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Category: apple

Limitations to “Get More Episodes” from iPhone firmware 2.2

I was pretty happy to see an iPhone update waiting for me this morning because I wanted to try out the new feature to download more episodes of podcasts while on the go. Here’s the write up from Engadget: iPhone 2.2 firmware update available now, Google Street View and plenty more. Here are two reasons [...]

Apple TV’s Next Stop: Games?

Would anyone like to turn their Apple TV into a gaming console? Apple released an update to the Apple TV software this morning according to the Podcasting News’ post Apple TV Gets Minor Update. Not many sites seem to be prognosticating on one of the “minor” updates, which opens a Pandora’s box of awesome.
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Streaming during the Apple announcement

At 1pm, Apple will be making some sort of announcement in regards to their laptop line. I don’t know any more than anyone else on the internet, but I’ll be watching the rumor sites just like everyone else. Join me on my UStream channel starting at 12:30 EST to chat about the event as it’s [...]

Why I have no plans to upgrade to a 3G iPhone, possibly ever

Well, the iPhone pricing information is out over at CrunchGear’s AT&T reveals iPhone 3G launch day details. The basic plan costs $10 more a month, but does not include 200 text messages like the current plan does.
Unlimited text messaging can be added for an additional $20 ($30 for FamilyTalk plans of up to five lines); [...]

How to Improve the Apple iPod Hi-Fi

Lately, there’s been some talk of how to improve on the iPod HiFi. The talk is mainly coming from people who have noticed that since the G4 Cube, it’s the only piece of hardware Apple has produced that hasn’t gotten a loving upgrade from Steve & Co.
As for the original, we’ve had one of these [...]