News Archive for 09/06/04

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Speck launches CandyShell case for iPod touch 2nd Gen

06/04, 5:05pm

New Touch cases ship

Speck has launched a second-generation iPod touch version of its CandyShell case. The cases combine a hard outer shell with a soft, rubberized inner lining and have access to all ports. The power and volume controls have touch-through covers with contrasting accent colors. The CandyShell comes in two color options, Lemon Drop Liquorice, a high-gloss black shell with bright yellow interior and outer accents, and Cranberry White Truffle, a high-gloss white shell with cranberry red interior and accents.

Belkin ships Micra Chex, Fuse cases for Nano 4G

06/04, 4:40pm

Belkin cases for Nano 4G

Belkin has begun shipping several new cases for the fourth-generation iPod nano, the Micra series and Fuse. The Micra cases feature a clear polycarbonate shell with a variety of integrated patterns. Each model adds a different visual effect, but without masking the natural color of the device. The cases include a ClearScreen protective film for the Nano display.

iPhone apps: Penetrator, SlickShopper, Tap Forms

06/04, 2:25pm

Photo Effect, FeedFalls

Penetrator ($1) is a game where players must guide their spaceship through a cave while avoiding obstacles and collecting bonuses. The game features three different environments each with its own physics characteristics. The actual levels are generated in real time meaning that each one will be unique. The game is presented as a 2D side scroller and the controls consist of tapping on the screen to fly upwards and releasing to fly down.

Patent depicts Classic-like iPod with multi-touch

06/04, 11:15am

Multi-touch iPod classic?

The US Patent and Trademark Office has published a new Apple patent application, depicting an as-yet-unseen form of iPod. Though resembling the Classic, the theoretical player has the notable addition of a taller screen, in keeping with the widescreen ratios now used for the Nano, Touch and iPhone. At the heart of the patent is a multi-touch scrollwheel, which would enable functions more advanced than those possible with the current clickwheel.