Archives for the ‘Apple iPod’ Category

Three-peat for Apple as world’s most admired company

By admin • Mar 4th, 2010 • Category: Apple iPod

Apple has secured a three-peat as the world’s most admired company, much thanks to their product success over the years with the likes of the iPod and iPhone, and perhaps in the future with the Apple iPad. But there are also sides to Apple that is less admirable.



Can sex swing the balance of the smartphone market? Apple goes conservative

By admin • Feb 23rd, 2010 • Category: Apple iPod

Reports indicate that Apple has changed their view on thousands of iPhone Apps over the last couple of weeks, removing over 5,000 apps that have content that in some ways can be deemed as “overtly sexual”. Could sex be the downfall for Apple in the smartphone battle?



The good, the bad, and the ugly in the battle between Apple and Google

By admin • Jan 21st, 2010 • Category: Apple iPod

With Apple and Google locked in battle of mobile superphone supremacy we have looked at what good can come out of this war of giants, as well as the bad and downright ugly outcomes which as no surprise would also include Microsoft in the mix. Find out more about it here.



The Strategy behind Apple iSlate Tablet leak to WSJ

By admin • Jan 7th, 2010 • Category: Apple Tablet, Apple iPod

The WSJ recently wrote that the much rumored iSlate Tablet from Apple will hit markets in March in what looks like a planned leak of information from Apple, a strategy often used by Apple and other companies to gauge interest or test pricing in the market amongst other.



3 billion and counting - iTunes App Store milestone

By admin • Jan 5th, 2010 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

The iTunes App Store has used less than 100 days to add another billion app dowloads, bringing the new total count to an impressive 3 billion since launch less than 18 months ago, and there are no signs that it is slowing down anytime soon.



iSlate likely name of the Apple Tablet with Apple securing the domain name

By admin • Dec 29th, 2009 • Category: Apple Tablet, Apple iPod

Apple iSlate has appeared as the hot favourite to be the name of the yet to be confirmed Apple Tablet solution following news that Apple is the owner of the domain name iSlate.com. But there could be other explanations as we wait for possible January 2010 release.



Could we see a 64GB iPhone and 128GB iPod Touch early next year? According to Toshiba we can

By admin • Dec 15th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Toshiba has announced the release of new 64gb embedded NAND flash memory chip, fueling further rumors of upgrade to 64gb iPhone and 128gb iPod Touch early 2010. Could this news along with network and camera rumors force Apple to upgrade outside normal schedule?



Apple buys music service lala.com - but what are they planning to do with it?

By admin • Dec 9th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Music and itunes

Apple has acquired online cloud computing music service lala.com and speculation is increasing around their plans. Could we see streaming service or cloud computing storage for iTunes, or is it just a strategic move for talent and technology from Steve Jobs?



Another delay for the rumored Apple Tablet – this time its OLED screen

By admin • Nov 19th, 2009 • Category: Apple Tablet, Apple iPod

Few products have received so much coverage before even being confirmed as the Apple Tablet, and as we are approaching a new year the latest rumor is that we will have to wait a bit longer as they want to put OLED screens on the Apple Tablet. Find out more here.



Apple’s black friday deals leaked? 30% off all iPods

By admin • Nov 18th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Lead Story

Apple’s annual sales event dubbed as “Black Friday” is expected to be on the 27th November this year, and what could be leaks indicate that this year we will amongst other see large discounts on most iPod models, and on a range of Macs. Find out more here.



There are now officially 100,000 apps for that

By admin • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

The iTunes App Store can now officially say it has over 100,000 applications available to download for the iPhone and iPod Touch, but is it quantity over quality? We have looked at the growth of the iTunes App Store and how we use the growing number of apps.



Apple Tablet - iTablet - iProd - Apple Slate? Rumour says; not this year

By admin • Oct 27th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

There are very few devices more talked about and speculated around than the Apple Tablet / Apple Slate, but what is the status quo on the development and what exactly will it be? We have looked at the latest rumours and why it will likely be 2010 before we find out.



