Review: Soundfreaq Sound Stack
Following its Sound Platform and Sound Steps, Soundfreaq's $400 Sound Stack adds extra horsepower to the same great design.
First Looks: Incredible CES Releases
From Case-Mate's iPhone-protecting Phantom to battery packs, keyboards + car accessories, you'll want to see the new gear here!
iPhone 4S, 4 + 3GS: The Reviews
Choose the right iPhone for you with our detailed reviews of the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 (GSM) / Verizon/CDMA, and iPhone 3GS.
iLounge's 2012 Best Of CES Awards
Thousands of new iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac accessories were shown at this year's CES - here are our picks for the best of them.
iBooks 2, iTunes U + iBooks Author
Separate articles look at new iPad textbook features in iBooks 2, the new iOS iTunes U app, and book creation app iBooks Author.
Review: Apple TV's First Speakers
Kanto has released Yaro, a speaker and amplifier set specifically designed to match and improve the Apple TV; our review is here.
The iLounge Review: Apple's iPad 2
From test results to photos and videos, iLounge's amazing review of the iPad 2 contains everything you need to know, and more.
CES: See The Photos + Coverage
Over 350 companies showed new Apple gear at 2012's CES. Our CES mini-site and this quick photo tour show you the best of it.
2012 iPhone/iPod Buyers' Guide
Save cash with our iPod/iPhone price guide, plus full reviews of iPod shuffle, updated iPod nano, iPod classic, and updated iPod touch.
Reviews: Philips SoundRing + AirPlay
Newly reviewed: Philips' new Fidelio SoundRing, a stylish $300 AirPlay speaker. Also: Bowers & Wilkins' Zeppelin Air and Libratone's Live.
Gems: It's A Small World + More
Disney's It's A Small World gets a beautiful universal iOS app; Dora's Phonics, Bug Princess, and other apps are in Gems, too!
The Next iPad: What We've Seen
We've had a chance to take a look at the supposed next-generation iPad's body - here's everything we've seen and heard about it.
2012 iPhone/iPod Buyers' Guide
Save cash with our iPod/iPhone price guide, plus full reviews of iPod shuffle, updated iPod nano, iPod classic, and updated iPod touch.
Reviews: Philips SoundRing + AirPlay
Newly reviewed: Philips' new Fidelio SoundRing, a stylish $300 AirPlay speaker. Also: Bowers & Wilkins' Zeppelin Air and Libratone's Live.
iLounge's 2012 Best Of CES Awards
Thousands of new iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac accessories were shown at this year's CES - here are our picks for the best of them.
Ask iLounge: Nov 25, 2011 Edition
Your questions answered: Remove music with iTunes Match, Smart Playlists and iTunes Match, Migrate Playlists to a new Computer and more...
Reviews: Modern Combat 3 + More
Gameloft's new first-person shooter Modern Combat 3 is a Modern Warfare-like blast. Also: Dark Meadow and Gyro13.
The History of iPod, iPhone + iPad
We've updated our History of iPod, iPhone, iPad + iTunes with the year's latest events: go back to 2001 and see where it all began!
Fill Your iPod or iPhone, For Free
The expanded All Things iPod, iPhone + Apple TV section of Book 4 shows you how to load any Apple device with free music and videos.
Review: Monster Beats Wireless
Monster's latest Dr. Dre-inspired headphones have debuted in the form of Beats Wireless, a Bluetooth set reviewed here.
iPods Around the World Photos
See amazing photos from iLounge readers showing off every iPod model in exotic destinations, including Asia + Antarctica.
XtremeMac: Interview + First Looks
We interviewed XtremeMac's designers to see how they create sleek, Apple-matching gear such as Tango X2 (shown) and InCharge FM.
iPhone 4S, 4 + 3GS: The Reviews
Choose the right iPhone for you with our detailed reviews of the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 (GSM) / Verizon/CDMA, and iPhone 3GS.
First Looks: Incredible CES Releases
From Case-Mate's iPhone-protecting Phantom to battery packs, keyboards + car accessories, you'll want to see the new gear here!
Gems: It's A Small World + More
Disney's It's A Small World gets a beautiful universal iOS app; Dora's Phonics, Bug Princess, and other apps are in Gems, too!
Review: Bose SoundLink Speaker
Bose's new SoundLink speaker offers Bluetooth wireless streaming capabilities at fairly steep $300 to $350 prices, based on trim.
Reviews: Zero1.tv VooMote Zapper
This dongle-style universal remote control accessory is amongst the best and most compatible we've seen for iOS devices.
The 100 Essential iOS Apps
Want to know the very best apps across multiple genres? Check out our 100 Essential iOS Apps, part of our free 2012 Buyers' Guide.
Reviews: Jawbone UP + Gotality Kit
The new UP by Jawbone is a health-tracking wristband; does it fulfill its promise? Also: Gotality's new heart rate monitor kit.
Gems: Great Cocktail Recipe Apps
If you're looking to make classic or modern cocktails, free Absolut apps and a great new Speakeasy book app will show you how.
iPhones Around the World Photos
Submitted by readers and iLounge editors, our iPhones Around the World photo galleries show Apple's international appeal.
