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Posted by Fox on November 19, 2011 at 2:37 AM

iOS 5.0.1 Software Update For iPad This update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including: - Fixes bugs affecting battery life - Adds Multitasking Gestures for original iPad - Reolves bugs with Documents in the Cloud - Improves voice recognition for Australian users using dictation. Products compatible with this software update: - iPhone 4S - iPhone 4 - iPhone 3GS...
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Posted by Fox on August 24, 2011 at 2:25 PM

Apple have released a new version of iTunes for PC and Mac. Version 10.4.1 fixes the following problems: - Includes QuickTime 7.7 - Fixes a problem where the media keys on some third-party keyboards work inconsistently with iTunes. - Addresses issues with adding artwork to songs and videos. - Resolves an issue which may cause iTunes to become unresponsive when...
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Posted by Fox on July 20, 2011 at 10:28 PM

Apple have released an update to iTunes. Not details given other than it fixes security and stability issues.
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Posted by Fox on April 21, 2011 at 8:49 PM

Apple have released an update to iTunes. So what's new in iTunes 10.2.2? iTunes 10.2.2 provides a number of important bug fixes, including: • Addresses an issue where iTunes may become unresponsive when syncing an iPad. • Resolves an issue which may cause syncing photos with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to take longer than necessary. • Fixes a problem...
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Posted by Fox on March 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM

iTunes Software version 10.2.1, released just days after iTunes version 10.2.0. • Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3. • Improved Home Sharing. Browse and play from your iTunes libraries with Home Sharing on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3. All seems like deja vu to us. For information on the security content...
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Posted by Fox on January 28, 2011 at 5:04 PM

iTunes Software Update Released 10.1.2 No new features, iTunes 10.1.2 provides a number of stability and performance improvements.
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Posted by Fox on December 26, 2010 at 11:20 PM

Apple have released an update for the iTunes Software. The new version is 10.1.1 What's new in iTunes 10.1.1 This release provides a number of important bug fixes, including: • Addresses an issue where iTunes may unexpectedly quit when resizing the iTunes window. • Resolves an issue where iTunes may unexpectedly quit when deleting a playlist that has the iTunes...
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Posted by Fox on November 13, 2010 at 1:34 AM

Apple have released an update to to iTunes. So what's new in iTunes 10.1.0? • Use AirPlay to instantly and wirelessly stream videos from iTunes to the all-new Apple TV. • Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2. (Coming soon) • Provides a number of important stability and performance improvements.
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Posted by Fox on September 27, 2010 at 6:11 PM

I'm a long time iTunes customer. I like iTunes, but I'm entirely fucked off with Apple using their new "Ping Social Network" to hijack my iTunes activity to get others to spend more of their hard earned cash. Fuck off Apple! So, I've dug around to find out how to remove the 'ping social network'. Here's to remove the 'iTunes...
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Posted by Fox on September 27, 2010 at 6:00 PM

iTunes 10.0.1 makes it easier to share your favorite music with your friends on Ping. You can now Like or Post about music right from your iTunes library. You can also easily see the recent activity of a selected artist in your library, or of all artists and friends you follow on Ping using the new Ping Sidebar. This release...
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Posted by Fox on September 12, 2010 at 12:37 AM

This iPod Touch software update contains improvements, including the following: • Game Center - Send and receive friend requests - Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet - Play multi-player games by auto-matching with other players - View Leaderboards and Achievements - Discover new games from friends • Support for TV programme rentals on iTunes • Additional support for...
Continue Reading : iPod Touch Update - iOS 4.1 Software Update Released

Posted by Fox on September 12, 2010 at 12:35 AM

This iPhone software update contains improvements, including the following: • Game Center - Send and receive friend requests - Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet - Play multi-player games by auto-matching with other players - View Leaderboards and Achievements - Discover new games from friends • High dynamic range (HDR) photos on iPhone 4 • Support for TV...
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Posted by Fox on September 3, 2010 at 12:28 PM

iTunes 10 comes with many new features and improvements, including: • Introducing Ping. Use Ping to follow your favorite artists and friends or connect with the world's most passionate music fans. Discover the music everyone is talking about, listening to, and downloading. • Rent HD TV episodes for just 99¢ each (currently USA Only). Watch them on your Mac or...
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Posted by Fox on August 12, 2010 at 10:02 PM