Battle of the giants: Google takes on Apple iTunes with music service

By admin • Oct 21st, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

There is always something brewing behind the curtains at Google HQ and the latest rumors has it that they are working on a music service referred to as Google Audio that will rival Apple and iTunes. This is sure to increase the growing rivalry between the two for digital dominance.



iPhone delivers Apple’s most profitable quarter ever

By admin • Oct 20th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPhone

Apple announced their Q4 2009 results yesterday and coulp please the market and its shareholders with a record quarter, much thanks to strong worldwide sales of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. See more details about Apple Q4 earnings and iPhone and iPod sales here.



How will in-app purchases change the app economy

By admin • Oct 20th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

As Apple announces the opening of in-app purchases for free iPhone and iPod Touch apps, we are asking what wider impact this might have on the app economy going forward. Will in-app purchases lead to higher cost for the most popular apps, or will it just improve the overall business model for everyone?



Apple to unlock FM radio for iPhone and iPod Touch

By admin • Oct 16th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Touch

The latest rumors doing the rounds is that Apple is about to release a firmware upgrade that will unlock the dormant FM radio functionality found in the iPhone and the 3rd generation iPod Touch. The FM radio functionality is part of the latest chipset used in both the iPhone 3GS and the iPod Touch 3G.



Comet discount voucher for new 3rd generation iPod Touch

By admin • Oct 12th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

in time for early Christmas shopping Comet in the UK has released a discount code on the new 3rd generation iPod Touch, providing you with a £10 discount if you buy your new iPod Touch before the 22nd October using their voucher code, which you can find here.



Apple released iPhone OS 3.1.2 firmware update

By admin • Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Apple has released the latest upgrade to its iPhone firmware, referred to as iPhone OS 3.1.2, which is now available to download through iTunes. The new upgrade includes fixes for at least 3 reported bugs and issues with the previous iPhone OS release.



Flash coming to iPhone - but not in the traditional way

By admin • Oct 6th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Adobe has announced that the coming Adobe Flash Professional CS5 developers tool will feature functionality for turning flash applications into native iPhone apps, making it the first important step towards bringing more flash compatibility to the iPhone. There is still a way to go though.



85000 apps and 2 billion downloads for the Apple App Store

By admin • Sep 28th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

Apple and the iTunes App Store has reached another amazing milestone with over 2 billion downloaded applications worldwide, fueling the success of both their iPhone and iPod Touch, and the 85,000 or so applications available to download through the iTunes App Store.



Inside look at the new features of iTunes 9

By admin • Sep 10th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Music and itunes

We have taken an inside look at the new features of iTunes 9 and the redesigned iTunes Store, and there are some great new additions to be found. The new design of the store is more user friendly and cleaner, with improved navigation. Most important though is the app management.



iPod Nano gets camera not iPod Touch - Updates and news from Apple iPod event

By admin • Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Lead Story

The Apple iPod and music event has now conluded, leaving us with both some good news and some dissapointments. The iPod Nano is getting a camera, while the iPod Touch did not, but instead will come with improved processing speed, increased memory, and a lower price point.



Apple plans to cash in on iPhone ringtones

By admin • Sep 7th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

As iPhone users we are probably getting accustomed to nothing coming for free from Apple, and the next is Apple offering pre-made ringtones through iTunes, charging for them of course. Luckily there are still ways around this issue, although it would be nice of Apple to make thigns easier.



Apps more popular with iPod Touch owners - downloads 80% more than iPhone owners

By admin • Aug 30th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

A recent survey shows how iPod Touch owners are 80% more app addicted than iPhone owners, and it is the freebies that attract the iPod Touch users as iPhone owners on average download more paid apps. Find more interesting facts from the app download survey here.



Steve Jobs reportedly focused on iTablet – product he has denied twice before

By admin • Aug 26th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

We are all waiting for the much rumored Apple Tablet device to be announced by Apple, so we can get some information about exactly what the new device will be. Good news is that according to credible sources Steve Jobs seems to be heading up the Apple Tablet work himself.



Does your iPod define you? Study claims we use music to define ourselves

By admin • Aug 24th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

A study at Cambridge University has looked at how letting someone have a look at the music on your iPod could color their view of you and your personality, enforcing stereotypes. We are asking if the type of iPod/iPhone you are using can do the same? Give us your thoughts.



