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IMPORTANT: Before you update your iPod software to version 1.1.2, you will need to transfer any rented movies currently on your iPod back to iTunes. After the update is complete, you can transfer your rented movies back to your iPod to watch them on the go.
• Bug fixes
For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the features guide for your iPod at:
<http://www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipod/>
Apple is talking with the major record labels about a change in the iTunes Store business model that would give customers free access to the store's complete music library, according to the Financial Times. The catch is that consumers would pay a premium for Apple's iPod and iPhone devices.
The rumored model is akin to the "Comes with Music" deal Nokia inked with Universal Music last December. Apple could not immediately be reached for comment, but the British newspaper reported the negotiations hinged on a dispute over the price Apple would pay for access to the labels' libraries.
"Rumors of Apple getting into the 'all you can eat' music business have been around almost as long as the iPod itself," said Michael Gartenberg, an analyst at JupiterResearch. "The real challenge that Apple would face is taking this from something that appeals to music aficionados to something the mainstream could appreciate."
Apple revealed late on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy PA Semi, a company that designs embedded microprocessors. Sources close to the deal said the transaction cost the Mac, iPhone and iPod maker US$278 million in cash, according to Forbes.
Apple spokesman Steve Dowling stated "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not comment on our purposes and plans."
Even though Apple isn't commenting on its plans for PA Semi, it seems possible that it could be considering using the chip maker's designs for upcoming products that rely on embedded processors, like new iPods or even the iPhone. If so, that could spell bad news for Intel and its push to convince Apple that the iPhone should be based on its chip sets.
Apple could also be considering licensing the... [Read More]
iPodWizard.net proudly presents a new "Theme of the Week" (TotW) contest - each week, a theme posted on the forums will win a set of prizes thanks to the votes of fellow members.
You can nominate your favourite theme for the previous week in the Sunday to Wednesday period, and we will hold a poll for up to 10 nominated themes (if more than 10 are nominated, the first 10 are put in), lasting from Wednesday to the next Sunday.
Winners will be announced and given their prizes on the Sunday that the voting closes.
A new series of patent filings by Apple outlines attempts to modernize head-mounted displays (HMDs) that can be plugged into iPods or iPhones by decoupling the image generation components from the headsets themselves, which would pave the way for more lightweight and comfortable designs.
I am currently collecting funds to help the iPodLinux team get the iPods they need in order to decrypt them. Basically we need to collect about $200, which can easily be done if each visitor donates $1.
The money will be used to buy these iPods:
2G Nano - Broken or Used
3G Nano - Broken or Used
Classic - Broken or Used.
Broken iPod donations are also accepted.
With your help the iPods will be fully compatible with iPodWizard, and iPod Linux.
If you wish to donate (via PayPal) follow this link.
The iPodWizard.net forum rules have been updated as of the 6th of April, 2008. This amendment is in effect immediately, and no excuses will be accepted for any breach.
Quoted below is an extract from the rules, showing a new rule group.
The brief of which:
Thread titles in the Modding section must contain the generation/firmware prefix.
Threads in the theme sections must contain a preview of the theme (as the first attachment) to keep our new thumbnails system running seamlessly.
Themes/graphics/fonts etc must be uploaded via the forum attachments system. Do not post links to external sites. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Punishment for any breach ranges in severity - from thread closure/deletion to infraction points.
After some delays, the iPhone Pwnage tool—which is used to flash your iPhone with hacked firmware that will allow you to run any application, use it unlocked in any compatible cellphone network, and basically do whatever you want do to with it, is now available for download. They have been testing this and previous versions for a few weeks now and it works well, but you will need a 2.0 version of the iPhone firmware to try the latest and greatest.
Apple’s iTunes has passed Wal-Mart to become the #1 source for music in the US, according to an Apple email obtained by Ars Technica.
If this turns out to be accurate, it is a milestone for the digital distribution of music.
The news was announced in an e-mail sent this afternoon to some Apple employees, a copy of which was seen by Ars Technica. It includes a screenshot of an Excel file showing the top ten music retailers in the US for January 2008, and Apple is at the top of the list. The iTunes Store leads the pack with 19 percent, Wal-Mart (which includes the brick-and-mortar stores as well as its online properties) is second with 15 percent, and Best Buy is third with 13 percent. Amazon is a distant fourth at 6 percent, trailed by the likes of Borders, Circuit City, and Barnes & Noble. Rhapsody is in the tenth slot with 1 percent.
The fact that a digital-only retailer has ascended to the top of the sales charts is not unexpected,... [Read More]
As some of you have noticed during the past few hours, there have been some minor changes to the iPodWizard.net staff team:
music4life (Staff Member)
iMod (Staff Member)
Mr.MeToo (Moderator - "iPodWizard Modding")
Patripod (Moderator - "iPod Modding")
Dalonehunter (Moderator - "The Real World" and "Layouts and Resources")
McLovin (Super Moderator)
Along with these staff changes, the site has also had some updates:
New "iPod Modding" section - including all new iPod Touch and iPhone devoted sections (hacks, themes, applications).
New format of the Layouts/Resources section (still a work in progress).
Theme Thumbnails! Now this is a pretty cool new forum feature, which enables you to just click to the theme section, select your iPod generation, and see instant thumbnails beside the thread, allowing easy theme browsing. Available in the themes... [Read More]
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