iPhone / iPod Sitemap - Page 6 2013-05-18
Free at iTunes This Week
Download your hearts out at iTunes this week. Music Rainin' in Paradise, by Manu Chao (single of the week) - Download at iTunes The Swarm, by Noble
iPhone Coming to Germany Nov. 9, will cost E$399
A day after the iPhone was announced in the UK, the second of the big three European iPhone markets was covered: the iPhone is coming to Germany on Nov. 9. The
Apple Requiring Owners to Repurchase Games for New iPods
ILounge has confirmed with Apple an interesting story: owners of iPod games bought at the iTunes Store are being required to repurchase those games for use on
NBC Launches Own Video Store, CBS Sticks With iTunes
Well, there's the other shoe, I guess. About three weeks ago,Apple and NBC had a little public spat over the end of the contract that provided NBC TV content to
Apple Acknowledges iPod Touch Screen Problems; Also iPhone Problems?
Some early iPhone touch owners have reported that the screens of the new iPhone without the phone device have flaws related to how black is displayed. These
Navizon Adds GPS to iPhone
One item high on the wishlist of a lot of iPhone users is GPS. Imagine - if you had a GPS in the iPhone, the phone would always know where you are, thus making
Get $20 for Your Apple Earbuds
Do you use earbuds or headphones other than the white Apple ones that shipped with your iPod or iPhone? Well, those stock earbuds can net you $20. Electronic
Apple Voiding Hacked iPhone Warranties
Uh oh. Watch out, folks who are hacking their iPhones, adding new programs, ringtones, etc. Apple's struggle to prevent hacks seems to be getting more serious -
iPhone Software Update Coming, Hacked Phones At Risk
I guess Apple really is serious about their desire to not have people hacking their iPhones to unlock their phones and take them to other carriers. This was
Starbucks Giving Away 50 Million iTunes Downloads
Apple and Starbucks announced back on Sept. 5 a partnership that would see iPhone and iPod touch users be able to access Starbucks' in-cafe wireless networks
Free at iTunes For the Fall TV Season
The new TV season is here and a lot of new video downloads are, too. Looking for a new show to get into this fall? Make with the downloading! Music Car
Amazon Launches DRM-Free Music Download Store
Amazon has officially raised the curtain on its iTunes Store competitor with the release of its Amazon MP3 online music store. The store, which launches with
Apple Releases iPhone Software Update 1.1.1
The much-ballyhooed iPhone software update has been released. Sync for your iPhone to get prompted to install the update. This version is supposed to add some
iPhone Software Update Does Indeed Brick iPhone
As expected - and as Apple warned - Gizmodo reports that the iPhone Firmware Update 1.1.1, released yesterday, does indeed foul up unlocked iPhones and those
Apple Denying Instore Service on iPhones, Fixing Them on the Sly?
ILounge has a photo of a statement posted in Apple Stores stating the company's policy on iPhones that have been hacked, unclocked, or messed up due to the
Hacked iPhones Resurrected After 1.1.1 Firmware Update
Gizmodo has the news that Apple's iPhone firmware update 1.1.1 - which was supposed to disable iPhones that had been hacked to work with other carriers and keep
NYC Subway Map for iPhone
Now this is a pretty cool little website - iTrain is a new website that offers NYC subway riders all kind of useful information, including maps, alerts about
Free at iTunes For the Beginning of Fall
Well, Fall is really here. The leaves (at my house in New England, at least) and turning colors and falling into my yard (visions of Saturday afternoons spent
Starbucks Launches iTunes Wireless Downloads
The Starbucks component of the iTunes Wireless Music Store is now live. The store, which was announced at the Sept. 5 iPod event, allows users free access to
Subaru Adds iPod Compatibility to 2008 Imprezas
Joining a growing line of car markers, Subaru has announced an kit that will add a built-in iPod interface with text display and controls on the steering wheel.
Apple to Expand iPhone SDK
Apple is expanding the software development kit (SDK) that programmers can use to create web-based applications for the iPhone, according to a report at Ars
Microsoft to Sell DRM-Free Songs at Zune Marketplace
Joining Apple, eMusic, and Amazon, among other, Microsoft has announced that it will begin selling songs free of the restrictions of digital rights management
iPod Classic and non get Software Update 1.0.2
Apple has released software update 1.0.2 for the new iPod Classic and iPod nano. Users can update to the new software by syncing their iPods and clicking the
France May Not Get iPhone in 2007 After All
Though France had previously been announced as joining the trio of major European countries getting the iPhone this year (along with the UK and
iPhone, iPod touch 1.1.1 Hacked
Well, that didn't take long. Firmware Update 1.1.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch which locked out third-party applications, ringtones, and hacks has been
Apple To Sell Third-Party iPhone Apps?
IPhone users will soon be able to buy and download third-party iPhone programs, such as games, if a report at 9to5Mac.com is correct. According to this report,
More Free TV: iTunes Downloads This Week
The cavalcade of free TV show downloads continues at the iTunes Store this week, with fresh episodes of Supernatural, American Dad, and more. Plus, an excerpt
Apple Posts New iPhone Ads
If you really dug that first wave of iPhone ads that were blanketing the airwaves before the phone's launch at the end of June, you might want to check out the
Yahoo Music Joins Call to End DRM on Music
In a speech to music industry executives, Ian Rogers of Yahoo Music called for record companies to dump digital rights management on their music. In Rogers'
Apple Launches iPhone Web Apps Site
Looking for that special iPhone program that will do just what you've been needing to do? Or just looking for a game to kill some time with? Apple has the
Apple Dropping iTunes Plus Prices to $0.99?
It appears that iTunes Plus, the DRM-free offering from the iTunes Store that gives users unrestricted, higher-quality songs, is going to see a price cut. While
iPhone Launch Delayed in Canada?
Canadians, looks like there might be a little obstacle in getting you your iPhones - a trademark dispute. Remember back when Apple announced the iPhone and
Confirmed: iTunes Plus Price Cut
Yesterday's rumor is confirmed: iTunes Plus songs are having their prices cut to $0.99 at the iTunes Store. The price cut has already gone into effect and so
Free at iTunes This Week
The iTunes Store this week offers free downloads of music, a pair of audio books, and, as usual, lots of video. To whit: Music Shake It, by Metro Station
iPhone Coming to France After All
Despite some back and forth and spots of doubt, Apple has announced that the iPhone will be debuting in France on Nov. 29 after all. It will retail for 399
Official Third-Party Programs Comign to iPhone
Finally! In a note from Steve Jobs posted on the Apple website, he announces that official third-party programs will be coming to the iPhone in 2008. This will
Led Zeppelin Coming to iTunes
Along with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin is one of the biggest bands to not yet make their music available for digital sale at online stores like iTunes and
iTunes Plus Now Sports 2 Million Songs
As if a price drop wasn't enough, iTunes Plus has had its catalog expanded, too. The DRM-free songs at iTunes now tally over 2 million, making about 1/3 of the
Apple Posts Second Wave of iPhone Ads
If you're into this kind of thing, you may be interested to know that Apple has posted three new iPhone ads. These ads are part of the new iPhone ad campaign
Amazon Boosts MP3 Sales Through Referrals
In a sign that it's serious about gaining substantial marketshare for its new AmazonMP3 online music store, Amazon.com last week sent an email to its associates
Apple Sells 10.2M iPods, 1.1M iPhones in Q4
The iPod/iPhone juggernaut continues its march. Apple, in its quarterly earnings call last night, announced that in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2007, which
Free at iTunes This Week
If you're one of those 10.2 million new iPod owners, get to filling up your new toy with music. the iTunes Store has the following free downloads for your
iPhone to Top Cell Phone Sales in 3-6 Months?
