0 Whats new in iPhone OS 3.1 update

Apple today also announced the availability of the new iPhone 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch which gives you new features that make watching video, playing games, and listening to music even more fun. Show me more...

This updates among others includes a new feature called "Genius for Apps". iPhone OS 3.1 with iTunes 9, utilizing the Genius technology introduced in iTunes 8 will be able to make recommendations based on the apps the user already owns through the Genius for Apps feature.

In addition, iPhone OS 3.1 adds the ability to buy and directly download pre-made ringtones. The new offering will launch with 30,000 ringtones from all four major labels, priced at $1.29 each. Accessible via the More tab in the iTunes application, the Ringtones section lets you browse by featured ringtones, top tens, or genres. You can preview any ringtone just as you would a song or purchase it for $1.29, at which point it will be downloaded to your device and appear automatically in Settings -> Sounds -> Ringtone, along with the rest of your ringtones

Finally, iPhone OS 3.1 adds the ability for iPhone 3GS only users to access the Voice Control feature using a Bluetooth headset, the ability to redeem iTunes Gift cards, code, and certificates in the App Store, display iTunes account credits in the App and iTunes Stores, remotely lock an iPhone or iPod touch with a passcode via MobileMe, and a warning when visiting potentially fraudulent websites in Safari.

iPod Touch owners who have paid to upgrade to 3.0 will receive the 3.1 update for free. For those who have an iPod touch but have not yet upgraded to 3.0, can upgrade to 3.1 at a reduced price of $4.95.

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0 Apples unveils all new 64GB iPod Touch (3G) without built-in camera

Apple today at the 'Rock and Roll' Event in San Francisco introduced the all new third generation 64GB iPod Touch. This media player now has the same processing power as the iPhone 3GS and is about 50 percent faster than the older model and supports the same Open GLS 2.0 visual effects. Apple also unveiled iPhone OS 3.1 for the device. Show me more...

Surprisingly the most anticipated feature of a built-in camera is missing from the new iPod Touch. Off late there have been many reports suggesting that Apple had hardware issues with the camera and hence the capability had to be scrapped.

During the presentation Apple also pushed the iPod touch as a "pocket computer� with the device's ability to surf the Web, check e-mail, manage calendars, organize contacts, and access popular Web sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Apple also has updated the other iPod touch models by lowering the price of the entry model and increasing storage and speed in the two more expensive models. The price of the 8GB model has dropped from $229 to $199. This is the first time that the iPod touch has broken the $200 barrier.

Also the $299 16GB and $399 32GB iPod Touch models have been replaced with 32GB and 64GB versions selling for the same prices.

Detail: Apples unveils all new 64GB iPod Touch (3G) without built-in camera

0 Madden NFL10 iPhone and iPod Touch Game coming in September

EA Mobile has provided first glimpses via screenshots of the new Madden NFL 10 Game for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Expected to release in September this game has been the favorite among the American football enthusiasts through generations of video game consoles. Show me more...

This game will give the players the ability to play using real professional football teams and their favorite players. Also featured are complete rosters from all 32 NFL teams, authentic models of NFL stadiums such as Lambeau Field and the Metrodome.

There is also a season mode with in-depth trades, stats and individual player rewards, in-game commentary from John Madden, Tom Hammond and Cris Collinsworth, detailed roster management, the ability for players to draw up their own plays using the iPhone or iPod touch screen, and "Action Control Time" which lets you adjust the speed of your game so that the player gets more time to react to ongoing plays.

Detail: Madden NFL10 iPhone and iPod Touch Game coming in September

0 Sony and Best Buy join forces for iPod speaker systems

Sony and Best Buy have teamed up to provide a new line of audio products called 'ALTUS', which includes two iPod-docking speaker systems. Featuring a stylish assortment of wireless music systems, speakers, and home theater products, the ALTUS line offers a variety of simple, easy, and effective solutions for experiencing premium audio throughout the home.Show me more...

Part of the new Altus line, the premium ALT-SA31iR which will sell for $700, is a multi-room iPod package featuring three separate components: a docking station for iPod/iPhone and two high-output wireless speakers. An AM/FM tuner is also featured, along with an S-Air remote control with an LCD for display of metadata such as album, artist, and track information.

The AIR SW10Ti which will sell for $400, is a compact speaker system with an integrated dock, two built-in speakers, an FM tuner, 60 Watts RMS output power, an included remote control, and the ability to stream audio to compatible Altus and S-Air products.

These 2 iPod speaker systems will be available for pre-order soon from sonystyle.com and are expected in Best Buy stores in September.

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0 Refresh iPod Touch charging station from BlueLounge

BlueLounge has released its new Refresh charging station for the iPod Touch, iPhone, and other mobile devices. Refresh being similar in functionality to the company's prior Sanctuary charging station, is a personal or shared charging station for three or more devices. Show me more...

As compared to Sanctuary charging station, Refresh is compact in size and compatible with most of the new devices hitting the market today. It can charge two iPod/iPhones simultaneously while also charging a Blackberry and a bluetooth headset for instance. In fact, using the two iPod connectors and two of your own iPod cords, you could even charge four iPod/iPhones at the same time. Perfect for the whole family!

Besides the two built-in iPod connectors, Refresh is shipped with the essential connectors needed for most new devices: Mini & Micro USB. These connectors are quickly becoming the standard for all mobile phones so Refresh is future proofed. Available in black, white, or pink, the Refresh charging station is available now and sells for $89.95.

Detail: Refresh iPod Touch charging station from BlueLounge

0 iTunes 9 to feature Blu-ray support , social networking integration and app organization

According to information received by BoyGeniusReport from reliable sources, iTunes 9 (next version) will feature Blu-ray disc support, as well as a better way to handle iPhone and iPod touch applications. It is important to note that Apple does not support Blu-ray drives on any of its computers. Show me more...

However, Blu-ray support could be added to upcoming Mac computers, and potentially aid Blu-ray-equipped PCs with iTunes in importing iTunes-friendly Digital Copies or using interactive Blu-Ray content.

Other features to be available are as follows:

• One of the other features that is expected in iTunes 9 is the ability to visually organize and arrange your iPhone and iPod touch applications by genre, date added, or custom arrangements
• iTunes 9 will offer some form of social networking integration, specifically for Twitter, Facebook, and Last.fm.
• iTunes 9 will allow users to broadcast what music they?re listening to, connect to friends, and update all your statuses at the same time.

Detail: iTunes 9 to feature Blu-ray support , social networking integration and app organization

0 iPod touch explosion incident cover up

According to a report in The Times, the father and daughter who were involved in the iPod Touch explosion incident have come out now saying that Apple attempted to silence them by offering them a refund only on the condition that they would not go public about the matter.

Ken Stanborough from Liverpool UK, dropped his daughter Ellie's iPod touch last month, after which it immediately "made a hissing noise" and he added that he "could feel it getting hotter in my hand, and I thought I could see vapour".  Stanborough then quickly threw the iPod touch outside and "within 30 seconds there was a pop, a big puff of smoke and it went 10ft in the air".

After complaining to Argos and Apple, Mr Stanborough received a letter from Apple requesting that he "agree that you will keep the terms and existence of this settlement agreement completely confidential", and that any breach of confidentiality "may result in Apple seeking injunctive relief, damages and legal costs against the defaulting persons or parties".  [via The Times]

Detail: iPod touch explosion incident cover up