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iPhone News, Reviews, & Opinion
Apple Releases iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Update
Wired's Bryan Gardiner
reports:
"Kicking things off a bit early, Apple (unofficially) released the
1.1.2 firmware update for its iPhone Thursday night and the initial
reports seem to be mixed. Engadget is reporting that the TIFF jailbreak
exploit is dead, along with iNdependence. TUAW's Erica Sadun, on the
other hand, says that all the customized ringtones (i.e., non iTunes)
on the iPhone were not only preserved after the upgrade, but actually
got their own separate custom list. Interesting."
Link: Apple
Releases iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Update
Latest iPhone Update Jailbroken Before It Hits the
Ground
News.com's Tom
Krazit reports:
"As expected, Apple released the OS X 1.1.2 update for the iPhone
overnight to coincide with its debut in the U.K. and Germany. As not
expected, it's been sprung from jail already.
"Erica Sadun at The Unofficial Apple Weblog obtained jailbreaking
code for the 1.1.2 update almost simultaneous with its release last
night, and tests this morning confirm that it works for both the iPhone
and the iPod Touch...."
Link: Latest iPhone Update
Jailbroken Before It Hits the Ground
Testing the 1.1.2 iPhone Jailbreak
TUAW's Erica Sadun reports:
"After a really late night, I had the privilege of being able to
test some of the jailbreak software this morning. This is not the final
jailbreak software. That will involve using a nice graphical user
interface. For now, I'm invited to use the ugly command-line stuff,
which is still a great opportunity."
Link: iPhone:
Testing the 1.1.2 Jailbreak
Rival iPhone Unlock Teams Hint at 1.1.2
Success
Register Hardware's
Tony Smith reports:
"Hackers have worked out how to unlock the latest iPhone firmware,
1.1.2, to allow handsets running it to operate on any GSM network. Yet
confusion reigns - one popular unlocking app may have been updated
'unofficially'.
"Firmware 1.1.2 was released this past Friday, just ahead of the UK
and German iPhone launches. New European models being sold for use on
the O2 UK and T-Mobile Germany networks come with 1.1.2
pre-installed."
Link: Rival
iPhone Unlock Teams Hint at 1.1.2 Success
Apple Promises New iPhone Features
Macworld UK's
Jonny Evans reports:
"New features will be introduced to the iPhone in future software
updates, Apple has promised as hackers break the company's latest
anti-unlocking firmware update.
"Apple has promised that: 'All the complaints and feature requests
we've had can be fixed and added by software upgrades,' a company
spokesman told Pocket-Lint.
"The biggest iPhone criticism - lack of support for 3G - isn't
upgradeable by a software patch, with Apple's network partners
suggesting a 3G version of iPhone won't ship until late 2008."
Link: Apple
Promises New iPhone Features
iPhone Headphone Chemicals Violate California
Law
Wired's Bryan Gardiner
reports:
"After conducting its own 'independent lab tests,' the Center for
Environmental Health (CEH), a non-profit consumer watchdog group, has
concluded that the headphone cords for both the iPhone and iPod do
indeed contain high levels of phthalates.
"While the previous Greenpeace analysis found 5070 parts per million
(ppm) of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) in the iPhone headset cable, the CEH's
subsequent testing actually found 6200 ppm of DBP in the headset cable
of the phone and 6300 ppm DBP in the iPod headset cable. That,
according to the safety group, violates California state standards.
"'Apple customers should know that when they get their hands on an
iPhone they may be getting a dose of toxic chemicals as well,' said
Michael Green, executive director of CEH, in a statement issued
Thursday...."
Link: CEH
Confirms that iPhone Chemicals Violate California State Law
iPhone: Repair Needed Error Message
A new Apple Knowledge Base
article says:
"In some cases, iPhone may not show up in the iTunes source list
while displaying the following error message:
"Repair Needed. iPhone cannot make or receive calls.
www.apple.com/support
"This error message indicates that iPhone has detected a hardware
issue and a repair is required."