Milking the cow - the Apple way

By admin • Aug 20th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

As Apple are “milking” the cashcow that is the iPod Touch using their back to university campaign to clear stock of the 2nd generation iPod Touch as the next generation is expected this September, we have looked at what makes Apple so successful; product management and marketing.



Apple iPAD revealed in Boarders customer survey about eReading devices

By admin • Aug 16th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Could the device leaked in a Boarders digital reader survey referred to as Apple iPAD be the much talked about Apple Tablet/iProd that is rumored for imminent release? The description sure fits, and the name iPAD is definitely more catchy then the iTablet.



Apple shoots secret commercial for new product – iPod Touch or the new Tablet?

By admin • Aug 13th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Apple is shooting a commercial for a secret product at a 40’s diner in California somewhere further fueling rumors around both the 3rd gen iPod Touch and the Apple Tablet. Now, the only question that remains is – which of the products are the commercial for, and when will it be launched?



iTunes 9 supporting blu-ray, improved app organizing, twitter, and Last.fm

By admin • Aug 10th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Music and itunes

iTunes 9 is rumored to be just a month away packed with new features, including blu-ray support, better app management, and integration social media, like facebook, twitter, and last.fm. We have looked into what the impact of this could be and why we are excited about iTunes 9.



What hides behind the Apple iProd?

By admin • Aug 6th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Lead Story

The rumor mill is reaching top speeds around the Apple iProd - is it the Apple Tablet, an iPhone Nano, or the new expected iPod Nano with camera? At the moment the concensus leans towards the Apple Tablet, but until Apple officially makes an announcement we have our own thoughts.



Apple Tablet confirmed for September

By admin • Jul 27th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

According to an FT article Apple will be ready to launch the much rumored Apple Tablet come September this year, most likely as part of its annual iPod event. The rumored Apple Tablet will feature a 10 inch touchscreen and will challenged the likes of netbooks and Amazon Kindle.



Apple rides iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch to record Q3

By admin • Jul 22nd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Apple delivered above street expectations for Q3 thanks to strong sales of the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and also of the iPod Touch despite overall decline in iPod sales year on year of 7 percent. Over 5.2 million iPhones were sold for the quarter, a massive year on year increase.



Apple Tablet rumors resurface ahead of September iPod event

By admin • Jul 14th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

The rumors of a coming Apple Tablet device has resurfaced describing a device that sits somwhere between an iPod Touch and a netbook solution, featuring a 9.7 inch touchscreen and rumored to retail at around $800 (£500) sometime in October, just in time for the Christmas season.



Apple once again pushing boundaries with photo and video for next generation iPods

By admin • Jul 7th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Touch

With the launch of the iPhone 3GS out of the way it is once again time for Apple to focus towards September and the next generation iPods, including what is expected to be an improved iPod Touch with camera, that might even come to the iPod Nano and Classic. We have looked at what could come next.



iPhone OS 3.1 - coming soon to your iPhone

By admin • Jul 6th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Developers have over the last few days been able to play with the beta version of the upgraded iPhone OS 3.1, fixing some of the current bugs with the iPhone OS 3.0, amongst them most likely the recently revealed critical security hole. Other new features are improved video editing and voice control.



iPhone can be hacked through text message

By admin • Jul 2nd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPhone

According to Apple expert and co-author of The Mac Hacker’s Handbook, Charlie Miller, the iPhone can be hacked through one of the most commonly used services on the smartphone, text messaging. This was revealed at the Syscan conference in Singapore, although it was not revealed how exactly it could be done.



Download the new iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch today

By admin • Jun 17th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

It has been a few months since we wrote about the great new features brought by the new iPhone OS 3.0 for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and today the upgrade is finally available to download through iTunes, and i’m even going to upgrade my iPod Touch despite the charge.



Apple Store is offline worldwide - sign of new hardware iminent

By admin • Jun 8th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

The Apple Store has gone offline, which by many is seen as a sign that new hardware will be announced within the next few hours as the WWDC is just minutes away now. One of the much expected products to be announced at the keynote speach this evening is the 3rd generation iPhone.

