Tag: IPod
Microsoft Zune struggling against the mighty iPod?
Reports are suggesting that, despite a massive marketing drive by Microsoft, sales of its Zune portable music player are not doing particularly well. They are even struggling to match that of iPod's other competitors – the likes of Sandisk's Sansa…
H2O Audio release 'Outdoor' housing for iPod nano
H2O Audio, well-known for their waterproof products for iPod and other MP3 players have announced the availability of their 'Outdoor' durable case for both the first and second generation iPod nanos. H2O say that their new Outdoor housing is sleeker…
Possible Apple iPod keyboard on the way?
Not news as such but rumour here. According to Think Secret Apple may be readying to release a new USB keyboard complete with iPod dock. How was this discovered? Supposidly, the Apple repairs…
Review: Gear4 BluEye
The propaganda Can't wait for an iPhone? Gear4's unique new accessory adds Bluetooth functionality to your iPod, allowing you to make and receive calls using your player's headphones. It automatically pauses and restarts your music and it also has…
Apple files patent for wireless handheld device
The EETimes has picked up upon Apple's latest patent filing, published today but rumoured since August, of a handheld computing device with wireless communications capability. It's summarised as: "The portable computing device includes an enclosure that surrounds and protects the…
Nokia World: Are you a life juggler or a technology stylist?
One of the interesting running themes of the Nokia World conference has been the way Nokia is splitting consumers (i.e. us lot) into 12 distinct segments, which are being used to help the firm design its new mobile phones. The…
Nokia World: Nokia declares war on the iPod!
Or, in their words: "I don't see any reason for standalone MP3 players to exist in the long-term. There's no reason for standalone non-connected MP3 players. You have a worse experience." That's what Nokia's Tommi Mustonen said earlier this afternoon,…
KLM and Air France deny iPod modification of their planes
Seems that a couple of airlines supposedly installing iPod-friendly seats have denied that they're definitely taking part in the scheme. KLM and Air France say that they had made informal contacts about such plans, but that nothing was in place….
Yay or Nay: iPod in the air
Yesterday we reported that Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM and United Airlines will be upgrading their seats and screens to accommodate the iPod. It's the latest in the line of companies ensuring that the iPod can be more easily…
iPod in the air: Apple teams up with airlines to offer iPod integration
The continuing quest of the iPod for world domination continues into the air, with Apple announcing today that it's done deals with some major airlines to offer iPod integration with airline seats and displays. Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM…