PERSONAL ELECTRONICS

Dock your encased iPhone, iPod with dockStubz

Sep 02, 2010 05:53 pm | Macworld.com

iPhone and iPod cases come in various shapes, sizes, and levels of protection, but rare is the case that lets you connect your iPhone to a dock while you're using it. The extra thickness of a case near the 30-pin dock-connector port can often make it impossible to connect your encased device to anything other than a standard Apple 30-pin USB cable--a predicament that for years has irked owners of iPhone and iPod speaker docks, alarm clocks, and other such accessories.

Apple TV, 'Ping' and iTunes -- what it means

Sep 02, 2010 02:35 pm | Computerworld

There were a lot of rumors and expectations ahead of Apple's much-hyped music event yesterday. As expected, Apple unveiled a new touch-based iPod Nano, and an iPod Touch sporting the company's A4 processor, its super-high-resolution Retina display, and front and rear cameras offering HD video recording and video chat via FaceTime. There was also a new iPod Shuffle, which thankfully returns to the previous iteration's design with on-device buttons and a clip to make it wearable.

iTunes Celebrates Centenary With Social Features Bonanza

Sep 02, 2010 10:36 am | PC World

Apple on Wednesday introduced a social-aware version of iTunes, celebrating ten years of the jukebox and storefront software. iTunes 10 features a slightly revamped interface and a social networking feature called Ping, a combination of Facebook and Twitter, dedicated to music lovers.

Apple posts video from special event

Sep 02, 2010 10:31 am | Macworld.com

Apple bucked tradition and streamed Wednesday’s special event live, so that iPod and Apple TV enthusiasts (with well-equipped Macs, iPhones, or iPads) could watch Steve Jobs show off the company’s latest wizardry in near real-time.

Apple TV: What you need to know

Sep 02, 2010 10:26 am | Macworld.com

Apple executives have frequently called the Apple TV a “hobby”—as much an acknowledgment of customers’ lackluster reaction to the set-top box as it is the amount of attention the company has devoted to the oft-overlooked product. But after Wednesday’s music-centric press event, Apple has begun to show signs of taking this particular hobby a little more seriously.

Summary: Apple kicks off fall with iPod, Apple TV overhauls

Sep 01, 2010 04:50 pm | Macworld.com

As expected, Apple refreshed its iPod lineup Wednesday, unveiling redesigned versions of its iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle music players. But the company didn't stop there, using its annual fall music event to also announce an update to its iTunes software and an overhaul of its Apple TV set-top box.

Apple unveils newer, smaller AppleTV

Sep 01, 2010 03:14 pm | Macworld.com

Topping off its music-focused event on Wednesday, Apple included a revision of the device that it's famously referred to as its "hobby": the Apple TV.

iPod touch gains Retina display, dual cameras

Sep 01, 2010 02:46 pm | Macworld.com

Among the other goodies showcased at Wednesday’s special event, Steve Jobs unveiled the newest iPod Touch, featuring Apple’s Retina display technology, its own A4 chip, and front- and back-facing cameras for FaceTime and video recording.

Updated Apple TV takes center stage at event

Sep 01, 2010 02:26 pm | IDG News Service

Apple announced its second-generation Apple TV during a press event Wednesday, showing off the updated device, which streams movies from the Internet or mobile devices directly to TV sets.

iOS on Apple TV Rumors: How Do you Get Touch on Your TV?

Sep 01, 2010 09:46 am | PC World

Rumors are flying that Apple announce on Wednesday that the next Apple TV release will feature Apple's iOS, seen most prominently on the iPad and iPhone. For the last few years the iPod has been the center of this annual event, but tomorrow might bring some changes to how you interact with your TV as well as listen to music.