We will follow […]



Have you jailbroken your iPhone or iPod Touch? Survey says 6.7% of us have

By admin • May 14th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Have you ever jailbroken your iPhone or iPod Touch, or considered doing so? If so you are in a club with what could be over 2 million other iPhone and iPod Touch owners according to a recent story in the New York Times. We are keen to hear more about your experience with jailbreaking your device.



Jobs will be no-show at WWDC as Schiller takes the podium once again

By admin • May 13th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

It was today announced that Steve Jobs will not be holding the keynote speak at WWDC 09 in June, were it is expected they will announce the next generation iPhone, as well as more information on the iPhone OS 3.0 and the new Snow Leopard operating system for the Mac.



Get them young: University requires students to have iPod or iPhone

By admin • May 11th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

I’m sure Apple lives by the credo to get their customers young to keep them for life, and these days they are getting good help from Universities, such as the Missouri Journalism School which has made the iPod Touch or the iPhone a requirement for attending.



iPod Touch deals from PC World - Ends Wednesday 6th May

By admin • May 5th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

PC World are currently running a great promotion on the iPod Touch together with Gear 4 speaker dock from £165 depending on the size of the iPod Touch you are buying. Based on their normal price of the iPod Touch, the Gear 4 speakers are pretty much for free. Offer ends Wednesday 6th May.



Amazon makes strategic move buying ebook app Stanza

By admin • Apr 29th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

The producer of the Stanza ebook application, Lexcycle, just recently announced that they had been taken over by Amazon, a move that might be positive for all parties as the combined knowledge of the companies could drive the ebook innovation further.



Strong iPod Touch sales send Apple earnings up

By admin • Apr 23rd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Apple yesterday reported quarterly earnings above market expectations, much thanks to a more than doubling of iPod Touch sales in the last 12 months together with strong iPhone sales. With all the rumors around next generations of both the iPhone and the iPod Touch, what can we expect next from Apple.



The Purple One - The Prince of iPods costs gold

By admin • Apr 16th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

For those with deep pockets and a love for the music and artistry of Prince, this special edition purple iPod comes packed with never before seen content from the famous “21 nights” tour in London in 2007 - and all at the price of $2,100 for one of the 950 purple iPod’s and some extra goodies.



New iPod Shuffle bright light in falling iPod sales

By admin • Apr 2nd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Shuffle

According to a recent report by Ben Reitzes, based on the NPD report, the new iPod Shuffle is doing fairly well since its launch just a few weeks back with sales up 51% during its first full sales week and with another 10% increase in the following week, proving that the new talking iPod Shuffle […]



The President, the Queen, and the iPod - What do the Brits think

By admin • Apr 2nd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

As US president Barack Obama is in London attending the G20 summit he and his wife found time for some tea (or not) with the Queen of England where President Obama handed her the gift of an iPod filled with videos and images from our US tour in 2007, in my opinion a well thought […]



Bowers & Wilkins with plans for smaller and cheaper Zeppelin speaker dock

By admin • Mar 28th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Speaker Docks

The B&W Zeppelin is one of the most sought after iPod sound systems in the market today, but the price point of close to £400 is keeping many iPod and iPhone owners from buying. Now it looks like B&W is planning to produce a “Baby Zeppelin” that will have a more affordable price point.



Silver Klipsch iGroove iPod speaker system bargain @ £69.99

By admin • Mar 26th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

The Klipsch iGroove iPod Speaker System is one of the most popular purchases in its category on Amazon and one of my favourites in its price class as well. Now you can get the silver version of the Klipsch iGroove at the bargain price of £69.99 at Amazon UK - a true bargain reduced from […]



Me and 13 million others can’t be wrong - the iPod Touch is great!

By admin • Mar 25th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

With Apple sharing their sales figures showing that they have sold 13 million units of the iPod Touch, there are more great news coming for this popular iPod that just recently was declared as the best handheld gaming solution by the popular UK program The Gadget Show. Find out what else is in store for the iPod Touch here.



