iLounge

Incase unveils new chargers for iPod, iPhone

That looks fairly useless… no matter how you plug it in, part of another outlet will be blocked.

Good concept, flawed execution.

Posted by Mitchell Scott on November 19, 2009 at 3:21 PM (PDT)

AT&T suffers setback in Verizon suit, airs response ad

and it would have been a funnier commercial too!  Would have gone viral in seconds!

Oh, well, give it up, AT&T/Cingular/SBC/BS

Posted by JonnyOneNote on November 19, 2009 at 2:37 PM (PDT)

AT&T suffers setback in Verizon suit, airs response ad

# 3… Agreed.

Posted by franscene on November 19, 2009 at 2:31 PM (PDT)

Apple delaying approval of iPhone DJ apps?

DJ Player is approved and now in the App Store.

Posted by Gábor on November 19, 2009 at 1:57 PM (PDT)

AT&T files suit against Verizon over "map for that" ads

The 3G coverage maps in the Verizon ad are clearly captioned as such. The ad is hardly misleading. In fact, I’m hard pressed to identify additional/better strategies Verizon might have employed to make the point that its ad was addressing 3G data coverage, and not basic phone service. The fact that AT&T would seek an injunction on a patently laughable claim rings of desperation.

I live in Chicago, where editors of iLounge have marveled aloud at AT&T unreliable and sluggish 3G service in this area. Prior to purchasing an iPhone, I used a different make of AT&T 3G-enabled smartphone which also defauled to EDGE more than 50% of the time. I’m no fan of Verizon, either. Who would have guessed that customers desiring an optimal cellular experience must consider living abroad!

Posted by ML on November 19, 2009 at 1:50 PM (PDT)

Marware debuts cases for iPod nano 5G, touch 2G

Thanks Charles.  I had checked the iLounge Guide 10 PDF info on the Nano but it wasn’t completely clear to me whether it was built-in or still required the receiver.  The link you provided has a picture with the receiver but the text is still a bit ambiguous/vague in my opinion regarding Nike+ integration, never specifically mentioning the need for the receiver.

Posted by BrennerM on November 19, 2009 at 1:42 PM (PDT)

TomTom updates navigation app with iPod touch, iPhone 1G support

Well, for those of us who can’t fill their homes with iPhones, TomTom car kits, and apps, this still isn’t worth anything. Navigon has consistently sold better, ceen cheaper and provided more options than TomTom. And, of course, Google may be on the verge of being released for free on iPhones. Any newer car has an auxillary input, meaning that, with some patience, you can have GPS and stereo out to your car for $5.

But, again, for those of your with hundreds and hundreds of dollars to throw down on stuff like this…good for you. I would probably consider you more in the minority than the vast, vast majority of people.

Posted by Dave on November 19, 2009 at 1:12 PM (PDT)

Marware debuts cases for iPod nano 5G, touch 2G

#1,

The fifth-generation iPod nano features a built-in pedometer, but still requires the Nike + iPod Sport Kit to talk to a Nike+ receiver, unlike the iPod touch 2G/3G and iPhone 3GS, which have the hardware built-in. More information on the nano 5G’s Nike+ capabilities can be found here:

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-inc.-ipod-nano-fifth-generation/P6

Posted by Charles Starrett on November 19, 2009 at 1:08 PM (PDT)

Rogue Amoeba abandons iPhone development following app approval delay

@ common sense guy. Seems to me that you have no idea what is being discussed above, but offer a generalized and contemptuous comment. On a lighter note, I can do that, too. SO, have you moved out of your parent’s basement yet and started developing apps for iPhone?

Posted by uncommon sense guy on November 19, 2009 at 12:02 PM (PDT)

AT&T suffers setback in Verizon suit, airs response ad

Wow, AT&T.  That’s really reaching.  The only thing you can say that’s better about your 3G network is that you can talk and surf at the same time.  You then talk about the iPhone (which Apple created, you didn’t) and the App store (which Apple create, you didn’t).

That’s the best defense you have?  Seriously?  Here’s an idea.  Save the money you spent paying Joke Wilson, and use it to improve/expand you lame network, so that I don’t have to keep switching my iPhone into EDGE only mode, to avoid dropping 4-5 calls a day on average, since the 3G signal goes from 5 bars to 3 bars to 0 bars while it sits motionless on my desk at work.

Pathetic.  You might as well have created a commercial having Wilson saying nothing other than “I know you are, but what am I?!  I know you are, but what am I?!  Jinx!!  No returns!!” and then running away like a 7 year old.  Would have had the same effect as the one you did create.

Posted by kmichalec on November 19, 2009 at 11:26 AM (PDT)

AT&T suffers setback in Verizon suit, airs response ad

When you can’t get a signal, a fast network and apps are useless!  Verizon is telling it how it is…

Posted by txyall on November 19, 2009 at 11:09 AM (PDT)

AT&T suffers setback in Verizon suit, airs response ad

Wow, that’s the worst commercial I’ve ever seen.

