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How to Change the Language on Your iPhone/iPod touch

Have you ever had your iPhone/iPod touch‘s language changed by a malevolent friend that just stood there afterwards, watching you squirm while you were trying to understand Chinese? Or, even worse, have you ever changed your language by mistake and, after trying to change it back countless times, ended up at an...

1 August 2010
05:51 GMT

iPod touch Becoming a 3G Phone Soon, FCC Filings Suggest

iPod touch owners may be on track for making their first phone calls over Sprint’s 3G network, going by recent FCC filings unearthed by the folks at Phone Scoop. Described by the finders as a curious new EV-DO device from ZTE, the Peel (as FCC photos indicate the device will be called), seems to be a case, or a...

30 July 2010
05:30 GMT

A Challenging Sudoku Game for iPhone

Mayan Software announced an update to its popular "Sudoku!" game for iPhone and iPod touch. The 1.8 version adds a new "Relax" game mode that has no timer and modifies the "Challenge" game mode to include the best time for each individual puzzle. The latest release is compatible with iOS 4 and supports multi tasking....

27 July 2010
04:48 GMT

What To Do If You Can't Update/Restore Your iPhone or iPod Touch

It happened to many people before and, knock on wood, it may happen to you too one day. While you update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch your device might go into a never-ending restart loop without displaying the Home screen, it may not complete the update/restore and iTunes will no longer recognize it or, the ...

24 July 2010
07:41 GMT

11.6-Inch MacBook Air, New iPod touch for 2010 - Report

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a revamped MacBook Air featuring an 11.6-inch display and the Intel Core i-series ultra-low voltage processor, as well as a new, video-capable iPod touch boasting a 3-megapixel camera and Apple’s new A4 processor.Citing Mingchi Kuo, senior analyst at Digitimes Research, ...

15 July 2010
10:12 GMT

iOS 4 Severely Affects iPod touch Battery Life - Post Your Case [Updated]

iOS 4 is starting to look more and more like an update that Apple designed specifically for the iPhone 4, as owners of older-generation devices seem to be experiencing numerous issues after installing the new software. Softpedia has spotted a thread on Apple’s Discussions forums, which indicates there is a seri...

2 July 2010
08:20 GMT

Enjoy Cheap International Calls via the Ooma Mobile Application

VoIP provider Ooma announced the release of the Ooma Mobile application for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The software allows users to make cheap U.S. and international calls from their mobile device.Working over any Wi-Fi or 3G network, Ooma Mobile enables users to avoid the high international calling rates impos...

30 June 2010
08:45 GMT

Get Your Own iPod touch 2G Now for $170

Amazon is slashing prices for some of Apple’s old-generation products, including the second-generation iPod touch, which comes pre-installed with iOS 3.1 and offers 8GB of storage. Now available for $169.54 with free shipping, the device supports installation of iOS 4, the latest version of the iPhone opera...

25 June 2010
08:41 GMT

Bing App for iPhone and iPod touch Searches and Connects to Facebook and Twitter

The Bing app for iPhone and iPod touch has evolved with new social networking capabilities, and a new release is currently available for download for owners of Apple’s devices. Justin Jed, from the Bing for mobile team, revealed that Microsoft had extended the application to embrace Facebook and Twitter. In add...

23 June 2010
04:23 GMT

Stretching Video Guides Come to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Fountainhead International, a company providing ergonomic solutions for the office, has released StretchPro, an application that brings stretching video guides to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The program is addressed to users who spend a good part of their day seated, drawing attention to the necessity of stretc...

22 June 2010
09:16 GMT

Which iOS 4 Features are Supported by Which iPhone, iPod touch

iOS 4 is a free software update offering over 100 new features for existing iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch owners. It has been known for a while now that features and capabilities vary between models, while some are available only on newer models. This report offers a simple look at some of the unique features...

22 June 2010
04:53 GMT

Download Windows Live Messenger for iPhone and iPod touch

Microsoft is currently hammering away at the first Beta development milestone of Windows Live Messenger Wave 4 for Windows. While the Beta Build is just around the corner in terms of delivery, one flavor of the instant messaging client is already available for download. The Redmond company has wrapped up Windows Live...

21 June 2010
07:30 GMT

iOS 4 Software Update for iPod touch Is Free

Apple fanatics are most likely aware of the Mac maker's latest policy changes, but some iPod touch users out there may not know that the newest version of “the world’s most advanced mobile operating system” will be delivered to them for free, around the time Apple ships iPhone 4. Up until now, ...

