http://www.iLounge.com Articles on iPod, iPhone, iTunes, Music, Podcasts and more en Copyright 2009 iLounge, Inc. All rights reserved jeremy@ilounge.com (Jeremy Horwitz) jerrod@ilounge.com (Jerrod Hofferth) http://www.expressionengine.com/ Articles-18051 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-beginners-guide-to-itunes/ For the inexperienced user, the task of getting media content loaded onto your iPod or iPhone can be a daunting one, and even for the experienced computer user, the way in which Apple has approached media management in the world of the iPod and iTunes may differ significantly from what you’ve become accustomed to. This tutorial will provide the information that both the novice and experienced computer user may find useful as they take their… iPod 101 Tutorials jesse@ilounge.com (Jesse David Hollington) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:54:21 GMT News-18049 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/admob-iphone-accounts-for-50-of-smartphone-ad-requests/ According to the latest data from mobile advertising firm AdMob, the iPhone accounts for 50% of all worldwide smartphone ad requests. The company’s newly-published October Mobile Metrics Report (PDF Link) also shows the iPhone accounting for more than 22% of requests from all handsets worldwide, making it the top handset model, followed by the iPod touch with 9.8%. In the U.S. market, the iPhone fares even better, taking a 55% share of all smartphone… iPhone news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:04:22 GMT News-18048 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-targets-verizon-with-new-iphone-3gs-ads/ Apple is preparing to launch a pair of new TV advertisements for the iPhone 3GS that directly attack competing carriers, most specifically Verizon Wireless. Both ads—uploaded online with the titles “What Time’s the Movie?” and “Did You See My Email?”—feature the iPhone being used against a white backdrop, similar to most of Apple’s recent iPhone commercials. While both ads show various apps in use, the… iPhone news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:52 GMT News-18047 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-announces-black-friday-2009-shopping-event/ Apple has announced via a graphic on its online store that it will once again be holding a special shopping event on the day after Thanksgiving, November 27, commonly known in the retail world as “Black Friday.” The image, which shows a package made up of graphic representations of various Apple products, including the iPod touch, iPod nano, and Apple TV, reads: “Come back to the Apple Online Store the day after Thanksgiving for a special one-day-only… Deals news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:07 GMT News-18046 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/swimman-waterproofs-earphones-with-remote-and-mic/ Swimman is now offering waterproofed sets of Apple’s Earphones with Remote and Mic. According to the company’s website, Swimman developed the waterproofed controls as an option for owners of compatible iPod and iPhone models—such as the remote-dependent third-generation iPod shuffle—who have grown tired of their in-line control boxes shorting out when exposed to moisture or sweat. Apart from the waterproofed control box, all… iPod Accessories news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:14:34 GMT News-18045 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/kt-to-launch-iphone-in-south-korea-on-nov.-28/ KT has announced (Translated Link) that it will officially begin sales of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in South Korea on November 28. “We are thrilled to bring iPhone to South Korea,” said Kim Woo-sik, CEO of KT’s personal customer group. “Our customers will enjoy the power and benefits of using the revolutionary iPhone on KT’s 3G network.” All three iPhone models will be available with three different “i-”… iPhone news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:56:33 GMT News-18044 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/new-iphone-jailbreak-worm-seeks-banking-info/ A new iPhone worm affecting jailbroken units is targeting owners who use their device to access Internet banking services from Dutch online bank ING. BBC News reports that the worm was discovered by security company F-Secure, and uses the same SSH vulnerability—specifically, jailbroken iPhones that have had SSH activated without having the default password changed—to redirect the bank’s customers to an unauthorized look-a-like site… iPhone news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:17:13 GMT News-18043 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-exec-schiller-discusses-app-store/ In an interview with BusinessWeek, Apple senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller made several interesting comments about the continuing growth of the App Store and the company’s app approval process. “We’ve built a store for the most part that people can trust,” Schiller said of the App Store. “You and your family and friends can download applications from the store, and for the most part they… iPhone news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:16 GMT Articles-18042 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/ask-ilounge-11-20-09/ This week's Ask iLounge topics: 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 Ask iLounge jesse@ilounge.com (Jesse David Hollington) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:42:07 GMT News-18040 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/enter-the-ces-exhibits-plus-pass-giveaway-today/ If you haven’t yet entered our CES Exhibits Plus Pass Giveaway, there’s still time to do so. In our Giveaway of the Month for November, iLounge and CEA are giving away CES Exhibits Plus passes to 100 lucky readers. The pass will allow access to all exhibits, TechZones, SuperSessions, and keynote addresses at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including the all new iLounge Pavilion. To enter, simply fill out… Site News news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:14 GMT News-18039 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/wider-distribution-boosting-iphone-sales-in-france/ Apple’s increased number of iPhone