News Archive for 09/08/25

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PocketDock Line Out Mini USB adapter links to iPods

08/25, 6:40pm

PocketDock Line Out USB

SendStation Systems has introduced its Mini USB-to-iPod adapter, the PocketDock Line Out Mini USB. The product is a new addition to the PocketDock line of adapters and is used to sync, charge and play an iPod or iPhone using the same cables or chargers compatible with GPSs, digital cameras and other devices. The adapter additionally features a 1/8 inch Line Out jack for audio playback and weighs four grams.

iPods doing better at retail than predictions?

08/25, 4:55pm

FTN on iPod retail sales

In spite of recent Piper Jaffray observations, iPod sales actually did better than expected in July -- at least at retail, according to FTN Equity Capital Markets analyst Bill Fearnley Jr.. Having surveyed a collection of retailers across the US, Fearnley notes that 27 percent of them reported above-plan iPod sales for July, as compared to 7 percent for June, and a group of 13 percent who claimed below-anticipated results in May.

EA debuts Clue, Life, Snood, Mass Effect for iPhone

08/25, 3:35pm

Four new EA iPhone games

EA's Mobile division has released four new iPhone games: Clue, Life, Snood and Mass Effect Galaxy. The first two are recreations of their respective boardgames, with modern revisions. Clue brings in new weapons and suspects, along with built-in notetaking capabilities. Life is rendered in 3D, and supports pass-around multiplayer for up to three people. Clue is $3 at the App Store, while Life is $5.