15 June 2010
08:11 GMT

Apple Readies New App for Retail Staff POS Units - Report

On Tuesday, Apple’s mobile retail store initiative is set to launch an iPhone app dedicated to allowing quick access to store information, technical specs, the Concierge reservation system, and the ability to make reservations for purchasing the new iPhone 4 in-store. The application is to be installed on the i...

14 June 2010
09:09 GMT

Bloomberg Launches Baseball Analysis Application for iPhone

Bloomberg has expanded its sports platform with the launch of Bloomberg Sports Front Office Baseball 2010. Designed to run on the iPhone and iPod touch, the application takes the recently launched online baseball analysis tools to the mobile space. Developed with fantasy players and baseball fans in mind, Bloomberg...

11 June 2010
08:50 GMT

Things to Do When Your Apps Close Without Warning

If your iPhone (or iPod touch) apps have been quitting on you lately while you were still using them, you should be happy to know that there is nothing wrong with your device. The problem appears because, while you are using the app, the device starts to run low on application memory. What does this mean? First of ...

6 June 2010
13:01 GMT

Vietnam Leaks New Prototype Apple Device - Camera-Equipped iPod touch

Another major Apple leak has been reported in Vietnam, the third one this month, stemming from the same source. A camera-equipped, third generation iPod touch (most likely the one Apple never got to release reportedly because of component suppliers) has surfaced over at Tinhte.vn, the site that also leaked the second...

19 May 2010
10:14 GMT

AT&T Interactive Releases New YPmobile App Version

iPhone and iPod Touch users in the US can now enjoy a new version of YPmobile App for their devices, coming straight from AT&T Interactive. According to the software solution's maker, the YPmobile App enables mobile users navigate their busy on-the-go lives in more ways, and now it adds the possibility of perfo...

28 April 2010
09:56 GMT

Linēa-pro Intros iPod touch-Based POS System for Retail Stores

Checking out at retail store can be done faster and easier now, Infinite Peripherals Inc. promises. The company has recently released a new gadget that attaches to the iPod touch, allowing retailers to efficiently check customers in or out while shopping.Linēa-pro is a unique, patent-pending device including a barcod...

22 March 2010
09:24 GMT

Free Bing App for the iPhone and iPod Touch over 1 Million Downloads

In mid-December 2009, Microsoft revealed that it was seeing incredible response for the Bing app it had released for iPhone and iPod Touch devices, but no actual figures of the tool’s success were released. However, at the end of the past week, Florian Voss, from the Bing for Mobile team, indicated that downloa...

22 March 2010
04:49 GMT

3.1.3 IPSW Jailbreak for iPod touch 3G Awaiting PwnageTool Support

Just like Geohot’s Blackra1n jailbreak utility, the iPhone Dev Team’s famous PwnageTool application is also on track to include full OS 3.1.3 support for several devices, including the third-generation iPod touch. Released to the public on February 8th, PwnageTool 3.1.5 is the latest available version of...

12 February 2010
11:41 GMT

Download Your Free iPhone OS 3.1.3 IPSW / Firmware Update for iPod touch

The 3.1.3 firmware update has been around for a while, but just in case some of you iPod touch users didn’t know this, the update is available free of charge, if you’re already running a version of iPhone OS 3.1. Last year, Apple issued a major firmware update – version 3.0 – for both iPhone ...

9 February 2010
02:25 GMT

Need for Speed SHIFT Hits the App Store

EA Mobile, an Electronic Arts Inc. division, announced on Friday that there is a new game title now available in the Apple App Store for users of an iPhone or iPod touch, namely Need for Speed SHIFT. According to the company, the new software solution has been specifically designed for the iPhone and iPod touch devi...

19 December 2009
04:05 GMT

Incredible Response to Free Bing App for iPhone

The response to the free Bing for Mobile application offered for users of iPhone and iPod Touch earlier this week has been nothing short of incredible, Microsoft reveals. According to Justin Jed, from the Bing for Mobile team, the search/decision engine application built for owners of Apple’s devices has receiv...

18 December 2009
05:56 GMT

Bing Maps Integrated into Bing’s iPhone Application

Having transitioned all former Live Search properties and projects under the Bing brand umbrella earlier this year, Microsoft is offering users much more than just a search/decision engine. In this regard, Bing is a more complex package, an important part of which is the company’s mapping, search, and location...

17 December 2009
04:54 GMT

Free Bing for Mobile App for the iPhone and iPod Touch

There’s nothing holding Microsoft back from attempting to build market share while piggyback riding on products developers by rival companies. It is the case of its search/decision engine, which the Redmond company is now making available to Apple iPhone users. As of December 15th, users of the mobile phone off...

