News Archive for 06/04/04

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Bluetooth iPod rumors

04/04, 5:40pm

Retailer says Bluetooth iPod is near

Rumors are flying once again that Apple will debut a Bluetooth iPod, and one U.K. retailer says the Cupertino-based company has been putting the finishing touches on just such a device. Stuff Magazine suspects that the iPod maker is set to unveil a host of accessories for its line of digital media players, with Bluetooth-enabled headphones being a primary candidate. A Bluetooth-enabled iPod would allow users to broadcast music through vehicle speakers without the need for plug-ins or FM transmitters, and may enable owners of the device to transfer tracks wirelessly between iPods. Sony Ericsson recently launched its W950i Walkman phone with the optional HBH-DS970s, a flash-based phone offering 4GB of storage and Bluetooth connectivity, which some industry watchers say is set to offer the iPod stiff competition. Apple will need to roll out a wireless-capable iPod to stay on top of mobile phone competitors, according to the report.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

04/04, 9:50am

RHCP album, concert tickets on iTunes

In its second exclusive announcement today, Warner Bros. Records Apple today announced that the new double album "Stadium Arcadium" from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and concert tickets for the band's North America tour will be offered through an exclusive pre-sale on the iTunes Music Store. Beginning today, customers can pre-order "Stadium Arcadium" from iTunes for $20 to be downloaded on May 9 when it is released. The band and iTunes have teamed up with Ticketmaster to offer a special concert ticket pre-sale for their upcoming North American tour. Fans that pre-order the double album will receive a download of the new single, "Dani California" immediately at the time of the pre-order. On May 9, fans participating in the pre-order will also receive additional iTunes bonus content, including an exclusive audio interview with the band, a video chronicling the making of "Dani California" and a full color digital booklet.

iPod Hi-Fi Speaker Case

04/04, 9:30am

Waterfield's iPod Hi-Fi Speaker Case

Waterfield today announced its new travel play-through case for Apple's iPod Hi-Fi speaker system. The iPod Hi-Fi Speaker Case is fully padded, provides complete play-through functionality and has five pockets for all the iPod gear. A solid plate of impact-resistant plastic protects the front grill and speakers and a comfortable shoulder strap helps to lighten the load. The case is made from custom-designed and domestically produced ballistic nylon, high density foam, YKK locking zippers and durable metal hardware. The inside of the case is layered with a soft, scratch free liner. The case provides a chamber for the iPod Hi-Fi and additional pockets for the iPod and its accessories, including a front oval opening lets users play their music without having to take the speaker out of its case and a covered slot at the bottom for plugging in the power cable and the "audio in" jack. It will ship on April 18 for $150 and is available in black ballistic nylon with Lead, Taxi, or Blue Indium trim.

Dave Matthews on iTunes

04/04, 9:15am

Dave Matthews Band on iTunes

Dave Matthews Band and Apple today announced the availability of the entire Dave Matthews Band catalog on the iTunes Music Store, allowing fans to purchase and download individual songs from the band's catalog for just 99 cents per song exclusively from iTunes. "We're excited to offer Dave Matthews Band fans our entire catalog on iTunes for downloading to their computer or iPod," said Dave Matthews. "After releasing 'Stand Up' on iTunes the band received such great feedback that we decided to make all of our music available on the iTunes Music Store."

Apple VP Cue takes stand

04/04, 2:00am

Apple VP Cue offers iTunes testimony

Apple Computer on Monday defended the comapny's right to use the Apple logo in conjunction withe sales from its iTunes Music Store. Apple Computer executive Eddy Cue took the stand in the ongoing lawsuit filed by The Beatles’ record company for allegedly breaching a trademark agreement. Cue, vice president of iTunes at Apple Computer, sought "to deflect Apple Corps’ charge that the computer company violated a 1991 agreement that it would stay out of the music business," according to CIO Magazine. Cue admitted that iTunes carries "temporarily exclusive" songs, but said that the practice was no different from other services. Apple Corps lawyer Geoffrey Vos used the opportunity to confirm that iTunes offered exclusive music via iTunes, negating Apple's argument that it is merely using the Apple logo in conjunction with a data transfer service. Last week, Apple Computer argued that "any moron" could distinguish between the use of the logos by iTunes and Apple Corps, the Beatles' recording company.