source: The Gadgeteer
Mophie pulse Video Game/App Enhancer for iPod touch
Posted by Japrax on Thursday, July 21, 2011
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Chuwi P7 EOS X HD PMP
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Amazon MP3 gets updated playlists
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To start the ball rolling, automatic downloads will now download new purchases and new purchases only. It seems that playlists for the latest purchases and latest uploads have been updated to reflect and match the Cloud Player for Web.
As for weeding out bugs and some niggles here and there, version 2.0.10 will resolve the issue that concerns skipping in streamed audio, while stability has been improved where large download queues are concerned. You can always check out the latest app version at the Android Market if you haven't done so already, or you can always head on Android Market to update your client to the latest version.
source: Ubergizmo
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iTunes and iWork updated for Lion, add full-screen support, and resume
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Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Chelsea Limited Edition PMP
Posted by Japrax on Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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Gadmei P83 3D PMP
Posted by Japrax on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Is the iPod becoming less popular these days?
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If you agree with what I've said above, then you'll also probably understand that sales of the iPod have been steadily declining, ever since its peak back in December of 2008 with sales of 22.7 million units. In fact, analysts have predicted that sales of the iPod will continue declining by another 7.2% in the coming fiscal quarter.
On one hand having a dedicated MP3 player allows you to conserve your smartphone's battery life, but that would mean having an additional gadget in your pocket or handbag, which is an option that some might choose to do without. Not to mention that smartphones will also allow users to go online anywhere through the use of mobile internet, and this will provide other venues of entertainment and not just limiting the user to their songs. There have also been rumors that Apple is planning a 3G version of their iPod touch series, which should be able to accomplish what a smartphone does, probably with the exception of making calls and sending text messages.
So what do you guys think? Do you think that the iPod (along with other dedicated MP3 players) is dying? Would you also rather load up some of your songs on your phone to keep you entertained during train and bus rides, or would you prefer carrying a dedicated MP3 player around with you instead?
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Sonos S3 speakers get leaked on Amazon
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The product has since been removed from Amazon, and we're not sure if this is an accidental leak or one that was done on purpose to generate hype and excitement. Either way, not much was revealed in the leak apart from the fact that the Sonos S3 will have streaming, internet radio as well as hi-fi capabilities.
Some have speculated about the number of drivers that the S3 will bring to the table, and since the S5 sported five drivers, logically the name "S3" should imply that the speakers will be featuring three drivers instead. As the screenshot above seems to indicate, the Sonos S3 will cost $300, which is a tad cheaper than their S5. No word on when we can expect to see the S3 go up for pre-order again, although if we had to guess, we would say it shouldn't be too far off.
source: Ubergizmo
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ICOO E1000P HD PMP
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Hisoundaudio Studio-V 4GB Digital Audio Player
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Breo Candy Drop Noise Reducing Earphones For iPod
Posted by Japrax on Sunday, July 17, 2011
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Sinjimoru Sync and Charge Stand for iPhone and iPod Review
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Click any of the following photos for an enlarged view.
In the top two photos, the right adapter is for the Bumper Case. The bottom right images shows the cable inserted in the Bumper Case adapter.
After I placed my order, I realized that I wasn't sure if these stands would work with the iPhone 4 Bumper Case. All of our iPhones are kept in Bumper Cases, and I didn't want to have to remove the bumper every time we needed to sync or charge a phone. I started researching the Sync and Charge Stand and learned that newer models of the stand come with an adapter for the Bumper Case. The eBay listing didn't have any details, so I worried that I'd get the version that wouldn't work with my case. I got lucky - all three of the stands I received had the adapter.
Both eBay and Amazon have the Sinjimoru stands in a variety of colors - white, black, soft pink, vivid pink, green, light blue, and navy blue. Prices vary from $18 (no charging cable included) to $20 (charging cable included). When I ordered, I got a slightly better deal at eBay for the three white stands I wanted.
