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iPhone is no. 1 now in Japan. Finally…
Original at iPhone Buzz
• Sun, Jul 5
By Budi Putra A survey of 2300 retail stores reveals that Apple has cleaned up in the smartphone market in Japan, TG Daily reports. Market research company BCN revealed that the iPhone 3G 8GB is easily heading the list, followed by the 16GB iPhone and the NTT CoCoMo Aquos SH-04A.
iPhone 3GS owners complain about the battery life
Original at iPhone Buzz
• Sun, Jul 5
By Budi Putra According to IFixit.com, repairing company which specializes in Apple products, the 3GS's battery life was about 15% smaller than the original iPhone. But Apple spokeswoman Natalie Harrison emphasized, battery consumption is highly dependent on what applications and features are u...
iPhones ahoy! Making calls on cruise ships, updated
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Sat, Jul 4
By Steven Sande Unfortunately, things haven't improved much in this realm since last year. My recommendation? Buy the biggest onboard Wi-Fi account you can afford (more minutes = cheaper per minute) and use it with your iPhone or iPod touch for emails, Tweeting your friends, using IM, and checking TUAW....
CrunchPad prototype coming this month, be available ASAP
Original at CrunchGear
• Sat, Jul 4
By Peter Ha Big Mike has been pretty quiet about the CrunchPad since it was first leaked the other month and for good reason. We’ve heard from reliable sources that Apple is still on track with an oversized iPod Touch in the coming months. We more or less know everything there is to know about the CrunchPa...
Opinion: The Week In iPhone Apps: Childhood v3.0
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Jul 3
By John Herrman This Week's App News on Giz: • Facebook 3.0 for iPhone Adds Events and Photo Albums, But No Push (Yet) • iPhone OS 3.1 Features: Better Video Editing, Voice Control Over Bluetooth, And More • A Whole Lotta Quake Will Be Blowing Up Your iPhone
Opinion: Pocket Universe ups the astronomy app ante
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Fri, Jul 3
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review This is the International Year of Astronomy, so it's a great time to get outdoors and look up. It's fun to do, and the iPhone apps really make it a more compelling and educational experience.
iPod Touch 3G case? Nah
Original at CrunchGear
• Fri, Jul 3
By John Biggs Reader “Jenny” sent us a link to a silicone case from Asiajunk manufacturer UXSight. It purports to show an iPod Touch 3G - third generation, not third generation wireless - with two holes for a camera. Maybe one is for the flash? Or for a little pencil that comes out and draws the subject on [...]
App Store Rejections: Apple rejects iKaraoke app, then files a patent for a karaoke player
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Thu, Jul 2
By Michael Jones As with the many other patents Apple has filed, this feature may never see the light of day. But is it really acceptable to reject an application, based solely on what appears to be a duplication of a feature that may or may not even be released in the future? Let us know your thoughts in the comm...
Quick Look Review: Wings Earth for iPhone: A Pleasant Flying Experience
Original at pheedcontent.com
• Thu, Jul 2
There are flight simulators designed to develop proficiency, but this isn't one of them. It's basically a simul-game for iPhone and iPod touch that allows one to fly over various terrains with accompanying music. It's an ethereal experience, good for calming the nerves or an occasional d...
Patch: Skype 4.1 for Windows, 1.1 for iPhone released
Original at pheedcontent.com
• Tue, Jun 30
By Brad Linder Filed under: Windows, VoIP, iPhone, Mobile The developers at Skype must be working overtime this week. Yesterday saw the launch of Skype 3.0 for Windows Phones. Today Skype pushed out version 4.1 for Windows and Skype 1.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch.
TechSaver: Asus Netbook, D-SLR Starter Kit, iPod Touch Case
Original at Gearlog
• Sun, Jun 28
1. It's all about netbooks lately. I don't know what they are, either, but they're getting so much coverage I feel like I need one. Buy.com has the Asus EPC 1000 for $249.99 with free shipping after rebate (you'll need to pay with PayPal to get the $50 rebate). It comes with a 533-MHz Intel Atom proce...
Opinion: WWDC Demo: Parranda for iPhone and iPod touchOriginal at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Fri, Jun 26
By Victor Agreda, Jr. The enthusiastic developers of Parranda were at WWDC to show off their app, a simple one-man-band party in your hand. Parranda (iTunes link) has a lot of polish, too, with instruments that aren't just one big button, like some "soundboard" music apps. The cowbell, for example, allows you t...
Step by Step Guide to Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3.0
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Jun 25
By Mark Wilson Let's check to see if jailbreaking or unlocking an iPhone makes sense for you by explaining what they actually mean: Jailbreaking allows you to load non-iTunes, third-party apps like these onto the phone, at your own risk. Unlocking lets you use another company's SIM card (for T-Mobile o...
Patch: Apple updates AppleTV to version 2.4
Original at MacFixIt
• Wed, Jun 24
Apple has released an update for their AppleTV home media devices. This update adds the ability to search Flickr, new browse and view options, and the ability to control the AppleTV with an iPhone or iPod Touch. Apple has released an update for their AppleTV home media devices. This update ad...
