Microsoft issues final Vista iPod update...

Microsoft has finally released an update for Windows Vista that fixes the lingering compatibility issues with Apple's iPod. Available first in late March, the final version of the free update is for users worldwide and works with the latest version of Apple iTunes to correct an issue that caused some iPods to become corrupted when ejecting them using Windows Explorer or the "Safely Remove Hardware" function in the System Tray, the company said. "The long and short of it is this: Apple and Windows have partnered together to ensure a great experience in using Windows Vista with iTunes and the iPod, and both companies recommend you download this update," Microsoft representatives said.

EA preps four new games, The Sims for iPod

The Sims will appear as a game for iPods in the coming weeks, publisher Electronic Arts confirmed to Macworld UK. The gaming giant said it plans to release four new iPod games, along with a bevy of titles for mobile phones. "From EA studios, we plan to release roughly 35 titles and 120 SKUs. EA Mobile plans to release 30 to 35 games on mobile handsets and four games on the iPod," executives told the publication. The execs noted that one of the new iPod titles will feature the much-loved Sims, Sims Bowling, "The news emerges as the publisher of the hugely succesful Sims game franchise confirmed disappointing fourth-quarter financial results," Macworld UK wrote. "Losses widened 56 per cent as the videogames industry grapples with new gaming consoles from Sony, Nintendo and others. Losses reached $25 million on $613 million revenue."