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Apple To Unveil New iPod Next Week
Apple will unveil a new range of iPod music players and price cuts at a media event next Tuesday in the US but may not launch a long-awaited update to its MacBook laptop computers until a later date, according to a report in Reuters.


Is This The New 4G iPod Nano?
Apple just loves to keep punters guessing when it comes to new products on the horizon, and the new iPod nano is no exception.


Apple Admit to Problems With iTunes Offer Fix
Apple has admitted that they have been having stability and performance problems with iTunes and in an effort to fix the problems they have released a new version of iTunes bringing the current version to iTunes 7.7.1.


New HD TiVo Has 3G iPhone and iPod Link
Seven Media have rolled out a new HD TiVo service that allows free to air TV programs to be transferred to the new Apple 3G iPhone or an iPod.


Is The iPod Dead?
Last week at the launch of the iPhone by Steve Jobs in the US, there were many announcements by the man in the black turtleneck skivvy including a new Mac OS and a number of apps to go with Apple products. But there was one word missing from the whole presentation.


Universities Bring Lectures To Your iPod
University students will now be able to download lectures to their iPod with the launch of iTunes U.


Apple Turns Bright Blue In Sydney
According to infoapplestore.com, a bright blue banner has been placed over the three-story glass façade of the future George Street in Sydney Apple retail store, signalling that the store could open within weeks.


Apple Re-‘shuffles’ iPod
Apple has just made its iPod shuffle even more affordable, with the 1GB iPod shuffle now priced at $65. The company is also introducing a new 2GB iPod shuffle model that will be available later next month and will have an RRP of $89.


Apple Rolls Out New iPod Touch But Still No iPhone
Apple has released a new iPod Touch with double the memory of its predecessor at 32GB. The company has also dropped the price of its 16GB and 8GB Touch models, but remains tight-lipped about the possibility of an iPhone for the Australian market.


Apple Unveils New Pink iPod Nano
Apple has expanded the range of colours the new iPod nano is available in to include a pink 8GB model. The company says the release comes in response to the many requests it has had for a pink version of its popular portable player.


Meet The New Apple iPod Family
At an all singing all dancing event in San Francisco Apple has rolled out a new family of iPod products in an effort to out perform the likes of Sony and Samsung who are finally tuning into the portable music market with alternate products to the iPod.


Fatboy Nano & New iPods From Apple Soon
Apple is set to roll out several new iPods in time for Xmas sales. Among them will be a full-screen video model and one nicknamed the "Fatboy Nano".


iPod Tours Through Government Museum
The ubiquitous Apple iPod has infiltrated even the Australian Federal Government it seems, with the launch of a new iPod-conducted tour through the National Archives of Australia.


Vibrating iGasm Gets Apple iRate
Apple have got their knickers in a twist over an iPod vibrator called the iGasm which is being sold via a chain of British sex stores called Ann Summers.


New Red iPod Unveiled
Apple has launched a new special edition iPod nano, which comes in the colour red to support the Product Red campaign against HIV/AIDS.


Classical iPod Users Turning To Quality Hi Fi
iPod users are turning to classical music in droves with some analysts saying that the next big thing could be the return of quality two channel Hi Fi.


iPods Stuff Up Heart Beats
iPods, it appears, can stuff up a heart beat if one is wearing a pacemaker, according to the experts.


iPods Need To Rock To FM Radio
Consumers want an FM radio in their iPods a recent research study has revealed.


Apple Confirms OZ Shops Million To Be Spent
Apple Computer Australia has confirmed that it is planning to open two avant-garde company-owned "Apple Stores" in Melbourne and Sydney.


Flash New iPod By Year End
Apple is planning to eliminate hard drive storage in its popular iPods. It will be replaced with flash memory.


New Yorkers May Face iPod Fines
A New York State Senator is proposing fines for pedestrians who cross the street listening to an iPod or mobile phone or even using a portable gaming device in an attempt to minimise pedestrian accidents.


Using Vista May Corrupt Your iPod
Apple is recommending iPod owners to delay upgrading to Windows Vista until the next release of iTunes that will address several compatibility issues with Vista, including one which may corrupt your iPod.


iPod Shuffle Now In New Colours
The new iPod shuffle is now available in five colours: blue, pink, green and orange in addition to the original silver.


Apple Sells 21 Million iPods in 3 Months
Apple has reported a 78 percent surge in quarterly profit, trouncing Wall Street expectations. They also sold more than 21 million iPod digital music players in the last quarter while delivering revenues of US$1 billion for the first time, but the forecast for the current quarter lagged analysts' targets and shares of Apple, known for its cautious outlook, slipped in after-hours trade following an initial jump.


