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News: Proporta debuts new cases for iPhone, iPod

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:31:23 -0800

Proporta has introduced two new cases for the iPod touch, as well as a new case for the iPhone. The Dual Skin Silicone Case is available for both the iPod touch and iPhone, and offers two layers of silicone for added protection, with cut-outs in the upper layer that act as grips. Both layers also have cut-outs for access to all ports and controls, and the case features an open-face design and also includes a removable lanyard. Both models are available

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Apple announces ultrathin laptop, movie rentals

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:08:55 -0800

Apple CEO Steve Jobs once again managed to impress a Macworld crowd during his keynote address Tuesday morning by introducing an ultrathin laptop called the MacBook Air, which the company touts as the world's thinnest notebook. Jobs also introduced a movie rental service (watch the video), which he said ...

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iSkin Debuts New iPod, Computer

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:26:45 -0800

iSkin has announced four new iPod and computer accessories at this year's Macworld Expo: iSkin Pro Touch for Apple's new aluminum keyboard; the iSkin eVo3 Classic silicone protector for iPod; new iSkin Redline bags; and the iSkin Fuze case for iPhone.

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iTunes Store to Revolutionize Movie

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:23:58 -0800

Apple's iTunes movie rental announcement during Macworld Expo 2008 wasn't a big surprise, but it may have been the beginning of a major change in the movie rental industry according to American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu.

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Block Breaker Deluxe Game Comes to

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:28:29 -0800

The latest game to come to the iPod is Gameloft's Block Breaker Deluxe, which updates the Breakout paradigm with a jet-set story in which players travel through 50 nightlife-based levels.

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News: Macally rolls out new, updated iPhone

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:52:30 -0800

Macally has announced its new FlexTune speaker system and PowerLink USB adaptor for iPhone, and has also announced new versions of its TunePro and BTCUP, updated for iPhone compatibility. The FlexTune portable speaker system offers users the choice of mounting their Dock-compatible iPod or iPhone horizontally or vertically thanks to a pair of Dock Connectors, found both on the side and bottom of the iPod mounting area. Other features include 1500mW

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Why Steve Jobs has pulled one over on the entire movie rental

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:51:30 -0800

With services like Movielink, Netflix, and Vudu, the opportunities seem endless for companies that endeavor to turn the corner in the movie rental business. And while all of these companies positioned themselves in the market, Apple was quietly lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce on January 15, 2008. After showing their hands to arguably the world's most capable CEO, every other movie rental service created an environment where Steve Jobs could pick and choose what features he liked and create a more robust offering. After all, with rentals ranging in price from $2.99-$4.99 depending on release date and quality, and a 30-second buffering much like we've seen with the Vudu box, why would anyone even consider buying rentals from any other service besides iTunes (with the one exception perhaps being Netflix)? Simply put, Jobs is poised to conquer yet another industry. ...

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News: Etymotic debuts Bluetooth, iPhone

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:51:31 -0800

Etymotic Research has introduced a pair of new headsets: the hf2 headset for the iPhone, and the etyBLU Dual Mode Bluetooth Headset. The hf2 (which stands for high fidelity hands free") combines the sound quality of the company s ER-4P earphones with an in-line microphone and iPhone call/music control button. The hf2 headset lets users talk and listen to conversations as well as music with greater accuracy, detail and noise

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Apple Movie Rentals May Include Fox, Warner,

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:30:21 -0800

Apple's rumored movie rental service could become reality during Macworld Expo 2008 and may include films from Warner Bros. The rumors originally claimed that only 20th Century Fox was on board, but in addition to Warner, the list has now grown to include Walt Disney, Paramount, and Lions Gate Entertainment.

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Review: Boomwave Diablo and Bearaphim Cases for iPod nano

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:34:21 -0800

Boomwave s Diablo and Bearaphim Cases for iPod nano 3G ($16 each) are based on its earlier, same-named silicone rubber cases for second-generation iPod nanos. Once again, Diablo s devil-like, with rubber horns and a tail, and Bearaphim s angelic, with bear-like ears and puffy rear wings, each part solidly molded to avoid coming off of the case without intentional pressure. But they ve been stripped down from prior versions:

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Review: ifrogz Silicone Wrapz and Treadz for

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:51:16 -0800

The four ifrogz cases actually consist only of two distinct case designs, sold in separate versions for the iPod touch and iPhone: one is called Wrapz or Silicone Wrapz, and the other is called Treadz ($20 each). We ve reviewed both of these cases before for earlier iPods; the major difference here is just in size and appropriateness. In simple summary, the Treadz case looks like a flattened car tire, and the Wrapz case is the latest generation

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Network World at CES: Vendors tune 802.11n devices

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:46:55 -0800

Most if not all of the wireless chip makers are going above and beyond the IEEE standard to fine tune their 11n silicon to create a much more stable, better behaved and predictable signal than that found in today's wireless LAN gear, Network World

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News: Apple to resolve EU iTunes

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:16:39 -0800

Apple will soon announce a plan to resolve European Commission charges that it ran afoul of EU rules by setting prices country by country in Europe, according to a Reuters report. Citing people familiar with the situation, the report states that the announcement is expected by Thursday at the latest, and following the announcement, the European Union competition regulator is expected to announce that it is closing its case against Apple. In April,

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iPO at CES - Sony Ericsson Introduces New Walkman

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:27:16 -0800

LAS VEGAS -- Sony Ericsson announced Monday the Sony Ericsson W350, a new version of its Walkman-branded line of mobile phones. The new phone offers a flip case, Walkman controls for playing music, a 10mm thick form factor, support for Bluetooth, and the company noted that the Walkman controls can be accessed without opening the flip cover.

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News: iLive readying iPod sound bar for

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:03:05 -0800

iLive has announced that it will introduce the iT188B, a new sound bar-style speaker system with an iPod Dock, at the Consumer Electronics Show next week. The iT188B is designed to mount on the wall as a complete flat screen TV 2.1 speaker system, and features a remote-controlled, motorized iPod Dock which disappears completely when not in use. Other features include two high-power speaker enclosures, an AM/FM radio,

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