0 Widespread iPhone, iPod touch 1.1.3 update problems

Since last week’s release of new 1.1.3 software for the iPhone and iPod touch, a number of users have experienced serious problems when trying to update the devices.

In some cases, the update appears to have been completed successfully, but renders the devices inoperable, leaving them stuck in recovery mode. When an attempt is made to restore the devices, one of several dialog boxes (pictured above) pops up and says the device can not be restored due to an unknown error.

In addition to user-submitted complaints and questions, many reports of similar problems and errors have appeared on Apple Support’s discussion boards. Some users have been able to recover the iPods or iPhones after deleting and re-installing iTunes or past software update files, but other users have tried these methods without success, finding no alternative but to return the non-functioning units to Apple.

Many of the messages are more frantic than this one, left by SinclairZX81: “My iPhone is now permanently stuck in ‘recovery mode.’ Restore fails with unknown error (9). Help.”

Detail: Widespread iPhone, iPod touch 1.1.3 update problems

0 Case-mate Black Carbon Fiber iPod Touch Cases

Stand out in a crowd with this limited edition Carbon Fiber iPod Touch case. These ultra luxurious iPod Touch cases are crafted of rare carbon fiber leather, which has only been available in high end aftermarket cars (Techart Porsche) and very high end cell phones (Vertu). We at Case-mate spent countless hours with our leather craftsmen to bring this unique leather to you.

Complete with full face screen protection and an injection molded, impact resistant plastic shell, these iPod Touch cases offer superior protection.

Make a statement with this one of a kind iPod Touch case. It is available for a limited time only, so preorder yours today. The delivery time would be 4-6 weeks.

Features:
- Rare, luxurious Carbon Fiber leather
- Impact resistant plastic molded shell provides added protection
- Precise cutouts provide access to all controls and features
- Full face screen protection included
- These iPod Touch cases offer superior function and style
- Fits both 8GB and 16GB Models
- Free shipping
- Limited edition, one of a kind case

What does it take to design the perfect iPod Touch case?
Countless hours with engineers and leather craftsmen. The result is an iPod Touch case that offers superior function and style.

What's outside: These cases are crafted of luxurious carbon fiber leather, which is created by bonding genuine Italian leather with a nylon weave (Carbon) for the ultimate in softness and style. And, due to their perfect fit and precise cutouts, you have easy access to all iPod Touch controls.

What's inside: Case-mate iPod Touch cases are outfitted with injection molded, impact resistant plastic shells for added protection.

What else: Full face screen protection is included with each iPod Touch case.

Indulge your sporty side with these unique iPod Touch cases. Quantities are limited, order now! It is available for $49.99

Detail: Case-mate Black Carbon Fiber iPod Touch Cases

0 iPod Touch has a chance to become the first mainstream mobile Wi-Fi platform

During Apple's conference call yesterday, Apple executives described the iPod touch as a potentially the "first mainstream Wi-Fi mobile platform, running all kinds of mobile applications".

Apple's first quarter hit on all cylinders, as the company continued its financial run on the strength of its Mac business.

Mac sales were up 44 percent compared with last year. But the Apple's iPod sales of 22.1 million iPods was well below Wall Street expectations of 24.7 million. That's just 5 percent unit growth compared with last year, but iPod revenue was up 17 percent, so perhaps Apple sold more high-end iPod Touches than iPod Nanos or Shuffles as a percentage of its mix during the quarter.

Apple gained iPod share internationally, but iPod units sales in the U.S. were flat, said Tim Cook, Apple's chief operating officer.

While not specifically addressing the missed Wall Street target for iPod unit sales, Cook did say that iPod unit sales met the company's own expectations. And the iPod Touch is off to a good start, he said, which accounted for overall iPod revenue growth that matched last year's first-quarter revenue growth.

"This was the most expensive iPod we've introduced in some time," said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple's CFO. The company thinks the iPod Touch really belongs in a different category than the broader music player market, saying the iPod Touch has a chance to "become the first mainstream mobile Wi-Fi platform." Nintendo and Sony might have minor quibbles with that statement, but Oppenheimer's point was that you can't necessarily use years of iPod sales to chart the progress of the iPod Touch.