Cop An Eye Full Of This iPod Video
Personal video entertainment from an iPod via a slimline viewer that look like hot sunglasses was a big hit at the CES 07 show in Las Vegas. Also hot were the girls demonstrating the product.


First HD iPod Projector
ViewSonic has unveiled the first ‘made for iPod’ projector at the CES 2007 show in Las Vegas.


iPod Fireball In December
Escient has launched several new FireBall media management products, including three new models in the MX Series; and the new FP-1 Music Manager, which features a universal dock for seamless integration with the widely popular iPod player.


Fly The World On An iPod
Apple has announced it is teaming up with Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM and United to deliver the first seamless integration between iPod and in-flight entertainment systems.


iPod Users Are Thieves: UMG Boss
The CEO of the Universal Music Group has described iPod users as thieves and the ipod a mere repository for stolen music.


iPod Owners Want Zune
iPod owners are not necessarily as loyal to the brand as traditional Mac fans are, says ABI research, which conducted a survey in the US recently. The survey found almost 60 percent of iPod owners looking to buy another MP3 player soon, would choose Microsoft's Zune player over any other brand, including an iPod.


New Red iPod To Help Aids In Africa
Apple has released an 8GB red iPod Nano. Due for rlease in Australia this week Apple will donate $10.00 from each sale to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.


New iPod Shuffle Out On Friday
Apple’s new iPod shuffle, which the company claims is the world’s smallest digital music player, will be available worldwide as of this Friday, 3 November.


iPod Code Cracked ?
The code that keeps iPod users faithful to Apple's iTunes music download site, and which protects a monumental share of the world's music download market, has reportedly been cracked by Norwegian teenager Jon Lech Johansen ("DVD Jon.")


Choice Credibility Questioned Over iPod Claim
The credibility of Choice Australia has been questioned after the organisation in a cheap publicity stunt took on the Apple iPod.


New Touchscreen 6G iPod Soon
Mac site, Trusted Reviews is running a very interesting story. they claim that Apple will launch a 6G touch screen iPod soon.


Steve Jobs Talks Frankly About Zune And Microsoft
Steve Jobs is no fan of Microsoft despite the fact that it was Microsoft that helped keep his Company afloat with a $300 million dollar investment several years ago.


Apple Claims Ownership Of Pod Legal Action Taken
Apple has stepped up its legal crackdown on businesses using the word 'pod' in product and company names.


Apple New iPods Now Media Centre Next Year
Apple Computer has announced a new media centre type device that is the size of a book, plays movies and music and connects to a TV as well as new iPods.


New Apple Phone And iPod Exposed In Patent
Patents lodged by Apple reveal that they are set to launch a new new multi function hand held device that will incorporate a phone and iPod music and video player.


New iPods Coming Soon Retailers Slash Prices
Apple is tipped to be launching a brand new iPod on September the 12th with local retailers in Australia being told to discount existing stock by as much as 75%.


How To Get More From Your iPod
A few simple, affordable adjustments can make your digital music listening experience better and easier. SmartHouse shows you how.


Creative Nets $130M As Apple Settles iPod Fight
Struggling MP3 maker Creative Technology is set to pocket A$130 million dollars after Apple agreed to settle a dispute over several Creative patent claims


Apple Warns POD Marketers
Organisations trying to profit from the boom in iPods could find themselves being sued by Apple following a decision by the Company to warn Companies that they are in breach of Apple trademarks.


iPod On The Road
Apple has confirmed that it is joining forces with some of the major vehicle makers in the US to integrate the iPod into car stereos.


How The iPod Click Wheel Works
One of the key advantages of an iPod is the unique click wheels This touch sensitive ring allows one to navigate easily through the iPod menu.


New iPod Launched
Or is it re-hashed? Apple has released a new U2 Special Edition iPod ($499), based on the standard 30GB iPod Video.


Bragging Costs Samsung Dearly
Bragging by Samsung in an effort to boost it's tarnished reputation has cost the Company a major chunk of the Apple memory business according to a leading analyst.


Apple Wants To Change Your Mood, Patent
iPod maker Apple has patented a device which controls the speed of music to affect the mood and behaviour of the user during an activity such as exercise.


Apple Overcomes Frogs
Apple is expected to negotiate new deals with record labels and artists to sidestep French government plans to open the copy-protection technology of its iTunes music service to rivals, under a draft Senate amendment to be voted on this week.


Karl Kruszelnicki’s Favourite Things
Dr Karl is a scientist, broadcaster, and author of a new book called Dis Information. He’s one of Australia’s first, and most popular, Podcasters, and he told Ty Pendlebury he’s not afraid to look silly when it comes to gadgets.



 



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