Link: iPhone: Repair
Needed Error Message
iPod News, Reviews, & Opinion
How to Upgrade Your Earbuds on the Cheap
c-h-a-o-s.com
says:
"This is probably one of the easiest and cheapest mods I've ever
done. The idea is from Kristian Engelbrecht - a Chaosprojects.com
member - who passed it on to me. When he told me about it, I knew right
away I had to do it and pass it on.
"I
believe that if you can upgrade an everyday item for only a few bucks
and a few minutes, you owe it to yourself to jump at it.
"This one truly fits that description. It will make your Apple
In-Ear headphones fit much better in your ears, exclude the surrounding
noise way more, and you probably won't ever experience the headphones
falling out of your ears even when doing sports...."
Link:
How to Upgrade Your Apple In-Ear Headphones
Don't Throw Out Your Broken iPod: Fix It
The New York
Times' Peter Wayner says:
"A few months ago, Stephen Ironside, a student at the University of
Arkansas in Fayetteville, confronted a minor but modern tragedy: the
iPod that filled his life with song stopped working.
"The device was out of warranty, and Apple would not fix it free. So
he left it in a drawer until he happened to read a blog posting on
CrunchGear.com that described
how he might fix it - with a small, folded piece of paper. Mr. Ironside
celebrated by posting thanks on the blog: 'I've been on CDs for months.
You saved my life (and my iPod).'"
"Gadget-fixing is adapting to the modern era. Neighborhood repair
shops are all but gone, and along with them the repairmen who could
offer casual advice, even when that advice was whether it was worth
repairing the device. But Web sites can help users find and share
solutions that can save a device from the landfill. If the job is too
tricky, a number of Internet-based firms offer highly specialized
repairs via overnight mail."
Link:
Don't Throw Out Your Broken iPod; Fix It via the Web
iPod touch 'Best Portable Media Player Ever'
PC Magazine's
Tim Gideon says:
"With an excellent interface and elegant design, the iPod touch is
simply the best portable media player ever made."
"This is probably the best portable media player ever made."
Link: Apple iPod
touch
iPhone/iPod Add-ons
iGadget X Turns iPod/iPhone Into an
Information Repository and More
PR: iGadget allows you to realize the full potential of your
iPod. With iGadget, you'll be able to transform your iPod into much
more than a simple music player.
Realize the full potential of your iPod. You will have the tools
necessary to copy songs off and iPod and you can turn your iPod into an
information repository by transferring all kinds of data to your iPod,
including driving directions, contacts, appointments, email, notes,
tasks, podcasts, RSS news feeds, weather forecasts, daily horoscopes,
movie showtimes, gas prices and more.
iGadget (Windows and Mac) now supports the iPod touch and iPhone.
However, due to the lack of a Notes feature on these devices, only the
Music Transfer, Playlist Transfer and Music Listing functions are
available when used with the iPod touch or iPhone.
Songs and Playlists: Transfer songs and playlists from your iPod to
your computer and/or into iTunes while preserving play counts, user
ratings and last played dates
Driving Directions: Never get lost again! Put driving directions
right onto your iPod
Outlook **: Get rid of your PDA and put all your Microsoft Outlook*
data onto it including email, appointments, contacts, tasks and
notes
Gas Prices ** NEW **: Always pay the lowest prices for gas by having
a list of gas prices for your area right on your iPod
Movie Showtimes: Get the movie showtimes for your local theaters
stored onto your iPod
Weather Forecasts: Never get caught without your raincoat by keeping
your local weather forecasts on your iPod
Backup: Backup any set of files and/or folders from your computer
onto your iPod for safe keeping
RSS News Feeds: Get the latest news headlines on your iPod for
reading at your leisure
Music Listings **: Create listings of the music on your iPod in
various formats (HTML, CSV, plain text). This could then be used to
post on a website or to print out a listing of all your songs
Daily Horoscope: Get your daily horoscope readings on your iPod
Library: Keep a library of text files on your iPod for reading
on-the-go - these could be e-books, recipes, bible verses, anything
New in version 2.0: Updated to work with iPhone and iPod touch.
System requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.4 or later
- Intel or PowerPC Mac
- 2.4 MB of available hard drive space
- Now compatible with iPod touch and iPhone
- Windows 98, 2000, XP, or Vista
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Compatibility:
- iTunes 4.7 or later
- All Apple iPods (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G (video), classic, iPod mini,
iPod nano, iPod shuffle),
- iPod touch and iPhone
System Support: PPC/Intel
$15 Shareware
Link: iGadget X
iPhone Add-ons
Mundu IM Brings Instant Messaging to the
iPhone
PR: Geodesic Information Systems has announced a brand new
member of their Mundu product line, Mundu IM - iPhone Edition,
specifically designed and optimized to work with the Apple Safari web
browser on the iPhone. Mundu IM, winner of multiple industry awards and
a leader in Mobile Instant Messaging, has been completely customized
for the iPhone and is the only IM application that provides users the
unique look and feel that they have come to expect from native iPhone
applications.
With Mundu IM - iPhone Edition, iPhone users will have access to
seamless chat across leading IM services MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk and
AIM. Apart from simultaneous login to multiple IM services and managing
online presence with custom status messages, Mundu IM has innovative
features like search and remove buddies, send smilies and quick texts
as well as the ability to remember username and passwords.
Equipped with the most advanced web browsing capability ever on
mobile phones, the iPhone ushers in a completely new generation of
mobile devices. Geodesic is geared to leverage the iPhone platform to
enable its users to experience the power and convenience of instant
messaging while on the move.
Research conducted by Capgemini predicts instant messaging will soon
overtake text messaging as a form of communication, forecasting 32% of
UK mobile customers using an IM service by 2012, sending as many as
15-18 messages per day. With users able to access IM services and keep
in touch with friends via Mundu IM on the iPhone, this forecast may not
be far away.
"We optimized Mundu IM for the iPhone and other next generation
mobile devices," said Arvinder Gujral, Director Product Marketing of
Geodesic. "We are excited to provide this invaluable service to O2
iPhone customers so that they won't miss a single beat when
communicating with friends and colleagues on the iPhone, whether it's
talking or instant messaging. Apple has a firm user-friendly ethos and
the simplicity of Mundu IM makes it an ideal application for iPhone
users."
Mundu IM - iPhone Edition adds to the mobile suite of products
including the recent announcement of Mundu™ IM version 4.0,
compatible with Palm, Windows Mobile Smartphone and Pocket PC and
Sony-Ericsson devices.
Users can access Mundu IM on their iPhone browsers.
Link: Mundu
iMapIdle iPhone Application Simulates 'Push
Email' with Your IMAP Server
PR: iMapIdle is an iPhone application that simulates "Push
Email" with your IMAP server. It's in its early stages but the current
features are:
- listens in the background waiting for new IMAP mail even if you are
in sleep/standby mode
- notifies you via a popup and/or sound. You choose how to be
notified. Sound notification should use the same method your mail
client uses (i.e.: if you have vibrate on, it'll vibrate as well)
- popup notification allows you to choose whether the mail client
should check for email right there by forcing the mail client to check
the server (it doesn't launch the mail client but just forces it to
check the server). NOTE: Don't choose this if you are in the mail
client as it will exit (you've been warned). The popup will disappear
after 20 seconds and if you miss it the iMapIdle icon will show you how
many popup notifications you have missed
- supports SSL connections and special support for Gmail IMAP
Installation:
- unzip iMapIdle.zip
- scp -r iMapIdle.app root@{iphone_ip}:/Applications
- restart springboard (i.e.: reboot phone or use customize to restart
SpringBoard for you)
- should see a new iMapIdle icon. Click to setup iMapIdle options and
to activate. Click home button to exit gui and iMapIdle should be
running in background
Notes:
- this has only been personally tested on 1.1.1. Reports are that it
works under 1.0.2 as well
- have no idea at this point how it effects battery
- use at your own risk
Updates:
- 10/28 I've currently found a way to force the mail app to check the
server. I'm testing it out now to make sure there's no ill side effects
and I'll then update the download
- 10/29 Well unfortunately the way I use to trigger the mail app to
check the server, works when the mail app is not running but when it is
running it closes it, which is not good. Still researching...