The iPhone could become the best-selling cell phone in the U.S. in just 3-6 months, according to research firm Strategic Analytics. This analysis comes not long
Your (Cash) Money's No Good Here
If you want to buy an iPhone, be prepared to slap down a credit card. Apple's not accepting cash for iPhones anymore. A little hard to believe that when someone
Trouble on the Horizon for iTunes Store?
Could there be big trouble coming up for the iTunes Store? Maybe, if some contract negotiations don't go well. Two indications of this came last week. First,
Apple to Use iPod touch Ad Made by 18-Year-Old
Well, this is a nice story. It seems that an ad for the iPod touch made by an 18-year-old for fun is about to become an official part of Apple's marketing
NBC Wanted Cut of iPod Sales, Claims Low Revenue
Now that NBC and iTunes seem to have parted ways, NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker is telling tales of how we got here. Not that these overly candid comments have
Free at iTunes Store for Halloween...
...And yet seemingly not scary at all. C'mon iTunes Store staff, get into the spirit! Anyway, here are your totally non-scary free iTunes downloads for this
Is That a Diamond in Your Pocket...?
Appropriately enough for Halloween, we've got a diamond-packed iPhone that tips the financial scales at US$41,255. The phone, available from Amosu, sports 420
iPhone Named Invention of the Year by Time
They like it, they really like it! Time has named the iPhone its invention of the year. Its reasons: The iPhone is pretty Its touchy feely It will
iPod touch Shipments Delayed
Apple is delaying shipments of the iPod touch, the iPhone-without-the-phone it released in September. Though some iPod touches have made it into consumers'
iPhone Hits UK with new Firmware, Revised Data Plan
The iPhone went on sale in the U.K. on Friday with a few changes that hadn't been previously announced. First off, the U.K. iPhone sports iPhone Firmware
Apple Releases iTunes 7.5
Apple has released iTunes 7.5, the latest update to its iTunes music player/store/iPod-management software. Current iTunes users can download the software
Free at iTunes This Week
Free downloads. Get yer free downloads! Music Remind You, by Cheri Dennis (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Don't Mess with My Money, by
Poll: How Many iTunes Store Purchases Do You Have?
So, there's no real purpose behind this poll other than idle curiosity, I think. But I'm curious, readers: how many iTunes Store purchases do you have? I've
Apple Releases iPhone/iPod Touch Firmware 1.1.2
Apple has (sort of) released the latest software update to the iPhone and iPod touch, version 1.1.2. I say sort of because the new software hasn't been released
iPhone Launches in Germany, UK
The iPhone has gone international, thanks to the Friday night launches of the device in Germany and the UK. The launches went about the same way the U.S. one
iPhone Coming to Canada in January?
Our friends north of the border aren't able to share the iPhone love yet - at least not officially (you can always pop over to Buffalo or something, buy and
iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Still Not in iTunes
Despite being released on Apple's website on Friday, iPhone and iPod touch firmware update 1.1.2 has still not released to the built-in software update tool in
iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Now Out
After a few days of waiting, the latest iPhone firmware update - 1.1.2 - has been released through the iTunes software update mechanism. Just sync your iPhone
Apple Releases iPod update 1.2.2
It's a busy time at Apple's iPod software department, apparently, because just days after releasing new software for the iPhone, Apple has released software
Free at iTunes This Week
A pretty standard set of free downloads at iTunes this week, though it does include something called Hello Bunnies! No idea what that is (kid's show, I bet),
8,000 iPhone Activations in the U.K.
O2, the U.K.'s exclusive iPhone carrier reported that it had 8,000 iPhone activations on Friday, the day of the phone's launch there. This is, apparently,
International iPhone: Headed for China, Italy?
The march of the iPhone across the globe continued in the last week with the phone's launch in the U.K. and Germany. France should follow soonish. After that,
iEphemera: iPhone Typos, Trading Votes
A couple of small things related to the iPod and iPhone that caught my attention this week: NYU students need an allowance raise or a part-time job: 1 in 5
Shure's In-Your-Ear Giveaway
High-end headphone maker Shure is trying to upgrade your headphone experience with its In-Your-Ear contest, in which it is giving away 10 pairs of its SE110
iPhone plans can drop data, keep phone
Not sure why you'd want to do this, but as Engadget points out, AT&T is now letting iPhone users drop the unlimited data from their iPhone plans. This would
Court Orders German iPhone to be Contract Free
A German court has ordered T-Mobile, Apple's iPhone partner in Germany, to sell the iPhone without a contract, potentially depriving Apple of the substantial
Turkey Day Free Downloads
Make sure to get in all the downloading you can before tomorrow's food coma makes it impossible for you to even click a mouse: Music Hold On, by Holy Ghost
T-Mobile Germany to Sell Unlocked iPhones
After T-Mobile's temporary loss in a German court to rival Vodafone over the requiring of contracts with the iPhone, the company has responded by offering to
Black Friday iPod Deals
If you're considering joining in our nationwide, post-turkey buy-gasm today, you may want to take advantage of some great deals on iPods and related consumer
Is There a Future for Apple TV?
CNet's Tom Krazit has an interesting essay up at their Crave blog about the Apple TV, its success of lack thereof, and what the future may hold for the
iEphemera: The iPhone's UK Reception Problems, SDK Coming
In the smaller pieces of recent iPhone news, the iPhone seems to be having two different kinds of reception problems in the UK, while the software development
Christmasy Free iTunes
If you weren't ready for Christmas decoration to deck the halls or endless dumb Christmas songs to begin playing at your dentist's office, you're not going to
Orange Expects to Sell 100,000 French iPhones
Orange Telecom, Apple's official iPhone partner in France, is expecting to sell 100,000 iPhones by the end of 2007, according to Orange's chief. It's a big
Apple Releases Software Update for Various iPods
If your iPod has been displaying some buggy behavior, this is a good week for you: Apple has released a pair of software updates to its iPod line. For those of
AT&T: 3G iPhone Coming in 2008
This probably comes as no surprise to anyone who's thought much about it, but a 3G version of the iPhone is coming our way in 2008, according to the CEO of
Pepsi, Amazon Giving Away 1 Billion MP3s
Remember in 2004, when Apple and Pepsi used the Super Bowl as an opportunity to kick off a promotion in which they gave away 100 million free downloads from
NBC TV Shows Leave iTunes
As expected, NBC's TV shows are gone from the iTunes Store as of today. Some shows that are broadcast on NBC, but produced by other studios, remain. The removal
Report: Wal-Mart Gives DRM Ultimatum
DRM, I'd say your days are numbered. If the calls to end the restrictions from Apple, Yahoo, Amazon, and others weren't enough, the world's largest retailer has
More Free Holiday iTunes
Yup, here comes the avalanche of Christmas music. Oh well. Music Be Your Santa Claus, by Keith Sweat (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Sleigh
iEphemera: iPhone Garners .1% of Web Browser Share
Maybe this is interesting, maybe it's not: The iPhone accounts for nearly 1 in every 1,000 pages viewed on the Internet. That's about 0.1% of the market. Not
'Tis The Giving Season: Ca. Kids, NYPD
In this season of giving, two stories of free iPods come to us: In a nice turn, Apple is giving over 100 free iPod nanos to kids whose families lost their
Over 30,000 iPhones Sold in France
It's far from the over hundreds of thousands of phones sold in the first week of availability in the U.S., but Orange, Apple's iPhone partner in France has
Google Launches New iPhone App
Google has launched a new version of its web services that integrates search, Gmail, Calendar, Reader, and more into a single iPhone (and iPod touch)-formatted
Platinum-Coated iPhone Only US$2,230
I like to keep you up to date on all the absurdly blinged-out iPods and iPhones that people (allegedly) sell. Not sure why. I guess it's interesting to
Great Holiday Clearance Deals at Apple Store
If you're looking to pick up some iPod bargains for the folks on your gift list this year, head on over to the special deals section of the Apple Store online.