Detail: iPod Touch has a chance to become the first mainstream mobile Wi-Fi platform

0 Proporta's Dual Skin Silicone iPod Touch Case

Give your Apple iPod touch extra protection by using Proporta's Dual Skin Silicone Case.

The two silicone layers give your Apple iPod touch the benefit of two tough and protective skins to protect your device from scratching and impact damage, as well as complimenting your Apple iPod touch in a wide variety of colours.

Both silicone layers have cut aways to give access to all ports and controls so that Apple iPod touch can be used when inside the two layers, as well as the upper layer offering cutouts along the side of your Apple iPod touch for anti-slip confidence.

The Ex. VAT price of this Dual Skin Proporta Silicone iPod Touch Case is $22.95

Features:
- Perfectly fits your Apple iPod touch, providing dual layered protection
- Removable leash (lanyard) for easy carrying
- Side grips for added anti-slip confidence
- Fits inside your pocket
- Protection from impacts, scratches, dust and dirt
- Access all ports and controls inside the case
- View your device screen inside the case

Detail: Proporta's Dual Skin Silicone iPod Touch Case

0 Tunewear PRIE Ambassador SideHook iPod Touch Case

Tunewear has introduced its Prie Ambassador SideHook iPod touch case, a new leather case with an integrated hook that doubles as a stand for watching video.

PRIE Ambassador SideHook case is as innovative as the iPod touch it was designed for. For starters, we moved the hook to the side into just the right place to double as a stand for watching video. The hook can also be used to attach iPod touch to a belt loop or bag, or can be removed entirely. Next, we added a convenient cardholder on the back, big enough for a driver's license or commuter card.

For style, PRIE Ambassador SideHook ipod touch case is available in 5 different colors variations, including 2 versions in black leather for a classic look, or sienna, gold or silver models with contemporary styling.

All sensors and ports remain open and available on the iPod touch. To protect the screen, TUNEFILM is included free with PRIE Ambassador SideHook. TUNEFILM, a clear protective film for iPod touch, covers the Multi-touch display and mirrored back.

This PRIE Ambassador SideHook iPod Touch case from Tunewear costs $49.95

Detail: Tunewear PRIE Ambassador SideHook iPod Touch Case

0 Griffin iTrip AutoPilot: Control, charge and play your iPod or iPhone in your car

Griffin Technology has introduced several new and updated iPod and iPhone accessories for early 2008. The iTrip AutoPilot with SmartScan is a FM transmitter for the iPod(Touch) and iPhone.

It features music playback controls on the charging stem, RDS technology to show song information on RDS-enabled car radio displays, the SmartScan feature that automatically finds the three best FM frequencies, and also charges the attached iPod(Touch) or iPhone.

Griffin's premium in-car iPod play solution lets your to play AND control your iPod as it charges. iTrip broadcasts the music from your iPod to an open FM frequency on your car's FM stereo so you can play your tunes through your car stereo's speakers. RDS technology shows song information on your RDS-enabled car radio display. SmartScan makes it easier than ever to find the perfect frequency.

And the new AutoPilot playback control puts a set of iPod play controls in easy reach -- you can stash your iPod out of sight in a glove-box or under the seat and still control playback.

Features:
• AutoPilot controls iPod playback from your dash or console's cigarette lighter with the touch of a finger.
• Industry-leading SmartScan does all the work -- scans the radio dial for the three best frequencies then saves them automatically to 3 programmable presets buttons for easy recall later.
• New SmartSound™ Plus technology delivers clear sound under real-world conditions.
• New high-contrast display.
• Three-stage light ring changes color to indicate the charging status of your iPod battery.
• RDS technology shows song information on your RDS-enabled car radio display.

The price of this Griffin iTrip AutoPilot iPod Charger and FM transmitter is $99.99

Detail: Griffin iTrip AutoPilot: Control, charge and play your iPod or iPhone in your car

0 VibeVault iPod Touch case

VibeVault has introduced its VibeVault aluminum case for the iPod touch. The R&D is complete and the new VibeVault for the iPod Touch is ready to stand guard! They put this VibeVault through the tests and now it is your turn.

