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Ask iLounge 3-12-10
Q: I have recently had a complete failure of my computer (and my backups). HP completely wiped out my computer and sent it back to me. I had to re-download iTunes and Apple reissued me my entire libra…
Ask iLounge 3-05-10
Q: I moved iTunes to an external hard drive. When I click to check for updates, I have to close iTunes. Then it downloads to my Mac hard drive and not the external. How to I update the copy of iTunes …
Ask iLounge 2-26-10
Q: Has there been any word on sharing files between applications on the iPad? Will I be able to open a Pages file with another word-processing application? Will I be able to download an email attachme…
Ask iLounge 2-19-10
Q: In iTunes what does the check box next to the name of the song represent? - Steve A: The checkboxes in iTunes are used to indicate whether an individual track is included in playback and synchron…
Bait-and-Switch Apps: The Dark Side of In-App Purchasing
Late last year, Apple started to allow free applications to take advantage of the new In-App Purchase feature, a reversal of its original policy that free applications would stay free, and In-App Purc…
Ask iLounge 2-12-10
Q: I currently live in the USA. My eldest child had an accident with her iPod which was bought in the UK and more than likely will not be able to ‘revive’ it. She has asked if we can purchase an iPod …
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- 3-12-10: Syncing iPod with new iTunes library, Excluding selected playlists from sync, Sharing iTunes content on multiple iPhones, iPad and iTunes sync options, Shuffle playlists on iPod classic, Creating iPhone ringtones
- 3-5-10: Running iTunes app on external hard drive, iPod shuffle shows no content, Switching Apple ID in iTunes, External microphones for 5G nano, Removing columns in iTunes, iPod Dock and Remote control solutions
- 2-26-10: iPad Edition II: Sharing files between apps, iPad font support, Connecting to projectors, Using external storage, Downloading third-party music, iBooks and dictionary support
- 2-19-10: Checkmarks in iTunes, Storing files on iPhone, Identifying songs not in playlists, Black Dock adapters, Transferring purchased apps from iPod touch, Reformatting iPod for Mac
- 2-12-10: Using iPod with purchased content in different countries, Playing WMV e-mail attachments on iPhone, Deauthorizing iTunes, iPhone background audio recording, Displaying photos via TV out, Transferring saved photos from iPod touch
- 2-5-10: Recovering iPod serial number from iTunes, Using apps on new iPod touch, Transferring apps to another iPod touch, iPod touch and apps requiring OS 3.x, iTunes Media Folder path and network drives, Backing up audiobooks to CD
- 1-29-10: The iPad Edition: Updating Apps for iPad, iPad Accessory compatibility, iPad and iPhone tethering support, AT&T Wi-Fi access, Annotation support in iBooks
- 1-22-10: Recovering iPhone apps, Joining Audiobook tracks, Cleaning up after iTunes Consolidation, Moving iTunes to an external hard drive, Recovering iTunes onto an external hard drive, Burning CDs from an external hard drive
- 12-18-09: Audiobook Burn Limits, iPod touch audio quality, Adding a second family iPod to iTunes, Accessing iPod Diagnostics Mode, Track numbers appear in track names, Syncing playlists to iPod
- 12-11-09: Resetting iTunes authorizations, iPod capacity for audiobooks, iPod docks and line-out, Audio output from iPod shuffle, Resuming playlists on iPod touch, Syncing newer iPods with older versions of iTunes
- 12-4-09: Syncing iPod with no Internet access, Syncing a replacement iPod, Removing synced photos from iPhone, iPhone and iPod external batteries, Transferring photos from iPod nano to computer, Saving iTunes before an OS reinstall
- 11-27-09: Identifying purchased tracks in iTunes, iPhone 3GS Airplane Mode requirement, Advanced Smart Playlists in iTunes 9, Restoring iTunes from external hard drive, iTunes Store country restrictions, iPod nano 5G speaker compatibility
- 11-20-09: Sharing iTunes libraries between two user accounts, Enlarging text on iPhone 3GS, Transferring an iPod to a new user, iPhone shuffles when walking, New 8GB iPod touch models, Transferring purchases from a remote iTunes library
- 11-13-09: Syncing different contact info with two iPhones on the same computer, iPod shows no content, Syncing music and videos in playlists, Exclamation marks next to tracks in iTunes, Playing podcasts on 3G iPod shuffle.
