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Seven Alternative Music Player Apps for the iPhone

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Yes, a perfectly acceptable music player comes as standard on every single iPhone, however it’s not the definitive be-all-and-end-all. There are plenty of developers out there with the talent and ability to greatly improve on Apple’s standard iPod app, you just need to know where to find them. We’ve collected together seven popular alternatives to the [...]

Yet Another Version of iOS 4.3 Released, iOS 4.3.5 Out Now

Monday, July 25, 2011

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Yet Another Version of iOS 4.3 Released, iOS 4.3.5 Out Now

Just ten days ago, iOS 4.3.4 was released, a firmware update fixing a problem with the way iOS handles PDF files in Safari, which allowed jailbreak services such as jailbreakme.com to function. Now we’ve got another version of iOS 4.3 to download, and unsurprisingly it’s called iOS 4.3.5. Plugging in your iPhone, iPod or iPad into [...]

Shock! Skullcandy New Vandal Speaker isn’t Vulgar!

Monday, June 27, 2011

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Shock! Skullcandy New Vandal Speaker isn’t Vulgar!

Somewhat surprisingly, hip audio accessory manufacturer Skullcandy has announced a speaker dock for the iPhone and iPod. While there’s nothing surprising about that exactly, it’s the subtle and actually quite classy design that shocks! Skullcandy’s range of headphones and earbuds have names ranging from the ridiculous Ink’d to the crass Smokin’ Buds, and are primarily for [...]

Apple’s UK and US Back to School Offers Revealed

Thursday, June 16, 2011

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Apple’s UK and US Back to School Offers Revealed

It’s that time of the year again, as Apple has started their traditional Back to School program where in previous years, they’ve offered a free iPod Touch when purchasing certain Mac computers. This year, the promotion has been tweaked, as instead of an iPod Touch, back-to-schoolers will get a gift card instead. Apple’s UK store has [...]

iLuv Announce Stylish New iMM288 iPhone Dock

Thursday, June 2, 2011

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iLuv Announce Stylish New iMM288 iPhone Dock

Popular accessory manufacturer iLuv has announced a new iPhone and iPod dock today, the iLuv iMM288. It’s a stylish little thing, with a slanted speaker wall resting on a flat base, and a dock for your iPhone or iPod in the center. iLuv are being cagey with the complete spec at the moment, so there’s no [...]

Five iPhone/iPod Audio Docks Under £50

Thursday, May 19, 2011

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A list for those in the UK who are looking for an audio dock for their iPhone or iPod, but have a strict £50 budget. Audio docks tend to be quite expensive, especially when they’ve got a flashy design, but if you’re looking for a cheaper option then these five could be worth a look. Of [...]

Solar-Powered Soulra XL Dock Soaks up the Rays

Monday, May 9, 2011

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Solar-Powered Soulra XL Dock Soaks up the Rays

New docks for the iPhone and iPod appear every week, and it takes a special one to catch our eye, however the new Eton Soulra XL has done exactly that. This system moves on from last year’s smaller Soulra dock by increasing both the size of the solar panel and the power of the unit [...]

New Apple TV Ads State the Obvious, and Look Smug While Saying It

Thursday, March 17, 2011

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“Yup, if you don’t have an iPhone, well, you don’t have an iPhone” says the Apple voiceover guy at the close of the company’s latest trio of television ads; which cover the App Store, iBooks and iTunes. In the recent past, Apple’s iPhone TV ad campaigns have used the endlessly parodied ‘there’s an app for that’ [...]

TDK Introduce New Boomboxes at CES

Monday, January 10, 2011

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It would be unfair to label TDK’s new Boombox audio products as simply iPhone/iPod docks, as they can do so much more than just that! These are premium speaker systems, in terms of both performance and design, built for the audiophile who wants a portable music system with plenty of versatility. TDK announced three devices in [...]

Monster’s Tron Inspired Dock is Cool, But Expensive

Thursday, December 30, 2010

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Monster’s Tron Inspired Dock is Cool, But Expensive

With Tron: Legacy still doing the rounds in cinemas, and the visual style being what it is; it’s surprising we’ve not been inundated with Tron inspired products for the iPhone and iPad. However, it looks like it’s quality over quantity in this case, as Monster – a company best known for their cabling – have [...]