The stands I received didn't come with a charging cable. I used the cable that came with my phone. There's a cutout in the back of the stand so you can run the cable through for a neater appearance. Both the normal cable connector and the bumper case adapter work only with the newest Apple charging cables. You won't be able to use the older style that have the pinch buttons on the side to release the cable from the Apple device. You can easily remove the cable from the charging stand if you want.
The Sinjimoru stands remind me of the way my first white iPod looked. There's a layer of colored plastic - white in this case - covered by a layer of clear plastic that gives it an "encased in glass" look. They are plain except for a little icon on the front that matches the one on the Apple 30-pin connector showing which side goes up and the Sinjimoru name and URL on the back.
The stand weighs 1.55 oz without the cable installed. It's about 1.9" wide X 2.2" deep X 2.25" tall. It's light enough that you could throw it in your gear bag to use as a travel dock if you wanted.
My iPhone 4 very easily fits in the dock for charging. The wide-placed feet on the bottom of the stand are very stable; the back foot has a rubber pad to prevent sliding. The stand has never tipped or wobbled with the iPhone plugged in for charging. It's very easy to use the stand with the Apple power adapter as a charging stand on my night table. I can just unplug the cable from the adapter and use it as a stand while syncing with my computer. The Sinjimoru is also a simple stand to hold the iPhone in the horizontal or vertical position – just prop the phone in front of the 30-pin connector and lean it against the back support.
The Sinjimoru stand works with iPods and other versions of the iPhone, as well. My 2nd generation iPod touch in a Belkin Grip Vue stand didn't fit easily on the connector in the bumper adapter. It does work well as a simple stand for the iPod touch.
The Sinjimoru is a very nice, simple charging/syncing stand for iPods and iPhones. It's stable for either horizontal or vertical positions. It comes in a variety of colors, and it's inexpensive. It's become a permanent fixture on my nightstand.
source: The Gadgeteer
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Could the iPod Be On Its Deathbed?
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If sales of Apple's iPod are any indication, the heyday of the MP3 player is over and done with.
iPod sales have been steadily declining since their peak at 22.7 million in December 2008, and analysts estimate another 7.2 percent drop over the quarter that just ended.
Apple still commands 70 percent of the MP3 player market, but it's clear that other mobile devices, namely smartphones and tablets, can do the job of an MP3 player (while performing a myriad of other functions, too).
In September of last year, Apple dramatically revamped its line of iPods, even giving the iPod Touch some features that were unique to the iPhone 4 at the time, namely FaceTime. Smartphones are increasingly dominating U.S. mobile phone purchases, and as consumers purchase the feature-rich devices, they no longer have a need for the single-purpose MP3 player. Rumors have blazed for years that Apple would discontinue one (typically the iPod Classic) or more iPod models, but it hasn't happened yet.
It's worth nothing that for the first time since the iPod Touch was introduced, it's not being included in Apple's Back to School promo as a freebie with a Mac purchase. The iPod Touch was replaced with a $100 iTunes gift card — a freebie that can be used with almost any Apple device, and could help bolster their soon-to-be burgeoning iCloud streaming service.
It's possible that Apple could lay an iPod, likely the old iPod Classic rather than the more popular iPod Touch, to rest at its upcoming September event.
But although iPod sales are shrinking, it's hardly an issue for Apple. The iPhone 4 sold 18.6 million units in the first quarter of 2011 alone. And according to a study from Resolve Market Research, between 80 and 90% of tablet-owning respondents had an iPad or iPad 2. But, some analysts think Apple missed out on an opportunity for more sales.
“We believe iOS devices would have been up ~20 percent (quarter over quarter) if iPhone 5 had shipped in June,” Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said today. In late June, Google's Andy Rubin tweeted that there are over half a million Android device activations happening daily, and yesterday, that number jumped up to 550,000 per day. Some of those extra purchases could have been iPhones, had an iPhone 5 been available.
Regardless, Apple still has a solid spot as one of the top three smartphone manufacturers in the United States. And as more and more people lay their MP3 players to rest, they'll be turning to smartphones to plug in for their mobile music fix.
source: Gadget Lab
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