- 10/30 New version available (0.2). I've compromised with forcing
the mail app to poll. When you have popup notification enabled you have
a choice to force polling right then. Do not select this while you are
in the mail client as it will exit unless you don't care what you were
currently doing.
- 11/1 Have potentially found a way to keep WiFi/edge up and running
and allow background apps to keep on ticking when you are in Sleep
mode. Will release a new version of iMapIdle soon to take advantage of
this
- 11/2 New version available (0.3). This version should work in sleep
mode. Note that when this runs you are keeping WiFi and/or edge enabled
during sleep so battery usage may be effected.
- 11/6 New version available (0.4). Supports SSL connections and
special support for Gmail IMAP. Debug log option to record operation on
your device
- 11/8 New version available (0.5). This is strictly a stability
release. I noticed previous versions would crash after some amount of
time. I believe I've fixed this
iMapIdle is an iPhone application that simulates "Push Email" with
your IMAP server
Link: iMapIdle
iPhone Users Love Finding Homes on
Realtor.com
PR: Staying on top of the real estate market is easy and fun
when using one of today's most popular and consumer-friendly platforms,
the Apple iPhone.
Starting today, iPhone users now have the power of Realtor.com at
their finger tips. Whether searching for homes nearby or looking for
listings in a particular neighborhood, iPhone users now have instant
access to all details, including photos and contact information for the
listing agent, with Realtor.com for the iPhone.
"We're committed to enhancing the experience consumers have when
they're searching for real estate on Realtor.com," said Joe DeTuno,
senior vice president, product management. "Our new search capabilities
for the iPhone are relevant enhancements that give consumers the full
power of mobility and immediate access to Realtor.com in a manner that
fits naturally into their everyday lifestyle."
Industry experts(1) predict consumers will purchase approximately
3.4 million iPhones this year, with an estimated 45 million units sold
by the year 2009, making the iPhone potentially one of the most popular
hand held devices used to search online for real estate.
A leader in wireless real estate search, Realtor.com also enables
consumers search capabilities through their Realtor.com Mobile
application on cell phones and PDA devices running Windows Mobile 5.0,
including HP hw6965, HP hw6925, Palm Treo 700w (or Palm Treo 700wx),
AT&T 8525, Cingular 8125, O2 Xda Stealth and Audiovox XV6700.
iPhone users can access listings at http://iphone.realtor.com using
the browser on the phone for immediate access to Realtor.com. This URL
is provided exclusively for iPhone users.
Realtor.com - "Where the world shops for real estate online" - is
operated by Move, Inc., and is the official Web site of the National
Association of Realtors. Ranked as the No. 1 homes-for-sale site,
Realtor.com(R) currently offers potential home buyers access to over
four million property listings as well as the most brokers and agents
to contact. The site also provides Realtors and the home sellers they
represent with the Internet's largest real estate marketplace, reaching
more than 5.3 million consumers in September 2007.(2) Agents and
companies have the power to customize the resources of the Realtor.com
Web site to maximize their brand and productivity.
Link: Realtor.com
V-MODA Launches VIBE Duo Headset for iPhone
in Europe
PR: Music lifestyle brand V-MODA has announced the European
launch of its VIBE Duo, a noise-isolating dual-use headphone/headset
designed to accessorize the Apple iPhone. The VIBE Duo earphone with
control-playback functionality features a discreet microphone with a
call button, allowing users to take calls and control the music
functions of the iPhone with handsfree convenience. Hi-definition sound
and superior comfort round-out the mix of premium features.
V-MODA
worked with Apple to develop the VIBE Duo with control-playback
functionality. With its durable black fabric cables and a minimalist
all-metal design, the luxurious VIBE Duo in-ear earphones with
microphone and call button remain lightweight (13 grams), unobtrusive,
comfortable and stylish.
