30:00.000-07:00

UBS raises Apple target to $182, introduces fiscal 2009 estimates

Investment bank USB on Wednesday increased its estimates on gadget maker Apple Inc, explaining that the company's recent iPod touch and iPhone price cut announcements are likely drive additional revenues through higher iPod average selling prices and...

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FM transmitter has Bluetooth, fits in cup holder

2007-09-12T07:58:00.000-07:00

FM transmitter has Bluetooth, fits in cup holder

Macally has released its BTCUP, an FM transmitter and Bluetooth device for the iPod.

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ClearCase Classic protects iPod classic

2007-09-11T09:51:00.001-07:00

ClearCase Classic protects iPod classic

ezGear's new ClearCase Classic is a case for the new iPod classic.

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Apple Sells One Millionth iPhone

2007-09-10T16:32:00.001-07:00

Apple Sells One Millionth iPhone

Yesterday, just 74 days after its introduction on June 29, Apple sold the one millionth iPhone. "One million iPhones in 74 days—it took almost two years to achieve this milestone with iPod," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We can't wait to get this revolutionary product into the hands of even more customers this holiday season."

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iPod nano “the best-designed flash video player on the market”

2007-09-10T16:32:00.000-07:00

iPod nano "the best-designed flash video player on the market"

"Video looks amazing on the nano," reports Tim Gideon (pcmag.com) in his review of the new iPod nano. "Watching an episode of 'The Office' was pure joy, and the gaming graphics also shine." Calling the new iPod nano "the best-designed flash video player on the market in this price range," Gideon awards iPod nano 4.5 starts (out or five) and makes it an Editors' Choice.

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PC World: Random iPod thoughts

2007-09-10T14:42:00.000-07:00

PC World: Random iPod thoughts

PC World editor-in-chief Harry McCracken shares a few random thoughts about the latest iPods in the wake of last week's product unveilings.

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A peek inside Apple's new nano and classic iPods (photos)

2007-09-10T12:29:00.001-07:00

A peek inside Apple's new nano and classic iPods (photos)

The first tear-down photos taken of Apple's new third-generation iPod nano and sixth-generation iPod classic are in, revealing extensive use of adhesive inside the nano and a new support plate behind the classic's noticeably thinner display. Once ...

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Apple sells one millionth iPhone

2007-09-10T10:22:00.001-07:00

Apple sells one millionth iPhone

Apple said Monday that it sold its one millionth iPhone yesterday, just 74 days after its introduction on June 29. "One million iPhones in 74 days -- it took almost two years to achieve this milestone with iPod," said Apple chief executive Steve J...

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Review: Apple's new iPod nano is a 5G video iPod in a nano-thin shell

2007-09-10T10:22:00.000-07:00

Review: Apple's new iPod nano is a 5G video iPod in a nano-thin shell

The new third generation Nano has the same small and ultra thin form factor as previous Nanos and similarly occupies the same sports-centric product position in the Apple's iPod line. However, it adds full video iPod features on a screen smaller than...

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High-quality unboxing photos of Apple's new iPod classic

2007-09-07T17:36:00.003-07:00

High-quality unboxing photos of Apple's new iPod classic

Arriving alongside the new iPod nano at Apple retail stores on Thursday afternoon were the first shipments of the company's old-school, yet refreshed iPod classic player. Unboxing shots of a 160GB grey model follow....

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September quarter iPod sales tracking around 10 - 11 million

2007-09-07T17:36:00.001-07:00

September quarter iPod sales tracking around 10 - 11 million

After examining iPod unit data from the month of July, researchers at Piper Jaffray say Apple is on track to sell 10 - 11 million iPods in total during the three-month period ending September 29th. "Our analysis of iPod unit data from NPD for the ...

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Analysts: Safari browser makes iPod touch intriguing

2007-09-07T10:37:00.000-07:00

Analysts: Safari browser makes iPod touch intriguing

The iPod touch's Web surfing abilities create 'a new product category' that will introduce users to a new portable content experience, according to analysts.

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High-quality unboxing photos of Apple's new iPod "tubby" nano

2007-09-06T16:49:00.000-07:00

High-quality unboxing photos of Apple's new iPod "tubby" nano

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Iris iPod Dock features video upconversion

2007-09-06T12:06:00.000-07:00

Iris iPod Dock features video upconversion

Meridian's new Iris Universal Dock for iPod upscales video to 1080p resolution.

