3 September 2010, 1:57 pm by: Jeremy Horwitz
While others have rushed to write off or hype up Ping, the music-focused social network introduced by Apple two days ago, we’re not going to do either of those things today—it’s just too early. Surely Twitter saw more than its fair share of obi...
3 September 2010, 12:30 pm by: Jesse David Hollington
Aurora Feint has announced plans to expand its OpenFeint social gaming network to connect users on both iOS and Android devices. Named OpenFeint PlayTime, the service will allow multiplayer gameplay, matchmaking, and even real-time voice chat between...
3 September 2010, 12:19 pm by: Jesse David Hollington
Initially paid little attention on the first-generation Apple TV, a rear-facing USB port has been changed on the second-generation model—a point not mentioned during Wednesday’s introduction of the new Apple TV in San Francisco. The old port was...
3 September 2010, 12:13 pm by: Jesse David Hollington
The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, is coming later today. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and...
3 September 2010, 11:01 am by: Jeremy Horwitz
As the latest fine leather cases from France's Noreve, the Tradition series continues the company's... tradition of modestly updating prior designs for new Apple devices. The iPad Tradition Leather Case ($84-$97) is a folio-style design that uses emb...
3 September 2010, 10:50 am by: Jesse David Hollington
Griffin Technology has introduced its first accessories for the new fourth-generation iPod touch and sixth-generation iPod nano announced earlier this week. The Wristlet for iPod nano ($20) is a new one-piece silicone case and wrist strap design that...
3 September 2010, 9:08 am by: Jesse David Hollington
iHome has added information to its web site announcing its plans to release a new speaker system compatible with Apple’s AirPlay technology introduced earlier this week. Replacing Apple’s venerable AirTunes technology, AirPlay allows not only aud...
3 September 2010, 8:44 am by: Jeremy Horwitz
Welcome to a special rapid-fire edition of iPad + iPhone Gems. We’re clearing the decks of queued-up applications in the lead up to next week’s release of new iPods, so most of the 10 apps below are all getting only quick writeups designed to let...
3 September 2010, 7:47 am by: Jesse David Hollington
NASA has released a native iPad version of its free NASA App for the iPhone and iPod touch. NASA App HD provides access to a comprehensive library of news and information from NASA presented more effectively using the larger iPad display, including a...
3 September 2010, 7:41 am by: Jesse David Hollington
Scosche Industries has unveiled six new case designs for the fourth-generation iPod touch and two for the new iPod nano. The classic KickBack case with integrated kickstand for landscape video viewing has been updated for the new iPod touch with a gl...
3 September 2010, 7:08 am by: Jesse David Hollington
Philips has released the Fidelio, a new docking speaker system for iPad, iPhone and iPod devices with wireless Bluetooth streaming capabilities. The Fidelio provides docking playback and charging capabilities for all recent iPod classic, iPod nano an...
3 September 2010, 6:31 am by: Jesse David Hollington
XtremeMac has announced its new line of cases for the fourth-generation iPod touch and sixth-generation iPod nano. The new offerings include the company’s signature form-fitting silicon Tuffwrap series of cases which will be available in four color...
2 September 2010, 1:39 pm by: Jesse David Hollington
According to a support FAQ from Apple, rented TV Shows are limited to being played on devices running iOS 4.1 or later. Specifically, the FAQ indicates that rented TV shows downloaded via iTunes 10 can be played only on the computer, iPhone 3G, iPhon...
2 September 2010, 1:27 pm by: Jesse David Hollington
The Wall Street Journal reports that Deutsche Telekom AG will be losing its exclusive rights to sell the iPhone in Germany ahead of the holiday season. Citing people familiar with the matter, the WSJ report indicates that although nothing has yet bee...
2 September 2010, 12:42 pm by: Jesse David Hollington
Apple has confirmed to Ars Technica that it will not be releasing an update to bring the new second-generation Apple TV features such as Netflix streaming to the older device. As with other products Apple has discontinued, the first-generation Apple...
2 September 2010, 11:53 am by: Jesse David Hollington
During Apple’s annual fall iPod event yesterday, the company unveiled iTunes 10, a significant update to iTunes that arrives only a year after version 9. iTunes 10 makes some very significant changes to the look and feel of iTunes, introducing ever...
2 September 2010, 11:16 am by: Jeremy Horwitz
Designed in Sweden as the first officially-branded "Made for iPad" earphones we've received, NOCS' NS200 Earphones with Remote and Mic ($70) are a sequel to a same-named but different-looking, different-featured product released two years ago. The ne...
2 September 2010, 11:03 am by: Jeremy Horwitz
Quite possibly the most exciting XtremeMac accessory we've seen in a long while, InCharge Duo for iPad ($60) is a dual-device charging station capable of simultaneously refueling an iPad and either an iPhone or an iPod, with a swappable top plate tha...
2 September 2010, 10:58 am by: Jeremy Horwitz
The latest version of XtremeMac's InCharge Auto car charger is called InCharge Auto for iPad ($25), adding 2.1-Amp charging capabilities to a previously iPod- and iPhone-only charging design. Featuring a single straight power cable rather than the co...
1 September 2010, 11:34 am by: Jeremy Horwitz
Apple’s 2010 Music Event is over, and as expected, it brought new iPod models, a new Apple TV, and a new version of iTunes—plus information on iOS versions 4.1 and 4.2. Here’s a quick summary of the key announcements, with a convenient gallery...