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Opinion: Developers, not Apple, will make or break the iPad
Original at CrunchGear
• Fri, Jan 29
By Matt Burns The iPad’s fate isn’t in the hands of Apple. Jobs & Co. has done their part and made the device. The iPad’s success lies solely in the hands of developers. Because unlike the iPhone or iPod touch, the iPad doesn’t really have a core function. The iPhone is nothing more than a glorified telepho...
The iPad is the iPod is the Mac Air is the iMac, but not the AppleTV
Original at Apple Gazette
• Fri, Jan 29
By MrAlmostWrong Don’t forget the lack of features that the iPhone had at launch and people didn’t seem to have a problem jumping on board with it. For some reason, I have a feeling Apple understands what they are doing. Of course, people might have said that with the AppleTV as well.
MenuPages Brings Restaurant Menus to Your iPhone [Downloads]
Original at Lifehacker
• Fri, Jan 29
By Lisa Hoover MenuPages for the iPhone plugs you into the MenuPages web site's main database of menus. You can search for restaurants by type, location, or just call up the whole list of nearby eateries and skim it that way. MenuPages [iTunes App Store via
Apple iPad Available in Three Storage Options
Original at CoolTechZone.com
• Thu, Jan 28
By Gundeep Hora Apple’s new iPad is available in three storage options just like the iPhone – 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. To make it durable and versatile, Apple has packed flash drives in the iPad to avoid all hard drive-related mechanical problems. Subsequently, the prices are based on the amount of storage you...
The iPad's Content Needs to Be Cool, Too
Original at BusinessWeek
• Thu, Jan 28
More than the iPod or iPhone, the iPad’s fate is out of Apple's hands, says Rich Jaroslovsky after giving the new device a spin. Without compelling new content, it risks having no reason to be
Apple iPad is iPhone on Steroids
Original at CoolTechZone.com
• Wed, Jan 27
By Gundeep Hora Just like our rumor from two weeks ago, Apple’s new iPad really is an iPhone on steroids. It packs a nice big display, but the layout and the user interface is exactly like the iPhone or the iPod touch devices. There’s one home button on the device with a volume rocker on the right edge of the iPad...
Would You Buy an iPad? Wired Readers Weigh In
Original at Wired
• Wed, Jan 27
By Priya Ganapati The Apple iPad tablet is finally here, but it hasn’t drawn quite the same cheer from Apple enthusiasts and gadget fans that some observers expected. The quick verdict: “It’s an iPod Touch on steroids.” Some Apple fans are not ready to give up on the device. See Also:
Opinion: The iPad: our take
Original at CrunchGear
• Wed, Jan 27
By Devin Coldewey Devin: It’s a big iPod. That much is clear — it’s not really a tablet computer. Of course, the benefits of a giant iPod are manifest: you can check email easily, movies and shows will look nice (though not full HD), and the e-books looked great. But the fact is you’re limited by Apple in every way t...
RichardSolo 1800 reviewOriginal at Mobility Site
• Wed, Jan 27
By Dan H. Overall, the RichardSolo 1800 is a lifesaver product. I can’t live without it, I can finally enjoy the full experience with my iPod without having to worry about battery life. I would highly recommend this product to anybody with an iPhone/iPod. The RichardSolo 1800 is currently available...
Pondering The Apple Tablet's Print Revolution
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Jan 26
By matt buchanan Point being, there's a lot of stuff publishers have to figure out, from the big stuff to the little stuff. Apple hasn't exactly sped up the process by giving them much to work with, either, but for one publisher that we know of—and maybe a couple we don't. The tablet might change the digital wor...
To Charge your iPod, Plug in Your Jeans
Original at Wired
• Thu, Jan 21
By Priya Ganapati A breakthrough in wearable computing lets researchers change ordinary cotton and polyester into electronic textiles that can double as rechargeable batteries. That means powering an iPod or cell phone could become as easy as plugging it into your tee shirt or jeans and charging the cl...
Podcast: Maccast 2010.01.17 - CES 2010 with iProng
Original at MacCast
• Sun, Jan 17
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. A special episode of the Maccast. We invite the folks from iProng Magazine over to help us run down their top iPhone and iPod picks from the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
News: Complete 2010 CES gallery posted online
Original at iLounge
• Thu, Jan 7
By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) The 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing—and with tons of new iPod and iPhone gear on display. To peruse all of what’s new from the show floor, visit our Flickr gallery, which has grown to over 400 photos showing everything from inside the iLounge Pavilion and beyo...