Apple have released a an update for your iPad operating system. This iOS software update for iPad fixes an security issue found in malicious PDF files that have been made available to iPad users. Products compatible with this software update: - iPad (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G)
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Posted by Fox on July 20, 2010 at 5:43 PM

Apple iTunes have released iTunes version 9.2.1 It's nothing to get too excited about, as it's generally just a bunch of fixes to various screw ups released in version 9.2.0 of iTunes. The fixes include: - People that struggled to upgrade their iPhone and iPod Touch software to version 4 of Apple's new operating system/firmware, should now be able to...
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Posted by Fox on June 21, 2010 at 10:49 PM

iOS 4 Software Update You'll need to update your iTunes Software to version 9.2.0 before you can update your iPhone/iPod Touch. This update contains over 100 new features, including the following: • Multitasking support for third-party apps* - Multitasking user interface to quickly move between apps - Support for audio apps to play in the background - VoIP apps can...
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Posted by Fox on June 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM

iTunes 9.2 comes with several new features and improvements, including: • Sync with iPhone 4 to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on-the-go • Sync and read books with iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 4 and iBooks 1.1 • Organize and sync PDF documents as books. Read PDFs with iBooks 1.1 on iPad and any...
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Posted by Fox on April 11, 2010 at 9:56 PM

Apple took the wrappers off its iPad Touch OS 4 software tonight, with big features including multi-tasking, the iAd mobile advertising service, and a social games network called Game Center. The iPad Touch 4.0 software will ship to consumers this summer, although developers are getting a preview version tonight. It will come to iPad later in the Autumn. Multi-tasking works...
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Posted by Fox on December 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM

Heads up on a stunning Street Racing simulator on the iPhone. It's FREE and you can get it here. I'm having a blast with it.
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Posted by Fox on October 14, 2009 at 6:21 PM

Plug your iPhone in to iTunes and you'll be notofied that there's an update available... iPhone OS 3.1.2 Software Update This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following: • Resolves sporadic issue that may cause iPhone to not wake from sleep • Resolves intermittent issue that may interrupt cellular network services until restart • Fixes bug that could...
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Posted by Fox on September 28, 2009 at 5:37 PM

The iPhone GPS app market unleashed by the release of the iPhone 3.0 software update is getting more interesting by the day, with several developers in an arms race to add new features to their initial offerings. Taking the lead in the GPS app race is Navigon MobileNavigator, which recently added support for spoken street names—a major failing in the...
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Posted by Fox on September 28, 2009 at 12:31 AM

iTunes 9.0.1 provides a number of important bug fixes, including: • Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store. • Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive. • Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit. • Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone. • Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs. • Improves application...
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Posted by Fox on September 18, 2009 at 5:55 PM

Physics, schmysics: That’s what Apple seems to be saying when it comes to the company’s latest iPod Nanos, introduced by Steve Jobs in San Francisco. The new Nanos are pixies just like their predecessors. The designs are identical: 3.6 inches tall, 1.5 inches wide and less than a quarter-of-an-inch thick. As before, I suspect most buyers will use the Nano...
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Posted by Fox on September 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Apple TV, which has so far been a minor failure, will get a boost from both the new iTunes LP format and a $100 price cut. However, you may want to hold off on that purchase for an expected new model. Some had thought the new Apple TV would debut as part of the 09/09/09 "Only rock and roll" event....
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Posted by Fox on September 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM

With due fanfare, Apple finally unveiled iTunes 9 at the Rock and Roll event yesterday. Its media management software is now available for download on PC and Mac. Apparently, the leaked pictures showing the social network integration feature finally saw daylight. The all new iTunes 9 comes with a cleaner polished look, navigational improvement, tweaked icons and a redesigned iTunes...
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Posted by Fox on June 25, 2009 at 1:09 PM

I'm currently working on an iPhone Feeds directory for iPhone users at iphonefeeds.net It's early days, but the initial idea is that iPhone owners will be able to source all of the iPhone RSS feeds that matter, in one location. It'll feature the Top iPhone feeds regarding: - iPhone Games - Free iPhone Games - iPhone Webapps - iPhone Apps...
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Posted by Fox on June 22, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Finally, a real alternative to buying iPhone ringtones from iTunes. getiphoneringtones.com Being iPhone ringtones, you first download them to your PC/mac, import them in to iTunes and then sync them with your iPhone. Instead of paying 99c per ringtone, this iPhone ringtone service costs just $1.99 per month and gives you unlimited access to over 250,000 ringtones. Yes, technically you...
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Posted by Fox on June 22, 2009 at 11:02 AM

WebIf you're using iPhone 3.0 Firmware, you can now download Movies and TV shows direct to your iPhone. I've built an iPhone webapp that tracks the top movies in each genre, and opens links to the Wireless iTunes Store. Once in the store you can watch the movie trailer on your iPhone, purchase, pre-order and download the movie. Takes a...
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Posted by Fox on January 7, 2009 at 2:19 AM

iTunes to sell copy protection-free songs. Apple has agreed to start selling digital songs without copy protection software from its iTunes store along with over-the-air download songs for its popular iPhone, according to people familiar with its plans. The maker of the iPod is also set to announce a deal to roll out variable pricing on digital songs at the...
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Posted by Fox on January 2, 2009 at 4:50 PM

iPod to Computer Transfer Software I found myself having to hunt out software to get music off iPod over the holidays. My son's computer had a major meltdown, and his iPod is packed with a few hundred dollars worth of songs that he's collected over the last few years. I came across iPod Robot over at www.ipodrobot.com It's specifically designed...
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Posted by Fox on December 18, 2008 at 8:22 AM

SimCity for iPhone and iPod Touch has arrived in the iTunes App Store. Early player reviews complain of the app crashing. It's a pain in the arse, but some of these big games require you to restart your iPhone / iPod Touch. There are two versions available. SimCity for users in the USA ($9.99) and SimCity (International) (£5.99) for users...
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Posted by Fox on December 7, 2008 at 2:14 PM

A couple of weeks ago I went scouting around the internet for some iPhone App Reviews. Not the reviews you get in the iTunes App Store, but more indepth, online app reviews. I came across a few sites, most notable was http://www.iphoneappreviews.net - I've been meaning to give them a 'shout out' for the last week. If you like to...
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Posted by Fox on December 2, 2008 at 1:50 AM

I've just finished building my new iPhone and iPod Touch apps chart site at thumblounge.com/topapps/ I couldn't find a site that let me view the top selling paid apps and most downloaded free apps for EACH of the app categories. So I've taken a feed from the iTunes App Store and output for all to see. The really great thing...
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Posted by Fox on November 21, 2008 at 3:45 PM

Free Update For iPhone - Firmware 2.2 is Now Available 1 - Start up iTunes 2 - Plug in you iPhone 3 - Select your device from the left hand menu 4 - Choose the 'Summary' tab 5 - Select 'Check Updates' Follow the on screen prompts.
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Posted by Fox on November 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM

Free Update For iPod Touch - Firmware 2.2 is Now Available 1 - Start up iTunes 2 - Plug in you iPod Touch 3 - Select your device from the left hand menu 4 - Choose the 'Summary' tab 5 - Select 'Check Updates' Follow the on screen prompts.
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Posted by Fox on November 21, 2008 at 3:36 PM

Apple have relased an update for iTunes. Version 8.0.2 is now available. You can upgrade by starting iTunes on your PC and delecting the 'Check for updates' from the 'Help' tool bar.
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Posted by Fox on November 16, 2008 at 12:27 AM

I've been watching the freeverse site over the last few weeks with eager anticipation. Burning Monkey Casino game has finally been launched for the iphone and iPod Touch. Priced at just $0.99c / £0.59p, it stomped straight in at #26 in the iPhone Games Chart and iPod Touch Games Chart. Expect it to be top 10 within a day or...
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Posted by Fox on November 14, 2008 at 7:57 AM

The song featured in the latest iPod Touch TV Ad is called Around The Bend by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour. Naturally it's available in iTunes. Purchase it in iTunes (USA) Purchase it in iTunes (UK)
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Posted by Fox on October 22, 2008 at 10:14 PM

