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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

Vimov has added support for Apple’s iPad Simulator to its iSimulate developer utility. iSimulate is an iPhone app and Xcode library bundle that lets iPhone developers wirelessly control their applications and games from an actual iPhone or iPod touch unit. The new version of iSimulate allows developers to utilize the multitouch screen, accelerometer, GPS, and compass of the iPhone or iPod touch units to control iPad applications running within…

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has said it will consider a complaint filed by Kodak last month against Apple and BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion claiming that the two handset makers are infringing on Kodak patents related to digital cameras. Specifically, Kodak claims the iPhone and some BlackBerry models infringe on a patent covering technology for previewing photos. The ITC will also decide whether to ban the imports…

It was bound to happen: the first actual production cases for Apple's upcoming iPad have arrived at iLounge's offices for... well, inspection rather than testing: Incipio is first out of the gate with Dermashot for iPad ($30), a surprisingly solid-feeling silicone rubber case designed to protect everything except for the iPad's screen, ports, and silent switch. On the back is a rounded square that's tapered thin enough to let the iPad's Apple logo…

Way back when, iPod accessories were “supposed” to be white and gray, so Incase’s prior design stuck with that color scheme but emphasized gray rather than white—a difference from predominantly white competitors. Things have changed somewhat over the years, and since soft touch rubber is all the rage, Incase offers the Combo Charger in a mostly soft touch-coated black version with dark gray Incase branding, using a subtle white…

ALK Technologies has announced that it plans to include local Internet search as a standard feature in its CoPilot Live GPS navigation application for the iPhone. Local search was previously available only as a Premium feature via an in-app purchase. The integrated local search feature enables users to search for services and products directly within the CoPIlot application and be directed to the appropriate destination. Live Local Search will be…

Despite Apple’s notable absence at Mobile World Congress, CEO Steve Jobs has been named “Mobile personality of the year” by the GSM Association as voted by the media. Jobs’ award was the only award won by Apple at the event, however, as Best Mobile Handset or Device went to the HTC Hero. British actor, comedian, and writer Stephen Fry, who hosted the awards, accepted the award in Jobs’ stead, adding that he couldn’t…

Essential TPE has announced two new cases for the Apple iPad. The Puff sleeve | S is fashioned after a puffy winter jacket, and offers a high-gloss nylon exterior, 4mm of neoprene and foam lining, and a zip closure.. It will sell for $30. The Ultra Protection sleeve | slim is a sleeve-style case featuring a cross-weaved, 1680D nylon exterior, soft interior lining, EVA foam padding, and a Velcro-closure top strip for keeping the iPad securely inside…

Apple has been awarded a patent for a multipoint touchscreen. U.S. Patent No. 7,663,607, entitled “Multipoint Touchscreen,” more specifically covers a larger, two-hand touchscreen, or as mentioned in the patent itself, a “tablet PC.” The patent’s summary descibes a transparent capacitive sensing surface that can sense multiple simultaneous touches and at distinct locations, similar to the technology seen in the recent…

Whether you consider it a game or an odd little demo, Namco Bandai’s Noby Noby Boy has been ported to the iPhone and iPod touch, and will arrive in the App Store roughly one year after its debut on the PlayStation 3. Developed by Keita Takahashi of Katamari Damacy fame, Noby Noby Boy similarly utilizes deliberately unfamiliar play mechanics and a galactic theme to attempt to hook players: Katamari titles involved rolling up balls of junk that…

In recognition of the ongoing XXI Olympic Winter Games and Valentine’s Day, today’s classic image from our iPods Around the World archive shows a pink iPod mini near English Bay Beach in the city of Vancouver, Canada. We’re looking for your great iPhone and iPod images to add to our galleries! Wintertime shots and anything else you might be able to contribute would be appreciated! So get out there, take some pictures featuring your…

IMDb has released a major update to its free movie and TV database app. IMDb 1.1 improves searching and browsing performance, adds a history feature, in-app web browser, and localized TV listings. The update also provides additional charts for top movies and TV shows, the ability to e-mail showtimes and movie info to friends, new DVD release info and shopping integration with Amazon. As of version 1.1, IMDb is also now available outside of the U.S.…

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…