carriers in France is leading to a boost in sales, which bodes well for a similar result in the U.K. Marketwatch reports that the latest data from Bernstein shows Apple’s value market share in France jumped from 21% in the second quarter to 32% in the third quarter, thanks to the phone’s availability on Bouygues Telecom and SFR. “The expansion of iPhone distribution has clearly benefited Apple,… iPhone news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:58 GMT News-18038 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/chinon-rolls-out-avi-portable-ipod-speaker/ Chinon has introduced its new AVi portable iPod speaker system with integrated digital TV. Featuring a boombox-style design, the AVi offers a Universal iPod Dock on the top of the system, a 7-inch, front-mounted LCD monitor, dual, 2.5W speakers, an integrated ATSC digital TV tuner with AV output, an auxiliary input for connecting the iPod shuffle or other audio sources, a digital FM tuner with 20 presets, an alarm clock, the ability to run for three… iPod Accessories news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:34 GMT News-18037 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/tomtom-intros-separate-car-kit-for-ipod-touch/ Following the release of its updated turn-by-turn navigation app that added support for the original iPhone and iPod touch, TomTom has revealed that first-, second-, and third-generation iPod touch users wanting to purchase a TomTom-branded GPS solution will need to buy a separate car kit than the one offered to iPhone users. In a Twitter update, TomTom representatives wrote, “The existing TomTom car kit is designed for the iPhone. A new car… iPod Accessories news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:43 GMT News-18035 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/ilounge-and-musicskins-announce-the-ultimate-design-contest/ iLounge and MusicSkins are pleased to announce the new Ultimate Design Contest. Entrants can upload their own design/imagery for the chance to be featured and distributed via MusicSkins iPod, iPhone and Macbook skins at the iLounge Pavilion within the International CES, held January 7th – 10th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Other prizes include a Macbook computer, a third-generation iPod touch, and a MusicSkins licensing deal. The winner and 2 runners… Site News news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:32 GMT News-18036 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/latest-edition-of-ipodweek-coming-shortly1/ iPodweek, iLounge’s weekly newsletter recapping the last seven days in news, articles, reviews, and more, will be sent out to our email subscribers later today. In addition to rounding up the week’s top stories, iPodweek also features giveaways and accessory discount offers from various companies. If you haven’t yet signed up to receive iPodweek, there’s still time to register and receive this week’s edition — just… Site News news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:25 GMT Articles-18031 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-complete-guide-to-using-the-itunes-store/ Although you can fill your iTunes library and your iPod, iPhone and Apple TV devices with content from a wide variety of sources, the iTunes Store provides an excellent one-stop shop for a huge array of content of various media types, with millions of songs and podcasts and thousands of movies, TV shows and audiobooks available for purchase, depending upon your country of residence. Even for users with large media collections from other sources, the… iPod 101 Tutorials jesse@ilounge.com (Jesse David Hollington) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:03 GMT News-18034 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-planning-more-ipod-touch-apps-for-retail/ Apple is planning to roll out at least two more iPod touch applications to be used in its company-owned retail stores, according to an AppleInsider report. In addition to the previously revealed point-of sale application, Apple will reportedly be providing an application that allows employees to replace iPhones and iPods directly on the store floor, removing the need for a Genius Bar visit. A separate application is said to be designed for the stores’… iPhone Applications news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:52 GMT News-18033 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/gameloft-others-cutting-back-on-android-development/ Gameloft has said that it, along with other developers, is cutting back on Android development due to the low financial returns seen on the platform. Reuters reports that Gameloft finance director Alexandre de Rochefort, speaking at an investor conference, said, “We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, just like ... many others.” “It is not as neatly done as on the iPhone. Google has not been very good to entice… Digital Media news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:34 GMT News-18032 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/google-launches-google-news-for-iphone-ipod-touch/ Google has launched a new mobile-formatted version of its Google News homepage. The new offering is optimized for display on the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as Android devices and the Palm Pre. It offers the same personalization available on the desktop, along with more stories, sources, and images, a mobile-friendly “jump to” menu, and the ability to reach favorite sections, find articles, and play videos in fewer taps. To access the… iPhone news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:08:08 GMT News-18030 http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/magellan-releases-roadmate-app-car-kit-coming/ Magellan has released its new RoadMate 2010 North America application for the iPhone and iPod touch. Features of the turn-by-turn navigation app include a OneTouch favorites menu for fast bookmarking and retrieval of commonly-accessed places and searches, spoken street name guidance, highway lane assist, QuickSpell with SmartCity Search for faster entry of addresses, 3D landmarks, Address Book integration, in-app music control, the ability to save… iPhone Applications news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:58:06 GMT