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New in 2.1 iPod Touch Firmware

Posted on September 10th, 2008 in iPod Touch | 3 Comments »

Apple’s iPod Touch 2.1 Firmware is now available for download via iTunes. This update is said to improve mass stability and add the new Genius feature to the iPod Touch. This Genius feature playlist creator will create songs that will go well with the selected song and create a playlist based on its components such as BPM and genre. This feature is very solid and will get better every week as it updates your Genius algorithms.

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iPod Touch 2G is Here! The Funnest iPod Ever

Posted on September 9th, 2008 in iPod Touch | 3 Comments »

Today Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO took the stage in California and showed the world what their music lineup would be like for this holiday season. They released a new Nano that was spot on with rumors as well as a new iPod Touch.

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Apple Let’s Rock Event - Live coverage at SlashGear

Posted on September 8th, 2008 in iPod Touch | 1 Comment »

We are now less than 24 hours away from the Apple Lets Rock Event. Apple is expected to update their iPod Nano and iPod Touch line with overall design changes. The iPod Touch is rumored to receive a design similar to the tapered edges of the iPhone 3G. SlashGear will be doing live coverage at http://live.slashgear.com

Outside the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco

Outside the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco

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Nano Alert: Leaked Photo of 4th Generation iPod Nano in Packaging?

Posted on September 7th, 2008 in Apple Special Event | 1 Comment »

Engadget posts what is claimed to be an actual photo of one of the new “tall” iPod Nanos. Rumors have been persistent that the iPod Nano would see a return to the “tall” form factor next week. The larger screen will reportedly allow for better viewing of video content.

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New in iTunes 8, Magnetosphere Visulizer?

Posted on September 7th, 2008 in Apple, Apple Special Event, iTunes | No Comments »

When Kevin Rose started to describe all of the information he had heard about the coming iPods and iTunes 8 he described a new visualizer in iTunes as “Trippy”. Flight 404’s Magnetosphere was available as a free download as an iTunes plug-in until a few months ago.

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New in iTunes 8.0 “Genius” and HD TV programs?

Posted on September 4th, 2008 in Apple Special Event, firmware, iPod Touch, iTunes | No Comments »

There are many music recommendation services out there like Pandora and Last.fm, these programs look through your music and pick songs that will go well with them. Apple is suspected to be releasing a similar feature in iTunes version 8.0.

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iPod Touch Dimensions Revealed?

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 in iPod Touch | No Comments »

iLounge claims to have discovered the dimensions for the iPod Touch and Nano that are going to be introduced at the “Lets Rock”Apple event this coming Tuesday. In fact, case manufacturer XSKN is already selling cases for the 4th Generation Nano which matches the rumors and does suggest a very rounded design.

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Apple “Let’s Rock” Event September 9th

Posted on September 2nd, 2008 in iPod Touch | No Comments »

Yes all of the rumors were true as Apple has released invites to the “Let’s Rock” iPod Event. Many refreshes are expected to be released at this event as well as a completely re-designed iPod Nano.

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Patent: Detailed Full Size Multi-Touch Interface from Apple

Posted on August 30th, 2008 in MacBook Touch, Multi-Touch, patent | 3 Comments »

While rumors surrounding a Multi-Touch Mac Tablet have been circulating for a few years, these rumors became more and more plausible due to the Touch Interface that Apple introduced with the iPhone in 2007. A patent that was discovered Thursday detailed how a full size touch interface would work on a tablet.

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New iPod Touch Revealed by Case Manufacturers?

Posted on August 27th, 2008 in Apple Special Event, iPod Touch, iPod Touch Accessories, iPod Touch Cases, iPod accessories | 5 Comments »

Apple used to be famous for keeping its products bery secret until the official launch. However, lately that have not been doing suck a good job. Most of this un approved publicity is from case designs released onto the web.

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