TenYears: Unexpected Success Stories
Original at CrunchGear
• Tue, Dec 29
By Doug Aamoth Then consider the iTunes Store, which hit the scene in 2003. A digital music store that ONLY worked with the iPod and charged people 99 cents per DRM-encrypted song. Guess what? People bought into it because it was easy, quick, and well organized. Fast forward to the end of the century and iTun...
Patch: Product News: LinkedIn 3 for iPhone Adds Comment Support, More
Original at pheedcontent.com
• Tue, Dec 29
• 1 related articles
The social networking service LinkedIn released LinkedIn 3.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Tuesday. The new version of the application added the ability to add comments to updates and download connections.
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Podcast: Maccast 2009.12.28
Original at MacCast
• Mon, Dec 28
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 288. iPhone moves up as a top phone in 2009. International iPhone competition heating up. Rumors of next iPhone spinning up. Apple Store set to open in Philly. Apple updates 27" iMac firmware. 2010 Apple Rumors all about the Tab...
When to Buy Apple Products
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Dec 28
By Brian Barrett Mac Pro While it hasn't gotten an official refresh since March, Apple did just add a 3.33GHz Quad Core processor option on Dec. 4tth. There should still be another upgrade this spring worth waiting for, especially with rumors that the Mac Pro is about to get a Core i7-980X processor. Recommend...
Tutorial - How to Add Songs to an iPodOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Dec 27
By rss@youtube.com (FactorXTech) Author: FactorXTech Keywords: Tutorial How to Add Songs to an iPod 2 Added: December 27, 2009
How to put Borderlands on your iPhone or iPod Touch (Very buggy)Original at YouTube
• Sat, Dec 19
By rss@youtube.com (Dark3dge34) Author: Dark3dge34 Keywords: Borderlands border lands on iphone ipod tutorial how to put touch buggy halo reach god of war left dead two bl ip Added: December 19, 2009
Podcast: Maccast 2009.12.16
Original at MacCast
• Wed, Dec 16
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 287. A show for Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. A special episode of the Maccast where I am joined by my friends Victor Cajiao (Typical Mac User), Ken Ray (Mac OS Ken). Enjoy. New music, Christmas is Here by Number One Fan (Buy on iTunes)
Patch: Bing App now goes live on iPhone, iPod touch
Original at MediaMughals
• Tue, Dec 15
Microsoft Corp's Bing, the search engine has released its first official Bing App for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch, thus aiming to offer a richer ... Microsoft Bing's it's Way Onto the iPhone With New Search Appthe iPhone Blog (blog) Bing iPhone App by MicrosoftRedmond Pie
Patch: iPhone 3.1.3 and 4.0 firmware already in testing?
Original at ipodnn
• Mon, Dec 14
A v3.1.3 release could be imminent, as it would be a relatively minor update and just in time to support a flood of new iPhone and iPod touch owners. ... and more »
How To: SFF_BSIDE_2010_TUTORIAL-H.264 for iPod video and iPhone 640x480.m4vOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Dec 10
By rss@youtube.com (sff) Author: sff Keywords: SFF BSIDE 2010 TUTORIAL H 264 for iPod video and iPhone 640x480 Added: December 10, 2009
How To: Know Your Mobile launches Mobile Tips iPhone app
Original at palmaddict.typepad.com
• Thu, Dec 10
By sam mcloughln From Eric Mann] Know Your Mobile has just released Mobile Tips iPhone app. "Know Your Mobile has launched an iPhone application to give you tips and tricks on how to use your iPhone. Tips include tips and tricks on typing, search, using the iPod, sharing your contacts, setting parental cont...