"We understand the need for an earphone that will maximize all the
best features of the iPhone, and we're excited to bring the VIBE Duo to
European V-MODA fans and Apple iPhone users," said Val Kolton, founder
and CEO of V-MODA. "At V-MODA, we celebrate an active, music-inspired
lifestyle - we live it and breathe it. The VIBE Duo is perfect for
consumers who appreciate innovation, craftsmanship and style. It's got
all these qualities in one sophisticated, great-sounding,
cost-efficient, premium accessory that complements the new iPhone."
For
active, on-the-go consumers, VIBE Duo features three sizes of
ultra-soft silicon fittings for a secure, comfortable fit. To further
ensure the accessory doesn't jar loose during exercise or strenuous
activities, a small clip adds extra security.
The iPhone combines three products - a mobile phone, a widescreen
iPod with touch controls and a breakthrough Internet communications
device - into one small and lightweight handheld.
VIBE Duo joins the existing VIBE line of luxury, high-fashion
modaphones from V-MODA, heralded upon introduction for offering
state-of-the-art audio on the go. Much like VIBE, when it comes to
enjoying tunes VIBE Duo offers superior technology that enables a
sculpted response curve fashioned for the discerning audio enthusiast,
providing a precise balance of rich bass, warm mids and unprecedented
clarity.
Utilizing V-MASQUE dynamic driver technology, VIBE Duo achieves a
precise yet natural soundstage in comparison to other high-end
earphones. BLISS (Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicon) technology further
reduces outside noise for a precise and rich bass response (frequency
12 Hz to 22 Hz).
VIBE Duo is compatible with the iPod, an array of emerging
smartphones such as the popular Blackberry Curve and the highly
anticipated Sidekick 4, as well as all other portable music players.
Available in Nero (black) and Chrome, it is packaged with an elegant
leather pouch for safe travel and storage.
Pricing and Availability
The VIBE Duo headphone/headset is available now for €99 and
can be found at the Apple Europe Store, in John Lewis and Virgin stores
and online at Apple.com/euro, Amazon.co.uk , and Shop V-MODA
(shop.v-moda.com). The product is backed by a 100 percent risk-free
satisfaction guarantee. Visit v-moda.com for more information on
pricing and retail availability.
Link: v-moda
Funambol Releases First Open Source Native
App for iPhone Contact Synchronization
PR: Illustrates how open source community and development
model rapidly advance mobile innovation
Funambol, a leading provider of mobile 2.0 messaging software
powered by open source, today announced it has released an open source
native app for iPhone contact synchronization. The Funambol plug-in for
iPhone synchronizes the iPhone's address book with contacts from
popular sources such as Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, GNOME
Evolution and SyncML servers such as the Funambol server.
Until now, contact synchronization on the iPhone was possible only
using a cable connected to a computer running iTunes. The new Funambol
plug-in is the first open source native app for iPhone address book
synchronization. To learn more, view screenshots and download the
software, visit:
http://www.funambol.com/solutions/iphone.php
"In mobile, the open road is the only road. The pace of development
must be rapid, the compatibility wide and the cost reasonable. Open
networks and devices are on the rise and are transforming the mobile
industry," said Fabrizio Capobianco, CEO of Funambol. "The Funambol
open source community has been operating at this pace for years and is
delivering innovation that give people access to features they
otherwise wouldn't have."
The Funambol iPhone plug-in was developed in large part by Patrick
Ohly, a longtime member of the Funambol community. Demonstrating the
full value of open source, he set out to develop a native iPhone sync
solution. He upgraded SyncEvolution (
http://www.estamos.de/projects/SyncML/ ) for the iPhone which provides
the core synching capabilities. Funambol adapted the plug-ins user
interface from its work with other mobile devices.
"Just as the cable physically ties the iPhone to a computer, the
dependency on iTunes locks iPhone users into a specific platform.
Because SyncML is a well-established, open standard for data
synchronization, adding support for it to the iPhone was an obvious
choice," said Patrick. "Extending SyncEvolution was simple –
the hard part was to figure out how the contact data on the iPhone
could be accessed, due to the current lack of documentation. Hopefully,
Apple's SDK will fill that gap."
