August 20, 2008

iPod to iPod transfer device launched

The iPod may be one of the most revolutionary gadgets of our times, but the good folks at Apple haven't made it easy for people to share music. In fact, without the use of third-party software (like iPod Access) adding songs to your iPod is a bit like putting money into a bank and not being able to access it ever again.

A new device looks set to change that, however. Unsurprisingly, the gadget is called the iPod to iPod Transfer Device and allows you to link to iPod classics together and move music effortlessly – like you should be allowed to anyway!

Unfortunately, the iPod to iPod Transfer Device is strictly for old-school iPod users. The device will not work for those trendy flash-based machines, the iPod touch or iPhone but it will work on the newer Nanos and the iPod Video. It works by connecting between the two iPods via their docking ports.

Posted by ipodworld at 09:53 AM

August 19, 2008

Edibles ‘food journal’ released for iPhone

Random Ideas has announced the release of Edibles, a “food journal” for the iPhone and iPod touch and is available through the App Store. Edibles helps users trying to limit or monitor their calorie intake by tracking the food types and quantity they eat. It’s useful for tracking calories, for WeightWatchers users tracking points, for people trying to limit carbohydrate intake and others.

You can enter a budget of whatever value you’re tracking, then use Edibles to track your daily and weekly allowances, giving yourself bonus Exercise credits too. Edibles let you enter your foods into its database; if you eat the same thing over again, it’s kept on-hand so you can reuse the information.

Edibles requires an iPhone or iPod touch with 2.0 software installed.

Posted by ipodworld at 10:44 AM

August 18, 2008

Beijing Olympics 2008: iPod Helps Michael Phelps Win Big

The 23-year-old American phenomenon, Michael Phelps, won his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympic Games today. His exciting win came in the National Aquatics Centre. Phelps turned potential defeat into victory with the help of Apple iPod.

Pre-competition routines give athletes a sense of control and readiness when entering competition. In Sport Psychology, visualisation is the most commonly used tool by sportsmen and women the world over to mentally prepare themselves for the event. Some athletes may only need to do something as simple as listen to music prior to every competition or warm up in the same manner.

And that’s exactly what Michael Phelps did yesterday. As he was going through his regular pre-competition visualization routines, his distinctive Apple iPod ear buds caught the attention of more than 100 million TV viewers all over the world. Now, he is a million dollars richer, courtesy of a bonus put up by sponsor Speedo if he could match Mark Spitz’s record with seven gold medals in one Olympics.

Posted by ipodworld at 09:27 AM

August 15, 2008

IPod Controlling Uniforms Come to British Schools

The kids today have it made. Mobile phones, Nintendo DS, even the internet. And not one of those wonderful toys carries a social stigma. Hell, even using a d20 probably wouldn't get your head flushed down the toilet these days. And the venerably square UK clothing retailer Marks and Spencer is selling school blazers with iPod controls built in. How's that for progress?

The jackets, made from recycled bottles (plastic, we assume) even have great names: "Stain Defence" and "Stormwear". The controls are inside the lapel, and there is a pocket to keep the iPod snug. Channels in the collar and lapels route the earbuds out of sight, so if you grow your hair a little, you'll be able to listen in class. Best of all, the blazers are fully washable (remove iPod first).

Posted by ipodworld at 10:01 AM

August 14, 2008

Xbox Live Friends Application now on iPhone and iPod Touch

The new App store has been flooded with a number of games and application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. An addition to this is the Xbox Live Friends Application. Users can now keep a track of their Xbox Live friends on the iPhone and iPod Touch. The application has been introduced by developer Nicholas Pike.

The web-based application is more than just a static gamer card. Keeping a check on your fellow Xbox gamers is really easy as the application can display gamer scores and online status for your entire friend list.

The most fun way to see what your friends are up to in XBOX live is the 360 voice site. The feature allows your XBOX blog about what you have been playing lately. The application is purpose built for mobile Safari web browsers. The Xbox Live for iPhone and iPod Touch is up for grabs from the App store at a price of £0.59.

Posted by ipodworld at 09:25 AM