Free at iTunes This Week
More Christmas music, plus some TV shows, are your free download options at the iTunes Store this week. To wit: Music Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland, by
TV Show Downloads Coming to Canadian iTunes Store
Canadians are now able to start buying TV shows from their local iTunes Store. Shows available include those from the CBC, CTV, Comedy Central, MTV, and NHL
Apple Posts Custom Ringtones Guide for iPhone
Well, that's a pretty serious reversal of course. Apple has posted on its website a tutorial about how to create iPhone ringtones using Garageband, the free
iEphemera: PlayStation Emulator Coming, Also new iPhones, GPS?
There are a few interesting items in my regular round-up of smaller iPhone news items. Here's what's happening: Goldman Sachs expects two new iPhone models
NBC Adds Video to SanDisk's iTunes Competitor
Take that iTunes! NBC has announced that it will be offering its TV shows as downloads, the same ones recently removed from the iTunes Store, to Sandisk's
10,000 iPod Shuffles Given Away in ... Popsicles?
From the strange but true dept.: A Brazilian ice cream company called Kibon is giving away 10,000 iPod Shuffles inside popsicles. The Shuffles are actually
iEphemera: Apple TV A 'Worst Gadget;' iPhone Marketshare
My roundup of smaller news items is a good news/bad news story for Apple this morning: The Good News: The iPhone's marketshare among smartphones in North
iPhone to Japan in 2008?
The iPhone will be making its debut in Japan, probably in 2008, according to an article at the Wall Street Journal online (unless you've got a subscription, you
Free at iTunes This Week
The last set of free downloads before Christmas is heavy on the holiday music and includes a Bible reading by Samuel L. Jackson! Music Ding Dong! Merrily
Classic Games Come to iPod
For those of you who love either gaming on your iPod or classic console games in general, Apple has good news for you at the iTunes Store this week. The company
Apple Sells 5 Million iPhones?
If you're reading this, you might actually be part of the cause of this story. After all, I expect a lot of iPhones are going to be getting unwrapped under
Merry Chrismas
For all of you out there celebrating Christmas this year, have a merry one. Hope you got the presents you asked for and have a great time with family, friends,
Using Your Christmas Presents
I'm guessing - and Apple is hoping - that a lot of you out there got iPod-related Christmas presents this year. If you did, and especially if this is your first
Movie Rentals Coming to iTunes, Starting with Fox
You'll soon be able to rent movies from the iTunes Store, not just buy them, according to a report at the Financial Times website (subscription required,
AmazonMP3 Adds DRM-Free Warner Music
In another move signaling that it is becoming a major competitor to the iTunes Music Store, AmazonMP3 announced that it has added DRM-free music from Warner
Holiday Delayed Free iTunes Downloads
Looks like the holidays caused a slight delay in posting the new crop of free downloads to the iTunes Store this week (after all, I suspect few of us were
iPhone a Success in UK
The iPhone seems to be a success in the UK, according to figure related by Matthew Kay, CEO of O2, Apple's iPhone partner in the country. The stats: 200,000
UPDATED: Multiple Studios to Offer iTunes Video Rentals?
Well, it looks like Fox might not be alone in Apple's online video store, if reports in the New York Times are correct. Earlier this week the news came out that
iPhone Browser Share Rises Again
An another sign of the increasing presence of the iPhone in the gadget and web spaces, the iPhone's web browser marketshare increased from 0.09% to 0.12% in
Better Album Art Coming to iTunes? + Radiohead
One reason that some people continue to buy CDs and rip them to MP3, rather than just buying downloads, is that they like getting all the packaging that comes
First Free iTunes of 2008
A little delayed by the New Year's holiday, but your weekly helping of free iTunes downloads can be counted on. Music Buck Buck, by DJ Envy & Red Cafe
iPhone Stuggling in France?
Despite its runway success in the US, and reports of strong sales in the UK and Germany, it looks like the iPhone is facing a tougher road in France. Orange,
Will 2008 Be the End of DRM?
People who like freedom everywhere may have a reason to rejoice in 2008: it looks like this is the year DRM will die. DRM, or digital rights management, is a
All Major Studios Onboard for iTunes Movie Rentals?
Macworld is barley more than a week away and it looks like Apple may have some very good news indeed on the video rental front during the tradeshow. According
Sony/BMG's DRM Plan Is a Little Lame
The news came out a few days ago that the final nail might be hammered into DRM's coffin in 2008: Sony/BMG, the last holdout record company, was ditching DRM.
Free at iTunes This Week
Here we are, back to the regular update schedule now that the holidays have passed. Enjoy your downloads. Music Time to Pretend, by MGMT (single of the
iEphmera: iPhone DVDs, Games, European iTunes Store
Here's your latest round-up of smaller notes and news bits about the iPod, iTunes Store, and iPhone. As part of the rumored iTunes Store video rental
Sony Brings DRM-Free Catalog to Amazon
Well, looks like I was wrong and the iTunes Store may have a reason to worry: Sony announced today that it is bringing its full digital download catalog,
The Secret History of the iPhone
All you iPhone lovers will be interested in this one: Wired magazine's latest issue has an in-depth accounting of the history of the iPhone going all the way
Poll: What Do You Want To See at Macworld?
Macworld 2008 is this week and we all know that Steve Jobs' keynote is where the most exciting news from Apple for the first half of 2008 is going to come.
iEphemera: Pre-Keynote Notes
Today's biggest news is, of course, Steve Jobs' keynote at Macworld and whatever new products and services he announces there. When the announcements are made,
Macworld: New iPhone Software, iTunes Video Rentals, Updated AppleTV
Some predictions were fulfilled, others were nowhere to be seen, but here are the new products, software, and services announced by Apple at the Macworld Expo
Poll: Rate Macworld 2008
So, the big day has come and gone and we know what new products and services Apple has on deck for the iPod, iPhone, iTunes, and AppleTV. But, the real question
Free at iTunes This Week
Though it might be lost among all the hoopla of the Macworld Expo announcements, there are free downloads from iTunes this week, as usual. Here's what's on tap:
iBling: $20,000 iPhone Case
OK, you know I like to feature these absurdly expensive iPods and iPhones that are full of diamonds and gold and jewels and all the rest from time to time.
iEphemera: No Rentals on Older iPods, Lotus Notes to iPhone?