Review: Chinon AVi iPod dock with built-in digital TV tuner
Original at CrunchGear
• Wed, Dec 9
By Doug Aamoth I was able to use my iPhone 3GS just fine with the Chinon AVi. I got a little popup warning every time I docked it but the thing actually worked and charged just fine. When you play a video, it pauses on your iPod and then plays out on the LCD screen. Video quality is pretty good, although that’ll dep...
iPhone/iPod Touch tutorial : How to put your name on the top of your screenOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Dec 6
By rss@youtube.com (Hanoiiii) Author: Hanoiiii Keywords: iPhone/iPod Touch tutorial How to put your name on the top of screen cydia itunes apps store iphone itouch 3gs 2g 3g Added: December 6, 2009
Podcast: Maccast 2009.12.02
Original at MacCast
• Wed, Dec 2
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 286. Maccast turns 5. Thanks for a great Movember. Podcast Award voting ended. Apple Black Friday Cyber Monday numbers. Apple opens up iTunes LP spec. Mac Pro revamp in early 2010? Rumor of new iPhone in the wild. Apple accused of...
Opinion: Gifts for Angry, Rant-Prone Apple Haters
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Nov 19
By Dan Nosowitz Motorola Droid: Sure, Matt may have called the Droid "the second best smartphone you can buy," the best being the iPhone 3GS, but Apple haters will find plenty to love about the Droid—and plenty to loathe about the iPhone. I won't rehash our review (or Verizon's intimidating "Droid Does" a...
Patch: News: Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1.2, fixes sleep issue
Original at iLounge
• Thu, Oct 8
• 3 related articles
By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released iPhone OS 3.1.2, its first major update to the iPhone’s and iPod touch’s software since the launch of version 3.1 and 3.1.1, respectively, on September 9. According to Apple’s release notes, the update “[r]esolves [a] sporadic issue that may cause iPhone (or iPod touch) to n...
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Podcast: Maccast 2009.09.29
Original at MacCast
• Tue, Sep 29
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 280. Mac fans ready to buy rumors. iTunes 9.0.1. Apple got their accounting rule changes. Rumors of iMac redesign. Apple comes clean on green. Is Apple collaborating with Intel on Lightpeak? Apple sends out unwanted Windows upd...
New Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS 3.1 OS Unlock Software Released
Original at PMP Today
• Mon, Sep 28
By BrianB The actual iPhone 3G/3GS unlock here at iPhone Unlocking Solutions. The current generation phone, iPhone, has the features of a PC, an iPod, a digital camera and a mobile phone. It is one of the most preferred phones having features of networking and browsing. But it gets expensive to buy an i...
Patch: iTunes 9.0.1
Original at HardMac.com
• Wed, Sep 23
By macensteph@macbidouille.com (MacEnsteph) Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store. Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive. Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit. Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone. Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs. Ad...
How To: Article: The Complete Guide to Backing Up your iTunes Library
Original at ilounge (Feedburner)
• Tue, Sep 22
By jesse@ilounge.com (Jesse David Hollington) The single most common question we get from our readers by far is how to recover their content from their iPod back onto their computer. These questions are usually precipitated by users suddenly discovering that their iTunes library has become corrupted or erased, or that their compute...
iPhone and iPod touch: 'Mailbox Locked', account is in use on another device, or prompt to re-enter POP3 password
Original at Apple
• Thu, Sep 10
When accessing a POP3 email account from iPhone or iPod touch and another computer or device at the same time it is possible for one device to be locked out, which can result in either an authentication error or "Mailbox Locked" message. If you have installed iPhone OS 3.1 or later you may get t...
Opinion: What to Expect From Apple’s September iPod Event
Original at Wired
• Thu, Aug 27
By Brian X. Chen Digg Badge Apple’s September events have traditionally revolved around iPods and iTunes, so it’s obvious this will be the theme of the event. But what, exactly, about the iPod? There’s a pile of evidence suggesting Apple will release new iPod Touch and iPod Nano models with cameras.
Patch: News: Apple releases iPod nano 4G Software 1.0.4
Original at iLounge
• Sun, Aug 23
By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released Software Version 1.04 for the fourth-generation iPod nano. According to Apple’s release notes, the update fixes an issue which resulted in some incorrect daylight savings date settings, now correctly displays Thai song information tags when syncing in disk mode, an...
Opinion: Five (really useful) Apps for everyone
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Tue, Aug 4
By Victor Agreda, Jr. Remember our chat about driving and using your iPhone? Flicktunes makes controlling the iPod in your iPhone (or touch) much easier when you have to focus on other things -- like driving. Flick your finger left or right to navigate your playlist, up or down to start or stop the music. The album...
