30 Nov 2007
A modder by the name Marian has been able to create a mic for the iPod Touch by using a TLC272 OP-Amp with SMD components. the modder has managed to modify his dock connector to work as a line in microphone for his iPod Touch. Having this as a add-on would certainly be very helpful in taking audio notes and recording clippings making the iPod Touch more usable in terms of a PMP rather than just a flashy-touchy device. [HackaDay]
27 Nov 2007
At first, they look like one of those rich guy’s cigarette box but these are the new shiny iPod casings made in aluminum - a strong and solid protection box for the iPods. Only for the new nanos and available in 3 colors: Red; Black & Silver. They dont have a screen but a screen would have made them look horrible anyways!
Shimura has also made similar Alumium casings for the Mac Books (which IMHO make the book look like a sniper’s gun holder)
03 Nov 2007
A new version of Apple Inc.’s iTunes media software due as early as next week will deliver a number of small refinements, but is not expected to introduce any major new features, AppleInsider has learned.
Due for release as iTunes 7.5, the software update will offer increased stability and better management of duplicate song and video entries, people familiar with the matter say.
Apple also hopes the new version will ease troubles faced by some iTunes Store customers while attempting to upgrade certain standard iTunes tracks to iTunes Plus versions.
Users of the current version of iTunes have experienced an issue where iTunes Plus upgrades cause the software to hang indefinitely following data downloads, eventually requiring a force quit.
iTunes 7.5 will simultaneously be made available for users of Microsoft’s XP and Vista Widnows operating systems and include better troubleshooting methods.
The software is currently in late beta and targeted for a release within the next week, as it is also expected to bundle support for the UK and German versions of iPhone. However, those familiar with the matter say plans for critical software releases such as iTunes are often subject to change, which could push the release out by a few additional days.
Nonetheless, iTunes 7.5 should be available by mid-month at the latest.