Podcast: Maccast 2009.06.23
Original at MacCast
• Tue, Jun 23
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 270. WWDC Aftermath. Software Updates. iPhone 3.0 OS in the wild. iPhone 3GS in the wild. What's next for iPhone? Apple warns Pre customers about iTunes. Checking in on Apple's latest numbers. Steve Jobs coming back soon? Some On...
TechSaver: Apple iPod Touch, iTheater Eyewear, Garmin Nuvi GPS
Original at Gearlog
• Mon, Jun 22
1. Even I, the writer formerly known as Cheap Geek, can't believe this deal on an iPod. Head over to eBay to get a 16GB second-generation iPod touch for $199.99 with free shipping. This isn't a refurbished deal; it's the real thing in the original box. This bargain comes through eBay retailer Dat...
How To: iPhone and iPod touch: Using peer-to-peer connectivity
Original at Apple
• Fri, Jun 19
Applications can offer peer-to-peer connectivity for multiplayer gaming, exchanging information, or voice chat. This article provides an overview of how to use peer-to-peer connectivity in an application. Release date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:34:00 GMT
Patch: iPhone OS 3.0 support documents for the iPhone and iPod Touch
Original at MacFixIt
• Thu, Jun 18
Apple has released a series of knowledgebase documents pertaining to the recently released iPhone 3.0 software update. These documents tackle problems people may experience in using the software both on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Apple has released a series of knowledgebase documents p...
Review: Sirius XM for iPhone/iPod touch sans Stern
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Thu, Jun 18
By Mel Martin Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App Review The app allows you to browse by category, channels, or by favorites you provide. There is a shopping cart if you want to tag something for purchase at the iTunes store. (Ah, that's why Apple liked this app.)
Roberts Sound 53 DAB radio iPod speaker
Original at lint.com
• Sun, Jun 14
The SD card and USB functionalities come into their own by allowing you to listen to music stored on either or better still, let you record from the iPod, CD player or radio at the press of a button. While you can't set a timer for the record function, it will let you record off the radio (i.e. your f...
Engadget Podcast 150 - 06.12.2009Original at Engadget
• Fri, Jun 12
By Trent Wolbe 00:05:20 - Apple shows iPhone OS 3.0 at WWDC, hits devices June 17th 00:05:30 - Find My iPhone is live, totally found our iPhone 00:22:40 - iPhone 3G S announced: $199 16GB, $299 32GB, June 19th 01:06:38 - Jon Rubinstein takes over as Palm CEO
REVIEW - Griffin PowerDuo Reserve for iPhone and iPod
Original at Mobile Magazine
• Mon, Jun 8
By Michael Kwan Although the marketing materials and packaging very clearly push the PowerDuo Reserve toward the iPhone-touting demographic, these products will work with other devices as well. The USB-charging end can be used for any USB-powered device, like a variety of smartphones and certain ca...
The new Belkin TuneBase iPod/iPhone dock, it has a speakerphone
Original at CrunchGear
• Sun, May 31
By Matt Burns New TuneBaseTM Products Let You Answer Your Calls Hands-Free on Your iPhone and Play Music in the Car TuneBase FM lets you listen to music from your iPhone or iPod in your car while simultaneously charging it. Its ClearScan feature automatically searches for the clearest FM frequency.
Podcast: Maccast 2009.05.27
Original at MacCast
• Wed, May 27
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 267. Apple doubles up it's smartphone share. NEXT, next gen iPhone rumors surface. Gruber weighs in on 3rd gen iPhone specs. iPhone 3G supplies dry up at AT&T. Apple tablet may wait until next decade. Don't forget the iPod r...
HP LX195 Budget Windows Home Server Review
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, May 26
By Jason Chen The Gadget: HP's LX195, their stripped-to-the-core (but Apple Time Machine capable) implementation of the Windows Home Server, which comes with a 640GB internal drive, but can only be expanded via the four USB ports in the back. The Price: $390 No internal-expandable storage, only USB
How to download Youtube Videos STRAIGHT to iPod Touch/iPhoneOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, May 23
By rss@youtube.com (iKidiPod) Author: iKidiPod Keywords: download youtube videos how to ipod iphone straight no wires wireless internet mxtube jailbroke ikidipod Added: May 23, 2009
How To: Use your iPod Touch/iPhone as a Wifi Card!Original at YouTube
• Sun, May 17
By rss@youtube.com (Th3Elit3s) Author: Th3Elit3s Keywords: Use your iPod Touch or iPhone as wifi adapter Th3Elit3s Th3Elit3 iTouch 2g 3g Tutorial Added: May 17, 2009
Patch: ProjectWizards updates Merlin apps for Mac, iPhone
Original at ipodnn
• Thu, May 14
ProjectsWizards has released an update to its Merlin project management application for both the iPhone/iPod touch and Mac, along with a new version of its Merlin Server bringing it to 2.7. The upgrade to Merlin 2.7 allows users to share projects with the iPhone and iPod touch and adds suppo...