Earlier this year, Funambol announced the availability of the first
over-the-air (OTA) web-based contacts app for the iPhone. With the
addition of this new native app for the iPhone, Funambol once again
demonstrates the strength of the open source model. With the release of
the Apple iPhone SDK in Q1, 2008, Funambol looks forward to extending
the iPhone plug-in for capabilities such as calendar sync and push
email.
Funambol provides open source-based mobile email, contacts and
calendars for 1.5 billion mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPod,
and phones from Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG and other
device manufacturers.
Funambol provides mobile 2.0 messaging software that is powered by
open source. The company is the leading provider of open source push
email and PIM synchronization solutions for the mass market. Funambol's
open source software has been downloaded more than 1,500,000 times by a
global network of 10,000 developers in 200 countries. The commercial
version of Funambol's software has been deployed at service providers,
mobile operators, portals, Global 1000 businesses, hardware OEMs/ODMs
and ISVs including customers such as 1&1, EarthLink and Computer
Associates.
Funambol is headquartered in Redwood City, California with an
R&D center in Italy
Link: Funambol iPhone
Support
JAVOedge Releases AlloyVision Crystal Metal
Case for iPhone
PR: JAVOedge's AlloyVision - Crystal Metal Case is a new
hybrid case of clear PC plastic and metal. Clear in the front and solid
aluminum in the back. This is the best case to show off the original
look of your Apple iPhone while keeping it snug and protected.
Features:
- Stylish crystal clear front cover design to show off your devices'
natural look
- Back cover is made of anodized aluminum that is strong yet
lightweight (Colors available: Black, Silver, Red and Magenta.)
- All functions are accessible via smart placement of openings
- Interior is padded with a thin layer of foam that holds your device
securely in place
Molded to contour your device perfectly- Swivel Belt Clip available
AlloyVision combines the look of stylish clear cases with the
protection of armor metal cases. Function is maintained with
strategically placed cutouts. Special manufacturing molds are used to
provide a tight fit and retain your devices' form. When it comes to
protecting your beautiful device, compromising between style and
protection is not an option. Luckily with the JAVOedge AlloyVision
crystal metal case, you won't have to.
Link:
JAVOedge AlloyVision crystal metal case for Apple iPhone
iPod Add-ons
FastMac Announces 'U-Connect' Dock Adapter
for iPod shuffle
PR: FastMac has announced "U-Connect," a universal Dock
Connector adapter for Apple iPod shuffle that allows hundreds of iPod
accessories to work with the headphone connector port found in Apple's
2nd & 3rd Generation iPod shuffles. The new U-Connect (Universal
Dock Connector) Adapter features a headphone plug/connector on one end
and a standard 30-pin Dock Connector on the other end that can connect
to hundreds of iPod accessories such as FM transmitters, speaker
systems, vehicle chargers and more.
FastMac's U-Connect Adapter is scheduled to ship within
10 days and is available for pre-order from fastmac.com for a special
introductory price of $15.95. Each adapter carries a 1-year warranty
and a 30-day money back guarantee .
"Many owners of iPod shuffle also own other iPods and our U-Connect
product allows them to reuse the accessories they already have," said
Michael Lowdermilk, Business Development Manager of FastMac Performance
Upgrades, Inc. "U-Connect opens up a world of possibilities for the
diminutive iPod shuffle."
FastMac's U-Connect Universal Dock Connector Adapter features a
headphone plug/connector on one end and a standard 30-pin Dock
Connector on the other end that can connect to hundreds of iPod
accessories such as FM transmitters, speaker systems, vehicle chargers
and more. Weighing in at less than 7 grams and with dimensions that
match those of the iPod shuffle, the U-Connect adapter fits seamlessly
with any 2nd or 3rd Generation iPod shuffle. A toggle switch on the
back switches the U-Connect between charging mode and playback
mode.
Compatibility: FastMac's U-Connect Universal Dock Connector Adapter
is compatible with all models of the iPod shuffle 2nd & 3rd
Generation.