It's been a week of big news in the world of iPods and iPhones, but here's a round-up of a few smaller stories that you may have missed. From the Read the
AT&T Introduces iPhone Business Plans
The iPhone has been a big hit with consumers. Now AT&T is turning its attention to business customers by offering a new set of business plans for the iPhone.
iEphemera: iPhone Misses UK Sales Target; EU Hassles iTunes Rentals
Apple is announcing its quarterly results for the end of last year later today. I wouldn't expect any news there besides some sales figures, though they can be
Apple Debuts Pink nano
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Apple has released a pink iPod nano. The new nano is pretty much exactly the same as the other third-generation nanos already
Free at iTunes This Week
It's a small haul at the iTunes Store this week for free downloads after a cornucopia last week. Still here are a couple of free downloads for you. Music
Lotus Notes NOT Coming to iPhone - Yet
Just a week or so ago, it looked like momentum was gathering behind the idea that the iPhone was about to become a serious option for corporate America. We had
Apple Sells 22M iPods, 2.3M iPhones in Q108
In its most recent quarterly results presentation, Apple revealed that in the first fiscal quarter of 2008, which ran through the holidays, it sold 22.1 million
AmazonMP3 Going Global, Yahoo Dumping DRM?
I'm starting to feel a little more confident about my prediction that 2008 will be the year that DRM as we know it dies. My increased confidence comes as a
T-Mobile Sells 70,000 iPhones
T-Mobile has sold 70,000 iPhones in Germany. And even though it's taken 11 weeks to do so, an executive is calling that a success. The French iPhone sold about
Free at iTunes This Week
We're back to a regular slate of free downloads at iTunes this week. Here are your options: Music Woman, by Raheem DeVaughn (single of the week) - Download
Apple TV Take 2 Delayed
They snuck it into a press release about something else, but Apple has announced that Apple TV Take 2, the new software update to the Apple TV which adds all
iEphemera: Big iTunes Stats, Amazon Buys Audible
It was a good week to be iTunes, with some new statistics about marketshare and its widespread use. iTunes is now the second most-used media player, with
Community Tech Support: iPhone On-The-Go Playlists
This is the first of a new, irregular series I'm going to be running on the blog. I'll post here when a reader emails me with a question that I feel like I
Apple Releases New iPhone, iPod touch
In an unexpected move, Apple this morning announced a new iPhone and iPod touch, both of which double the storage capacity of the existing high-end models.
Confusion Over Activating New iPhones
With the release of the new 16GB iPhone, iPhone owners, Apple, and AT&T are confronted with the first opportunity for existing users to upgrade their phones in
Free at iTunes This Week
We have an unusual event in this week's free iTunes downloads: 4 songs. This happens from time to time, but not that often, so enjoy it, and your other
iEphemera: iPhone Browser Share Up, iPod Production Down?
The small news items of the last few days are about numbers going up and down. The iPhone's web browser marketshare is continuing to rise. Its share in
iPhone Upgrade Confusion Eased
The confusion some users encountered yesterday in upgrading their iPhones to the new 16GB seems to be on its way to being resolved. As a refresher: some
For the Weekend: iTunes Movie Rentals
If you're looking for something to do tonight or tomorrow night, you might be considering doing that thing that millions of people do each weekend: renting a
Free at iTunes This Week
Downloads! Get yer downloads! Music Hometown Glory, by ADELE (single of the week) - Download at iTunes All That Matters, by Addison Road (discovery
Apple TV Take 2 Released
Apple TV Take 2, the new software update announced by Apple at Macworld that brings a host of new features to the set-top box including iTunes Movie Rentals,
iEphemera: Flash Coming to iPhone?, Starbucks + AT&T
One of the first things many criticized about the iPhone's web browser was its lack of support for the very common web animation and media software Flash. The
iPhone Google Searches Beat Competition by 50%
This isn't big news necessarily, but does serve as a further illustration of the growing importance of the iPhone in the mobile Internet space: Google searches
How Many Unlocked iPhones Are There?
One the biggest sub-rosa issues surrounding the iPhone these days is exactly how many phones have been purchased for unlocking. Unlocking is the process of
400,000 iPhones in Use in China?
There may be as many as 400,000 iPhones in use in China, according to market research firm In-Stat. This is especially noteworthy because Apple has not
Apple Introduces 2GB iPod Shuffle
Apple has doubled the capacity of the iPod Shuffle, and cut the price of the low-end model. The new 2GB iPod Shuffle, introduced this morning, will be available
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Seven Days of Lonely, by I Nine (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Entropy Reigns, by Kelley Polar (discovery download) - Download at iTunes
American Idol, Pirates Game Come to iTunes
A passel of new content is heading towards iTunes for us to enjoy. It includes: American Idol performances will be available for purchase from iTunes
Apple Debuts $0.99 Movie Rentals
Apple quietly announced this week that it's instituting a new program in which a selected movie will be available for rental from the iTunes Store for the
iPhone SDK May Be Late
The iPhone SDK, the software platform that will let third-party developers write programs that users can install and run on the iPhone, may be late, according
Free at iTunes This Week
The selection of free downloads this week offers a little of almost everything the iTunes Store has to offer: music, videos, books, TV. Enjoy it! Music
Apple Releases iPhone Firmware Update 1.1.4
Apple has released the latest update to the software that runs the iPhone - firmware version 1.1.4. It was posted late yesterday and can be download through
iEphemera: iPod Shipments Down, Buy iPod - Get Another Free
There have been persistent reports over the last few months that iPod production, and consequently sales, are expected to decline in 2008. The question, of
iTunes is #2 Music Retailer, Could Become #1 This Year
The dominance that iTunes enjoys in the U.S. music retail space will only continue to grow, according to two new reports released this week. First,
iEphemera: Apple Considers Other Carriers, iPhone Hits Ireland March 14
A few small pieces of iPhone news popped up this week that will be of interest to users in both the U.S. and Ireland: Tim Cook, Apple's COO, said at a
iPhone SDK Announcement March 6
Apple will hold an event detailing the iPhone Software Roadmap on March 6 which is expected to include details, or the full announcement, of the hotly
Coming Thursday: iPhone SDK Announcement
For those of us in Rhode Island (and Ohio, Texas, and Vermont), the biggest event of this week is probably our presidential primaries today. For Apple fans in
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Paradise, by Ana Laan (single of the week and latin single of the week) - Download at iTunes Wait Til I Get There, by Eric Durrance (discovery
iEphemera: The Secret History of iPhone, International Expansion
A quick round-up of some interesting iPhone news bits: The iPhone originally started life as a mobile web browsing tool called Safari Pad, according to
iPhone SDK: Ships in June, $100 Million Venture Fund
At an event at its headquarters today, Apple detailed its plans for the iPhone SDK, the software that will allow third-party developers to create programs that
Apple Misses Movie Rental Targets By A Large Amount
Remember when Apple unveiled the iTunes Movie Rental service and promised to have 1,000 titles available by the end of February? Well, they've missed the mark
Nike and Apple Expand Into The Gym
The Nike+ iPod system has long been enjoyed by runners. It allows runners to track their workouts in some detail using their iPods and a wireless data recorder
Free at iTunes This Week
A solid crop of music and video features for your downloading pleasure this week. Music Mercy, by Duffy (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Better
Beatles (finally) to iTunes - Or Not
There was much rejoicing early this week when a UPI story reported that Paul McCartney had reached a $400 million deal with Apple to finally bring the Beatles'
Lionsgate Joins iTunes Digital Copy Program
Lionsgate, the movie studio behind films such as the Saw series, Reservoir Dogs, and the recent Rambo film, has announced that it is joining the iTunes Digital
Will SDK Limits Restrict iPhone Development?