Podcast: Maccast 2009.05.11
Original at MacCast
• Mon, May 11
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 266. Rumors of Apple buying Twitter. Mac browsers hold April share. Blackberry squeezes out iPhone in US sales. Apple tops in quality and satisfaction. Apple and Google may be getting too close. Apple may help with in contract...
Engadget Podcast 144 - 05.01.2009Original at Engadget
• Fri, May 1
By Trent Wolbe 00:36:40 - Apple prototyping "iPhone lite" and MacBook Mini / media pad for Verizon? 01:10:05 - Ten years of TiVo: how far we haven't come iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
How To: NEW 3.0 beta 4 iPhone, iPod TouchOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Apr 28
By rss@youtube.com (mj1o1) Author: mj1o1 Keywords: beta 3.0 iPhone install iPod touch free jailbreak mj1o1 how to new downgrade itunes 8.2 Added: April 28, 2009
How To - Install 3.0 Beta 3 Firmware on iPhone + iPod TouchOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Apr 21
By rss@youtube.com (TheAmazingRyanM) Added: April 21, 2009
How to get Halo on your iPod Touch or iPhoneOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Apr 10
By rss@youtube.com (jairo5123) None Author: jairo5123 Keywords: halo ipod touch iphone jailbreak cydia repo halorepo isteamy free games apps how to get on your D7 dinozambas Fred willdta iPhoneArena Added: April 10, 2009
How to install Icy on your iPhone or iPod touchOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Apr 6
• 3 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (iapplehelper) None Author: iapplehelper Keywords: icy how to install Added: April 6, 2009
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Podcast: Maccast 2009.03.30
Original at MacCast
• Mon, Mar 30
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 261. Apple AT&T 3G hard sell. 10.5.7 appears near completion. Snow Leopard set to show it's spots? Macs without borders. Dubious duplicators dupe developers. Apple update roundup. Macworld 2010 dates announced. Migratin...
iPod touch 2G redsn0w Jailbreak patch released
Original at slashgear (Feedburner)
• Wed, Mar 11
By Chris Davies The iPhone Dev Team have announced a Jailbreak solution for the iPod touch 2G, which marks the shift from a “tethered” solution to an “untethered” one. The free iPod touch 2G Jailbreak was first promised back in January. redsn0w iPod touch 2G Jailbreak teaser from iPhone Dev TeamiPhone...
Bubble Shuffle - a NEW challenge from Astraware
Original at Mobility Site
• Fri, Feb 6
By Jack Cook Challenge your word power with Bubble BabbleNew Game Release: "Bubble Babble"Astraware Summer SaleShuffleBud for iPod ShuffleGame Review: GTS World Racing
Review: Griffin Charge Converter FireWire to USB for iPhone and iPod
Original at iLounge
• Thu, Feb 5
By jeremy@ilounge.com (Jeremy Horwitz) Well, sort of. Scosche and Griffin have both released $30 accessories that may be able to help some users: Scosche’s PassPort and Griffin’s Charge Converter (aka Firewire to USB Converter) are both chunks of plastic with a female Dock Connector port on one end and a male plug on the other. Co...
Preliminary tethered jailbreak now available for iPod touch 2G
Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
• Sun, Feb 1
By Christina Warren Filed under: iPod touch, Jailbreak/pwnageAbout two weeks ago, the iPhone Dev Team started dropping hints about redsn0w, which is the project focused on jailbreaking the iPod touch 2G. Yesterday, the first unsupported tethered jailbreak, dubbed "Red Snow Lite" was released to the pub...
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.
how to get a video wallpaper on your iPhone/iPod TouchOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Dec 22
• 4 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (OfficialHackerSnet) Author: OfficialHackerSnet Keywords: how to get video wallpaper on your iPhone iPod touch 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hacks HackersNet Apple Added: December 22, 2008
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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...
Block Ads on Your Jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch [Step By Step]
Original at Lifehacker
• Wed, Oct 8
By Kevin Purdy If you haven't done so already, you'll need to jailbreak your iPhone or iPod touch. We've previously posted guides for doing so in Windows with WinPwn, and with the PwnageTool on a Mac.Click the Cydia icon on your jailbroken device. Choose the "Search" function from the bottom, and type in "O...
Robert J. Elisberg: Writers Workbench: iPod Accessories
Original at Huffington Post
• Thu, Oct 2
By Robert J. Elisberg When you select "Stop and save" from your iPod, the recording is given a date and time. To playback, simply navigate to Extras/ Voice Memos. Or, when you next connect to iTunes, the recording will be transferred and deleted from your iPod to save space. (The default name can be changed when tra...
Review of the 9-in-1 iPhone / iPod Touch FM Transmitter with USB Charging Port and Remote from USB Fever
Original at palmaddict.typepad.com
• Thu, Jul 31
By sam mcloughln Finally as you would expect, the 9-in-1 iPhone / iPod Touch FM Transmitter also charges your iPhone too, great if your on long journeys because not only do you get to listen to your great music but also it charges the device at the same time.
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...
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...