When Apple launched the first iPod 14 years ago on October 23, 2001, very few imagined the impact it would create in the way we consume music. For all the hate Apple receives today by dedicated groups out there, even they would have to agree that back then when Apple said it would come out with something revolutionary, it meant it.
The iPod was perhaps one of the best inventions of the 21st century. The device literally changed the way we listen to music and single-handedly dethroned the traditional Walkman and CD player. 13 years later, on September 9, 2014, Apple quietly decided to kill the classic iPod.
The sixth generation 160GB iPod Classic was the last [...]
Apple has revealed the latest iteration of the iPod Nano, which comes with the new lightning corrector. It’s 5.4mm thin, which is a third thinner than the previous generation.Â
The physical controls are on the side, and there’s a 2.5-inch multitouch display. There’s an FM tuner with a DVR; pause live radio and go back and listen.Â
Fitness and pedometer built in, which the current nano has as well. Also Bluetooth, which is new and great.Â
According to the latest rumours, Apple is expected to announce new products in its iPod Touch lineup at a major press event on Wednesday (September 12), including a new model featuring a larger 4-inch display.Â
The US technology giant is thought highly likely to unveil its new iPhone 5 smartphone at the product launch this week, offering various improvements, including a larger screen, 4G connectivity, NFC etc..
However, the event is also expected to feature new generations of the iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle.Â
Last week, Rene Ritchie from the iMore website [...]
Apple’s packaged in box earbuds have been asking for a revision for almost a decade now. Looks like this time around Apple is seriously going to change the game a little bit.The leaked headphones are oval tipped and slot in at an angle to fit more directly into the canals.
Vietnamese site Tinhte has just snagged up a pair of these, and say the new design earbuds are a lot more comfortable to wear, Have better sound and don’t keep falling out of the ear.
We will know soon enough if this is a hoax or the truth.
Apple has finally started to branch out into what is a major chunk of their earning region. Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam are among the dozen new countries where Apple has just launched their iTunes store for music and movies. Other countries include Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand. If you are asking then the answer is no, India was not included.Â
The company has left out India from the mix, possibly in comparison to the number of account holders. Hopefully, they can roll out the store in the coming months.