A miniature mic for the iPod - Thumbtack from Switcheasy

By admin • Mar 19th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Accessories

iPod accessory manufacturer Switcheasy are better known for their cases and protective gear for the iPod, but their latest accessory is potentially a very interesting one, as they have produced a tiny little iPod microphone for use with most iPod’s that can deal with voice recording (iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Touch).

The ThumbTacks lives up […]



iTunes DJ + Remote app = you need to download iTunes 8.1

By admin • Mar 15th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Music and itunes

The new version of iTunes 8.1 features more than just speed and processing upgrades, as the most exciting new feature is the iTunes DJ that combined with the remote app for iPhone and iPod Touch will allow your party guests to vote on songs or recommend new songs to the playlist.



Morph loves his iPod - See pictures here

By admin • Mar 6th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

The Apple iPod has gained another loyal friend in Morph, who has taken the step into the Apple world and bought himself an iPod Touch. Morph was happy to pose for pictures with his brand new iPod, exclusively for iPodRepublic.com.

We have now also shared Morphs iPod playlist here.
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The second best to the cigare - the Bill Clinton iPod

By admin • Mar 5th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

We can not guarantee that the Bill Clinton signed iPod Nano features any hidden top secret pictures from the oval office, or any secret recordings of Bill playing the saxophone, but you can still get this great collectors item at the auction held by the Gibson Foundation for Music Rising.
There are a number of celebrity […]



Amazon Kindle App for iPhone and iPod Touch - but not yet in UK

By admin • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

Last night a new and useful application was launched on the iTunes App Store as Amazon launched their Kindle book reader application for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and it can be downloaded for free,unless you live in the UK in which case you will have to wait a bit longer.
The Amazon Kindle has been […]



Thank God i’m not a Gates, or….

By admin • Mar 3rd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

It is amazing how much news time such a simple story can get, and i’m of course talking about Bill Gates banning the iPhone and iPod from his household, as the Microsoft guru continues the cold war against Apple.
The fight between Microsoft and Apple has been ongoing for decades now, with Apple taking some important […]



Is the iPod taking over the sports world? iPod helps United goalie save penalty

By admin • Mar 2nd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

These days the iPod is something more than an instrument for sports stars to escape from screaming fans and pushy reporters, plugged into their ears blasting the latest tunes, perhaps from their girlfriend/boyfriend’s band. Last night United goalie Ben Foster used his iPod to review penalty patterns from the opponent resulting in a save enough […]



Beam me up Scottie - CBS launches Tv.com iPhone application

By admin • Feb 27th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

10 years ago many would propably thought that this was as distant as Star Trek itself, but now you can get episodes of the popular show straight to your iPhone or iPod Touch with the new Tv.com application from CBS - Beam me up Scottie!



Tiny microphone for iPod Touch 2G

By admin • Feb 25th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

This little tiny microphone plug in that is compatible with the iPhone 3G, the iPod Touch 2G, the iPod Nano 4G and the iPod classic 120gb by using their built in support for mic in, uses the iPod headphone jack instead of the earier bulkier mic solutions that use the dock connector.



Tiger Woods returns from injury and soon appears on your iPhone and iPod Touch

By admin • Feb 25th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

Great news for all Tiger Woods fans, he is coming back from injury to save the PGA Tour, and EA Mobile is working on Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 for the iPhone and iPod Touch with expected release date sometime this summer, and featuring some heavy 3D graphics that will utilize and display the iPhone as gaming platform to the max.



The evolving business model of iPhone Apps Part 2: Stickyness and usage trends

By admin • Feb 22nd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

This is the second part of our look into the evolving business model of the iPhone and iPod Touch Apps were we cover the latest usage trends of iPhone apps and discuss one new application that could potentially represent a change in the distribution model of digital music.



Klipsch Room Groove at £129.99 deal from Amazon UK

By admin • Feb 20th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Dock

Amazon UK has got a deal this week on the popular iPod speaker system Klipsch Room Groove, one of the bestselling iPod speaker dock systems now reduced by 48% to £129.99, a true bargain if you are looking for some quality speakers for your iPod.



