0 iOS 4.3.2 released with FaceTime, 3G connectivity fixes

Apple today released iOS 4.3.2 for the fourth-generation iPod touch, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 (GSM), iPad and iPad 2. This release addresses issues with frozen screens during FaceTime calls and issues that prevented international users from connecting to 3G networks on iPad Wi-Fi + 3G.

According to Apple's release notes, the update also includes the latest security updates. Note that the update does not apply to the CDMA-based Verizon iPhone 4, which has been given its own unique software update, iOS 4.2.7. Both updates are available now via the Update feature in iTunes.

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0 Apple drops iPod prices in Australia

Apple has drops prices for all the iPods in Australia. The iPod touch has seen a A$30 price decrease on the 8GB model, a A$29 decrease on 32GB units, and a A$50 decrease on the 64GB model, bringing the prices to A$259, A$349, and A$449, respectively.

The iPod shuffle is now A$65 with a A$4. The 8GB iPod nano is now A$179 with a drop of A$20 while the 16GB model has seen a $10 price reduction, to $219.

Detail: Apple drops iPod prices in Australia

0 Beatles LOVE album exclusively on iTunes

Apple is set to release 2 exclusive Beatles titles on iTunes: the LOVE album and a documentary called All Together Now. LOVE will be available at $13 for download on Feb. 8. All Together Now is due to arrive on Feb. 15th at $10. Pre-orders are already under way. Read more...

The album LOVE will include previously unreleased versions of "The Fool on the Hill" and "Girl," as well as iTunes LP features like a gallery of the Beatles and the album's namesake stage production.

All Together Now is a documentary film that chronicles the creation of the show Cirque du Soleil, including the collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and the band's remaining members along with the wives of late members John Lennon and George Harrison.

Detail: Beatles LOVE album exclusively on iTunes

0 iPod touch 4g cases from Speck

Speck recently announced its new line of iPod touch 4g cases: GeoMetric, Fitted, PixelSkin HD, PixelSkin, SeeThru & SeeThru Satin and CandyShell iPod touch 4g cases. Read more...

Fitted iPod Touch 4g cases

 

The Fitted iPod touch 4g case is a fabric-wrapped two-piece hard shell featuring genuine fabric patterns and designs that gives the iPod touch 4g a fabulous tailored look. The hard shell case protects from scratches and scuffs and is soft-touch finished for a comfortable grip. This case is available in MisKerChief Red, TastyCakes Pink, SpexyHexy Purple, TartanPlaid White, Darkest Tartan Plaid, Dalmatian Houndstooth and CookieCamo Brown colors and it sells for $29.95. Buy this iPod touch 4g case on amazon.com.

Features:

• Original fabric-wrapped patterns give your iPod touch a fabulous tailored look.
• Form-fit two-piece hard shell case design protects from scratches and scuffs.
• Access to all buttons, controls, sensors and connections.

GeoMetric iPod touch 4g cases

The GeoMetric iPod Touch 4g case is a slim flexible protective case featuring a triangular contrasting-textured facets. The unique texture provides a better grip with its perfectly contoured form-fit design. This case is available in Black, Cyan and Purple colors and sells for $29.95. Buy this iPod touch 4g case on amazon.com

Features:

• Slim High-Definition Protective Case
• Grippy Faceted Texture
• Flexible triangular skin case with contrasting-textured facets
• Unique texture for better grip
• Perfectly contoured fit and feel

PixelSkin HD iPod touch 4g cases

PixelSkin HD iPod touch case is a flexible high-contrast skin case featuring a smooth HD pixel texture providing perfectly contoured, single-piece skinny fit. It has matte-finish pixels and shiny glossy grid. This case is available in Black, Purple and Bright Red and sells for $29.95. Buy this iPod touch 4g case from Amazon.com.

