Apple's iTunes U goes 'Beyond Campus'...

Apple today expanded upon the free content available through its iTunes desktop software. Initially only offering lectures and videos from several universities, iTunes U section will expand on these by supplying debates from the Supreme Court, radio broadcasts on the civil rights movement, among other offerings in a new category they are calling "Beyond Campus". iTunes was originally designed as a gateway for its leading online music store (and less successful video store) as well as song/video and Apple device management for users.

WeatherBug announces iPhone app...

WeatherBug has announced a new web app for iPhone and iPod Touch that streams localized weather information through Safari. Although just released, it has already become a Staff Pick, according to the Apple Web Apps page. The app offers international weather, a detailed 7 day forecast, radar, and camera images from WeatherBug tracking stations. The web app also allows users to set multiple locations, each with the aforementioned features.

iPhone comes out on top of survey...

After only three months, Apple's new iPhone appears to be leading the rest of the cell phone market in terms of customer satisfaction, according to ChangeWave Research. Close to 3700 people were polled regarding their feelings towards their respective cellular devices. The iPhone comes out on top of the survey with an astonishing 82% of iPhone owners expressing a "Very Satisfied" rating. This is followed up by Blackberry users at 51%, Sanyo at 46%, and LG at 44%. Palm, Motorola and Sony Ericsson were ranked lowest, coming in at 35%, 33% and 31% respectively.

PDO intros aluminum Classic, Nano cases...

Accessory maker PDO has announced two new sets of iPod cases, the Aluminum V2 for Classics and the Aluminum N3 for 3G Nanos. The V2 is said to be the only aluminum case that covers both the screen and the clickwheel, the former with clear plastic, the latter with a colored silicone layer that still allows interaction. The inside of the case is lined with neoprene for shock protection, while openings permit access to the dock connector, hold switch and headphone jack. Accessories include a neckstrap and swiveling belt clip. The case is available in silver with a black clickwheel cover, or in black with blue, black or red clickwheel covers. It should ship towards the end of October, though pre-orders can be made now for $30.