New iPod touch? New iPod nano? New Apple TV? They’re all primed for launch tomorrow, at least they are if you believe the web’s frantic rumour-mongering. In case you hadn’t noticed, there’s an Apple launch event tomorrow and we’ll be on the front row. The question is, what do you really want El Jobso to unveil as he struts on stage a little over 24 hours from now? Anything from the rumour mill? Or something completely new.
Tagged ‘shuffle’
The runt of the Apple litter has learnt a new trick: the third generation Shuffle can talk! But can it walk the iPod walk? In two words… kind of.
The new iPod shuffle VoiceOver feature could be getting an upgrade, so long as you’re using iTunes on Mac OS X Leopard. An update to OS X has the potential to greatly improve the littlest iPod’s vocal skills. Playlist not being read properly? Better read on then.
Just a few hours to go, eh? Help pass the time between now and booze o’clock by chowing down on all the latest tech news. It’ll do your stomach good for later! Read on for your lunchtime lowdown.
Apple’s new iPod shuffle will only work with its own-brand headphones, or those made by third parties using a specially licensed chip. It’s outrageous, completely unnecessary and risks putting punters off iPods as they get on the very first rung of Apple’s pricing ladder. But that’s not all.
Here are five more concerns we have over the iPod shuffle headphone scandal.
Just another manic Monday? Help yourself relax by catching up with all the latest tech news. We’ve rounded it all up in one place for you so you don’t have to do any work, so read on for the lunchtime lowdown.
UPDATE: The mysterious chip appears to be part of Apple’s Made For iPod certification scheme. While that’s not DRM, it still locks out any third party earphone manufacturers who don’t want to pay for the licence, and still means we’ll see price rises on approved products too.
The iPod shuffle earphones saga just took a nasty turn. The new iPod shuffle’s been busted open and dissected, and it looks like Apple‘s put a DRM chip in to prevent third party earphones controlling it. In other words, you’ll have to pay a premium for new Apple-approved headphones, or use the ones included. Read on for all the details.
Yes, it’s the start of the working week, but that’s no reason to be down. Instead, look at it as the perfect time to procrastinate: make a cuppa and sit on back for a round up of all the latest tech news. Read on for your techie breakie.