16 December 2009
03:19 GMT

iPod touch POS May See Adoption Beyond Apple’s Stores

Apple has recently made a few changes in its retail organizations, including new positions, and the addition of new equipment. The iPod touch-based point-of-sale system (POS) is one of them and, apparently, it has caught the eye of small businesses, larger chains and system integrators. According to tipsters talking...

3 December 2009
03:14 GMT

Google Earth for the iPhone Reaches Version 2.0

Google Earth for the iPhone and iPod touch was launched into the wild about a year ago, and now the software solution just reached version 2.0. According to Google, the app managed to become the second most downloaded one in the App Store in about six months, and now users will be able to enjoy a series of...

17 November 2009
10:57 GMT

Apple in Search of iPhone Developers

Cupertino-based company Apple announced not too long ago that its App Store, the software solutions portal it launched for users of an iPhone or an iPod, reached the number of 100,000 applications. When compared to the number of applications available through other similar portals around, the amount of iPhone s...

16 November 2009
05:05 GMT

Here’s Apple’s New iPod touch-Based EasyPay Checkout

ifoAppleStore has confirmed that Apple is now switching to iPod touch for customer checkout at its retail stores. The source earlier revealed that Apple had decided to make a few adjustments with its retail establishments and the employees in charge with selling its products. Changes not only include the replacing of...

5 November 2009
09:55 GMT

MacBook, iPod touch Make ‘The Best Travel Gadgets of 2009’

Time (in partnership with CNN) has compiled a list of gadgets that are most suitable for traveling, going by the magazine's standards. Although, for one reason or another, the Slingbox Pro-HD tops the list of ‘Best Travel Gadgets of 2009,’ Softpedia was happy to find Apple’s MacBook and iPod to...

4 November 2009
05:06 GMT

iPod touch Detected as Camera Device in Mac OS X

A World of Apple report claims that, “Evidence continues to mount supporting rumours that Apple will add a camera to the iPod touch, like it did the iPod nano,” citing an Apple Support Note that allegedly “hints at [an] iPod Touch camera.” However, while Apple is likely to introduce a camera i...

15 October 2009
07:00 GMT

Apple Special Deals - iPods Starting at $99

Apple’s Special Deals section is featuring iPods at attractive prices, with refurbished nanos going as low as $99 for the 8GB version, and a $249.00 iPod touch capable of storing 32GB of music, apps, and movies. Those looking to get an iPod and don’t have any cash to spare are encouraged to check out thes...

8 October 2009
10:59 GMT

iPod touch 3G 3.1.1 Jailbreak Still Pending

Although the iPhone Dev Team has been hard at work jailbreaking the latest iPhone OS version (3.1 for iPhone / 3.1.1 for iPod touch), one device model remains immune to the infamous team’s hacking tools – the third-generation iPod touch. Since it comes preinstalled with OS 3.1.1 and (obviously) hasn&rsquo...

5 October 2009
10:27 GMT

iPod touch 3.1.1 IPSW Supported by PwnageTool 3.1

Currently, the Internet hosts all versions of the IPSW update / restore files for all three iPod touch models (iPod1,1_3.1.1_7C145_Restore.ipsw – iPod touch, first generation, iPod2,1_3.1.1_7C145_Restore.ipsw – iPod touch second generation and iPod3,1_3.1.1_7C145_Restore.ipsw – iPod touch third gene...

22 September 2009
05:00 GMT

Apple Faces New Competition - Archos 5

Some may have expected Apple to be the first company to roll out a tablet computer, but Archos seems to be more eager at staking a claim at the Internet Media Tablet category. The Archos 5 boasts insane specs, including up to 500GB storage (HDD-based version), Flash support, built-in GPS and 3G. 9to5Mac has picked u...

17 September 2009
08:24 GMT

Third-Gen iPod touch Benchmarked

At this year’s iPod event, Apple’s SVP of Product Marketing (Phil Schiller) took the stage to reveal that the iPod touch was getting not only twice the storage capacity for an even smaller price, but also that the device was twice as fast, compared with its predecessor. Pre-installed with the new 3.1.1 ...

16 September 2009
05:11 GMT

Camera Not a Priority for iPod touch, Says Jobs

Although some believe Apple did intend to equip the new iPod touch with a camera, Apple’s CEO claims otherwise. Interviewed by The NY Times’ personal technology columnist (David Pogue), Jobs has revealed that Apple has studied the market carefully and has seen that people are into the gaming capabilities ...

