January 20, 2008
The iTunes iApplication Delivery
Filed under: iPod Family, iTS, iPhone 
Well, I've finally had a good look at the iTunes way of delivering iPod touch and iPhone applications. The iPod touch upgrade package arrived as a package using the ipa extension and is stored in a "Mobile Applications" folder. Like many Apple bundles, the ipa package is in fact a zipped archive which you can easily unzip and examine. Inside, I found a package manifest and the deliverable. The manifest was in human readable form, the actual "product" (which is nothing other than a simple text properly list that enables the iPod touch features, already installed during the 1.1.3 upgrade) is encrypted. There is a sinf that accompanies the product and a p7b that supports the manifest. Both of these use encryption technology to protect the integrity of the manifest and to limit access to the deliverable. These details are extremely similar to way iTunes currently ships its iPod games and ensure that whenever third party applications begin shipping that they won't be easily pirated. Thanks everyone who tipped us off about this Permalink | Email this | Comments
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News: Imoeba releases eco-friendly cases for iPod classic, nano
Imoeba has introduced its new Alpine line of environmentally-friendly iPod cases. The cases are made from bonded leather, a man-made material comprised of leather scraps. Our Alpine iPod cases are ideal for consumers wanting to make more green lifestyle choices, says Lawrence Leung, Chief Executive of Imoeba. The look, feel, quality and durability of the cases is as close to genuine leather as you can get, does not harm animals and are incredibly
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January 17, 2008
Downgrading your 1.1.3 iPhone or iPod
Filed under: iPod Family, Hacks, How-tos, iPhone 
If for whatever reason you've upgraded your unit to firmware version 1.1.3 and wish to return to an earlier installation, you can. You won't be able to use your iPhone, however, as a phone but only as a glorified iPod touch. Here, by popular request, is a quick how-to guide. Continue reading Downgrading your 1.1.3 iPhone or iPod touch Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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January 15, 2008
News: Live from MWSF08, starting 9AM PT,
iLounge s editors have arrived in San Francisco, California to provide live coverage of the 2008 Macworld Expo, which kicks off tomorrow morning at 9:00AM Pacific Time with a keynote speech from Apple CEO Steve Jobs. The Expo, which traditionally sees the introduction of new Apple and third-party hardware and software, is expected to include substantial upgrades to iTunes, the iPhone, and Apple TV, and other Apple wireless products, as well
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Posted by Doug at 10:25 AM
January 13, 2008
News: Apple something in the air banners
Work crews have begun preparing the Moscone Center for next week s Macworld Conference and Expo, and as is traditionally the case, pictures of the banners hung inside the complex have made their way online. A number of the banners read, 2008. There s something in the air. This text is printed on a black background, and in a lighter font weight than Apple traditionally uses for its marketing materials, adding an airy
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Posted by Alex at 04:57 PM
January 12, 2008
Review: PDO Flipp Premium Leather Case for iPod
As much as we ve liked a number of PDO s slightly-better-than-commodity-class cases for various iPods and the iPhone, the company s new Flipp for iPod touch ($30) had us asking one question: what would it take to get companies to stop making me-too, flip-style iPod cases? The simple answer, of course, is if people stop buying them, but it seems like this stale category of cases never ceases to lure companies to release
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Posted by Matt at 09:49 AM
Hitachi Maxell Adds SRS WOW HD Bluetooth to iPods [Audio]
Hitachi Maxell has announced two new products today that combine Bluetooth transmission with higher-end stereo technology and shove it in all in an iPod. The Hitachi Maxell Audio Transmitter/Dongle fits in Apple's proprietary DIN port and transmits beefed-up SRS WOW HD encoded music to any Bluetooth device. The other new announcement, a Bluetooth v2.0 stereo headset works in conjunction with the transmitter, or with any other Bluetooth audio signal. Both items are priceless for the moment, but we'll probably hear more on them both (possibly literally) at CES. [Press Release]
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Posted by Mel at 08:48 AM
January 10, 2008
iPO at CES - Panasonic Teams with Google for Internet
LAS VEGAS - Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd) and Google announced plans on Monday to bring their high-definition TV viewers quick and easy access to videos from YouTube on the next generation VIERA PZ850 line of Plasma displays.
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