http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:29:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Theres a brand new ipod touch that has anew sleeker look, and a much needed built in speaker! The latest ipod touch also has built in support for Nike+, Longer Battery life and volume control buttons on the side of the ipod! http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/new-ipod-touch-2g/ Spore will be released today on the apple app store or by accessing the EA mobile Website with their Apple iPhones. "We're really excited to bring Spore Origins to the iPhone and iPod touch," said Travis Boatman, Vice President Worldwide Studios at EA Mobile in a statement. "By leveraging the unique ... http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/spore-out-today-for-ipodtouch-and-iphone/ The "I Am Rich" Application costing $999 which was nothing more than a glorified screensaver has now been removed from the apple app store. But not before 8 people apparently purchased it. One of those apparently by accident. We spotted this review of the app: http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/i-am-rich-app-removed/ The latest firmware release resolves several performance-related issues and bugs found in OS 2.0. Apples release notes only state "Bug Fixes". After upgrading and having a look around we've noticed: Improved keyboard responsiveness Less lag in the Contacts application Faster backups (at last) http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/firmware-201-released/ If you download a theme that is not in a repository you’ll have to download and install it manually. Here’s how: Download the zip file to your Mac/PC. Unzip the archive. Upload the entire “theme” folder to your iPod touch’s either one of the following folders depending on your firmware version: Firmware Ver ... http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/installing-summerboard-themes/ Apple has finally released the highly anticipated SDK for iPhone's and iPod touch. To download them you need an apple developer account head over to: http://developer.apple.com/ and sign up for an account. Requirements: Mac OS X Leopard An Intel-based Mac Xcode a free Apple iPhone developer account and the SDK itself -- note that access to ... http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/sdk-released/ The iPod Touch's multi touch interface isn't like any other mp3 player or pda. You do everything touching the screen instead of phyiscal buttons, here are 7 basic techniques for operating and navigating your ipod touch: Tap The most common interaction with your ipod touch will be tapping the on screen buttons. ... http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/7-basic-finger-techniques/ As the iPod touch doesn't come with a manual we have compiled the ultimate list of tips and tricks for operating and managing your iPod touch with more control: When you're scrolling through a long webpage in Safari - if you tap the bar at the top of your screen containing ... http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/ultimate-ipod-touch-tips-and-tricks-list/ ** Disclaimer: ipodtouchnews accepts NO responsibility should you decide to do this and end up screwing up your ipod! ** This Guide assumes you have allready downloaded the 1.1.2 firmware from apple to your hardrive. Instructions after the jump http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/ipodtouch-112-jailbreak-released-and-instructions/ With the official release expected to be on iTunes today hackers allready with iphones running 1.1.2 have managed to jailbreak the new firmware within just a few hours ! Congratulations to all the iPhone/iPod team, including Pumpkin, Edgan, Dinopio, Drudge, Kroo, and all the rest. Details will be forthcoming as ... http://ipodtouchnews.co.uk/firmware-update-112-its-here-and-its-jailbroken/