- 11-6-09: Storing iPod software updates, Playing an iPod continuously, Transferring play counts to a new iTunes library, iPhone backups, Klipsch S4i earphones
- 10-30-09: Authorization problems with iPod touch, Changing Grid View background in iTunes, iTunes library and Music Folder are different sizes, Older iPods and firmware updates, Reconciling two different iTunes libraries, Syncing multiple devices to one iTunes library
- 10-23-09: Using a laptop with an iTunes library on an external hard drive, Transferring YouTube videos to iPod, iPod touch accessibility settings, Disabling Shake to Shuffle on iPod nano, Purchased songs fail to download from iTunes Store, Charging and powering off iPhone
- 10-16-09: Moving iTunes to a new computer, Transferring contacts from Blackberry to an iPhone, Disabling iPhone Backups, Using AV cables for audio only, Problems syncing photos to iPod touch, Memorex iFlip and iPhone compatibility
- 10-9-09: iPhone OS and external keyboards, Adjusting ratings in a remote iTunes library, Excluding tracks from Genius Mixes, Moving iTunes library out of My Documents, Playlist folders on iPod touch, Refreshing random Smart Playlists
- 9-25-09: iTunes 9 and Shopping Cart, Restoring iTunes to an external hard drive, Using an HTTP Proxy over 3G, Problems transferring movies from iTunes to IPhone, iPod touch shuffle mode, Using an iPhone without a SIM card
Editorials See More »
- Bait-and-Switch Apps: The Dark Side of In-App Purchasing
- Editorial: On Cogs, Or, The Challenges Of In-App Purchasing
- Editorial: Apple’s iPad, From Unfair Criticisms to Valid Concerns
- Editorial: Apple’s Tablet - Likely Transformative, Beyond The Sum Of Its Parts
- Editorial: The Evolution of Apple Media Players Into Tablet Computers
- Editorial: Thoughts On 2009, Or, The Not-Quite-Year-In-Review
- Apple’s 2009 iPods + iTunes 9: The Big Picture Wrapup Editorial
- On Marketing App Store Games and Breaking The Top 100 Obsession
- Editorial: iPhone and iPod touch Rising, Click Wheel iPods Falling
- Editorial: Should Apple Kill iPod Click Wheel Games, or Are They Still Needed?
- Editorial: Why No Lines at iPhone 3GS’s Launch is Good For Apple, and You
- Editorial: In-App Purchasing Shame - $1-per-Minute GPS is Here, is Psychic Friends Next?
- Editorial: On What to Expect From iPhone 3GS Reviews, And Why
- The iPhone Upgrade Plan: A Fair Solution to a Growing Apple Problem
- iPhone 3GS: How Did Reality Measure Up to Users’ Hopes?
- Editorial: iLounge’s Editor, On Apple Authentication and Punishment
- Phony Comments, or, Why Some Companies Are Banned From iLounge
- From the Editor: On iPod, iPhone, and iLounge at CES 2010
- A Somber Start to 2009’s Macworld Expo Raises 2010 Questions
- From The Editor: On 2009’s Mic + Remote Accessories
Features See More »
- Apple iPad: Top 21 Reader Questions, Answered
- Top Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Apple’s iPad
- Fifteen High-Profile 2010 CES iPod + iPhone Debuts Worth Seeing
- 2010 International CES iLounge Pavilion Exhibitor List
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of Apple TV 3.0
- Sixteen things you should know about iPhone MMS & Tethering
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of iTunes 9
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of iPhone OS 3.1 for iPhone + iPod touch
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of Apple TV 2.4
- The One-Page Guide to iPhone 3G, 3GS, and iPod touch Differences
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of iPhone OS 3.0
- The Complete Guide to iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone and iPod touch
- Report Card: The 20 New iPhone Features Virtually Everyone Wants
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of iTunes 8.2
- iTunes Store HD Movies Don’t Play on My Monitor: Solutions
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of iTunes 8.1
- FAQ: CEA and iLounge’s CES 2010 Pavilion for iPod and iPhone Vendors
- 2009 CES + Macworld Expo Sneak Peeks
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of iPhone 2.2 (Updated)
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of Apple TV 2.3
iDesign See More »
- iDesign: The Art of Designing Great iPod and iPhone Cases