PixelSkin iPod touch 4g cases

This rubbery matte finish iPod touch 4g case features a extra-grippy grid texture that provides unmatched pixel insulation and great protection from bumps and drops. This case has rubberized touch-thru button covers and cutouts for plug port, camera and hold switch. It sells for $24.95 and is available in Black, Kelly Green, Hot Pink, Cyan and Purple. Buy this iPod touch 4g case on Amazon.com

Features:

• Comfortable tiled texture
• Rubbery matte finish case
• Smooth grid texture for a comfortable grip
• Pixel insulation for serious protection

SeeThru and SeeThru Satin iPod touch 4g cases

This is one-piece flexible hard shell case with a smooth finish. The rubberized edge and button cover, provide extra grip and protection. The soft-touch finished SeeThru Satin offers an extra-smooth comfortable grip and a frosted appearance. SeeThru cases are available in Clear and SeeThru Satin is available in Black and Dark Blue and they sell for $29.95. Buy this iPod touch 4g case on Amazon.com

CandyShell iPod touch 4g cases

The CandyShell iPod touch 4g case is a hard shell case featuring a one-of-a-kind single-piece patent-pending design with a thin, hard-shell coating and soft rubbery interior lining, bezel, & button covers. This case is available in Batwing Black, Moonsicle White, LoveHate Pink, PaleMoon Grey and MoonRock Grey and sells for $34.95. Buy this iPod touch 4g case from Amazon.com.

Features:

• Two Layers of Protection: Hard shell, Soft center
• Glossy hard shell exterior
• Rubberized interior and button covers
• Patent-pending one-piece design

Detail: iPod touch 4g cases from Speck

0 Monster unveils PowerBeats earphones by Dr.Dre & LeBron James

Monster has unveiled a new set of in-ear headphones called PowerBeats by Dr.Dre that combines sonic superiority with a comfortable fit and full range sound with clarity and power. This earphones has been designed in collaboration with the Miami Heat star LeBron James. Read more...

PowerBeats earphones feature an adjustable/bendable ear hook with flexible arm wraps around the outside of your ear to keep headphones in place while you're working out or playing team sports. These earphones are available for $179.95 in Red, Black and White colors.

Features:

• Secure and Comfortable Fit for Athletic Lifestyles:
  Adjustable/bendable ear hook with flexible arm wraps around the outside of your ear to keep headphones in place while you're working out or playing team sports.
• Built-in Mic for Hands-Free Calls and Online Chats:
  ControlTalk's built-in mic lets you talk hands-free on your music phone. It works with online voice or video chats on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
• Control iPhone and iPod the Easy Way:
  ControlTalk gives you on-cable playback control of your iPad, iPhone or iPod, including pause, next track and volume.
• Exclusive Driver Technologies Deliver Unsurpassed Sound:
  Legendary Beats sound with clarity and power at any volume. Built-in subwoofer pumps out massive bass. Midrange tweeter reproduces ultra smooth vocals and clear, crisp highs.
• Hear the Music and Your Surroundings Safely:
  Whether you're running, shooting hoops, or cycling, specially designed eartips let you hear ambient sounds while maintaining full awareness at all times.
• Sweat Resistant and UV Protected:
  Engineered for hours of strenuous activity under the sun or under the lights. Tested for extreme durability and long life.

Detail: Monster unveils PowerBeats earphones by Dr.Dre & LeBron James

0 iPod Touch 4G screen protectors, covers & skins

Now that you just bought the awesome new iPod Touch 4G, you may want to consider getting protection for it, especially a screen protector. Not many people realize how beneficial screen protectors can be for a new device. There are going to be many chances of dropping the iPod or knocking it against a hard or abrasive surface. Read more...

Once you drop the iPod touch 4G directly on the screen on the concrete or other hard surfaces, it is guaranteed that you will get some sort of knick or scratch on the screen. So it will be worthwhile to buy a screen protector for the new iPod touch 4g. Let take a look at a few that are available in the market now.

invisibleSHIELD iPod Touch 4g screen protector

ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD is scratch-proof, exceptionally clear and virtually indestructible iPod Touch 4G screen protector. The invisibleShield is a patented pending film featuring nano-memory technology which is visible as a very subtle texture in the surface of the film. This superior component of the invisibleSHIELD offers four main competitive benefits:

• Durability - Self-healing properties offer unbelievable resistance to scratches and damage, and will extend the life of your device
• Coverage - Greater pliability and flexibility allows the invisibleSHIELD designs to cover the corners and curves of your device better than the competition.
• Ease of Install - The improved pliability also facilitates easier installation
• Drop Resistant - Improved grip makes it easier to hang onto your expensive gadgets
• Glare Reduction - The invisibleSHIELD gives your device a slight "orange peel" finish that breaks up glare and reduces finger print smudges, while still creating high res screen viewing clarity.