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Apple posts keynote stream, iTunes 7.4 with ringtone support

2007-09-06T08:53:00.003-07:00

Apple posts keynote stream, iTunes 7.4 with ringtone support

Apple on Wednesday evening posted an on-demand Quicktime stream of the morning's iPod introductions by chief executive Steve Jobs. Separately, it released iTunes 7.4, which includes support for closed captioning and building custom iPhone ringtones. ...

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Wu: Apple's "fatboy" nano could be this holiday's dark horse

2007-09-06T08:53:00.001-07:00

Wu: Apple's "fatboy" nano could be this holiday's dark horse

In a research report released Thursday morning, American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu said Apple's new iPods are worthy successors to the models they replace, especially the iPod nano "fatboy," which he believes will emerge as this year's most...

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iTunes 7.4 adds closed captioning, ringtone maker

2007-09-06T06:31:00.001-07:00

iTunes 7.4 adds closed captioning, ringtone maker

As promised at Wednesday's iPod event, Apple has released iTunes 7.4, adding support for the creation custom ringtones, among other changes.

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Photos of Apple's 2007 holiday iPod lineup

2007-09-05T17:04:00.002-07:00

Photos of Apple's 2007 holiday iPod lineup

Apple Inc. during a press event on Wednesday introduced four new lines of iPods, including the new widescreen iPod touch, iPod classic, and iPod nano "phatty." Photos of each model from Apple's post-event reception follow....

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iPod Hi-Fi flops its way off Apple's online store

2007-09-05T17:04:00.001-07:00

iPod Hi-Fi flops its way off Apple's online store

Self-professed audiophile Steve Jobs, who last year said he replaced all of his expensive audio equipment and speakers with several of Apple's then fledgeling iPod Hi-Fi boombox systems, would now appear to have a house full of curios. In an unpub...

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Microsoft cuts Zune price as Apple ups iPod ante

2007-09-05T15:57:00.000-07:00

Microsoft cuts Zune price as Apple ups iPod ante

As Apple overhauled its iPod line, Microsoft cut the price on its Zune music player by $50.

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Meet the all new iPod nano

2007-09-05T15:52:00.010-07:00

Meet the all new iPod nano

Apple today announced the all new iPod nano, which now brings video playback, an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow, and an incredible new design to the world's most popular music player. Featuring a larger two-inch display with 204 pixels per inch, the new iPod nano lets you watch your favorite movies, TV shows, and music videos in the same resolution available on the current video iPod. iPod nano comes with three enjoyable games (iQuiz, Vortex, and Klondike), and you can purchase and download other games from the iTunes Store. Encased in a beautiful new all-metal design, iPod nano comes in five new colors—silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition. Available today, iPod nano comes in 4GB and 8GB models, selling for just $149 and $199, respectively.

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New iPod classic puts up to 40,000 songs in your pocket

2007-09-05T15:52:00.009-07:00

New iPod classic puts up to 40,000 songs in your pocket

Providing 80GB or 160GB of storage, the new iPod classic lets you carry up to 40,00 songs or 200 hours of video—your entire collection of music, photos, video, podcasts, and games—wherever you go. In addition to the features you already enjoy, the new iPod classic delivers an enhanced user interface, featuring Cover Flow, and a new, thinner and all-metal enclosure. Available immediately worldwide in silver and black, iPod classic costs just $249 and $349 for the 80GB and 160GB models, respectively.

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Apple and Starbucks will let you wirelessly find and buy music

2007-09-05T15:52:00.007-07:00

Apple and Starbucks will let you wirelessly find and buy music

Thanks to an exclusive partnership between Apple and Starbucks, you can soon take a seat in a participating location and—using an iPod touch, iPhone, or Mac or PC running iTunes—wirelessly browse, search for, preview, purchase, and download music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store at Starbucks. No connection fee or login required—your computer, iPod touch or iPhone will automatically recognize the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store as soon as you enter a participating location. The new "Now Playing" service will even display the name of the song currently playing at the Starbucks you're in. The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store at Starbucks makes its debut at 600 Starbucks-operated locations in New York and Seattle on October 2.

