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The iTunes iApplication Delivery

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:01:55 -0800

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

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:13:18 -0800

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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Downgrading your 1.1.3 iPhone or iPod

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:46:43 -0800

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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News: Live from MWSF08, starting 9AM PT,

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:25:38 -0800

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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News: Apple something in the air banners

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:57:50 -0800

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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Review: PDO Flipp Premium Leather Case for iPod

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:49:52 -0800

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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Hitachi Maxell Adds SRS WOW HD Bluetooth to iPods [Audio]

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:48:11 -0800

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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iPO at CES - Panasonic Teams with Google for Internet

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:08:18 -0800

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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News: Altec Lansing takes wraps off T612 iPhone speaker

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:07:42 -0800

Altec Lansing has introduced its new T612 digital audio system for the iPhone and iPod. The T612 sports iPhone-complementing features like support for incoming calls. If a call comes in while music is playing, the iPhone gives priority to the call by pausing the music, and once the call is completed, and the iPhone is re-docked in the T612, the music resumes playing at the same place in the same song. Other features include internal GSM shielding

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Review: Agent 18 NanoShield Kit for iPod nano

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:16:52 -0800

Agent 18 s collection of cases breaks down into four types: the company s basic Shields are two-piece clear plastic shells, glossy in some places and frosted in others, while its EcoShields are made primarily from black plastic. It also sells Shield Kits that come with an additional accessory at a higher price, and now has introduced the FlowerVest, a flowery rubber case for the third-generation

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iPhone: The Fix for a Bad

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:57:01 -0800

Apple's iPhone stands out as a shining point of happiness and joy in a year filled with sadness and misery -- at least according to JibJab. The satire Web site's In 2007 video recounts the best and the worst of the year, and elevates Steve Jobs and the iPhone to a level usually reserved for omnipotent deities.

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iSync phone plugins 5.1 Improves Nokia

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:26:46 -0800

nova media announced the immediate availability of iSync phone plugins 5.1 on Friday. The plug-ins enhance iSync by adding support for additional cell phones. The new version added support for Nokia's 3500 Classic, 7900, E51, N82 and N95 8 Gigabyte phones.

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Peachpit Releases The iPod Book 4th

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:41:37 -0800

Peachpit Press announced the immediate availability of The iPod Book: Doing Cool Stuff with the iPod and the iTunes Store, Fourth Edition on Friday.

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Article: The Value of iTunes Video

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:32:31 -0800

According to recent reports, Apple will enter the movie rental business in the immediate future a lower-priced, more consumer-friendly alternative to the more challenging movie selling business it has been trying with iTunes since last year. Consumers, goes the logic, generally watch movies once or twice, and don t have a need to pay full price to own a film; they d prefer to pay less, enjoy a quick viewing, then get rid of the video.

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Review: H2O Audio H3 Waterproof

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:14:25 -0800

In short, the H3 is a modestly improved version of the H1. Jet black with small silver accents rather than white and gray, H3 comes bundled with two sets of rubber earplugs that fit over the left and right speakers, then into your ears. You can still submerge them underwater to depths of up to 10 feet, and use them with H2O s current and 2006-2007 waterproof iPod cases. A special headphone plug fits into the rubber grooves of H2O s extended

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