Podcast: Maccast 2009.07.29
Original at MacCast
• Wed, Jul 29
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 273. Apple looking good in Q3. Details of Microsoft's retail plans emerge. Apple's own retail store news. Netbook, iPad/big phone, tablety thingy watch. Apple brewing "Cocktail" to spur album sales. Apple updates it's Stud...
How To Text Message For Free On iPod Or iPhone NO JAILBREAKOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Apr 21
By rss@youtube.com (EliteEditor) Author: EliteEditor Keywords: how to text message for free on ipod iphone no jailbreak stock app store cost mms sms eliminate money eliteeditor 5.99 applications Added: April 21, 2009
How To - Install 3.0 Beta 3 Firmware on iPhone + iPod TouchOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Apr 21
By rss@youtube.com (TheAmazingRyanM) Author: TheAmazingRyanM
Patch: 1st gen iPod Touch with microphone
Original at flickr.com
• Mon, Jan 5
By nobody@flickr.com (_gem_) yes, it works, the new 2.2 firmware update on the 1st generation iPod Touch now allows it to accept dock-based microphones. but the 1st generation iPod Touch won't be able to use the new earbud-mic combo released by Apple though. just dock-based microphones like this Macally iVoicePro.
Podcast: Maccast 2008.11.23
Original at MacCast
• Sun, Nov 23
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 245. Mac OS 10.5.6 release may be soon. Will we see a new cat in the new year? What new hardware will Macworld bring? Apple should weather December. New Macbooks using DPCP. Apple discontinues 23" Cinema Display. Updates, update...
Fanfiction: Next to You
Original at melificent811 (Livejournal)
• Sun, Aug 24
By melificent811 TITLE: Next to You AUTHOR: MelDomingo RATING: PG-13 PAIRING: Callie/Erica SUMMARY: A piece of fluff inspired by the Jordin Sparks song “Next to you”. Funny the things you find on your iPod when you’re listening to it on shuffle! Callie is up all night thinking when a song inspires her to tak...
Opinion: Turn Your iPod Touch into an iPhoneOriginal at Lifehacker
• Tue, Apr 15
By Adam Pash 2.) iPhone headphones with mics don't work with the iPod touch, so if you're using an iPod touch you'll need a Touchmod mic. The Touchmod mics come in a variety of flavors, from the simple dongle that plugs into the syncing port to the headphone-and-mic combo that works much like the iPhone he...
Fanfiction: Just Do This For Me
Original at lieu-murphy (Livejournal)
• Thu, Mar 20
By Lt. Connie Murphy Author's Note: Because Gus/Murphy is adorable and sweet I had to write some. Especially since bigkitty75 wrote such adorable fic for me. Also, I got hit by the all dialogue bug. Or maybe I'm being lazy on descriptions, who knows?! --- “Come on, Shawn, you owe me for rearranging my iPod.” “Dude,...
iPhone and iPod Touch get a virtual guitar
Original at PMP Today
• Mon, Jan 21
By Lauren Guitar freak iPhone/iPod Touch owners might want to get their calloused fingertips on this one. PocketGuitar is a Google Code project by a guy called Shinya Kasatani that allows you to play not just boring, virtual-guitar chord progressions on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The application w...
The 20 Best iPhone and iPod touch Applications [Feature]
Original at Lifehacker
• Thu, Jan 3
By Adam Pash Last week we showed you how to install third party apps on your iPhone or iPod touch, and since then a new firmware preview has leaked its way to the 'nets with saucy new features that—once released—may tempt you to abandon your jailbreak for the newly introduced features. Fact is, until the...
Patch: News: Apple releases software version 1.2.3 for fifth-generation iPod
Original at iLounge
• Wed, Nov 28
By Charles Starrett Apple has released its iPod software version 1.2.3 for fifth-generation iPods. According to the release notes, the update simply contains “bug fixes,” which a new Apple support document says incudes an issue where “iPod does not display any songs or content on the device after updating to...
Podcast: Deciding Between the iPhone and iPod touch
Original at TidBITS
• Mon, Sep 17
By ace@tidbits.com (Adam C. Engst) Tonya and I have been thinking about buying an iPod touch so we don't have to buy an iPhone, or rather, so we don't have to pay a monthly fee just to own an iPhone that we wouldn't use much for calling. Of course, that raises the question of just how much of an "iPhone without the phone" the iPod tou...