The announcement last week of the details of the iPhone SDK, the software development kit that will let third-party developers create official iPhone programs,
iPhone Hits Austria, Ireland
Residents of Austria and Ireland can now get in on the iPhone goodness: the device has gone on sale in their countries. Irish customers will be able to get the
Apple Limits Developers in Beta Program
With all the excitement surrounding the release of the iPhone SDK - as evinced by the 100,000 downloads of the development kit noted last week - there is some
Free at iTunes This Week - The Kills, REM
Opening day of the baseball season is, amazingly, not very far away. This week's crop of free iTunes downloads will get you ready for baseball - and to rock.
Shortages Hit 16GB iPhone?
There are reports of shortages of the recently introduced 16GB iPhone. The shortages are apparently hitting supplies in both The U.S. and Germany. The reports
Apple Considering Flat-Fee iTunes Access
Apple is considering adding an additional cost to the price of iPods and iPhones that would give users unlimited access to download music from the iTunes Store,
iTunes Issues Season Pass Strike Credits
The Writer's Strike that concluded earlier this winter affected iTunes customers who purchased a Season Pass from the store - since production of TV shows was
Apple Releases 5th-Gen. iPod Software 1.3
Apple has released software version 1.3 for 5th-generation iPods. If you have that model, you can download the new software by syncing your iPod and checking
Most. Expense. iPhone. Ever.
Despite having covered a fair few of these jewel-encrusted iPods and iPhones, complete with their absurd price tags, I've kind of gotten bored with them. Yes,
Flash Coming to iPhone
A frequent source of criticism of the iPhone, especially its web browser, is its lack of support for Flash, Adobe's ubiquitous web animation and content tool.
iPhone SDK Blocks Access to iTunes
The iPhone SDK does not allow developers to write code that accesses iTunes on the phone - and thus blocks music playback, according to a report from The
Unlimited iTunes May Not Happen After All
The reports that Apple will soon be offering a flat-fee subscription to iTunes are wrong, according to anonymous insiders quoted by BusinessWeek. The plan,
Free at iTunes This Week - April Fool's Edition
It may be April Fools' Day, but this is no joke folks: the iTunes Store has got your regular weekly helping of free downloads. To wit: Music Lights &
Updated iPhone Coming in June?
Gadget lovers are ever chasing the latest and greatest new devices. When it comes to the iPhone, rumors have it that they'll only need to wait until this June
New iPods Expected in Fall
New iPod models will be hitting U.S. shelves this September or October, according to a long-time supplier of parts to Apple. The supplier, Wolfson
iEphemera: Amazon is #2 Music Retailer, New iPhone SDK Beta
This latest round up of miscellaneous Apple news takes us from the world of online music retail to the gym to software development. Enjoy the trip. New
iTunes Becomes #1 Music Retailer
The iTunes Store became the U.S.' top music retailer in January, according to a press release from Apple. Note that that's not the top online music retailer,
AT&T Mobility CEO: 3G iPhone Coming in "Months"
It's widely expected and no real surprise, but the CEO of AT&T Mobility has said that the 3G iPhone, which will offer much faster data download speeds than the
iEphmera: iTunes 7.6.2, 99 Euro iPhone
A few small iTunes/iPhone notes for your weekend: Apple has released iTunes 7.6.2, which fixes bugs, according to Apple. To download it, run the Software
MySpace to Launch Music Download Store
Social networking titan MySpace will launch a music download store with the participation of three of the four major music labels. The store, which is
Interesting Findings from iPhone Survey
A survey of 460 iPhone users by Rubicon Group has turned up some interesting findings (link is a PDF) (actually, a lot of them, but I'm just going to highlight
Free at iTunes Store This Week
It's a video-heavy week at the iTunes Store for your free downloading enjoyment. Music Run and Hide, by Algebra (single of the week) - Download at iTunes
Design an iPod Skin, Win an iPod
Who wouldn't like to win a free iPod? And to do so, all you need to do is express yourself creatively! Dawn Stacey, About.com's Guide to Contraception,
iTunes Widens Lead in Digital Music
ITunes has widened its lead in the digital music marketplace, according to a new study by research firm Ipsos. 82% of people who download digital music are
iEphemera: iPod Lederhosen, NYPL on iTunes
A few short notes and some not-so-short pants that control iPods for your weekend/ OK, this is absurd. Content from the New York Public Library is now
Nike+ Coming to iPhone
The Nike+ iPod-integrated exercise system is coming to the iPhone. The device, an oler version of which includes a wireless transmitter that integrates with
Teens Drive iPhone Sales
Despite iPod and iTunes sales flattening out, iPhone sales are growing among teens, according to a survey from Piper Jaffray. In the most recent survey, 6%
iTunes Movie Rentals Still Miss Mark
When he unveiled the iTunes Movie Rental service, Steve Jobs promised 1,000 rental titles available by the end of February, with 100 HD rentals available in
Free at iTunes This Week
Where did the Discovery Download go? Free weekly iTunes downloads used to have three songs every time. Lately, it's been more like two. It's a mystery! Music
iEphemera: iPhone Around the World
While the iPhone isn't much of a story in the U.S. right now - people are using a lot of them and loving them, of course, but nothing really exciting is coming
iTunes Store Video: New Movies, NBC Coming Back?
Two pieces of news for those of you who love getting your movies and TV shows from iTunes: NBC, who left the iTunes Store after a public spat with Apple
Big Changes On Tap for iPhone?
As we approach the widely expected release of the second-generation iPhone this summer, rumors are swirling that the next iPhone is going to be very different.
Free at iTunes This Week
Another video-heavy week at iTunes for your viewing pleasure. Music Worrisome Heart, by Melody Gardot (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Mon
iPhone Price Cuts Spurs Sales, More Coming?
The recently announced price cuts on the 8GB iPhone in the UK have boosted sales by as much as 100% in some locations. The sale is temporary - thought by some
Apple Sells 10M iPods, 1.7M iPhones in Q2
Apple sold 10,644,000 iPods and 1,703,000 iPhones in the second fiscal quarter of 2008, the company said this week. As has been forecast for a while, the
Canada Gets iPhone This Year
After almost a year of speculation, Apple and Rogers, a leading Canadian telecom, made it official yesterday: the iPhone is coming to Canada this year. Details
Free at iTunes This Week
An extra Discovery Download this week rounds out another solid complement of free downloads. Music Great DJ, by The Ting Tings (single of the week) -
AT&T May Subsidize New iPhone
AT&T is reportedly planning to discount the price of the new iPhone by as much as US$200, according to reports. Carriers subsidizing the cost of handsets is a
Many iTunes Movie Changes
There's been a lot of movement on the movie purchase and rental front at iTunes and on the AppleTV this week. All signs point to progress on that front, a front
iPhone to Debut in 10 Countries This Year
The international spread of the iPhone continues. Vodafone, one of Apple's overseas carrier partners, has announced that the iPhone will be making its debut in
iPhone Extended Life Batteries from Kensington, Mophie
Kensington has announced
Free at iTunes Store This Week
An unusual event this week: the single of the week and latin single of the week are the same song - one is in English, the other in Spanish. Music Losing
iPhone Deals in Mexico, Maybe Spain and Poland
The International roll-out of the iPhone is picking up substantial speed. In just the last few weeks, 11 new countries have come on board with the device. Now,
iEphemera: Canadian iPod Rebates, NBC Streaming Video
ITEM: A class-action suit in Canada affecting Canadians who bought 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation iPods before June 24, 2004, has been settled. These customers get
Italy To Get Carrier-Free iPhones
In all current arrangements, Apple selects a particular carrier for the iPhone in a given country and then makes that carrier the country's exclusive iPhone
New "iPhone Black" Just Around the Corner?
