Apple today released a support document, showing users what the capabilities of their iPhones is with regard to the 3.0 software update. Since hardware and software updates have been announced periodically, with some software features available only on newer hardware, some users are understandably uncertain of exactly what they should be able to do with their devices. Outside of obvious features, such as compass and video recording are the Voice Control and Nike+iPod features for the iPhone 3G, and Internet Tethering and MMS capability on the first generation iPhone.
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Apple Releases Software/Hardware Guide For Confused iPhone Owners
Monday, June 22nd, 2009Apple Offers Refurbished Fourth-Generation iPod Nano
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Apple has begun to offer refurbished units of the fourth-generation iPod nano through its online store. Available in both 8GB and 16GB capacities, the players are available in limited colors—six for the 8GB models and eight for the 16GB units. The players carry a one-year limited warranty and sell for $129 and $169, respectively.
Apple Settles iPod Nano lawsuit with $25 Refund
Friday, January 23rd, 2009Some iPod nano owners may being getting refunds after Apple agreed to pay $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit, according to a report Friday.
Consumers who purchased the original nano introduced in 2005 could receive $25 as part of an agreement yet to be signed by the court, CNBC reports.
“Apple has agreed to provide a cash settlement of $22.5 million,” the Cupertino, Calif.-based company told nano owners this week. A $25 refund will be given to nano owners who purchased the digital music player without a “slip case,” designed to prevent the screens of early nanos from scratching.
Owners of first-generation nanos that were provided a “scratch case” are eligible for a $15 refund, according to Apple.
iPod-Ready Video Downloads Offered On You Tube
Monday, January 19th, 2009YouTube has begun to offer a click to download option on select videos. The downloaded mp4 videos are encoded in the iTunes-friendly H.264 format, and are sized with a maximum width of 480 pixels to maintain compatibility with most portable media players, such as the iPod and iPhone. The feature mirrors a prior download feature offered on Google Video, which had not been brought over to YouTube.
Apple’s Unexpected iPod Shortages
Thursday, December 18th, 2008Word is that Apple is having trouble keeping up with the demand for the iPod as more and more customers place purchases during this holiday season, they may run out. Shaw Wu of Kaufman Bros. reports that after checking in with his retail sources, he believes that Apple is experiencing an iPod shortage as holiday demand proves stronger than the company may have anticipated. Many major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target are now reporting iPod shortages, along with online shops like Amazon. It looks like the shortages may be model specific and color specific, as some are more popular.
iPod Touch 2.2 Update Omits Google Maps Improvements
Thursday, November 27th, 2008The iPod touch version of the iPhone Software 2.2 is available now from iTunes 8.0.2 by selecting your iPod touch under devices and clicking on the check for update/update button. It is free for users with earlier 2.x iPhone Software. Along with the release of the iPhone 2.2 firmware, Apple has published the iPod touch 2.2 update, a separate download through iTunes. The software contains most of the upgrades of its iPhone equivalent, such as autocorrection toggle, mobile podcast downloads, and improvements to mail. Also present are a variety of security and stability foixes, for components like Safari, Office Viewer and Wi-Fi connrctivity, particularly when dealing with WPA protected networks.
The update appears however to exclude any of the iPhone’s upgrades to Google Maps, such as Street View, public transit navigation or sharing information via e-mail.
The iPod touch version of the iPhone Software 2.2 is available now from iTunes 8.0.2 by selecting your iPod touch under devices and clicking on the check for update/update button. It is free for users with earlier 2.x iPhone Software.
iPod Chief Papermaster Countersues IBM
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Mark Papermaster, the ex-IBM executive recruited by Apple to succeed iPod creator Tony Fadell and lead the company’s devices engineering unit, has filed a countersuit against his former employer, Court documents reveal that Papermaster is challenging his non-compete agreement as being unjust since it blocks him from working for any tech company in the world for one year. The surprising move comes on the heels of a bond set earlier this week, which would allow the executive to seek financial compensation from IBM if the court determines that he was unjustly barred from his position at Apple.
Papermaster argues that the problem with his broadly phrased non-compete agreement with IBM prevents him from working any tech company for one year, not just Apple. H e also noted that his previous work on blade servers at IBM had nothing to do with the work he would do at Apple.
iPod Triggers Chinese Patent Infringement Case
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Apple and two affiliated companies have been sued in China for patent infringement, according to People’s Daily Online. Two Beijing residents, Cai Yaohua and Chen Shaohua, are said to hold a patent for an intelligent audio server; the individuals believe that their technology is being used illegally in iPods, as well as a number of other players. The case will bring Apple, Apple Computer Trading, and Whuan COODOO before the Wuan Intermediate People’s Court. The patent in question was applied for in 1996, and finally granted in 2002.
Apple has had to defend the itself against several similar claims in the past, including a suit filed by Creative in 2006 that accused the iPod-maker of knowingly infringing on a Zen patent relating to user interfaces. Another suit filed this year, on behalf of inventor Henry Milan, argued that Apple violated a connecting mechanism patent.
Apple Releases 2.0.1 Update For iPod Classic
Friday, November 14th, 2008Apple has released Software Version 2.0.1 for the iPod classic (120GB). According to the release notes, Software 2.0.1 adds support for Apple’s upcoming In-Ear Headphones and Earphones with Remote and Mic, and fixes a bug with saving Genius playlists, along with other minor bug fixes. Software Version 2.0.1 for iPod classic (120GB) is available now via the update feature in iTunes, and does not work with 80GB or 160GB iPod classic models.
Apple Releases Software 1.0.3 For iPod Nano 4G
Friday, November 14th, 2008Apple has released Software Version 1.0.3 for the fourth-generation iPod nano. According to the company, the update adds support for Apple’s new In-Ear Headphones and Earphones with Remote and Mic, a setting to turn off Cover Flow when rotating, and a Cover Flow menu item in the Music menu. Other changes include fixes for instability issues with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit, problems with album art and photos distorting after playing a slideshow and waking from sleep, respectively, and other general bug fixes. Software Version 1.0.3 for the fourth-generation iPod nano is available now via the Update feature in iTunes.
Fourth-gen iPod nano owners can obtain the update by connecting their iPod to their computer, selecting the iPod from the left-side device list in iTunes, and then selecting the ‘Check for update’ option.