By Todd Haselton |
Apple is reportedly preparing to refresh its iPod line, an event that could take place tomorrow during the company’s iPhone 5 announcement. Now, several codenames for the new devices have surfaced. The refreshed iPod touch is reportedly being called the N78 by Apple, the new…
By Roy Choi |
With less than a week left before Apple’s iPhone 5 event, rumors are arriving of updates to the musically-inclined iPod family, to be delivered alongside the new handset. Currently the iPod shuffle is offered in five different colors priced at $49 with 2 GB of…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple will unveil the iPhone 5 on Sept. 12, that much we already know. Now, apparently, the company is also preparing to launch refreshed versions of its iPod family. Here’s the problem, though: nobody knows exactly which products will be refreshed, or with what. Right…
By Killian Bell |
If you like your personal music players to be bigger than your phablet, check out Samsung’s new Galaxy Player 5.8, an Android-powered device with a whopping 5.8-inch display. We had a feeling the device was on its way after its press image and specifications were…
By Sean P. Aune |
A new leak from a Chinese manufacturer gives us some new clues as to what the iPod Touch 5 may look like. While rumors about the iPhone 5 have been about a dime a dozen, the iPod touch 5 hasn’t received nearly as much love.…
By Todd Haselton |
We’ve already heard a few analysts sound off on impressive sales predictions for the iPhone 5 when it makes its rumored debut next month, but FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger is predicting insane success for the next iPhone. In fact, Berger believes Apple will…
By Todd Haselton |
Wow, this might be Samsung’s next Galaxy Player, at least according to a rumor, but it has a screen that’s large enough to be the company’s next tablet, too. The device looks really similar to a Galaxy S III, save for the obvious 3G/4G connectivity…
By Sean P. Aune |
It seems that the massive Guerilla style marketing campaign launched by Beats by Dre at the Olympics just might be paying off. As we reported last week, Beats by Dre tried some old-fashioned Guerilla style marketing at the London 2012 games by sending headphones to…
By Killian Bell |
Apple’s iPod touch has gone without a major refresh for almost two years now, but the next one could be something special. According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino company’s most popular iPod will get a new 4-inch display, a dual-core A5 processor, and…
By Noah Kravitz |
Sonos wireless audio systems were once the exclusive playthings of the rich and famous. Then the company rebranded themselves, rolled out the “Play” line of $300 and $400 networked speakers, and started selling their wares at Target. So why was their next move to launch…
By Killian Bell |
Sony has unveiled the latest addition to its Walkman lineup this morning in the form of the Android-powered Walkman F800. The device sports a 3.5-inch touchscreen with Ice Cream Sandwich onboard, and complete access to the Google Play store. The F800 is clearly Sony’s attempt…
By Mark Hearn |
NBC announced the release of two Adobe-powered applications that will be used to cover the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Available for both Android and iOS the two free applications, the NBC Olympics Live Extra app will offer live streaming coverage to on the go…
By Sean P. Aune |
Apple files a ton of patents, some of them even end up making it into the products, and while we don’t know if this one for an iPod nano charging clip ever will, it’s intriguing none the less. A patent application filed by Apple in…
By Brandon Russell |
Apple is reportedly preparing to revamp its iPod nano line to resemble the fourth generation iteration that hit in 2008. According to Japanese blog Macotakara, the redesign will feature a rectangular screen and home button to more closely align with Apple’s current mobile lineup. As…
By Mark Hearn |
Apple has been granted a patent for an NFC-based travel check-in system. Originally filed in 2008, the patent application describes a theoretical application listed as “iTravel.” This potential system would store a traveler’s ticket information/reservations for trains, planes and auto rentals. The would-be traveler would…
By Mark Hearn |
Apple was granted a patent that relates to the detection of water damage on an electronic device. The invention is a strategically placed color-changing strip, which turns red when wet. The inclusion of this technology helps Apple’s repair technicians quickly determine if a device has…
By Mark Hearn |
A malicious Russian SMS app known as “Find and Call” has recently been pulled from both the App Store and Google Play. According to Kaspersky, once a user launches this application, he or she will be asked to register with an email address and phone number. This scam application…
By Sean P. Aune |
It has now been 1,000 days since Apple updated the iPod Classic. Is it time to give up the ghost that this will ever see another refresh? The last time the iPod Classic received any love from Apple was on September 9, 2009. The classic…
By Mark Hearn |
For quite some time Boxee has been been making waves in the media center sector, but it appears that the company is ready to tackle and different space. Available in beta form and only on the iPhone and iPod Touch, Cloudee offers users unlimited cloud…
By Noah Kravitz |
If for some reason you’re in the market for a good looking speaker with AirPlay and literally don’t care how it sounds, I guess this is the one!…
By Mike Perlman |
The end is near for the in-dash CD player, my friends, and Chief Designer of Ford Interiors Michael Arbaugh is tickled by the prospect. He recently said that in-dash CD players can account for up to five pounds of additional weight and occupy valuable real…
By Mike Perlman |
While the crackdown on in-car portable device usage is at full tilt, Apple recently filed a patent that could help solve the “reaching over to access your playlist while driving” conundrum. Apple laid the groundwork for a wireless remote control that clips to a car’s…
By Killian Bell |
Million of customers who purchased an iPod between September 12, 2006 and March 31, 2009 are being included in a class-action lawsuit against Apple. Filed back in 2005, the lawsuit concerns a software update that prevented the device from playing music that was not purchased…
By Sean P. Aune |
One of the biggest pains with getting good sound for your entertainment needs is how much space it typically takes up. Luckily the folks over at Harman Kardon have come along with something that should give you the sound you want without taking over your…