Speculation has long been that the new version of the iPhone - one with more storage, fast 3G Internet connection, and other new features - would be released
HBO Brings Sopranos, The Wire to iTunes
HBO has brought its original series - including the hits The Sopranos, Sex and the City, The Wire, and Deadwood - to iTunes. Episodes from the series are
A Bookish Free iTunes This Week
This week's set of free iTunes downloads includes two audiobooks - an unusual number in a single week. Enjoy the listening! Music Dangerous, by Akon &
International iPhone News
The spread of the iPhone across the world continues. A bit more than a week after a deal was announced to debut the phone in 11 countries, Orange, Apple's
Free at iTunes Store This Week
Music and videos, this week. A little light, but still free, so who's complaining? Music My Hallelujah Song, by Julianne Hough (single of the week) -
UPDATED: AT&T to Offer iPhone Insurance
Or maybe not - no insurance from AT&T, folks. UPDATE: That said, you do have some options for iPhone insurance. Come June 2, any of you with a penchant for
Napster Launches DRM-Free MP3 Store
The field of music stores offering DRM-free MP3s is getting crowded. Of course there's iTunes and eMusic, then AmazonMP3 debuted and MySpace promised a store.
Discounts on new iPhone in France?
Readers of the French technology website PCInpact are claiming that those among them who own iPhones have been called by Orange, the official iPhone carrier in
IPhone Hits Nordic, Baltic
The march of the iPhone around the world continues. Phone carrier TeliaSonera has announced that it's secured rights to carry the phone in Sweden, Norway,
Free at iTunes Store This Week
Lots of video again this week, along with a full complement of songs. Music Blind, by Hercules and Love Affair (single of the week) - Download at iTunes
iEphemera: International iPhone + iTunes, iPod Vending Machines
A few tidbits of iPod, iPhone, and iTunes news as we head into the weekend and start counting down to less than a week before the big announcements expected at
Back-to-School Deal Includes Free iPods
Now this makes me almost want to go back to school. Apple's just taken the wraps off its latest back-to-school promotion (wait, didn't school just end?) and
iPhone Marketshare Down in Q1
The iPhone's marketshare dropped in the first quarter of 2008, according to research firm IDC. The iPhonee had grabbed an over 26% marketshare at the end of
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Music Let's Dance to Joy Division, by The Wombats (single of the week) - Download at iTunes So Deep in Love, by Joel Auge (discovery download) - Download
Apple Intros iPhone 3G Starting at $199
Apple ended months of speculation today when it introduced the new version of the iPhone, dubbed iPhone 3G. The new version of the phone goes on sale July 11 at
New iPhone Rumor Roundup
Today should be the day we find out what aspects of all these months of speculation is true: at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, at 1 pm
POLL: Will You Buy the new iPhone?
Now that Apple has taken the wraps off the new iPhone comes the crucial decision: will you buy one. With improve features and a much lower price (entry level
Post-iPhone 3G News and Notes
Now that the excitement of the new iPhone 3G's announcement has started to sink in and settle down, a few bits of interesting and related news are started to
Free at iTunes Store This Week
In the all the iPhone 3G excitement, I bet you thought I forgot about your weekly crop of free iTunes downloads. Nope. Just wanted you to have something to do
What to Expect from the App Store
Besides unveiling details of the iPhone 3G at last week's WWDC, Apple also gave many more details about the upcoming App Store, the iTunes-like (or
Europe Gets Better iPhone 3G Upgrades Than U.S.
There are lots of great things about living in Europe - culture, cuisine, a strong currency - and, if you're an iPhone devotee, much better upgrade offers.
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Can't Find the Words, by Karina (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Safe and Sound, by Rebelution (discovery download) - Download at iTunes
iEphemera: iTunes Tops 5 Billion; iPod Sales Growth; Piracy
Just five years after its 2003 launch, Apple's iTunes Store sold its 5 millionth song last week. This comes less than a year after the 3 billionth song was
iEphemera: iPhone Edition
According to one analysis, the new iPhone 3G is being sold as low as $199 because AT&T is paying Apple a subsidy as large as $325 per phone. Adobe has got
Free at iTunes This Week
A little bit of a thin week, but hey, this stuff's free. Music Black & Gold, by Sam Sparro (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Como Vivir Asi,
iPhone 3G Rumor Roundup
We're just a little more than two weeks away from the July 11 launch of the iPhone 3G in 22 countries and people are getting anxious. They want that thing now
Forums Now Working
After some tech support wrangling, I'm happy to say that the discussion forums on this site are now working. You can access them here. The forum is a great
Rhapsody Launches DRM-Free Music Store
Following in the footsteps of its philosophical sibling Napster, Rhapsody has launched a DRM-free online music store. While the site used to rent music to its
iPhone 3G to Be Bricked at Point of Sale?
According to an internal AT&T memo, the iPhone 3G may be bricked - in a locked state that requires activation for functionality - when it is sold. If
Free at iTunes This Week
After a few weeks of smaller download menus, Apple's back with a bigger one this week - maybe to give Americans something to do over the long holiday weekend.
Lines Already Forming for iPhone 3G
Well, I suppose it's not unexpected, but there are already lines forming, especially outside the NYC Apple Store, of people waiting to get their hands on the
Free at iTunes This Week
We may all have our eyes focused squarely on an event coming at the end of this week, but perhaps you can make the time pass faster with this week's selection
Italy Has Three iPhone 3G Carriers
My fellow Americans - wouldn't this be neat? Folks interested in buying the iPhone 3G in Italy have more choices to make than just whether to pick up the 8GB or
Big Pre-Launch iPhone 3G Roundup
Well, tomorrow’s the big day for the iPhone 3G launch and Apple has unleashed a deluge of exciting new content onto the web in preparation for it. A few other
What To Do With Your Old iPhone
Many people will be heading to Apple and AT&T stores tomorrow or over the weekend to pick up the iPhone 3G. Some fairly large percentage of those people, I
UPDATED2: iPhone Activation Problems - Again
I've just finished setting up my iPhone 3G - it went very smoothly indeed - and am about to post my guide to doing it for upgraders. However, reports are coming
I've Got An iPhone 3G
I'm now the happy owner of an iPhone 3G. I haven't set it up yet (blogging obligations come first, natch!), but the process of getting it was very smooth. I
Off to Get an iPhone 3G
By the time most anyone in the U.S. sees this, I'll be in line at a local AT&T store, waiting to pick up a new iPhone 3G. I'll be posting today and over the
iPhone Activations Working Again
After the troubles Apple had activating iPhone 3Gs and upgraded iPhones yesterday under the onslaught of business, the company got its servers back online last
Poll: Did You Experience iPhone Activation Problems?
