Arstechnica is now reporting that Apple may release more than just a new iPod nano, despite their earlier beliefs. Most of what they say is coming also agrees with what we have heard from Kevin Rose. » Apple to release more than just a new iPod on September 9th?
As we all know Apple will be holding another one of their special events on September 9th. Expected to be released along with the new iPod nano’s and the new iPod touch, is the release of iTunes 8. The first reports of the new features in iTunes 8 came from Kevin Rose, who also was the first to tell us we would see new iPod nano’s and new iPod touch’s in September, so we can expect these rumors to be true. » iTunes 8 Specifications
Simplify Media, a newly released app store application, allows you to stream your music from your Mac or PC to your iPhone over WiFi, 3G, or EDGE. but grab it quick because this thing is only available for free for the first 100,00 downloads. after that it will cost you 3.99$. read on for features. » Your iTunes playlist now streamed to your iPhone over WiFi, 3G, or EDGE
Apple has posted a new iTunes update. iTunes 7.7.1 “includes fixes to improve stability and performance.”
You can download this update by going into iTunes and going under help and clicking check for updates.
SharedPod is a cool little app that you can use to manage your music and videos without using iTunes.
SharePod is a lightweight music management program for your iPod. You can copy music and videos between your iPod and computers usually without having to install anything on the computer. The good part is that since version SharePod 3.8.4 Beta2 the iPhone and iPod Touch are supported.
» SharePod supports iPhone and iPod Touch
NYTimes’ Technology blog reports that Apple is currently in active negotiations with music labels about providing more mobile music content on their iTunes store.
One executive quoted specifically states that “[Apple wants] a big launch in June”, presumably referring to the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) scheduled to start on June 9th 2008. However, since negotiations only started a few weeks ago, the deals may not be in place in time for a WWDC announcement.
Apple reportedly wants to expand its Ringtone library and introduce the sale of “Answer Tones”. Answer Tones are customized sounds played to callers instead of the traditional ringing sound.
Another area of negotiation is the distribution of iTunes songs over the cellular network. For now, the iPhone allows you to purchase iTunes music only over Wi-fi networks. This had been thought to be a limitation of the slower EDGE data network, but it appears this mobile music distribution must be specifically negotiated with the record labels.
» Apple in Mobile Music Negotiations… for WWDC?
For the sporty men among my readers i have found some video’s optimized for the iPod (although also for the iPhone).
They can be found on the men’s health page and they are free.
» Free iPhone or iPod workout video’s.
