News Archive for 05/07/15

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iSkin ships Wild Sides protectors for iPod mini

07/15, 6:10pm

Wild Sides protectors

iSkin today announced the availability of its popular Wild Sides iPod protectors for Apple's iPod mini. Wild Sides is described as a "fun and funky way to style, protect and enhance the look and feel of the iPod." iSkin Wild Sides silicone skins feature an ultra-clear colored screen protector and are available in three "funky" colors: Verve (bright green and white), Rebel (deep blue and white) and Diva (hot pink and white). In addition to fashionable colors, Wild Sides have photo-luminous glow-in-the-dark stripes using iSkin's own ultra-Glo silicone technology. For added convenience, an iSkin REVOClip and a swirl printed click wheel protector is included with each mini Wild Side.

FastMac introduces long-lasting iPod battery upgrade

07/15, 12:50pm

FastMac iPod upgrade

FastMac today announced what it calls the longest lasting battery upgrade for 4G iPods. The TruePower battery upgrade utilizes patented nanoparticle technology to dramatically extend battery life. The TruePower upgrades are accompanied by a 2-year guarantee. FastMac’s TruePower upgrades replace the iPod’s original internal Lithium-Ion battery with a larger capacity and longer lasting advanced power cell. The upgrade offers 20-70 percent more capacity than the original (depending on iPod model) and up to 7.5 times as many charge cycles. FastMac is now accepting preorders ($30) for the Gen 4 battery upgrade on its website and will be shipping the second week of August. All preorders will receive a free iPod travel charger or a free iPod car charger, at the customer’s preference. Upgrades for Gen 1, 2, and 3 iPods are available now.

Apple to launch iTMS for Japan in August?

07/15, 11:30am

iTMS for Japan

Apple will launch its iTunes Music Store for Japan in the middle of August, according to a printed newsletter sent to some users. The newsletter, from Japanese record label Toshiba, said that Apple has plans to launch a Japanese version of its popular iTunes Music Store near August 14th. An earlier report said that major Japanese record companies, including Columbia Music Entertainment, Avex Group Holdings and Toshiba-EMI have already agreed to provide songs for the service launch this August, but that Sony Music Entertainment of Japan had yet to come to terms with Apple.