The new Winpwn 2.0 software is finally available which allows Windows users to easily jailbreak their iPhone or iPod touch running the 2.0 firmware. Enjoy!
[Check it out via Gizmonews.com]
iSkin announces DuoBand for iPod nano 3G
iSkin has announced a new armband solution for the iPod nano 3G called the DuoBand. The DuoBand has a unique dual layer design which combines a silicon layer and a frontal ViSOR layer into one package. The silicon layer is designed to protect the iPod nano from shocks, dirt, dust, and moisture while the ViSOR layer protects the frontal areas of the iPod nano from scratches and other impact damages.
The DuoBand also features a breathable armband that allows you to slide in/out the protected iPod nano. The DuoBand is available in Amp (energy red with metallic accent) and Maxum (power black with carbon accent) and retails for $39.99.
Apple third quarter results are rocking… but what awaits the fourth quarter?
Think Apple’s business is being driven by the iPod and iPhone? Guess again - Apple’s Mac business is alive and well as they’ve announced that 2.4 million Macs were shipped during the third quarter ending June 28th. That represents a 41 percent unit growth and a whopping 43 percent revenue growth over the year-ago quarter. In total, Apple posted amazing revenues of 7.46 billion with a net quarterly profit of $1.07 billion (or $1.19 per diluted share). Compare those numbers to the year-ago quarter which were 5.41 billion and a net quarterly profit of $818 million. Gross profits dipped somewhat - from 36.9 percent to 34.8 percent.
Here are other stats of interest:
Now here’s where things get interesting. Apple’s CFO, Peter Oppenheimer, decided to warn analysts that 4th quarter gross margins will be negatively affected by a “product transition.” So as News.com points out - let the guessing games begin. What exactly does this product transition mean exactly? Does this lend credence that new notebooks are coming out from Apple? Does this mean product prices are coming down? Does it mean things getting more expensive to manufacture? It’s really anyone’s guess right now (but you can be sure that people will be coming out with their own theories now). For the record though, News.com thinks that Apple will do two things during the fourth quarter: Introduce new Centrino 2 based MacBooks and reduce price for the iPod touch.
Belkin GoStudio helps you record on the go
If you need a portable recording device for interviews, lectures, recording notes, creating podcasts, then you’ll want to check out the new Belkin GoStudio device. Designed as an accessory to the Apple iPod, the GoStudio features two built-in omnidirectional microphones and records audio directly to your iPod in 16 bit 44kHz format. Other features of the Belkin GoStudio include:
The Belkin GoStudio will be available sometime in September/October for a price of $119.99.
i.Sound introduces rechargeable 2-in-1 Charger and Back Up Battery for iPod/iPhone
i.Sound has released a new rechargeable 2 in 1 Charger and Back Up Battery pack for the Apple iPod and iPhone device. Calling it the “smallest of its kind”, the 2-in-1 Charger and Back Up Battery is the only device to feature a two-in-one USB AC adapter which allows it to recharge while simultaneously charging your iPod/iPhone. The pack works with all iPod models that feature the 30 pin connector and provides up to 30 hours of music, 6 hours of video, and 3 hours of talk time. There’s also a status indicator for battery life. You can purchase the i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger and Back Up Battery pack for $49.99 at the i.Sound website here.
iHome iH70 speakers with integrated iPod dock
If you’re looking for a new two channel speaker system for your PC or Mac, you might want to check out the iHome Audio iH70 computer speakers. These 15 watt speakers come with an integrated iPod dock which means one less accessory item to worry about for your PC. Specs for the iH70 include the following:
The iH70 is compatible with the iPod mini, iPod 4th gen, all iPod nanos, iPod 5th gen, iPod classic, and the iPod touch. About the only downer to the iHome Audio iH70 is the MSRP which is $149.99.
[Check it out via Chip Chick]
JVC rolls out four HDTVs with integrated iPod docks
So let’s see - we’ve got iPod docks all over the place these days. We have standalone iPod docks, we have iPod docks as part of speaker systems, we have iPod docks as part of portable speaker systems or even boom boxes. Yes.. we have iPod docks integrated into LCD displays also and yes.. we have iPod dock stands for standalone A/V receivers. THUS, it would only make sense for someone to come out with an LCD HDTV that comes with an integrated iPod dock. That’s exactly what JVC did last week with the introduction of four new HDTV sets - three of which offer full HD resolutions. The new iPod dock is called the TeleDock and it’s a flip-down iPod dock located at the base of the TV set providing a direct connection for playback on the TV set.
The four new models are the 32-inch LT-32P679, 42-inch LT-42P789, 47-inch LT-47P789 and the 52-inch LT-52P789. The LT-32P679 is only model NOT a 1080p model (offering what JVC calls 768 p resolution).
Once you dock an iPod to the JVC HDTV set, a menu will appear on the television screen allowing you to control playback on the iPod. The iPod can also be controlled by the TV’s remote control which includes a circular keypad that has a control scheme similar to the iPod’s control wheel.
Other features on the new sets include:
Prices are as follows: LT-32P679 has an MSRP of $999.99; the LT-42P789 has an MSRP of $1599.99; the LT-47P789 has an MSRP of $2199.99; the LT-52P789 has an MSRP of $3199.99. All but the LT-52P789 are available now. The LT-52P789 will be coming out in August.
Accenda Voice Control for iPod
Innotech Systems brings hands-free voice operations to your Apple iPod with the introduction of the Accenda Voice Control for iPod. Simply connect your headphones to the Accenda Voice Control and then connect the device to your iPod’s dock connector and you’re all set - no additional software is necessary. The Accenda Voice Control is always on, listening for the user to say the phrase “iPod”. It then listens for the voice command and performs the desired operation which includes volume control, playing a song, stopping playback, go to the next track, going to the previous track, or replaying a song.
The device is usable out of the box for English but it can also be trained to recognize commands in other languages or to better understand users with strong accents. Compatible iPods include the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod with color, iPod mini, iPod with Click Wheel, iPod with video, and iPod classic. Samples are currently available and full production of the Accenda Voice Control will begin in September with units going for $99.95.
JVC NX-PN7 dual iPod docking station
You can categorize this one under “Why hasn’t someone thought of this before?” Since more and more households have one or more iPods, it makes only perfect sense that someone would eventually want a dual iPod docking station. That’s exactly what JVC announced today with the NX-PN7 - the industry’s first dual iPod docking stations. The system can accommodate two iPods side by side charging them both simultaneously. You can also choose to play back music from either iPod through the dock’s built-in speaker system. The dock also comes with an AM/FM tuner, clock, timer, remote control, and an analog audio input for connecting other audio devices. The remote control also comes with dedicated iPod control keys that simulate the iPod control wheel layout. There’s also an NX-PN7 model which supports the Apple iPhone. The new docking station is now available for $149.95.
Monster starts shipping the iCarPlay 250 Wireless FM Transmitter
Monster announced that their new iCarPlay 250 Wireless FM Transmitter is now shipping. The iCarPlay 250 Wireless FM Transmitter is designed for the Apple iPod and iPhone and allows the digital music to be wireless transmitted to your FM receiver.
Monster designed the iCarPlay 250 to be extremely flexible from the get go. First off, the iCarPlay gets its power over a USB cable so when you’re in a car, you can connect the device to Monster’s Cigarette Lighter Adapter, and when you’re in your office, you can connect it directly to an available USB port or to Monster’s iSlimCharger or iCharger Travel USB wall charger. Alternatively, the Cigarette Lighter Adapter can also be used to charge other devices designed to be charged via a USB connection.
Focusing on the iCarPlay 250 itself, here are the specs and features:
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