- iDesign Interview: On Power Support’s Precision-Made Cases
- iDesign Interview: On JBL’s Radical, Whimsical Speakers
- iDesign Interview: Belkin, On Collaboration and Solutions
- iDesign on inMotion Portable Speakers: The Altec Lansing/IDEO Interview
- iDesign: The Iconic Portable Speakers of Altec Lansing
- iDesign: Belkin, On Recorders + Having the Inside Track
- iDesign on Griffin Technology’s Ingenuity: The Interview
- iDesign: Griffin’s Ingenious iGadgets
- iDesign: Power Support + Miyavix, on Originality and Partnering
- iDesign on XtremeMac’s Consistency + Elegance: The Interview
- iDesign: On the Elegance and Consistency of XtremeMac
- iDesign: The Art of JBL’s iPod Speakers
- iDesign on Vibe Earphones: The V-Moda Interview
- iDesign: The Art of V-Moda’s Vibe Earphones
iLounge Site Policies See More »
- iLounge review ratings, explained
- iLounge announces accessory coverage, policy changes
- iLounge updates re-review policy, explains “revving”
- iLounge announces policy on harmful accessories
Interviews See More »
- Reaction: Hieber on T-Mobile’s German iPhone deal
- EA Mobile on iPod Game Development
- Transcript: 10 Questions with iLounge EIC on Your Mac Life radio
- Interview with Jesse Feiler
- Interview with Jim Heid
- Interview with Christopher Breen
iPod + iTunes Tutorials See More »
- The Beginner’s Guide to iTunes
- The Complete Guide to Using the iTunes Store
- The Complete Guide to Album Tagging, Art and Playlists in iTunes
- The Complete Guide to iTunes Audiobooks, Podcasts + iTunes U
- The Complete Guide to Managing iTunes Videos
- The Complete Guide to Backing Up your iTunes Library
- Transferring your iTunes Library
- The Quick Guide to Trimming iTunes 8’s Applications Library
- Purchasing Music Online for your iPod or iPhone
- The Complete Guide to Managing iTunes Videos (2008)
- Free Music for Your iPod or iPhone
- Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
- The Complete Guide to iPhone Car Integration
- Ten Step Guide to iPhone Custom Ringtones in GarageBand ‘08
- Contacting Apple and Others For iPod, iTunes & Accessory Fixes
- Managing your iTunes Library on an External Hard Drive (2007)
- Complete Guide to Displaying Photos on iPod + iPhone (11/2007)
- The Beginner’s Guide to Filling your iPod
- The Complete Guide to Rebuilding or Cleaning Your iTunes Library
- The Complete Guide to iPod, iPhone and Apple TV Video Conversion (Windows)
iPhone App Gems/iPod GamesSee More »
- iPhone Gems: Fisher Price Chatter Telephone, Little People Farm, See ‘n Say + Tinseltown Dreams: 50s
- iPhone Gems: Cubetrix 3D, Pool Pro Online 3 + Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey
- iPhone Gems: Video Recorders for Original iPhone + iPhone 3G
- iPhone Gems: Raging Thunder II, Radio Flare Redux + The Price is Right 2010
- iPhone Gems: Top 12 Twitter Apps Reviewed
- iPhone Gems: Denizen, Sparkle the Game, Tilt to Live + Vector Tanks Extreme!
- iPhone Gems: Colorbind, Color Storm!, Dora Saves the Crystal Kindom + Go, Diego, Go!
- iPhone Gems: Alice in Wonderland, Noby Noby Boy, and Thumpies
- iPhone Gems: Arodius, Cogs, Pocket Chef + X2 Snowboarding
- iPhone Gems Retro: Space Miner and Giana Sisters
- iPhone Gems: Drag Racer, GT Racing: Motor Academy, Parcel Panic + Riddim Ribbon: BEP
- iPhone Gems: Assassin’s Creed II Discovery, Guerrilla Bob + MiniSquadron
- iPhone Gems: Angry Birds, Bird Strike, Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games + Spore Creatures
- iPhone Gems: Doodle Bomb, Isaac Newton’s Gravity + Tumbledrop
- iPhone Gems: Japanese Zen Titles iZen Garden 2 and Yoritsuki
- iPhone Gems: Hook Champ, The Simpsons Arcade + WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
- Weird + Small Apps 29: Tickle Tap Apps, Layar, Knocking Video, ReelDirector + Ustream Broadcast
- iPhone Gems: Five Geotagging Apps For Photographers
- iPhone Gems: 2XL Fleet Defense, Glyder 2 + Jungle Style Pinball
- iPhone Gems: Need For Speed Shift, Strikers 1945 Plus + Twin Blades
iPod Stars See More »
- Three 6 Mafia’s Juicy J, Actor/Singer Joey McIntyre, Tender Box’s Joey Medina
- DJ-AM and Sean Avery on iPods & Accessories
Reports See More »
- Apple iPad: The Next 20+ Reader Questions, Answered
- iPad Announcement: Accessory and App Developer Reactions