There were widespread problems activating new iPhone 3Gs and upgraded iPhones and iPod touches on Friday thanks to the crush of people hitting Apple's
1 Million iPhone 3Gs Sold in 3 Days
Apple came with the news yesterday that the iPhone 3G is a big hit - big to the tune of 1 million phones sold in just three days. By way of comparison,
iPhone 3G Still Hard to Find
The downside of having a hit product can sometimes be that folks who want to buy one can't get it (hello, Nintendo Wii). Apple seems to be having this problem
Free at iTunes This Week
Need something to fill up that new iPhone 3G with? Here are some options. Music They Say, by Scars on Broadway (single of the week) - Download at iTunes
Apple Releases iPod touch firmware 1.1.5
iPod touch owners: If you didn't already upgrade to iPod firmware 2.0 to get access to the App Store and other neat new features, you may want to upgrade to
UPDATED: iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0: Experiencing Some Bumps
Though Apple's debut of the iPhone 3G and its accompanying iPhone 2.0 software has been a big success, it's not been without some bumps in the road, too. For
Apple Sells 11M iPods, 700K iPhones in Q3
Apple sold 11,011,000 iPods and 717,000 iPhones in the third quarter of 2008, the three-month period that ended on June 28. The iPhone number was low because
Free at iTunes Store This Week
Light week this week, but it is free... Music Walking on Air, by Kerli (single of the week) - Download at iTunes El Mareo, by Bajofondo (latin single of
iPhone 3G Coverage From Across About.com
Though I've been covering the iPhone 3G pretty hard, I'm far from the only guide at About.com who's been focusing on the fancy new phone. To that end, here are
Free at iTunes This Week
The two comics features here warms the heart of this comics fan. Music One, Two, Three, GO!, by Belanova (single of the week and latin single of the week)
Donna Martin Graduates! (And Gets This Nice iPod)
Who can forget the classic Donna Martin Graduates episode of the 1990s-zeitgeist TV show Beverly Hills 90210? If you worry that you're at risk of doing so, or
iPhone 3Gs Subject to Case Cracks?
A number of sites covering the iPod and iPhone are reporting this week that the iPhone 3G is subject to cracks appearing in its case without an event like a
iPod Supplies Low, New Models Coming?
If you've been considering buying a new iPod (or Mac), you may want to wait a few weeks. Apple has apparently told its resellers to expect very low stock on
Apple Releases iPhone Software 2.0.1
Apple released iPhone software 2.0.1 for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch last night. The new software is a free update that can be gotten through the
Free at iTunes This Week
Music In Color, by Jamey Johnson (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Infinite Night, by Carrie Rodriguez (discovery download) - Download at iTunes
AT&T Gets iPhone Until 2010
Those wanting an iPhone, but not wanting to sign a contract with AT&T will apparently need to wait a year longer expected, according to a story in USA Today.
App Store a Hit, But ...
It seems the App Store - the third-party program marketplace that works with iPhone 2.0 software - is a hit. Steve Jobs has confirmed in an interview that 60
Could Apple Have Sold 3 Million iPhone 3Gs?
Apple may have sold 3 million iPhone 3Gs in the first month that the device has been on sale, according to telecom analyst and former T-Mobile exec. Michael
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Soul on Ice, by SLO-O (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Te Abrazare, by Erre Xi (latin single of the week) - Download at iTunes eBooks
iPhone Comes to Best Buy Sept. 7
If you want an iPhone, the only place to get one is the Apple Store or an AT&T Store. All that changes on Sept. 7, when Best Buy will begin selling the phone.
Users Complain About iPhone 3G Reception
Are you having problems with the reception or network connection on your iPhone 3G? You may not be alone. In fact, it may be a widespread problem. My old
iPhone 3G Reception Problems to be Fixed in Software?
The iPhone 3G reception and network connection problems reported on last week may be able to be fixed by a software update, rather than a hardware fix,
Apple Releases iPhone Software 2.0.2
Following quickly on the heels of iPhone software 2.0.1, a bug-fix release, Apple has released iPhone 2.0.2, another collection of bug fixes and tweaks. It has
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Wisdom, by Gran Ronde (single of the week) - Download at iTunes El Sabio Soy Yo, by Grupo Fantasma (latin single of the week) - Download at iTunes
First-Generation Nano Fires Caused By Batteries
Every so often, you'll see a story online about an iPod that explodes or catches on fire. Normally those stories don't seem that interesting to me - mostly they
Jobs Promises iPhone Fix for September
It seems that even Steve Jobs is aware of the problems that iPhone customers are experiencing with the iPhone 2.0 software - and he's promised a software fix
More Speculation Points to new iPods in September
Rumors are increasing that Apple will be releasing a new line of iPod models in September. Those rumors began at the beginning of August, and now two retailers
Are 3G Connection Issues Network, not iPhone, Problems?
A pair of new reports indicate that the widely reported 3G connection issues affecting the iPhone 3G may not be a problem unique to Apple's new phone, but
New iPods Coming Sept. 9?
The rumormill has been churning with speculation that new iPods (and maybe other Apple products) will be arriving in September for a while, but consensus now
Free at iTunes This Week
After an absence of a few weeks, the Discovery Download makes its triumphant (well, maybe. I haven't listened to the song) return to the Free @ iTunes line-up!
September iPhone Update to Fix Many Problems
The next iPhone software update, promised last week by Steve Jobs, should fix performance lags in the address book application, quirks with the GPS, and
Apple Ignites Phone App Store Trend
Apple's App Store, the marketplace for third-party software programs that work on the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch, has been quite a hit for Apple. Users
Apple Confirms iPod/iTunes Event for Sept. 9
After being rumored for weeks, Apple yesterday confirmed that it is having an event - one centered around its music business - on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific.
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Need U Bad, by Jazmine Sullivan (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Diablo III Overture, by Russell Brower & the Eminence Symphony
iPod, iPhone Problems Due to Basic Mistakes
A lack of attention to basic manufacturing details are at the heart of many problems affecting the iPod and iPhone, according to a new report at EETimes. The
Free at iTunes This Week
With the introduction of HD TV show downloads from the iTunes Store, Apple offers a handful of free TV episodes available in the new HD format this week. Enjoy!
