June 1st, 2005 by Chi An
A new version of system software for Apple’s iPod Photo line of digital music players will add a slew of new image transitions in addition to a popular arcade game.
The rumors said that Apple will deliver a new system software of its
iPod Photo, named “
iPod Photo Software 1.2“, to be available for download sometime this month.
The update will pack a color version of the classic arcade game:
Tetris. Users will be able to use the iPod photo’s click-wheel to move the tetris blocks horizontally while the iPod click-button performs block rotation.
{ via Apple Insider }
June 1st, 2005 by Chi An
If you are the iPod fans, you should know that Apple purposely keeps your music files hidden. It is only visible to the Apple iTunes. Unfair for for those who don’t want to use iTunes, right? Don’t worry, with a little hack, your favourite songs is accessible by other PC or Mac programs.
Apple intentionally make this to prevent illegal files transfer to another machines. Even you have activated the iPod’s Disk Mode, the Macintosh Finder or the Windows File Manager are also not able to view the music files. However, some iPod/iTunes enthusiasts had done a little hack to enable your PC or Mac to access your favourite songs without iTunes. So now, you can transfer the music files to your machine from your iPod. And you can enjoy them without iPod on your hands!
The hack is publish by
eCoustics.com. But remember, only do make the
legal music files transfer!
The MP3 Players do not hold any responsibility on illegal trials by the users.
{ via NFHQ }
May 27th, 2005 by Chi An
Speck Products introduced an iPod case on Thursday that has a personality of its own.
The company’s $35
iGuy is a silicone case, similar to other iPod jackets, but it adds bendable arms and legs to the typical design. For now it comes in a version for fourth-generation iPods, though an iPod Mini version is slated for a June arrival
{ via CNET Tech News } { where to buy?
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See also: iGuy for iPod Mini
May 24th, 2005 by Chi An
Chairman Steve Jobs said Sunday night that support for the radio-like programs downloaded from the Internet will be included in the next version of the iPod software, iTunes, due within 60 days.
Jobs made his announcement at “D3: All Things Digital,” a technology conference sponsored by the Wall Street Journal in San Diego. His remarks were reported by several technology journalists in the audience.
The Apple chairman was “slightly dismissive of populist programming,” said Tim O’Reilly, founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media Inc., a technology publishing company.
“Current plans call for podcasts to be free downloads,” wrote Mena Trott, co-founder of Six Apart Inc., and also in the audience. “Users will submit their podcasts and Apple will be hand picking the content it makes available to iTunes users.”
Before his speech, Jobs also met with Adam Curry, the former MTV disc jockey who has tirelessly promoted creation of radio-like programs for download. Later in his own podcast, Curry reported he was “able to provide a lot of input,” and told Jobs the iPod hardware should also record. “I can guarantee you this is going to happen,” Curry said.
{ via MarketWatch }
May 24th, 2005 by Chi An
Growth of electricals range adds to pressure on rivals. Tesco is raising the competitive stakes once again as it expands its electricals range to include products such as iPods.
In a move which will increase the pressure on rivals such as Dixons, an increased range of digital products will be introduced into 200 Tesco stores over the next week, with MP3 players available in 69 stores.
Digital music players will start at £24.97 for an Inovix 128MB player. Players on offer will include the Apple iPod Shuffle and the Creative Zen Micro. Sales of MP3 players grew by 400 per cent in the UK last year, with the market expected to double again in 2005, as the price of players drops and downloads become more accessible. Tesco offers a download service via its Tesco.com website.
via [The Retail Bulletin ]
