News Archive for 05/01/18

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iPod shuffle to hit big?

01/18, 12:35pm

DFP: iPod shuffle is next big thing

Countering some of the negative remakrs by Apple's competitors, one technology columnist believes that Apple's new iPod Shuffle is "about to be the next must-have product." Detroit Free Press columnist Mike Wendland says that the shuffle feature will drive its popularity: "Now, critics contend that's a reverse psychology thing, aimed at covering up a big drawback in the Shuffle -- the lack of a display screen that lets you see and choose the songs you play. But the criticism doesn't take into consideration the way most people I know use personal music players. Shuffling is the way most of us like to play CDs. We like randomness. The lack of a display screen is a nonfactor, I believe. The Shuffle offers the simplicity and ease of use that Apple engineering is so justly famous for."

NFL content on iTMS

01/18, 12:00pm

NFL offers weekly highlights, games on iTunes, iPod

The National Football League today announced it will offer entire audio broadcasts of the NFL's Super Bowl as well as both the NFC and AFC Championship Games to NFL.com, audible.com, and selected other online retailers for download the morning after the game. Audible's content, available at the iTunes Music Store, is available for download to many compatible MP3 devices, including the iPod. The NFL audio broadcasts are available as audio highlights of weekly (single) NFL games for $0.95. The content includes recaps, interviews, and commentary in a single 2-5 minute audiobook. A bundle of the weekly highlights is available for $3.95. Pricing for full game audio books of the AFC/NFC games later this week, has not been announced.

ProClip automounts

01/18, 11:40am

ProClip offers automounts for iPod photo

ProClip USA today announced it will offer automotive mounts for Apple's iPod photo--both the 40GB/60GB. The clips will securely hold the iPod photo in cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. ProClip mounts are clip-on brackets that attach to the vehicles dashboard or console, and can be self-installed in seconds. Once the bracket is in place, a custom designed holder is attached to provide a perfect fit for the Apple iPod. "Securely mounting handhelds like the Apple iPod, without damaging a vehicles interior, is what we do best." The standard holder is $25, while a version with tilt/swivel functionality is $35.