The MP3 Players

The new version of iTunes allows users to browse, find, sample and subscribe to thousands of free radio, and synchronise to their iPods. Yes, in Apple’s word, Podcast is the next generation of radio!

The iTunes v4.9 has included the Podcast Directory, which features over 3,000 free audio programs. The content of these podcasts are namely from ABC News, Adam Curry, BBC, Clear Channel, The Dawn and Drew Show, Disney, Engadget, ESPN, Newsweek and NPR member stations such as KCRW in Los Angeles and WGBH in Boston. Meanwhile, the company has also launched a “Publish Podcasts to the Music Store� information page for submitting your own podcast RSS feed for consideration.

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Still remember to the cutie MobiBlu DAH-1500 (a.k.a JNC SSF-8100)? It’s firmware is now updated to version 1.56.

The changes of the new firmware are:

• add Fast Forwarding and Rewinding within a track
• add Repeat One function
• add file sort function
• Improved file navigation

How to update firmware?

Here are some step-by-step guides for you!

• Unzip downloaded file. (fw.bin, f1.sys)
• Connect your MP3 player to PC
• Copy fw.bin and f1.sys into root folder of your MP3 player
• Safety remove your MP3 player from PC
• Check “Menu -> OS VER” for firmware version. If it is v1.56, firmware is successfully updated.

Note:

Please make sure your MP3 player has sufficient battery power to finish the updating process. It may damage your MP3 player if the updating process is interrupted due to insufficient battery power.

{ Download: MobiBlu DAH-1500, JNC SSF-8100 }

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The new JetAudio VX includes Video Converter program which can convert most of movie files to MPEG4 files. However, there is no update information for new JetShell.

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BadApple adds a Podcasts link to iTunes. This can be used to browse through categories to find podcasts. Double-clicking on the podcast will loads it into the iTunes library.

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For those who can’t wait for the release of iTunes v4.9, you can download BadApple here! Remember, please read BadFruit’s disclaimer:

BadApple is NOT from the Beatles. It’s also not from Apple Computer Inc. It’s definitely not endorsed or approved by Apple. In fact, I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t want you to use BadApple.

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The users may upgrade that Zen Micro players that have the firmware v1.02.05 or earlier, or Zen Micro PlaysForSure firmware 2.00.12 or later.

The new firmware fixes:

• Prevents battery drain when the player is charged with an AC adapter already plugged into a live power outlet
• Restores proper functionality after disconnecting the power adaptor or transferring content using Zen Media Explorer
• Redirects playback properly when skipping to the beginning of a WMA track
• Allows you to quickly charge your player from your computer’s USB port when player drivers are not installed. Slide the Power switch towards the Lock icon before charging your player.

The enhancements of this version are:

• Improves the look of the volume control bar
• Improves the appearance of the Lock icon
• Adds a 4GB option in Removable Disk Mode (for 5 or 6GB players only)
• Adds support for the Russian language

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