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Introducing the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store

2007-09-05T15:52:00.005-07:00

Introducing the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store

Starting today, you can enter the new iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store; wirelessly browse, search, preview, purchase, and download songs or albums to your iPhone or iPod touch; then immediately listen to your new music after it downloads. Once you get back to your Mac or PC, iTunes automatically recognizes the new music and syncs it with your existing library. iTunes will even complete the download of any partially downloaded songs or albums.

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240 Songs. Remixed colors.

2007-09-05T15:52:00.003-07:00

240 Songs. Remixed colors.

The new iPod shuffle, introduced today, comes in four new colors—including the new (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition iPod shuffle—and the original silver. Featuring 1GB of storage, iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve. Or belt. Or lapel.

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Apple unveils iPod touch

2007-09-05T15:52:00.001-07:00

Apple unveils iPod touch

The new iPod touch introduced today features built-in Wi-Fi networking and a revolutionary multi-touch user interface—first introduced on iPhone—that makes it easy to find all of your music, video, and other digital content and enjoy it on the gorgeous widescreen display on iPod touch. The multi-touch interface uses pioneering new software to present the perfect user interface for Safari, Apple's YouTube application, and the new iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store—all of which come with iPod touch. An unbelievable 8mm thin, iPod touch features up to 22 hours of audio playback and up to five hours of video playback. Available later this month, iPod touch comes in 8GB and 16GB models for $299 and $399, respectively.

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iPod touch and iPod classic

2007-09-05T14:45:00.002-07:00

iPod touch and iPod classic

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iPod nano 3G (Updated shuffles too)

2007-09-05T14:45:00.001-07:00

iPod nano 3G (Updated shuffles too)

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Apple adds iPod touch to revamped iPod line

2007-09-05T13:45:00.002-07:00

Apple adds iPod touch to revamped iPod line

Apple overhauled its iPod offerings, adding video playback to the nano, expanding the capacity on the redubbed iPod classic to 160GB, and introducing the new iPod touch.

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Apple launches the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store

2007-09-05T13:45:00.001-07:00

Apple launches the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store

In addition to overhauling its iPod line-up, Apple also launched the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, a new service for iPod and iPhone users.

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Apple Introduces New iPod classic

2007-09-05T13:30:00.005-07:00

Apple Introduces New iPod classic

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Apple Introduces All New iPod nano

2007-09-05T13:30:00.003-07:00

Apple Introduces All New iPod nano

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Apple Unveils iPod touch

2007-09-05T13:30:00.001-07:00

Apple Unveils iPod touch

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Microsoft slashes Zune pricing ahead of Apple iPod event

2007-09-05T12:03:00.011-07:00

Microsoft slashes Zune pricing ahead of Apple iPod event

Hours before Apple Inc. is expected to introduce new iPods at a special event in San Francisco, rival Microsoft Corp. has announced that it is dropping the retail price of its 30GB Zune music player to $200. Electronista points to a posting on Mi...

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Apple and Starbucks announce music partnership

2007-09-05T12:03:00.009-07:00

Apple and Starbucks announce music partnership

Apple and Starbucks said Wednesday they have entered into an exclusive partnership that lets customers wirelessly browse, search for, preview, buy and download music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store at Starbucks onto their iPod touch, iPhone or PC o...

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Apple unveils Wi-Fi Music Store, iPhone ringtones, iTunes 7.4

2007-09-05T12:03:00.007-07:00

Apple unveils Wi-Fi Music Store, iPhone ringtones, iTunes 7.4

Apple today unveiled the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, offering customers the ability to browse, search, preview, purchase and download songs and albums over a Wi-Fi network directly onto their iPod touch or iPhone. Separately, it also announced a servic...

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Apple renames video iPod the "iPod classic," increases capacity

2007-09-05T12:03:00.005-07:00

Apple renames video iPod the "iPod classic," increases capacity

As part of its announcements Wednesday, Apple renamed its flagship video iPod the "iPod classic" and introduced new models featuring 80GB or 160GB of storage, respectively. The iPod classic holds your entire collection of music, photos, video, pod...

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Apple introduces new iPod nano "phatty" with video and games

2007-09-05T12:03:00.003-07:00

Apple introduces new iPod nano "phatty" with video and games

In line with expectations, Apple on Wednesday introduced an all new iPod nano, bringing video playback, an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow, and a diminutive new design to the world's most popular music player. The new iPod nano featu...

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