Yahoo develops application for the iPhone and iPod Touch

By admin • Feb 18th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

At the Mobile World Congress in Spain earlier this week Yahoo announced that they are also joining the growing number of iPhone/iPod Touch applications with their own Yahoo iPhone app, following on in the footsteps of their main rival Google which has been in the iPhone App market since it first launched.



Would you watch live tv on your iPhone or iPod Touch? Take our survey

By admin • Feb 16th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

With more developers looking into creating iPhone and iPod Touch applications for watching live TV on your device we thought we would ask the question; would you watch live tv on your iPhone/iPod Touch if you had the opportunity, and would you pay for the service?



What is happening with Flash for iPhone and iPod Touch? Latest news

By admin • Feb 16th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPhone

Ever since the launch of the iPhone and the iPod Touch with all its functionality there has been one thing that everyone has been asking for; when is Flash coming to the iPhone/iPod Touch? Since then several months have passed and lots of rumors about what is happening, so we have compiled some of the latest news and rumors.



Last week in the iPod and iPhone world

By admin • Feb 15th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

It is never a boring week in the world of high end gadgets and tech, and this week has been no different with increasing rumours around the next generation iPhone, including some new iPhone 4G concepts and leaked photos you don’t want to miss. We have also looked at some of the new iPhone and iPod Touch apps among the 20,000 available for download.



20,000 reasons to visit iTunes App Store

By admin • Feb 12th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Are you looking for a reason to check out the iTunes App Store or buy an iPod Touch or an iPhone? How about we give you 20,000 reasons. Less than a month after the iTunes App Store reached the milestone of half a billion downloads and around 15,000 applications in the library, they have now announced that the iTunes App Store has hit 20,000 available applications.



UK kids buy iPods with pocketmoney - so much for credit crunch!

By admin • Feb 11th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

The Telegraph today reported on a survey undertaken by Halifax around peoples saving and spending habits, and they can report that kids in the UK today are getting higher amounts of pocket money that they use to buy high end gadgets, such as the iPod, game consoles, and mobile phones.



Come iPod tweet with us at our official iPodRepublic tweet

By admin • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

One of the beauties of the iPod Touch and the iPhone is all the lovely applications and internet connection allowing you to stay in touch with your friends, family, or readers in many ways. We have therefore expanded our communication with the online world to include Twitter - so please join our official iPodRepublic Tweet […]



Jajah joins Fring and Truphone for texting and calling on iPod Touch

By admin • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

The latest iPod Touch application that will allow you to make calls and texting, just like on the iPhone, is the Jajah App. Jajah joins the likes of Fring and Truphone in providing calling and texting for the iPod Touch 2G, giving users access to Skype when online.



Google brings books to iPhone and iPod Touch

By admin • Feb 8th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Google has just announced that it has made more than 1.5 million public domain books available for the iPod Touch and the iPhone through their books.google.com search functionality that can be used by mobile browsers, such as the iPhone/iPod Touch Safari.



Reset and unfreeze iPod Touch 2G - Guide

By admin • Feb 8th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Touch, iPod Troubleshooting

After experiencing a complete freeze on my iPod Touch 2G last night and spending hours figuring out how to restore it, i thought i would share my experience of the process with the rest of you should you as well be so unlucky to have your iPod Touch freeze on you. Here is a step to step guide to how i restored my iPod Touch 2G.



A blinged out iPod Nano with a message: Support the Elton John AIDS Foundation

By admin • Feb 1st, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Nano

Goldgenie has teamed up with the Elton John AIDS Foundation to produce a limited edition “Starburst iPod”, which is a range of colored iPod Nano’s that are suitably blinged out with Swarovski crystals and signed by Sir Elton John, a true collectors item supporting a worthy cause.



Apple releases upgrade 2.2.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch - a minor update

By admin • Jan 28th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Apple has now released version 2.2.1 of their operating system for the iPhone and iPod Touch which you can now upgrade to through iTunes. Release 2.2.1 is not considered to be a significant upgrade, but it does include several bug fixes, including Safari stability issues.