This iPod Touch 4G screen protector comes with Lifetime Replacement Guarantee and 45-day Money Back Guarantee. The price varies between $15 to $25 depending on the type of coverage you choose. You can buy these 4th gen iPod touch covers for less at Amazon.com

There are 3 types of coverage:

• Full Body Maximum Coverage for $24.99: This covers the screen, back and also the sides of the iPod touch 4g.
• Full Body Easy Install for $24.99: This covers the screen and the back of the iPod touch 4g
• Screen Coverage for $14.99: Covers just the screen.

Case-mate Clear Armor iPod Touch 4G screen protector

Clear Armor is a high quality protective film for the iPod touch 4g made from a material that was originally made for the army for the Apache Helicopter blades. This screen protector comes with a lifetime warranty. Each Clear Armor kit includes: 2 sets of Clear Armor, a microfiber cleaning cloth, a bottle of application solution, an applicator card, and application instructions. The Clear Armor iPod touch 4g screen protector sells for $19.99.

BodyGuardz iPod Touch 4G screen protector

BodyGuardz is a invisible screen protector featuring the same material that is used to shield the front of automobiles from stones and other abrasive elements. BodyGuardz is optically clear and remains invisible without distorting the dimension or design of your iPod touch 4G.

The BodyGuardz iPod touch 4g screen protector is available in 2 options:

• FULL BODY protector for $24.95
• SCREEN protectors for $14.95

The package includes

• SCREEN protectors - 2 protectors per pack
• FULL BODY - 2 screen protectors and 2 body protectors
• Application solution
• Squeegee
• Installation instructions

You can buy these 4th gen iPod touch covers for less at Amazon.com

Detail: iPod Touch 4G screen protectors, covers & skins

0 iPod Touch 4G cases from Proporta

Proporta has introduced a new line of iPod Touch 4G cases and are available for preorder. For the 4th Generation iPod touch, the cases available are Antimicrobial Silicone Case, Crystal Back Shell case, Aluminum-Lined Leather Case and Shine Case. Read more...

Antimicrobial Silicone iPod Touch 4G cases

This iPod Touch 4g case features a super tough silicone skin that protects phone against scratches. This case also has Antimicrobial agent that guards against germs and bacteria. Available in 2 colors Black/Pink and Black/Green, this case sells for $25.95. Check out the price for this Silicone iPod Touch case on Amazon.com.

Features

• Antimicrobial agent guards against germs and bacteria.
• Super tough silicone skin protects phone against scratches
• Lightweight skin adds almost no bulk to device
  

Crystal Back Shell iPod Touch 4G cases

The crystal case protects the iPod touch 4g against drops, impacts and scratches. This shell case is custom designed with a soft feel finish. It is available in black, red, pink and blue and sells for $19.95. Check out the price for this shell iPod Touch 4g case on Amazon.com.

Key Features

• Super tough crystal case offers unbeatable protection against impact damage, scratches and scrapes
• Soft feel finish
• Full usability in case - you need never remove it
  

Aluminium Lined Leather iPod Touch 4G Cases

The Leather iPod touch 4g case is made from finest quality leather with high quality faux leather interior and a contrast black and cream pinstripe lining. It features a tough aluminium plate lining with cut outs allowing access to all ports and controls. It also has a magnetic closure system. This leather case is available in black color and sells for $40.95. See the price for this Leather iPod touch 4g case on amazon.com.

Key Features

• Handcrafted from the finest quality leather
• Dimensions = H x W x D : 98 x 45 x 10
• Closure System : magnetic clasp
• Custom-made to hold your Apple 4G iPod touch securely in place
• Instructions on how to fit the case : open case and slide device in the opening at top of case.
• Cutouts : Cutouts on sides for all buttons and for charging
• Contrast overstitching
• Cut-outs for access to device whilst in the case

Shine iPod Touch 4g cases

The shine ipod touch 4g case is made form high gloss patent leather. It features an internal mirror framed with a funky, soft feel zebra print lining. This case has a magnetic closure system and sells for $32.95. Check the prices for these iPod touch 4g cases on Amazon.com.

Key Features

• Dress to impress
• High gloss patent leather
• Internal mirror
• Magnetic closure system
• Framed with a soft feel zebra print lining

You can check the current prices for these iPod touch 4G cases from Proporta on Amazon.com

Detail: iPod Touch 4G cases from Proporta