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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 November 19, 2011 at 2:30 AM

Apple have released new verseion of iTunes. iTunes Version 10.5.1 simply improves some of the functonality of the iCloud released with iOS version 5. Specifically the iTunes update introduces iTunes Match.... - Store your entire music library in iCloud, including music you've imported from CDs, and enjoy your collection anywhere, anytime, on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, computer or Apple...
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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 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 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM

Apple have just released iOS 4.3.1 Software Update for iPad and iPad 2 This update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including: • Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some mobile networks • Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs • Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services • Fixes an...
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Posted by Fox on March 25, 2011 at 10:06 PM

Apple have just released iOS 4.3.1 Software Update or iPhone. This update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including: • Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some mobile networks • Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs • Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services • Fixes an occasional graphics glitch...
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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 March 9, 2011 at 9:32 PM

iOS 4.3 Software Update for iPod Touch Be sure to update your iTunes Software on your PC/Mac to version 10.2.0 BEFORE updating your iPod Touch iOS Firmware. See: iTunes Software Update Released 10.2.0 This update contains new features and improvements, including the following: • iTunes Home Sharing - Play music, films and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on...
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Posted by Fox on March 9, 2011 at 9:27 PM

iOS 4.3 Software Update for iPhone Be sure to update your iTunes Software on your PC/Mac to version 10.2.0 BEFORE updating your iPhone iOS Firmware. See: iTunes Software Update Released 10.2.0 This update contains new features and improvements, including the following: • Personal Hotspot* - Share iPhone 4 mobile data connection with up to 5 devices (combination of up to...
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Posted by Fox on March 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM

Apple realease version 10.2.0 of iTunes Software This iTunes software update is required if you want to use the planned inprovements to 'Home Sharing' features that will be available on with the planned iOS 4.3 version (update to the iOS firmware for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad). For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
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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 22, 2010 at 6:42 PM

This iPod Touch firmware version is iOS 4.2 This update contains improvements, including the following: • AirPrint - Print mail, photos, web pages and more directly to AirPrint-compatible printers on a local wireless network • AirPlay - Wirelessly stream videos, music and photos to Apple TV - Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay-compatible speakers and receivers, including AirPort Express • FaceTime...
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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 July 16, 2010 at 9:35 PM

Having been caught lying about if for months. Apple have fixed the 'Signal Strength Bar Display' - BUT ONLY because the got caught out! Tossers! Details of the 4.0.1 Software Update for iPhone This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following: - Improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display Products compatible with...
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Posted by Fox on July 16, 2010 at 4:09 PM

Apple have released a an update for your iPad operating system. This iOS software update for iPad contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following: - Improved Wi-Fi connectivity. - Fixed an issue that could prevent copy and paste of single-page PDF attachments in Mail. - Addressed an issue that could cause video playback to freeze. - Improved reliability of...
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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 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 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 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 4:07 PM

Here are the Top 10 iPhone Social Networking Apps right now. Actually, here are the Top 20 because I've featured the Top 10 Free and Top 10 Paid apps from from the social networking categories in the iTunes App Store. NOTE: You can ignore the post date, as this list of iPhone Social Networking Apps is automatically updated on a...
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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 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 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Koi Pond App for iPod Touch and iPhone gets a Festive Update for Christmas One of my all-time fave iPod Touch / iPhone apps, Koi Pond has just had a festive update for the Christmas holiday season. Version 2.2 now features: - Optional Vibration when feeding your Koi. New festive Features: - Festive Pond Decoration. - Holly replaces the Lily...
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Posted by Fox on November 16, 2008 at 6:10 PM

Live Poker, the stunning Free Poker Game is now available on the iPod Touch The technical issues preventing this from being available for the iPod Touch have been addressed, and now you can download it free from the iTunes App Store. It's already at #3 in the iPod Touch Game Chart! You can get Live Poker FREE in the iTunes...
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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 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 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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