Speakal releases iPanda for iPod, MP3 and MP4
November 28, 2008
Speakal on Tuesday released iPanda, its newest audio system with a built-in iPod docking station. Similar to iPig, iPanda is a small five speaker stereo with an onboard Hi-Fi amplifier to produce 360 degrees of sound, dynamic airflow optimizer, interior dynamic cooling exchange and sound stabilization, all compacted into a tiny panda design. Compatible with all iPod models, the docking station all…
Another iPhone ad banned in UK
November 28, 2008
Advertising Standard Authority in the UK has banned another iPhone advertisement suggesting the handset is misleading in the speed at which it can browse the internet. Apparently 17 iPhone users called and complained that the “really fast” almost instant web browsing shown in the commercial was in no way the actual speed.Apple was said to counter this claim by stating “really fast” was a referen…
Apple Australia deals hint at US Black Friday sales
November 28, 2008
Over on the other side of the world, down under in Australia, Apple has announced some of its one-day Thanksgiving holiday sales. The savings extend to many products and accessories offered via Apple’s online store but the biggest are offered on the 13-inch MacBook, with Aussie buyers saving 1 AUD (about 4). The savings throughout fall at between 6 and 8 percent off regular prices and should…
Griffin releases component/composite iPod cables
November 28, 2008
Griffin Technology on Wednesday released Component and Composite video cables for connecting iPods to televisions, computer monitors and home entertainment systems. Each six-foot cable attaches to the 30-pin dock connector, while a second USB cord and A/C adapter are also included with each package, which allows the devices to be charged while in use.The composite cable provides male RCA plugs for…
iPhone SDK 2.2 includes undocumented TV-out API
November 28, 2008
Apple has reportedly included an API in the iPhone 2.2 SDK that allows video output for connection with TVs, according to Ars Technica. The function, “MPTVOutWindow” can be used divert the video feed to other devices instead of the phone screen. Although the iPhone is already capable of playing iTunes content through a TV, the undocumented API could extend the functionality into the hands of devel…
First-gen iPod touches gain VoIP through 2.2 code
November 28, 2008
The v2.2 firmware for the iPod touch should enable the use of VoIP accessories on first-generation players, claims Macity. While the update primarily enables the use of voice headsets by Apple for recording, it is also possible to use third-party recording gear attached to the dock connector; this, in turn, is said to allow the VoIP functionality. Where hooking up accessories meant for Nanos and…
Black Friday to have ‘aggressive’ Apple pricing
November 28, 2008
Apple is likely to cut its prices more heavily than usual during this year’s Black Friday event, says Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu. Wu observes that while Apple typically puts goods on sale at a 5 to 10 percent discount on Black Friday, this year may see cuts as high as 15 percent on everything, including Macs, iPods and miscellaneous accessories. The information is said to be based on checks w…
iPhone apps: Boomer’s Sky Fishing, VelaClock, Lumen
November 28, 2008
Big Boomer’s Sky Fishing () is a game that has the user controlling Big Boomer the cat as he throws sticks of TNT at unsuspecting fish. Each type of fish is worth a different multiplier. Your score is be based on the multiplier of the nearest fish to the dynamite explosion. This fish is then used for the primary height calculation which is then multiplied by the number of fish also caught in the…
Kenwood intros combo CD player and iPod dock
November 28, 2008
Kenwood on Tuesday announced it will soon release its CR-iP500 all-in-one radio with an integrated iPod dock. It has a slot-loading CD drive that will support MP3 and WMA files recorded onto CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Digital files on flash memory drives can be played thanks to a USB 2.0 connection, while an iPod cradle lets users control their Apple music devices via the CR-iP500’s own controls. The FM tu…
Major-label iTunes Plus deal already complete?
November 28, 2008
Apple may have already completed negotiations with the three major record labels not yet on iTunes Plus, reports suggest. Apple is only recently said to have begun talks with Warner, Universal and Sony BMG to open up its catalog for the DRM-free Plus service, which currently hosts EMI and a collection of independent labels. Although Plus tracks are popular, allowing unlimited backups and broader…