15 September 2009
06:15 GMT

3rd-Gen iPod touch Insides Show Camera ‘Spot’

A teardown of the third-generation iPod touch has somewhat confirmed rumors that Apple intended to put cameras in its new iPod-touch lineup, and that the device is likely capable of the new 802.11n standard. iFixit carried out its usual routine and took apart a third-generation iPod touch unit only to find that, &ld...

15 September 2009
05:40 GMT

‘Update iPod touch to OS 3.1.1 for Free’ Guide Available

While the iPhone OS 3.1 was offered for free to handset owners on September 9, iPod touch firmware 3.1.1 was made available as a paid upgrade for owners of the world’s funnest iPod. Although cheaper than previous software updates (now only $4.95), many iPod touch users still believe it’s not worth paying ...

15 September 2009
02:28 GMT

The Security Content of iPhone OS 3.1, OS 3.1.1 for iPod touch

Besides adding new features, tweaks and fixes in the latest software update to the iPhone OS, Apple has included a number of security patches as well, resolving recently discovered vulnerabilities in the software on both the iPhone side of the OS, and for iPod touch. According to an Apple Support piece detailing &ld...

14 September 2009
08:38 GMT

iPod touch Now Costs $199, 64GB Model Available Today

Emphasizing what a great pocket computer it was, Apple’s Phil Schiller introduced yesterday a cheaper iPod touch, bearing the same features and design, as well as a new 64GB model. The 8GB touch is now available for just $199. Delivering twice the capacity for the same price, the iPod touch 32GB costs $299, whi...

10 September 2009
06:46 GMT

$149 iPod touch, Updated Model Delayed (Rumors)

Several well-established sources believe Apple has quite a few reasons not only to start selling camera-equipped iPods, but also to cut the price on the popular iPod touch to as low as $149. Other units in the iPod range may also be on track for refreshes and price reductions, these people believe. 9to5Mac points ou...

8 September 2009
03:19 GMT

Zune HD Leaked Prices: $220 for 16GB Devices and $290 for 32GB

Zune HD was introduced officially at the end of May 2009, with a general availability date set for April 2009. The positioning of Zune HD as a direct competitor for Apple's iPod touch was obvious immediately, but one critical aspect capable of making the difference for consumers remained under wraps. In fact, ev...

11 August 2009
10:18 GMT

Google Latitude Comes to iPhone

Google announced on Thursday that its Google Latitude could be accessed from Apple's iPhone and iPod touch devices, the owners of which can easily tap into the functionalities that the web application brings directly from their web browser. There are a lot of features that iPhone users will certainly enjoy, and ...

24 July 2009
02:59 GMT

Pictures of Next-Gen iPod touch Show a Photo Snapper

Apple's iPod touch has been rumored for quite some time now to be on its way to receiving a camera, and the latest photos with the upcoming iteration of the device show a photo snapper present on its back. Moreover, it seems that the cameras will be present on the upcoming iPod nano as well, the only difference ...

23 July 2009
08:45 GMT

Control Blu-ray Movies from iPod touch/iPhone

Life is about to get better for iPod touch and iPhone users, as Universal Studios Home Entertainment is reportedly getting ready to announce that a series of touch-enabled iPhone and iPod features will be included within its upcoming Blu-ray Disc releases. Users should be able to tap into the upcoming functionali...

20 July 2009
11:17 GMT

Apple Testing Apps on iPod 3,1 Hardware, Pinch Media Claims

Pinch Media is a company that tracks application usage on iPhone and iPod and was likely the first to spot Apple testing the iPhone 3G S with apps accessing the Internet before it was released. Similarly, Pinch Media has now collected the model number of a new iPod appearing in the company’s version reporting. ...

8 July 2009
06:46 GMT

3.0 IPSW for iPod touch Free Download Available

AriX, a guy who helped “the amazing Geohot” release his Purplera1n iPhone 3Gs jailbreak for Mac OS X, claims to have written a script that generates a URL to the 3.0 IPSW for the iPod touch for free download. Apple only allows iPod touch owners to download and install the new software after confirming the...

6 July 2009
03:33 GMT

AIM for iPhone and iPod touch Now Sports Push Notification

iPhone and iPod touch users around the world are now able to enjoy an updated version of one of the major instant messaging clients for their devices, AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). The new 3.0.13.0 version doesn't come only as a simple update, it seems, but it is also meant to offer more functionality to iPhone a...

23 June 2009
09:03 GMT


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