The developers of a Free iPhone Game called Halloween WordSearch dropped me an email in the hoping of getting a mention on the site. I get loads of emails asking me to mention this and mention that. I always take a look at what's on offer, but not many actually make it on to the site. This one is great!...
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Posted by Fox on October 12, 2008 at 4:51 PM

Free iPhone App Marketing Makeover iPhone App Developers, offering "paid" apps and games within the iTunes App Store are invited to apply for a 'Free iPhone App Marketing Makeover'. You've taken the time to develop an iPhone App or Game and you've managed to get it released via the iTunes App Store. Congrats! But now it's time to ensure that...
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Posted by Fox on October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

I just noticed that there's a sneaky tweak to the iTunes App Store in iTunes 8.0.1 - They've removed the 'Free Apps' categories in the menu. Prior to the release of iTunes 8.0.1, you could find a link to the top free iPhone Apps in the left hand menu, but it's been removed in iTunes 8.0.1. Apple didn't mention that...
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Posted by Fox on October 7, 2008 at 10:51 PM

Apple have released iTunes 8.0.1. Grab it at apple.com/itunes/ Here's the details: **Here's What They DON'T Tell You about iTunes 8.0.1** iTunes 8.0.1 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including: • Seamlessly plays the current song when creating a new Genius playlist. • Improves syncing spoken menus to iPod nano. • Addresses an issue...
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Posted by Fox on October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM

iTunes Chart - New iTunes Chart RSS and iTunes Chart Widgets. having finally got round to updating my iTunes Chart Webapp for iPhone and iPod Touch - Which make extensive use of iTunes Chart RSS, I figured I knock out a no frills iTunes Charts site that went beyond listing the iTunes Top 100 Chart. You can check it out...
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Posted by Fox on October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM

iTunes Music Chart iPhone & iPod Touch Webapp... It's been 6 days since my last post, but I've been busy working on a some iTunes Music webapps and sites. Following some user feedback that I received back in August, I've finally got round to updating my iTunes Top 100 Webapp for iPhone and iPod Touch at myijump.com/itunes100/ In an iPhone...
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Posted by Fox on October 1, 2008 at 6:57 PM

Apple have dropped the "Non Disclosure Aggreement" that prevented iPhone and iPod Touch App Developers from discussing their relationship with other (you and I). Great news as it's my experience that an 'open source' approach has always only ever resulted in improvements for the end end user. Nice one! Specifically, iPhone app developers have, until today, NOT been able to...
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Posted by Fox on September 17, 2008 at 11:02 PM

It was only yesterday that I speculated that the $9.99 / £5.99 pricing was hindering the Star Wars iPhone game (and iPod Touch) in the iPhone Games Chart. Today it lept to #2. Could it be that people are actually reading this blog? See Orginal Article: Star Wars Game for iPhone and iPod Touch - Excellent
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Posted by Fox on September 16, 2008 at 7:44 PM

Ad Supported Free iPhone Apps arrive in the iTunes App Store The idea behind 'ad supported' free mobile games is nothing new. It's a straight forward arrangement as far as you and I the user are concerned. We download a premium game for nothing, in return we're presented with an advert that's embedded in to the game. We get to...
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Posted by Fox on September 16, 2008 at 7:10 PM

Star Wars The Force Unleashed I'm a big Star Wars fan, so I approached this iPhone game expecting to be disappointed, particularly on a new gaming platform such as the iPhone/iPod Touch. I was wrong, it's simply stunning! Its $7.99 / £5.99 price is hindering its postition in the iPhone Games Chart (currently sat at #37), but this game really...
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Posted by Fox on September 15, 2008 at 11:40 PM

I just came across an interesting article on the Apple Support Site on how to create an itunes App Store account without using a credit card. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534 Very cool for iPhone owners that don't want to get sucked in to to the whole iTunes experience.
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Posted by Fox on September 15, 2008 at 10:22 PM

I hope you're not looking for the answer in this article :) I'm just wondering why Apple haven't enabled the ability to 'Gift an App' in the iTunes App Store. I do in fact spend more in the iTunes Store gifting stuff to friends and family than I do on my onw purchases. I do have my own theory though....
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