Top 7 Valentines day gift ideas for the man - iPhone and iPod is the way

By admin • Jan 28th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Valentines day has historically been the ladies day with the man showering their wifes/girlfriends with roses, chocolate, jewelry, and a wide variety of other gifts. But why shouldn’t the girls buy their man a valentines day gift as well, which is why we have created the top 7 valentines day gift ideas for men - iPod and iPhone.



Win an iPod Nano and iTunes vouchers

By admin • Jan 27th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Nano

The Guardian and RAC are currently running a competition where you can enter to win one of four 8gb iPod Nano’s plus £50 worth of iTunes vouchers - Find out more about the iPod Nano competition here.



Wobble App for iPhone and iPod Touch - lets you wooble boobs and any other body part

By admin • Jan 23rd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

Not long after Apple declined the much discussed iBoob application because it was deemed to be indecent as it was geared towards a spesific part of a womans anatomy, they have now approved the Wobble animation application for the iPhone and iPod Touch, that also lets you wobble boobs.



Best ever quarter for Apple even with slowdown in iPod and iPhone sales

By admin • Jan 22nd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Apple today released their financial results for the last quarter and it has proven to be their best quarter ever, despite the current international economic climate. Apple could report revenues of $10.17 billion with profits of $1.61 billion - not a bad quarter despite a slowdown in sales growth for both the iPod and the iPhone.



Kanye West on President Obama; as avant-garde as the invention of the iPod

By admin • Jan 21st, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Kanye West has never been shy about saying his opinion, whether it has been declaring that after attending one of his concerts all future concert experiences will be bleak in comparison (as witnessed at his Manchester gig), or as yesterday, comparing Barack Obama’s Presidency to the iPod.



US Presidential inauguration on the iPhone and iPod Touch

By admin • Jan 19th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

Talk Radio is the iPhone/iPod Touch application from Juicy Development, that will be streaming the inauguration of Barack Obama as the next US President live, covering the historic event of the first African American to serve as President of the United States.



iTunes App Store reaches milestone of half a billion app downloads

By admin • Jan 17th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

There are now over 15,000 applications available for iPhone and iPod Touch users to download, and growing every day in all categories, from games to business applications. This has so far resulted in over half a billion downloaded applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch.



XtremeMac MicroMemo for the iPod Nano now available in the UK

By admin • Jan 16th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Accessories, iPod Nano

The latest gadget for the iPod Nano 4G from XtremeMac might come in handy for all students and professionals who are in need of voice recording on the go. The XtremeMac MicroMemo voice recorder for iPod Nano, a big hit at MacWorld, has now also arrived in the UK.



Third party web browsers comes to iPhone and iPod Touch

By admin • Jan 14th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

Some would say that it was just a matter of time before Apple would have to open up their iPhone and iPod Touch to competitor applications, such as other web browsers than the Safari browser that comes with the iPhone and iPod Touch. Well the wait seems to be over as reports are coming in that third party browsers such as the free Edge browser and WebMate tabbed browser are now available from the iTunes App Store.



How to copy music from iPod to iTunes for use on other iPod’s

By admin • Jan 12th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod, Music and itunes

One of the questions many seem to have about the iPod is how they can get that great song off their friends iPod onto their own without having to go and buy it themselves, or perhaps they only want to back up the content of their iPod to their new computer. Along comes Cucusoft iPod to Computer Transfer software.



iPod Nano 8gb with Intempo Infusion iPod dock deal

By admin • Jan 11th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Although one does not always find iPod deals on the normal sales in January, there are still some good deals to be made in combination with other iPod accessories, such as iPod speaker docks. At the moment Amazon has an offer where you can get an 8gb iPod Nano in combination with an Intempo InFusion iPod Docking station with DAB & FM for only £177.64



MacWorld news and rumours - iTunes DRM free

By admin • Jan 7th, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

With the last MacWorld underway without Steve Jobs at the centerstage the latest news is that iTunes will be DRM free effective immediately, and the rumours continue around upgrades to both the iPod Touch and the iPhone that keeps the Apple fans buzzing.