Thinking of Buying iPhone? Our Review
Apple's iPhone has continued to gain in popularity as its price decreases and its capacity increases. Is it right for you?
Expand Your iPhone's Camera Width
If you've needed a wider-angle lens for your iPhone, an inexpensive option exists to enhance its scope, but will visual quality suffer?
Ten New iPhone/touch Games
Our latest roundup looks at nine good titles, including Super Breakout and Missile Command. Separately: the disappointing Kroll (shown).
The iLounge Review: Apple's iPad 2
From test results to photos and videos, iLounge's amazing review of the iPad 2 contains everything you need to know, and more.
iBooks 2, iTunes U + iBooks Author
Separate articles look at new iPad textbook features in iBooks 2, the new iOS iTunes U app, and book creation app iBooks Author.
Review: Soundfreaq Sound Stack
Following its Sound Platform and Sound Steps, Soundfreaq's $400 Sound Stack adds extra horsepower to the same great design.
The Amazing iPad 2 Buyers' Guide
Everything you need to know about the iPad 2, its top accessories, apps, and games can be found in this amazing free iLounge download!
Gems: Batman, GTA3 + Sonic CD
Now in iOS Gems: Batman Arkham Lockdown, Bejeweled 3/Blitz, Grand Theft Auto III, Kinectimals, Hansel & Gretel and Sonic CD.
iPad + iPhone Microsoft Office Apps
This collection of iOS apps lets you open and edit Microsoft Office documents from Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Which is the best?
Reviews: Tiny Wireless Speakers
Need a small wireless speaker? JBL's On Tour iBT and Spar's Zephyr 550 rival Uniden's BTS200, Jawbone's Jambox and foxL v2.
The iPad + iPad 2 Accessory Gallery
Our huge gallery of iPad accessories includes great cases, keyboards, styluses, batteries, speakers, and more!
Review: iPad Camera Connection Kit
Apple's new SD card reader and USB adapter are a must-have $29 bundle for iPad users who want to share digital photos on the go.
CES: See The Photos + Coverage
Over 350 companies showed new Apple gear at 2012's CES. Our CES mini-site and this quick photo tour show you the best of it.
Review: Apple TV's First Speakers
Kanto has released Yaro, a speaker and amplifier set specifically designed to match and improve the Apple TV; our review is here.
The Next iPad: What We've Seen
We've had a chance to take a look at the supposed next-generation iPad's body - here's everything we've seen and heard about it.
Secrets & Features: iTunes Match
Apple's new cloud-based music syncing service lets any iOS 5 device (and Apple TV) access up to 25,000 of your songs at any time.
Secrets of iOS 5, iTunes 10.5 + TV
Three amazing Instant Expert articles take in-depth looks at all the new features in iOS 5.0, iTunes 10.5, and Apple TV 4.4.
Backup or Transfer iTunes' Library
Our helpful tutorials enable you to transfer your iTunes library to a new hard drive or computer, as well as back up its contents.
Copy Your iPod to Your Computer
One of our most commonly asked questions is how to transfer an iPod's content back to a PC or Mac. Here's our Complete Guide.
Moving your iTunes' Library
Updated for iTunes 9, our latest tutorial covers everything you need to know about moving iTunes to a new hard drive or computer.
Review: Apple TV (Second-Generation)
Apple's $99 version of Apple TV now streams videos from Netflix and iOS devices, each improved since the device's September launch.
Read iLounge on Your iPhone or iPod
We now offer an iPhone/iPod touch version of iLounge, as well as our Book 5 and 2010 Buyers' Guide in iPhone/touch formats.
Convert Videos for iTunes/iPod/iPhone
Trying to figure out how to convert videos into an iTunes-friendly format? Our Guide - in PC and Mac versions - shows you how.
iPod + iPhone Color Charts
Did you notice that last year's iPods aren't quite the same colors as today's, or models from years past? Our color charts show how.
Read iLounge on Your iPhone or iPod
We now offer an iPhone/iPod touch version of iLounge, as well as our Book 4 and 2009 Buyers' Guide in iPhone/touch formats.
Backstage: iamaKey, Peggle & SFIV
Now in our editors' blog: LaCie's key-shaped iamaKey USB drive, Peggle Nights, and Capcom's Street Fighter IV for PS3/X360.
Snow Leopard: Stable or Problems?
Most of iLounge's editors are enjoying Mac OS X 10.6, but others are experiencing awful crashes. How stable has it been for you?
News
Happy 3rd Birthday iPod
- October 23, 2004
- iPod
Three years ago today, Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPod to the world at a media event on October 23, 2001. Many now call it the best digital music player in the world. The iPod wouldn’t be available for sale until November 10, 2001.
I remember watching the announcement via a live QuickTime broadcast on the Internet. Three years later it would become the number one digital player and a cultural icon. Who knew? That day changed my life forever, literally. I launched iLounge.com only two weeks after its announcement. And now, 3 years later, I sit here in my home office (iLounge HQ) writing to you about its 3rd birthday. Strange how things work out. Happy Birthday iPod.
Spotlighted iLounge reader Moses
in the News article: Claimed iPad 3 casing shows new camera, mounting holes