News Archive for 09/03/13

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Refurb. iPod roundup from Apples online store

03/13, 6:05pm

Refurb. iPod roundup

A vast selection of refurbished iPods are currently on sale at Apple's online store. Starting at $39 is the 1GB iPod shuffle, in current-generation pink, blue, or green. The 2GB model is also available in the same color options for $59. The previous-generation 4GB iPod nano, in silver, is now priced at $79. Get a 4th generation, 8GB iPod nano in orange, green, purple, pink, silver, black, yellow or blue for $129. The 16GB model is priced at $169 and is available in the same colors as the 8GB model. Also priced at $169 is the 80GB iPod classic in black or silver. For just $40 more get the 120GB Classic, now $209. First-generation and current-generation iPod touch models are available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB configurations. First-gen. configurations are priced at $179, $219 and $299 respectively while the current-gen. configurations are priced at $199, $259, and $349.

Apple sued over exploding iPod touch

03/13, 5:45pm

Apple Touch lawsuit

Apple has been targeted in yet another lawsuit, as a Cincinnati mother seeks damages from the company over an incident where an iPod touch allegedly exploded in her son's pocket, according to Ars Technica. The filings refer to the device as an "iTouch," which was reportedly left in the student's pocket during class. The iPod was turned off and unexpectedly popped, caused a burning sensation and igniting the child's pants.

iPhone apps: Word Twiddle, Backdrops, Video Safe

03/13, 4:20pm

Compounds, BMW Z4

Word Twiddle ($2) includes over 53,000 words that have been broken down into lists that compliment each other are supposed to help stimulate different ideas. Users can choose to display from one to three different words and pick a different category for each word. The application includes over 50 lists such as "Actions," "Motion," "Social" and "Thinking."

SiK launches Pimp iPod car charger with audio output

03/13, 3:50pm

Pimp iPod charger

SiK has launched the Pimp, a new iPod car charger that enables audio output through car speakers. A 3.5mm jack is present on the dock connector, while the power supply is compatible with most 12V sockets and based on a replaceable fuse. Housing is rendered in anodized aluminum and stainless steel, and the charger comes equipped with three feet of cable. Although compatible with most iPods from the fourth generation or later, SiK notes that it does not support the iPod shuffle.

Monster to add iPod shuffle-ready headphones

03/13, 3:15pm

Monster iPod shuffle Plans

Monster Cable today pledged new versions of its headphones that would support the third-generation iPod shuffle. The company's existing Beats and Turbine headphones, as well as unspecified new models, will all get an in-line control to navigate tracks as well as to trigger VoiceOver. An adapter is also planned to let any headphone from any company share the same features.

Metal Gear Solid Touch coming March 19th

03/13, 12:25pm

Metal Gear Solid Touch

Konami has set an official release date for Metal Gear Solid Touch, the iPhone and iPod touch title based on the console game. The plot follows the same theme as Metal Gear Solid 4, but without the stealth capabilities of the Playstation 3 variant. Gamers shoot targets while navigating through the setpieces, with pinch input controlling zoom.

V-MODA making 3G iPod shuffle earphones

03/13, 9:50am

V-MODA AVC iPod shuffle

V-MODA on Friday acted quickly to support Apple's third-generation iPod shuffle by revealing a new line in the works to support the new player. The Audio Visual Control (AVC) series will add in-line control for the play, skip, volume and VoiceOver features of the player while improving the audio quality and, reportedly, the style versus Apple's pack-in earbuds. It should also work with other late 2008 iPods as well as unibody MacBooks.

Sirius XM confirms satellite radio iPhone app

03/13, 7:25am

Sirius XM iPhone app

After avoiding declaring bankruptcy last month, Sirius XM has announced plan to stream its subscription radio service to the iPhone and iPod touch this spring as part of the company's latest fiscal results conference call. The new app will let either Apple device receive Sirius or XM stations over their Internet connections without requiring a separate radio. Currently, Sirius has roughly 19 million subscribers, an improvement of about 10 percent from last year, but is being significantly slowed by plunging car sales and the absence of radios.