Warning

An overnight US court ruling has confirmed that just because an iPod can be played loud, it doesn't mean it has to be. If you damage your hearing, tough!

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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 14:40

Does Steve Jobs need a heart transplant, too?

Has iPodRip iRipped itself a Jobsian marketing coup by publicising a seemingly heartless response from Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, or does Steve Jobs need to have a heart?

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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 08:50

Apple's 'Black Friday' sale reaches Australia [Update]

US retailers are in the habit of offering dramatically reduced prices on the day after Thanksgiving, the traditional start of the Christmas buying season. Apple's no exception, and this year its Australian customers are also in for savings.

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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 07:55

The case for open firmware

If you’re a gadget junkie like me your house is probably similarly littered with devices that did a job once, and could still do so much more, if only the vendors kept them up with the times. Join with me in lobbying for open source firmware.

Published in The Linux Distillery

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Tuesday, 20 October 2009 06:29

Another 'best ever' quarter for Apple

Not only has Apple set a new record for shipping Macs and iPhones, it also achieved record profitability in its September 2009 quarter.

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Wednesday, 23 September 2009 04:32

iTunes 9.0.1 bows to mini player complaints

The arrival of iTunes 9.0 was accompanied by more grumbles than usual, but here comes iTunes 9.0.1 to smooth things over. There are also fresh updates to Apple's music software and HP printer drivers.

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Tuesday, 22 September 2009 09:19

Kensington's Play It push for iPod, iPhone

Accessory manufacturer Kensington is pushing a raft of iPod and iPhone add-ons under the Play It banner.

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Friday, 18 September 2009 11:32

End of the iPod? You must be joking!

Mark Twain said "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." If iPods could talk for themselves, they'd probably be saying much the same thing.

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Monday, 14 September 2009 11:00

Apple (r)evolutionises the iPod nano, again!

Although the new iPod Touch was touted to come with a camera, Apple surprised us all by including a video-only camera (and a host of other cool features) in its new iPod nano instead, pointing towards yet another very iPod-y Christmas and holiday shopping season for Apple and millions of existing and new customers.

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Monday, 14 September 2009 08:17

Teardown hints at iPod touch hidden capabilities

A teardown of the new iPod touch reveals some interesting details. But some commentators might be concluding that 2+2=5.

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Thursday, 10 September 2009 03:59

Apple's Christmas 2009 iPod lineup: Australian pricing

iTWire reported Apple's iPod announcements earlier today. Now here is the Australian pricing and availability for the complete iPod range.

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Thursday, 10 September 2009 00:27

Apple adds video to one iPod, reduces price of others

At its widely anticipated "It’s only rock and roll, but we like it" event in San Francisco today, Apple disappointed those who were hoping for news of a tablet Mac or supersized iPod Touch. But the company did add a video camera to one iPod line, as rumored, cut the price and increased the capacity of another, and introduced a new version of iTunes.

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Monday, 31 August 2009 06:08

New iPods next week?

An apparent shortage of iPods has bolstered speculation that new models will be announced next week.

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Thursday, 27 August 2009 01:09

iPod scammer off to prison

The Michigan man accused of fraudulently obtaining iPods and reselling them has been sentenced to prison. He had pled guilty to the crime and was also assessed significant financial penalties.

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Friday, 14 August 2009 13:19

Judge says no to iTunes class action

A US judge has rejected an application for a class action alleging Apple illegally tied the iPod and iTunes Store.

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Monday, 03 August 2009 23:49

Defective iPod? Apple will pay - if you keep your big mouth shut

All you iPod users out there - what happens if that little slick gadget of yours turns out to be defective, explodes and you ask Apple for your money back?

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Friday, 31 July 2009 11:17