- iLounge’s 2010 CES iPod + iPhone Best of Show Awards
- CES 2010: iHome and Digital Experience
- Fifteen Things You Didn’t Know About The 2009 iPod shuffle, nano, classic, and touch
- The Colors of the 2009 Third-Generation iPod shuffle, Compared in Photos
- Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Apple’s iPhone 3GS
- What to Expect: Stereo Bluetooth & iPhone 3G with iPhone OS 3.0
- A Visit to iHome: Alluring New Speakers, From $60 to $300
- Ten Surprises - Good + Bad - in Apple’s Third-Gen iPod shuffle
- Instant Expert: Apple’s iLife ‘09 New iPod + iPhone Features
- The Other 20 iPod, iPhone, and Mac Sights Worth Caring About at 2009’s Expos
- iLounge Announces 2009 Best of Show Winners
- 2009 Macworld Expo in a Nutshell: The Non-Show Report
- Eleven Things You Didn’t Know About the 2008 iPods
- Apple’s spotlighted OS X iPhone applications: the updated list
- Real World Photos: Inside + Outside iPhone 3G’s New Shell
- All Things iPod classic
- All Things Apple TV
- Apple TV 2.0 vs. Blu-Ray, DVD & HD Cable: The Comparison [updated]
First Looks See More »
First Looks have moved to our new dedicated First Looks section here. Only the older article-format First Looks entries are shown below:
- Apple Computer iTV / Apple TV First Look
- First Looks: PocketParty V2, Aural Earbuds, Cases for Apple Remote, nano, 5G
- First Looks: Kensington Dock 500/Radio Duo, Icuiti DV920, Belkin TuneBase FM & More
- First Looks Special: Motorola SLVR L7 iTunes Phone (photos inside)
- First Looks: Altec iM3c, SmartShare, OtterBox 5G, Commuter & Mork Mount
- First Looks: Applesauce, Blinkit, EyeTV 2, iM11, iRhythms & More
- First Looks: Carbon Fiber, Vibes, Kimonos, iKitty, TuneCommand and Much More
- First Looks: Vaja iVod and Contour iSee 5G, PocketParty nano, PodSafe & More
- First Looks Special: Griffin Technology iTrip nano
- End of 2005 First Looks: Capsule, eVo 3, iFace, Soft Armor, SoundUp, Tetran, Bluetooth and More!
- First Looks: iCel, iMuffs, iPhono Mini, Soldius, 5G Crystal Film and Sumo 5G/nano Cases
- First Looks Xtreme: New nano accessories, Core Cases, and More
- New First Looks: Electronics and new Nano Cases, Part I
- First Looks Special: Griffin iTrip for New iPod (5G)
- First Looks: Many nano Cases, 5G ToughSkin, earBuddy, iBelieve, Transporters, Marvelous Wood, IceBud & More
- First Looks Special: Kensington SX2000 Speakers
- First Looks Special: Tivoli iSongBook Portable iPod Music System
- First Looks: Tunewear/Speck nano, On Stage II, UE5EB/3S, Aneta Genova, Contour & More
- First Look Special: Apple Computer iPod (5G) with Video
- First Looks: XtremeMac FS1, mTune, GripSkins, smartCharge, iSnug Armband & More
Recent News
- Apple offering schools discounted 10-pack iPad bundles
- Meebo update adds photo support
- Apple now accepting iPad app submissions
- STM intros Glove extra small sleeve for iPad
- Apple demands secrecy from early iPad testers
- X-Plane update adds replay mode, hi-res maps
- iLounge Weekly newsletter coming later today
- iPhone app sites charging for reviews
- ZeroChroma unveils Projeto case for iPhone 3G, 3GS
- Bharti Airtel to offer iPhone 3GS in India
Recent Reviews
- Tapulous Kings Of Leon Revenge
- Thought Out Ped3-U Universal Stand
- Microlab MD332 2.1 Stereo Audio System
- New Potato Technologies FLPR Universal Remote for iPod touch + iPhone
- PowerA Universal Remote Case for iPhone 3G/3GS
- V-Moda Remix, Remix Remote + Remix Vocal
- Capcom Street Fighter IV
- CableJive duaLink Sync Splitter Cable for iPod + iPhone
- TJM Innovations Bandshell for iPhone 3G/3GS
- Tunewear GameHandle for iPhone 3G/3GS + iPod touch
Recent Articles
- iPhone Gems: Fisher Price Chatter Telephone, Little People Farm, See ‘n Say + Tinseltown Dreams: 50s
- iPhone Gems: Cubetrix 3D, Pool Pro Online 3 + Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey
- iPhone Gems: Video Recorders for Original iPhone + iPhone 3G
- Ask iLounge 3-12-10
- iPhone Gems: Raging Thunder II, Radio Flare Redux + The Price is Right 2010
- iPhone Gems: Top 12 Twitter Apps Reviewed
- Ask iLounge 3-05-10
- iPhone Gems: Denizen, Sparkle the Game, Tilt to Live + Vector Tanks Extreme!
- iPhone Gems: Colorbind, Color Storm!, Dora Saves the Crystal Kindom + Go, Diego, Go!
- Ask iLounge 2-26-10






