Sonzea LLC has released Syncopation 2.1.3 for Mac OS X. Syncopation provides a hands-free solution to keep your iTunes music collection synchronized across multiple computers running Mac OS X....

On June 9, the iTunes App Store went live and users began downloading and enjoying the fruits of many developers' labor. Apple offers an extremely robust software development kit for the iPhone...

As MacRumors reports across various posts, Apple announced its financial results yesterday for the 4th quarter of fiscal 2008. It was an impressive quarter for the iPod maker. Highpoints:Apple...

As MacRumors' iPhone blog reports, Cooliris has released a free iPhone version [App Store] of their 3D "photo wall" browser plug-in that delivers a rather unique and ideal way of browsing images and...

DougScripts.com brings us iTunes Library Manager v5.2.1 for Mac OS X. This AppleScript application facilitates multiple iTunes playlists each with their own preference seettings.For example, you can...

As Macworld UK reports, Xerox and its partners have introduced the Xerox Multi-Functional Printer suite, a software package that integrates certain Xerox printers with enterprise business systems. A...

iPod nano users that pine for the 80s might want to have a look at Vancouver firm Contexture Design's retro iPod nano cases.These unique retro cases for first- and second-generation iPod nanos are...

Looking to do some iPod DJing at your next party? Is finding a cluster of "matching" songs in your library proving to be a challenge? Have a look at beaTunes v1.2.15 for Mac OS X. beaTunes lets...

As MacRumors' iPhone blog reports, Fring has released an iPhone version of their communications service today as a free App Store download [App Store].Fring allows you to chat and interact with...

It's Halloween! And here at iPod Hacks we've let the spirit of this special day take hold of us. All it took was a crisp autumn eve with leaves dancing magically on the wind, a patch of uncarved...

Equinux AG has released CoverScout v3.0.1 for Mac OS X. CoverScout strives to be a one-stop-app for finding, applying, editing and printing all of the album cover art in your iTunes music library....

Google has released a free iPhone version of its excellent Google Earth application [App Store]. And having spent some time with the app, I can safely say...it's great.With just a swipe of your...

It cost $399. It was 5GB in capacity (which Apple then called 1000 songs, but would now call 1250 songs...). It was shiny silver and white. It was brick-like (4.02" x 2.42" x 0.78", 0.41 lbs). ...

As has been the case for the past six holidays, on Christmas morning many will find an iPod under the Christmas tree. Nowadays the number is in the millions. Whether you've just torn open a...

All of us here at iPod Hacks want to wish you and yours a merry Christmas and happy holidays! We certainly hope that every one of our readers found an iPod, an iPhone, or related goodies under the...

Floola 4.1 has just been released. Floola is an application to efficiently manage your iPod or your Motorola mobile phone (any model that supports iTunes) under Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. Video...

Ever seem like an App Store game runs faster (or slower) on your friend's iPhone or iPod touch as compared to your own? We have seen mention of this phenomenon and it always puzzled us. Internally,...

Apple has released firmware version 2.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch. The update can be found through iTunes' software update.Changes in this latest firmware release according to Apple:Enhancements...

Hikers, joggers, and active folk in general should have a look at Berbie's TrailRunner 1.8 (v288) for Mac OS X. TrailRunner is a route planning software for all kinds of long distance sports like...

We recently reported on the departure of Tony Fadell--the "father" of the iPod--from Apple Inc. At that point the how's and why's were rather vague. John Gruber of Daring Fireball sheds some light...

Floola 3.9 has just been released. Floola is an application to efficiently manage your iPod or your Motorola mobile phone (any model that supports iTunes) under Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. Video...

As MacRumors reports, several days ago, iPhone developer Smule released a rather unique musical application called Ocarina [App Store]. Since its release, Ocarina has jumped to the 3rd most popular...

As TUAW reports, SquareTrade, an independent warranty provider has released a report that shows the iPhone to be more reliable than either the Palm Treo or BlackBerry devices.The report, titled...

As MobileCrunch reports, AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph De La Vega revealed during an interview that AT&T would "soon" be offering an official tethering option for the iPhone. Tethering is a process by...

Apple has recently issued a press release noting the departure of Tony Fadell, who was most directly the "man behind the iPod."Apple also announced that Tony Fadell, Apple's senior vice president of...

Of the two products, Xtand Go is the one that’s technically designed to be used as an in-car windshield or window mount, but could be used as a desk or dashboard mount if desired. As an evolution of the company’s earlier aluminum Xtand, which coupled an X-shaped iPhone-holding frame with a one-legged stand design that was clearly inspired by Apple’s iMacs and Cinema Displays, Xtand Go is made entirely from matte black plastic, and…

Of the two products, Xtand Go is the one that’s technically designed to be used as an in-car windshield or window mount, but could be used as a desk or dashboard mount if desired. As an evolution of the company’s earlier aluminum Xtand, which coupled an X-shaped iPhone-holding frame with a one-legged stand design that was clearly inspired by Apple’s iMacs and Cinema Displays, Xtand Go is made entirely from matte black plastic, and…

Tunewear has introduced its new Tunewallet case for the iPod touch. The Tunewallet is a hybrid wallet and iPod touch case, featuring a horizontal flip-open design, dual interior card slots, one with a quick release hole, open access to all ports and controls, an included screen protector and cleaning cloth, and an orange, pink, or green elastic band for secure closure. The Tunewallet for iPod touch is compatible with all iPod touch models and is available…

M-Edge, makers of cases and protective solutions for e-readers like the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble nook, has announced a new line of cases for the Apple iPad. The lineup includes the FlexStand, a stand featuring rubber bumpers at each corner for holding the iPad and flexible steel legs for positioning the stand on different surfaces, the Leisure Jacket, a ripstop nylon case featuring a high density foam frame for protecting the iPad and…