I mean it’s good to see AT&T try to fight fire with fire, rather than trying to sue Verizon, but you would think that AT&T might have come up with something a bit more creative.

And Luke Wilson? He’s not even the best Wilson out there! It’s like getting Billy Baldwin. At least T-Mobile has Catherine Zeta-Jones.

I think Verizon’s commercials, which are very clever, are pretty much calling it as it is.

Posted by cxc273 on November 19, 2009 at 10:17 AM (PDT)

Marware debuts cases for iPod nano 5G, touch 2G

Re: the Eco-Runner case.  Doesn’t the 5G nano include the Nike+ feature built-in?  Wouldn’t this negate the need for a case with an adjustable strap since no extra receiver is required to be attached to the Nano?

Posted by BrennerM on November 19, 2009 at 10:10 AM (PDT)

TomTom updates navigation app with iPod touch, iPhone 1G support

um, then go buy a gps and a smart phone. I’ll just carry my iphone, and plop it in the tomtom car kit. Really now, it’s worth it to me.

Now only if tomtom will add realtime traffic…

Posted by brian on November 19, 2009 at 9:38 AM (PDT)

TomTom updates navigation app with iPod touch, iPhone 1G support

iLounge - are you going to do a full review of the car mount/app combo now that this update has been released? I would be very keen to see an update to your earlier review of the standalone app.

Posted by Sterling Zumbrunn on November 19, 2009 at 9:29 AM (PDT)

TomTom updates navigation app with iPod touch, iPhone 1G support

Actually, we’re very happy with this ‘navigation on iPhone’ thingy.
I purchased 1 app, and installed it ‘legally’ on 3 iPhones (my wife’s, son’s and mine). Now we have 3 navigation systems in our cars for the price of one.

Heck, I’m even considering a TomTom car kit for my daughter’s iPod touch. Since you may legally install App store apps on 5 iPhones/iTouches: 4 nav’s and a car kit for just USD 200 is a steal .

Posted by Macspotter on November 19, 2009 at 7:31 AM (PDT)

TomTom updates navigation app with iPod touch, iPhone 1G support

Refurb tomtom standalones starting at $50.

Two other manufacturers announcing mounts with built in gps for less.

Google giving away free gps software, eventually on apple unless Cupertino decides to drag thier feet on this app too or play games with not approving it.

Sounds like too little too late & too much

these mounts will probably be in big lots by next Xmas time.

Posted by Xing on November 19, 2009 at 7:22 AM (PDT)

TomTom updates navigation app with iPod touch, iPhone 1G support

I understand the appeal, but the combined price of the app and the car kit make it more expensive than some of the Tom Tom off-the-shelf units. Other than the convenience of having it on your iPod or iPhone, why pay more? Tom Tom can do better with their pricing.

Posted by Steve on November 19, 2009 at 6:57 AM (PDT)

Black Friday iPod/iPhone Deals from 15 stores, including Apple

ipod nano-$130…..
i was a little disappointed cuz it should be cheaper than that price…..that’s not like sale.

Posted by wendy on November 18, 2009 at 11:40 PM (PDT)

iPod shuffle clone 'worse than you could believe'

hmmm It works well for me…

Posted by Jennifer_Alberati on November 18, 2009 at 7:23 PM (PDT)

Mix: Marware, SoundEarphones, IMP, Call of Duty

Thanks Charles!  I used the SoundEarphone coupon today!

Posted by James Petersen on November 18, 2009 at 4:12 PM (PDT)

Apple using software to check App Store submissions?

This is why I just don’t do the application process. I make a nice web app, place an ad or two on it and am done.
Then I just submit it to web app lists. Not even the Apple one. I was submitting to Taptu but they became pretty difficult as well.
I’ve been using Seego.com and I’m doing pretty good. Lots of traffic so plenty of ad revenue!
I like Apple, don’t get me wrong. But Seego.com seems to be a better option for me.

Posted by Mark Cameron on November 18, 2009 at 3:08 PM (PDT)

Qualcomm in talks to supply chips for iPhone

“In Talks” means they phoned up Apple and begged them to make an CDMA version of the iPhone so their customers can sell the cool new smartphone, rather than the has-beens they currently are selling.

Posted by dave on November 18, 2009 at 11:47 AM (PDT)

Apple delaying approval of iPhone DJ apps?

Touch DJ from Amidio was approved and released yesterday.

Posted by Zachary on November 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM (PDT)

Caze unveils Zero 5 UltraThin case for iPhone 3G, 3GS

Thinking about getting this for my phone, but not a single review to be had anywhere on the internets? Anyone got one yet? Is it any good?

Posted by Rob on November 18, 2009 at 2:10 AM (PDT)