Link: FastMac
All 1G and 2G iPod nano Accessories Half
Price at Proporta
PR: Proporta is offering their 1G and 2G nano products with a
50% discount beginning November 15 . Also included in the deal is our
iPod FM Transmitter. Article contains discount promo codes
Many of us love the recent collection of Apple iPods, especially the
new 3G nano which has been dubbed as the best selling MP3 player
currently on the market. However, Proporta don't believe in snubbing
the older generations, which served us so well in their day.
This is why Proporta are offering a 50% discount on all their
1st
and 2nd
generation iPod nano gear - you must agree, all devices need
protecting in this winter weather (brrr). Proporta are also throwing in
the iPod
FM Transmitter with a 50% discount, so get your winter mittens
around that :-)
Simply visit proporta.com, see what takes your fancy, and enter the
promo code LOVEMYNANO at the cart page to receive your discount. Offer
starts this Thursday 15th November 2007 and is available while stocks
last.
*Although Proporta like to be super generous, please be aware that
this offer does not include accessories for the latest members of the
iPod family, including accessories for the iPod nano 3rd generation.
Proporta can however offer you a 10% discount on iPod nano 3rd
generation accessories, just because they're nice. Enter FACETHEMUSIC
at the cart page to receive your discount.
iPod.iTunes 3.7 Released
PR: crispSofties has released version 3.7 of it's iPod.iTunes
synchronization software. iPod.iTunes synchronizes songs, videos,
playlist and metadata in both directions between iPods and iTunes
libraries.
New in this release:
- Compatibility for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
- Compatibility for iTunes 7.5.
- Playlist Synchronization: nothing was synchronized when the prefix
was empty (bug introduced in the last version).
- Fixed a problem during launch on Mac OS 10.3.9 with iTunes
3.0.1-5.0.1.
- Various quality enhancements.
iPod.iTunes can be used to
- Keep files and playlists on different Macs and iPods up to
date.
- Do a full restore of songs, videos and playlists from iPod - i.e.
after a hard disk failure or if you buy a new Mac.
- Revert accident deletion of songs, videos and/or playlists in
iTunes, if these are still on your iPod.
- Transfer an iTunes library from one Mac to another via the
iPod.
- Synchronize to a "foreign" iPod (not linked/synched to your iTunes
library) without deleting content on it or touching the link to it's
home Mac.
- Synchronize to a linked/synched iPod without deleting content on it
as iTunes' synchronization does when content on the iPod is no longer
in the iTunes library.
- Clone an iPod (see the application's Help menu).
- Backup an iPod. (see the application's Help menu).
A demo version is available so you can try before you buy (the demo
skips some content during synchronization). One license is 24.90 Euro
(about 39 USD). There is currently a special "Friendpack"-offer running
where an additional full license cost 7 Euro.
Link: iPod.iTunes
TuneWear Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod
PR: TuneWear Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod adds a stereo
microphone to iPod and works using the built-in iPod recording
functionality.
TuneWear Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod is perfect for recording
business meetings, school lectures, or your own rock band. There are
two built-in high quality omnidirectional microphones which record
stereo sound directly to your iPod. Select either mono or CD-quality
stereo recording, depending on your needs.
The audio line-in is
compatible with external microphones having 3.5mm plugs. It also
accepts line-in cables for recording from cassette decks or other
analog equipment. While using the line-in function, turn on the
built-in gain control to reduce distortion and control recording
levels.
Record a long meeting or a long set with your band while
simultaneously charging your iPod with the mini-USB port. The included
USB cable is compatible with standard iPod USB chargers.
When used with iPod nano 2G and iPod 5G, pressing the recording hot
button jumps directly to the 'Voice Memo' recording menu.
TuneWear Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod supports iPod classic, iPod
5G, iPod nano 2G, and iPod nano 3G.