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has released a free iPhone application allowing users to explore hundreds of images taken from spacecraft studying the solar system and beyond. Users can search for images or browse by category, submit ratings for images and view top-rated images from the library. The application also allows users to e-mail images to friends or save directly to the iPhone’s photo library and read full image descriptions…

RealVNC, developer of the popular suite of Virtual Network Computing (VNC) remote control solutions, has released its VNC Viewer application for the iPhone and iPod touch. VNC Viewer allows users to remote control computers running any VNC-compatible server application. Additionally, VNC Viewer provides enhanced security features and performance when connecting to computers running RealVNC’s own server apps, including 128-bit encryption and…

Handmark has released an update to its popular Zagat To Go restaurant guide app, adding offline access, end-user reviews, and augmented reality features. Zagat To Go provides access to reviews and information from 45 different restaurant guides covering major North American cities, including GPS capabilities, recommendations, and support for making reservations directly from within the app. Version 3.0 adds an offline mode allowing users to synchronize…

Available earlier than we'd initially expected, iHome's replacement for its sweet spot iP9 model has arrived in stores already: the iP90 ($100) is the first major evolution of the company's classic clock radio design to appear in a long time, utilizing a sleek new shape and finally discarding the dials that used to be located on top of virtually every wide-bodied iHome unit. A new collection of clear rounded square buttons are found on top, illuminated…

RealArcade has released Vancouver 2010—The Official Game of the Olympic Winter Games. The game allows the player to compete either solo or with friends in five Olympic sport events, including cross country skiing, 500m short track speed skating, snowboard cross, biathlon and freestyle moguls. Events can be played individually or in sequence in an “Olympic Games” campaign mode. Single-device multiplayer is supported to allow users…

Japanese authorities plan to summon Apple officials this week over a rash of complaints from iTunes Store customers who have been billed for charges they never made. AFP reports that at least 95 cases involving five major credit card companies have been filed, in which iTunes customers said they had sometimes been charged thousands of dollars. “We have seen such cases increasing, notably since autumn last year,” said an official with Japan’s…

Following the publication of several unauthorized biographies on Apple CEO Steve Jobs, which lacked his cooperation and sometimes drew his ire, the Apple co-founder is set to collaborate on an official biography. Citing two people briefed on the project, the New York Times reports that Jobs has agreed to collaborate with Walter Isaacson, former managing editor of Time magazine, on the book. Still in the early planning stages, the book is said to cover…

Macworld UK reports that Opera has shown a preview of its iPhone browser at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Opera co-founder Jon S. von Tetzchner briefly demonstrated the Opera Mobile for iPhone app, showing pages rendering very quickly due to page optimization on Opera’s own servers. Tetzchner indicates that Opera “compress[es] data up to 90 per cent” and is claiming that Opera should be “up to six times faster on…

A number of newspaper and magazine publishers are expressing concerns over potential deals with Apple due to fears that the company will not be as forthcoming with customer data as the publications would like. The Financial Times reports that Apple’s history of sharing little customer data beyond sales volume information could prove to be a “deal breaker,” said one senior media executive in discussions with Apple. “We have for…

Meebo, developers of the popular web-based Instant Messaging application, have released a native IM app for iPhone and iPod touch users. Prior to the advent of the App Store, Meebo was one of the few iPhone optimized web applications for instant messaging on the first-generation iPhone. Released yesterday, the new Meebo app provides a native iPhone application with support for over 100 IM networks through the Meebo service. The Meebo app also includes…

In spite of increasing competition between the two companies, a Google executive has made positive public comments about its relationship with Apple. Reuters reports that Vic Gundotra, head of mobile engineering for Google, said, “Apple is a very close and valuable partner and we’re very excited about the relationship we have with them today. We have no reason to believe that’s going to change.” Speaking at an industry roundtable…

Welcome to this week’s first gaming edition of iPhone Gems! In a separate earlier review today, we covered the impressive Plants vs. Zombies from PopCap Games, but we still had four other titles we wanted to share with you in this roundup. One’s an overhead shooter, another’s a puzzler, the third is a cooking game, and the fourth is a snowboarding title. Our top picks of the bunch are Cogs and X2 Snowboarding, but all four of the…

IGN reports that Capcom is planning a March release of Street Fighter IV on the iPhone and iPod touch. Reportedly still under development, the game is expected to be specifically optimized for the iPhone platform, with Capcom having taken a great deal of time and effort to develop controls suitable for the touchscreen interface. Further, Capcom plans to use artwork assets from the current generation Street Fighter IV code to provide a visual experience…

Apple may be planning to use its FairPlay Digital Rights Management (DRM) software on iBookstore purchases. Citing sources in the publishing industry, the Los Angeles Times reports that Apple will use its proven DRM to protect book sales from the iBookstore, although some publishers, such as O’Reilly Media—which has spoken out against DRM on e-book sales—may choose to opt-out of FairPlay on its offerings. According to the report,…

Hog Bay Software has released TaskPaper for the iPhone and iPod touch, a mobile version of its popular TaskPaper to-do list application for the Mac. Like it’s desktop counterpart, TaskPaper on the iPhone focuses on a simplified, paper-like user experience, providing basic list elements for users to create flexible outlines and task lists. TaskPaper includes searching, filtering and tagging capabilities and can synchronize with TaskPaper on the…

According to new data from application analysis service Flurry Analytics, the announcement of the iPad has led to a huge spike in iPhone development. Flurry saw over 1,600 new iPhone OS application starts in January, compared to under 600 in December. In addition, this spike in new iPhone OS applications has helped the iPhone gain in percentage of overall application project starts versus Android, which accounted for nearly 30% of new project starts…