iPhone Firmware 2.1 Now Available
Apple has released iPhone firmware 2.1, as promised, today. The free update, which the company announced at its iPod event earlier in the week, adds the
Apple, NBC Differ on HD TV Details
Just days after NBC's TV shows returned to the iTunes Store fold - this time with HD versions, too, the companies are already disagreeing about how the pairing
iTunes 8 Causing Crashes on Vista
The recently released iTunes 8 has been causing crashes of the Blue Screen of Death variety for some users running Windows Vista, according to reports on a
Growing Concerns Over App Store Policies
The disqualification of another program from the iPhone App Store has commentators again questioning Apple's policies for allowing applications to be included
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Buildings & Mountains, by The Republic Tigers (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Young Friend, by Brooke Waggoner (discovery download) -
Apple Updates Remote
Apple has updated its Remote program for the iPhone and iPod touch running software 2.0 and higher. Remote is the program that lets you remotely control a
AT&T to Add iPhone to U-verse Bundles
Phone companies love integration these days. They love selling phone, Internet, TV, and other services in a bundle to their customers. Now, it seems, AT&T will
Guide to Genius Coverage
One of the neatest features added in iTunes 8 is Genius, a feature that not only creates playlists based on the music you like, but also helps you discover new
Post-Vacation iTunes Round-Up
I'm back from a week's vacation to the west coast that included a friend's wedding, a trip to Big Sur, being in the crowd and then rushing the field in
iEphemera: iPhone Edition, Sept. 30
And here are the iPhone news tidbits that caught my post-vacation eye: Apple announces recall of power adapter Begin iPhone 3G purchase online, at home
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Neo Violence, by The Tough Alliance (single of the week) - Download at iTunes You Gotta Go, by Chase the Sun (discovery download) - Download at
Apple Could Close iTunes Store Based on Royalty Ruling
Apple has threatened to close the iTunes Store if the Copyright Royalty Board, the body that oversees the rate at which copyright holders are compensated for
iPhone 3G Battery Life Isn't So Hot
Not exactly a revelation, I know. But still. As I mentioned on Monday, I was on vacation last week. Unlike my normal workdays - which involve sitting in
Unsurprisingly, Apple Keeps iTunes Store Open
The Copyright Royalty Board ruling that could have, according to Apple, shuttered the iTunes Store was handed down yesterday and neither Apple, nor folks who
Apple Releases iTunes 8.0.1
Apple has released iTunes 8.0.1, a maintenance release that fixes problems with HDTV downloads, iTunes Genius, and accessibility for the disabled. It's a free
Report: Apple Sells 10M iPhone Already
Apple may already have met its goal of selling 10 million iPhones by the end of 2008, according to one new report. Volunteers at the website Mac Observer
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Detroit, by Black Gold (single of the week) - Download at iTunes One Life to Love, by 33Miles (discovery download) - Download at iTunes El Mar, by
Apple Ships Replacement Power Adapters
The new iPhone power adapters, being sent to customers as part of a product recall, have begun shipping, according to some reports. The old adapters carried a
Wozniak Says the iPod's Days Are Numbered
Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder (but who no longer has a role at the company), thinks the iPod's days are numbered and that it will die out like the
iPhone Coming to Wal-mart for Christmas?
You may be able to buy the iPhone at Wal-mart this Christmas season, according to reports. The iPhone is already available through Apple, AT&T, and Best Buy -
Free iPhone with Every Diploma
This story rings a bell (in that others have tried it, I think), but: Abilene Christian University in Texas is giving incoming freshman their choice of a free
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Cheater, Cheater, by Joey & Rory (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Era, by Zulu 9:30 (latin single of the week) - Download at iTunes
Apple Sells 200M TV Shows, 1M HD Shows
Apple has sold over 200 million TV show episodes through the iTunes Store, according to reports. Over 1 million of those sales have been high-def episodes,
50% of U.S. Cars to Have iPod Connections in 2009
More than half of the cars sold in the U.S. in 2009 will have some kind of iPod connectivity, according to a new report from iSuppli. Apparently about 40% of
Hulu, CBS, Comedy Central Come to AppleTV Via Boxee
AppleTV users can now watch streaming video from Hulu, CBS, and Comedy Central directly on their AppleTVs with the new update to Boxee. Boxee is a third-party
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Music Go, Go, Go, by The 88 - Download at iTunes My Roots Are Showing, by Crystal Shawanda (discovery download) - Download at iTunes Agua Castradora, by
Apple Surpasses 10M iPhone Goal
Apple surpassed its goal of selling 10M iPhones three months before its end of the year deadline, the company announced in its quarterly financial statements
Now You Can Review iPod Products
OK, I think this is pretty exciting: About.com has added a new feature to its sites that allows users to write reviews of products. That means that after I've
Free at iTunes This Week
Music Geraldine, by Glasvegas (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Charlie Darwin, by The Low Anthem (discovery download) - Download at iTunes Algo
Free AT&T WiFi Comes to the iPhone
As iPhone owners in the U.S. have been learning in the past day or two thanks to text messages sent by AT&T, they will now have free access to over 17,000 WiFi
Netflix Begins Mac-Compatible Movie Streaming
Netflix-loving Mac users, your prayers and mine have been answered - Netflix is now offering Mac-compatible movie streaming as part of its Watch Instantly
Reminder: Write Your Own iPod Reviews
Just a friendly reminder: today is the day when you can weigh in, make your voice heard, tell the world what you really think - about iPod and iPhone products,
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Music Mr. Hurricane, by Beast (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Blood on the Steps, by The Yelling (discovery download) - Download at iTunes
Apple Sells $3.3bn in Music in 2008
Apple sold $3.34 billion worth of music through the iTunes Store in fiscal year 2008, according to its latest SEC filing. That was up $844 million from 2007 and
iEphemera: iPhone Edition
The iPhone continues to be a big hit and - in France - it's poised to be even bigger. Here are a few smaller bits of iPhone news that have caught my eye
Apple Releases Software 1.0.3 for 4th-Generation iPod nano
Apple has released an update to the that runs the recently released 4th-generation iPod nano, adding features and fixing bugs. The patch, which is available as
Free at iTunes Store This Week
Music Before the Worst, by The Script (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Bama Gettin Money, by Paper Route Gangstaz (discovery download) - Download
AT&T May Charge US$30/Mo. for iPhone Tethering
A couple of days ago, I noted a report that AT&T was planning to offer iPhone tethering - a process by which the iPhone serves as a modem for laptops and thus
Free at iTunes Store This Week
Music Jealous Enemies, by Dark Captain Light Captain (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Anything Goes, by Randy Houser (discovery download) -
I'm Considering Going Caseless
One thing that I tell anyone who asks is - and I always write this as well - if you've got an iPhone, get a case for it. You're going to drop it at some point,
I Invite You: Write Your Own Review
I keep mentioning this, but am doing so because I really want your input: About.com has added a new feature to its sites that allows users to write reviews of
Apple Releases iPhone Software 2.2
Apple has released iPhone Software 2.2, a free update to the software that runs the phone, that adds a host of new features including: Google Street View,
Report: iPhone Hits Wal-Mart After Christmas
The iPhone will be available for purchase at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club beginning after Christmas, according to a report. Wal-mart had previously been rumored to
MMS Comes to iPhone - But Not in U.S.
One of the most sought-after features for the iPhone - and perhaps the devices most glaring and confusing omission - is MMS, multimedia messaging. It always
Beatles Stack Outside iTunes - Again
The Beatles have long remained the the biggest-name band, with the most attractive music catalog, not included for sale at the iTunes Store. And it looks,
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Music Winter Wonderland, Tony Bennett (single of the week) - Download at iTunes It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, by Harry Connick Jr. -
Save a Few Bucks (and that's all) on iPods Today
For Black Friday, Apple has slashed -- er, no. gouged? -- nope. Whittled? Yes, whittled -- prices on a handful of iPods in both its online and retail stores. If
Free at iTunes Store This Week
Music Christmas in America, by Melissa Etheridge (single of the week) - Download at iTunes Slower Than Christmas, by The Boxmasters (discovery download) -
iPhone Drives Smartphone Growth
Despite a slow economy, the smartphone segment is growing - all thanks to the iPhone, according to a new report from Needham & Co. The market-research