Size options next for iPod Touch with rumours of 9in screen

By admin • Jan 3rd, 2009 • Category: Apple iPod

Several online sources have been reporting on the rumor about a 9in iPod Touch being under development from Apple. Some call it the iPod Tablet, an oversized iPod Touch with the option of a 7in or 9in screen for better viewing.



Tv comes to iPod Touch and iPhone with Joost application

By admin • Dec 26th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

The web video service Joost, brainchild of the people behind Skype and Kazaa, is the latest application to be launched for the iPhone and iPod Touch delivering tv shows and other tv entertainment over Wi-Fi. Tv entertainment on the iPhone and iPod Touch is a fast growing market



Merry Christmas and happy new year sale!

By admin • Dec 25th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, Lead Story, iPod

We here at iPodRepublic would like to wish all our readers a merry Christmas, and at the same time announce that lots of online retailers have started their sale early, including great deals on many iPod accessories, from iPod speaker docks to headphones and other accessories.



Jaybird 200 stereo bluetooth headset - go iPod wireless!

By admin • Dec 23rd, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Headphones

The Jaybird 200 stereo bluetooth headset is light, small, and comfortable, just what an active person need. But the most important factor is that there are no wires or solid bar behind your head or anywhere else for that matter.



iPod is top Christmas gift in the UK this year

By admin • Dec 23rd, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod

The iPod is the top Christmas gift this year after sales demand. UK Christmas shoppers have been buying the iPod leading up to Christmas, and the new 2nd generation iPod Touch 8GB is the topseller according to sources like Amazon UK.



Barfly will rescue your social life - find the best bars in the world

By admin • Dec 19th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

Barfly is a GPS enabled travel guide that will help you find the best bars and clubs around the globe based on your location. If you find yourself in for example New York, Paris, Tokyo, or perhaps Havana and want to find the ultimate Mojito, Barfly will guide you to the hottest places to be seen and enjoy a good drink and music.



Wide Email 2.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch makes writing emails easier

By admin • Dec 18th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, Third party applications

Those of you who are used to writing emails on the iPhone or the iPod Touch all know that it is not necessarily a quick and easy task. Don’t get me wrong, it is user friendly and functional, but can be a bit time consuming. The new release of Wide Email 2.0 from LizzardWerks could be a solution for just that.



New Yorkers to revolte over proposed iPod tax

By admin • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, Music and itunes

New York Governor David Paterson has proposed hitting music downloads with a 4% iPod tax. The so called “iTax” is one of 137 new proposed taxes that will help New York ease the budget crisis and includes taxing music, movie, ebooks, and all other digital downloaded entertainment.



Download Halleluja from X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke

By admin • Dec 13th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, Music and itunes, artist ipod playlist

It has just been announced that Alexandra Burke is the winner of this years X-Factor and her single “Halleluja” will be available to download from midnight tonite so make sure you get your hands on this guaranteed Christmas number 1 song. Download links here.



Christmas iPod accessories gift guide

By admin • Dec 12th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod, iPod Accessories

With final deadlines for getting those last minute Christmas gifts approaching quickly we thought we would share our ultimate Christmas iPod accessories list with you, perfect for those additional Christmas gifts or for accessorising your new iPod that was hidden under the Christmas tree this year.



4G iPod Nano big hit with Christmas shoppers looking for colour

By admin • Dec 10th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Nano

Christmas shoppers are looking for colour this year and the new 4g iPod Nano delivers with a whole new color range, including blue, green, purple, pink, and yellow allong with the traditional colours, and at an affordable price point from around £95.



Amazon MP3 download store open in UK

By admin • Dec 8th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, Music and itunes

Earlier in the summer we wrote about Amazon executives being in London to talk to the record companies about their new MP3 download store opening for UK customers as well after their successfull launch in the US market. After forgetting about for a while in the midst of lots of iPod news this fall, we […]



Credit crunch beating iPod offers from UK retailers

By admin • Dec 7th, 2008 • Category: Apple iPod, iPod Discounts

As we are all being more careful with our spending this Christmas season it doesn’t mean that we will have to stop buying our favourite Christmas presents. We have found a selection of credit crunch beating iPod Christmas present deals from leading UK retailers for you to take advantage of.