With the iPod Touch being all about “touch and feel”, our design team went the extra mile to bring you some exciting new features. The new iPod Touch Vault sees rounded outside corners for an improved in-pocket feel, internal o-ring snuggers to ensure the quality fit, and hidden guides for proper positioning of the screen protector.

Yes that’s right, the full facial screen protector keeps your iPod Touch looking like it did the day you bought it.

“What about the wireless transmitter? Is it protected? Does it still work? Did you think of that?” Yes, Yes and Yes- VibeVault has you covered.

The Facts
• Adds less than the thickness of a quarter to the front and back of your iPod Touch.
• Preserves access to all functions- “no annoying restrictions”
• Designed for users, by users.
• Sleek, concept driven, design
• Weighs 2.4 oz (16 GB iTouch weighs 4.3 oz)
• Type II Anodizing

The Benefits
• Superior Protection.
• Looks and Feels great.
• Preservation of sleekness.
• Visual and Tangible quality.
• Confidently take your iTouch everywhere.
• Scratch resistant, rich coloring and a lifelong shine.

The VibeVault iPod Touch case costs $45.00

Detail: VibeVault iPod Touch case

0 iTransport iPod Touch Dock Wadia Digital

Wadia Digital, maker of high-end digital audio products, has announced that it will demonstrate its new iTransport iPod Dock at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Wadia Digital, a high-end audio company dedicated to the development of digital audio technologies, is demonstrating the market’s first digital player dock to retrieve a direct digital signal from an iPod®. As a result, the audio signal remains pure and unadulterated, providing CD-quality resolution from full-resolution file formats such as .WAV and .m4a (Apple® Lossless).

The iTransport (SRP: $349), which is certified Made for iPod®, turns any currently available iPod player into a high-end media server by providing a bit-perfect digital audio output to an audio/video system, bypassing the player’s internal D/A conversion and output stage. Subsequently, the audio signal remains clean and unadulterated throughout the path. The iTransport is compatible with all currently available (Q1 2008) iPod players, as well as iPhone® and iPod Touch® models.

Along with turning an iPod into a high-performance audio server, iTransport is one of the first such products to access video content stored on currently available iPods. Similar to the audio section, the video signal is made available via high performance component outputs that provide up to DVD-quality video.

Wadia Digital’s iTransport will ship in February 2008, and will be available at select high-end audio specialists and the Wadia Digital web site – www.wadia.com.

Detail: iTransport iPod Touch Dock Wadia Digital

0 VoIP on your Apple iPod touch for $49.99

Step 1: Buy a US$49.99 Macally iVoiceIII microphone for iPod and warm up your soldering iron (you solder one wire onto the microphone's circuit board; there's no iPod touch soldering involved).

Step 2: You'll also need "SIP/VOIP Application for the iPod touch" which can be found here.
Also read the FAQ here. This does require the need to jailbreak the iPod touch.

Step 3: Then, just follow rob.tc's simple instructions given at http://rob.tc/index.php/ipod-touch-mics/.

Detail: VoIP on your Apple iPod touch for $49.99

0 eMusic reports record holiday sales

Online music retailer eMusic -- which claims the second spot place behind Apple iTunes Store in the ranks of digital music services -- said that it had a banner holiday season for 2007. It surpassed its forecasts by 100 percent end ended the year with more than 400,000 paid subcribers.

On Christmas Day, eMusic counted nearly 500,000 song downloads. It currently has more than three million tracks from more than 20,000 labels -- the largest catalog of independent music available for purchase and download on the Internet, according to the company. Since it started in 2003, eMusic has sold more than 177 million music downloads and about 50,000 audiobooks (audiobooks are a very recent addition to the company's catalog).

eMusic operates on a subscription basis -- users pay a monthly fee, which enables them to download a set number of songs per month, depending on how much they pay. But unlike Windows DRM-based music subscription services like Napster, eMusic sells all of its music in MP3 format, eschewing any sort of Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology, so once you download a song, it's yours to keep, and it works on the Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone and any other MP3-capable device.

Detail: eMusic reports record holiday sales