Belkin have launched a new feature on their website called “My Best FM”, which locates the best FM radio frequencies to play your iPod or MP3 player through you car radio via you FM transmitter.
Just go to http://www.belkin.com/mybestfm/ and enter your Zip code (at the moment this is only available in the US), and “my best FM” will search a comprehensive database of FM radio frequencies and list the ones with the clearest transmission in your area.
This is a great idea, now we need one in the UK to help us find the best frequencies.
Apple has announced today that it will be bringing content from youtube onto the Apple TV. Beginning in mid-June, Apple TV will wirelessly stream videos directly from YouTube and play them on a user’s widescreen TV.
“This is the first time users can easily browse, find and watch YouTube videos right from their living room couch, and it’s really, really fun,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “YouTube is a worldwide sensation, and Apple TV is bringing it directly from the Internet onto the widescreen TV in your living room.”
Apple TV seamlessly integrates with iTunes to wirelessly play a user’s favorite content from a PC or Mac on their widescreen TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts.
It should make it easier to get youtube videos onto your Video iPod.
Here we go again, another FM transmitter has become available “The Griffin iTrip Pocket“.
The iTrip Pocket is made for the the 2nd Gen Nano, but will also function with the 1st Gen Nano, iPod Video and the iPod Photo.
“iTrip Pocket makes it easier than ever to play your iPod in your car or on your home stereo. Using a tiny FM transmitter, iTrip Pocket broadcasts the audio signal from your iPod to any user-selected, unused FM frequency, sharing the music with the whole car or house.
iTrip Pocket features Griffin’s exclusive SmartDisplay™ Technology that shows frequency information directly on the screen of your iPod, and switchable stereo/mono modes to give you the clearest possible sound under real-world conditions. ”
The itrip Pocket is avalable to pre-order with easyishop and should be with them within a matter of days.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have passed the iPhone making ok to sell in the US.
The iPhone will go on sale in the US in June, retailing for $500 nia the AT&T Network, while in the UK it should be shipping in October.
Apples stock fell yesterday from $107.89 to $103.42 after a website published a report that the iPhone and leopard would be delayed until January. News site engadget who published the story later added a retraction
“Here’s the story. A trustworthy source supplied us with an actual internal Apple email that went out to thousands of Apple employees earlier today (published after the break). The fact that this was an email sent within Apple’s internal email system to its employees is not in question. Let us reiterate: this was an ACTUAL email distributed within Apple’s internal email system to Apple employees.”
Apples shareholders were not amused as the Apple stock fell to a 52-week low. Apple have quoted to have launched an investigation into the incident and stated that both the iPhone and Laopard are on course for their original release date.
Ezgear have announced a new range of covers for the Iphone.
“The new ezSkin continues the tradition of ezGear’s top selling ezSkin product line. ezSkin cases are made of high quality silicone for a perfect fit and a special silky smooth coating to repel dirt and provide a great feel. All ezSkins provide access to all ports, buttons, and switches.”
zSkin for iPhone
The ezSkin for iPhone is a slimline full featured protective case. The ezSkin for iPhone includes our transparent screen protector, a separate removable belt holster, access for all ports, a protective flap for the iPhone’s dock connector, and a removable neck strap. The case provides great scratch protection, adds little bulk, and keeps the iPhone safe. ezSkins come in a variety of colors.
ezSkin Bumpers for iPhone
ezSkin Bumpers are a new type of protection for the iPhone. The iPhone’s front and back are protected by a thin transparent film to protect it from scratches. The ezSkin Bumpers wraps around the perimeter of the iPhone providing additional shock protection and protection for all four (4) corners of the phone. ezBumpers provide a great feel and give the user full access to all ports. A flap on the bottom protects the dock connector.
ezSkin EExtreme for iPhone
The ezSkin EExtreme adds extra protection to the iPhone. The iPhone’s screen is protected by a thin transparent film to protect it from scratches. The ezSkin case includes extra thick corners and sides to provide better shock and drop protection. The ezSkin EExtreme provides a great feel and gives the user full access to all ports. A flap on the bottom protects the dock connector.
The New cases will be available mid June 2007
A new report issued has stated that iPods can cause pacemakers to malfunction by interfering with the electromagnetic equipment monitoring the heart.
The study tested the effect of the portable music devices on 100 patients, whose mean age was 77, outfitted with pacemakers. Electrical interference was detected half of the time when the iPod was held just 2 inches from the patient’s chest for 5 to 10 seconds.
In some cases, the iPods caused interference when held 18 inches from the chest. Interfering with the telemetry equipment caused the device to misread the heart’s pacing and in one case caused the pacemaker to stop functioning altogether.
Today www.easyishop.co.uk announced they will be offering their customers 25 free downloads with every order placed. When a customer places their order they will receive an order confirmation with a link to collect their free MP3’s (One per customer). They will be asked to sign up to a free trial and will receive 25 free downloads which they can keep even if after the trial they no longer wish to continue with the offer. The downloads can be used with an iPod or any MP3 device and can be burnt onto a CD also.
Microsoft CEO and Apple enthusiast!! Steve Ballmer is continuing his Apple bashing this week. He states that the Apple iPhone is far to late to market and he would prefer to have 60% of phones using his software that 1-3% market share which he predicts Apple will get.
He does however see the iPhone making a lot of money for Apple and give them a lot of credit for spotting a huge opportunity in the iPod and dominating the music player market. He does however feel there is room from other MP3 players and the Zune.
“There’s no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share. No chance,” Ballmer said. “It’s a $500 subsidized item. They may make a lot of money. But if you actually take a look at the 1.3 billion phones that get sold, I’d prefer to have our software in 60% or 70% or 80% of them, than I would to have 2% or 3%, which is what Apple might get.”