Size: approx. 62(W) x 35(H) x 20(D)mm
weight: approx. 20g
Recording quality and capacity:
- High Quality mode (Stereo, 16-bit/44.1 KHz) approximately 10
MB/minute
- Low Quality mode (Mono, 16-bit/22.05 KHz) approximately 2.5
MB/minute
Recording format: WAV
$49.95
Link:
Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod
iTrip Auto SmartScan FM Transmitter and Car
Charger for iPod
PR: Griffin brings exclusive SmartScan technology to its
precedent-setting iTrip FM Transmitter/charger. SmartScan automatically
finds the three clearest frequencies wherever you are, and saves them
for you as Presets.
Designed specifically for use in the
car, iTrip Auto's large, easy-to-read backlit LCD screen affords quick
status at a glance.
iTrip Auto plugs into the dock
connector of your iPod and automatically optimizes output volume.
Control speaker volume from your car stereo controls; you won't have to
touch your iPod to adjust the volume level.
iTrip Auto brings with it all the
innovations of its iTrip lineage, including selectable stereo and mono
modes for best-quality audio under real-world conditions, Griffin's
trademark world-class industrial design, and, now, SmartScan - the
easiest-to-use FM transmitter, ever.
$79.99
Link: iTrip
Auto SmartScan FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod
ShadesCases Releases Shades iPod Cases for
iPod nano 3G & iPod Classic
PR: ShadesCases Inc. announces the release of its Shades iPod
Cases for the new iPod Classic and nano 3rd Generation models. The new
cases are now available to purchase online at www.shadescases.com ,
starting at $16.95 for the iPod classic and $14.95 for the iPod nano
3G.
The new cases keep the same thin, sleek look as the original
cases - measuring only .4mm thin and weigh an airy 0.5ozs with built-in
ultra-clear screen protection and full clickwheel protection. The new
cases will come in "10 different colors" for iPod Classic and 9 colors
for the iPod nano 3rd Gen. Shades for iPod have a sleek cool appearance
that both compliments and enhances the iPod portable music players.
In
Addition, ShadesCases.com Will be giving away free "Shades" iPod Cases,
a 8 GB nano 3G, and a Free 8 GB iPhone.
Shades iPod Cases are a great product and are exactly what customers
have been looking for!
To help our cases get out into the iPod Case market we will be
offering a free iPod case with every 100th case ordered, a free
8 GB iPod nano 3G to the 1000th case ordered, and an 8 GB
iPhone to the 2,007th case that is ordered through our website.
Link: Win
a Free Case, iPod nano 3G, or 8 GB iPhone!
MacAlly Releases New Cases for iPod
nano
PR: MacAlly has released a new line of cases for Apple's
third-generation iPod nano.
Mirage: A reflective hard
protective case for iPod nano Mirage features a mirror- finish, a belt
clip and a polyurethane Click Wheel protector. $19.99
Masquerade: A decorative stainless steel overlay for iPod nano with
an etched-filigree motif, with cutouts for the iPod's controls and
ports. $19.99
Bella (nano): A protective Leather Case for iPod nano, the Bella
features large stitch seams and a soft back panel, a microsuede
interior and cutout for the Click Wheel. Also bundled are a dark
brushed carabiner clip. $29.99
Icesuitn3: ICESUITN3 is a protective sleeve for iPod nano with a
cable management system, crystal clear screen protection, and a
non-slip two-tone rubber-like cladding. $19.99
Divo (nano): Another protective Leather Case for iPod nano featuring
two-way stretch ballistic nylon side panels and leather lanyards that
allow it to be worn around your neck or wrist. $29.99
Sportivo: Protective neoprene band
case case for iPod nano designed for wearing an iPod nano while
running, hiking or during other activities. Features include a belt
loop, crystal clear screen protection and a neoprene click wheel cover.
$29.99.
Metro: A leather holster For iPod nano with microsuede lining. Metro
can be worn on a belt or on your arm using the included
armband. $29.99.
And the IceSuitN3 is a rubber sleeve that features a no-slip grip
and two-tone design. The rubber protects the Click Wheel while keeping
it operable, and the case has a cable manager on its back. It costs
$19.99.
For more information, visit:
Link: MacAlly iPod
Accessories
