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Tag: iPod
Essential Apple Podcast 153: We broke the internet!
This show is dedicated to the memory of my friend Adrian who died uexpectedly on the 28th aged 64. RIP. Recorded 27th October 2019
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TechFan 275 – Upgrading
Tim and David discuss Samsung, iTunes Match, Internet Security, upgrading old iPods, replacing iPhone 4s and 5s batteries, and much more.
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The Satechi 10 Port USB 3.0 Premium Aluminum Hub – Review
Satechi’s 10 Port USB 3.0 Premium Aluminum Hub has seven USB 3.0 ports to connect your devices to your Mac or Windows computer. With a transfer speed of up to 5.0 GB per second, you will be impressed with the speed boost you will see over ordinary USB 2.0 ports. With seven of them, the average user should see all of their USB needs met and then some.
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MediaDevil Artisanphonics EB-01 luxury wood earphones with built-in microphone – Review
I’ve had reasonable luck with iPhone headphones. For the most part they last a fair while and sound okay, not really giving me much reason to look for alternatives. Until recently that is, where another cable catching on a door handle proved just too much damage, leaving me with audio in only one ear.
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iHome Go+ Grip Bluetooth Speaker – Review
The iHome Go+ Grip Bluetooth Speaker is a lightweight, portable speaker that has become my go-to Bluetooth speaker. At under $40, it should be your go-to speaker, too.
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VisionTek High Power Seven Port USB Charging Hub – Review
The VisionTek Charging Hub has three ports rated at 2.4A (for iPads, Kindles, pocket power-packs) and four rated at 1.2A for phones and all those other rechargeable gadgets we tend to have around us.
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iHome Lightning Clock Radio for iPhone and iPod – Review
The iHome Lightning Clock Radio features an FM clock radio with six preset channels, and a Lightning dock connector for iPhone/iPod allowing you to charge and play. You can wake up to FM radio or music from your iPhone playlist. The small footprint (4.81″ W x 5.12″ H x 5.12″ D) of the unit makes this ideal for the bedroom nightstand or an office desk.
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iFrogz Coda Forte Bluetooth Headphones – Review
With the dramatic increases in technology and the portability of the devices that we have come to depend upon in our daily lives, logic dictates that the capability to listen to music or to have a telephone conversation would also have to improve. Bluetooth headphones have quickly become a necessity for users as they dont wish to be tied physically to their devices.
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Powerocks Magic Cube Universal 6000mAh Extended Battery – Review
Our inventory of battery operated, USB charged, personal devices grows longer and longer. This situation translates into a greater likelihood of finding one of these running out of power at a critical moment. This could prevent you from keeping the kids entertained on a long trip or from getting that message from your spouse to pick up a gallon of milk on the way home from work.
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Antec 4 Port USB Charging Station – Review
Many of us have multiple electronic devices that need daily charging: iPhone, iPad, Kindle, spare batteries, and the like. Who wants to have these devices charging in different areas of the house? The Antec 4 Port USB Charging Station solves this dilemma nicely.
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JBL Flip – Review
JBL has been trying to get into the market of portable wireless speakers with several different types of products. These products include ones like the Micro Wireless and the Flip Wireless Speaker. The JBL Flip gets its name from its unique design to either be set horizontally or vertically in a small package while packing enormous, clear sound.
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The Traveler – Review
More and more people are using their phones as their GPS devices. It’s difficult – and in many places, illegal to use your phone while driving. The best solution is to mount your phone on the windshield where it’s easy to see and hear your route directions. The Traveler by Insanely Great Products fits the bill nicely.
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Flashback – TechFan Podcast #113
Tim and David discuss Carbon Copy Cloner, Atari Flashback 4, Apple Game Controllers, Apple TV, getting back to work, Sleeping Dogs, iPods, FiiO Headphone Amplifier, and much more!
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Why innovation doesn’t always mean brand new
ALL tech companies copy. It’s all built on what came before. It’s how it’s implemented and the infrastructure built around it that matters and few companies out side of Apple, Google, and possibly Samsung seem to do it very well. Market-share, sales, and profits are three very different things. Having massive market-share (only Apple makes the Mac which means they have nearly a 100% market-share, but when taken in context to ALL PC sales have only 5-10%) doesn’t equal big sales nor profits.
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iPod Evolution – Book Review
The iPod is an intriguing device. It was once the poster child of Cupertino, and whilst sales per annum are still extraordinarily strong, they are somewhat overshadowed by the iPhone and iPad. That doesn’t make the iPod or the history of the world’s favorite music player obsolete.
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PicIT24 – Review
The app greets you with a summary of the daily contributions of users. A grid of photos or quotes or both is front and center, along with the date and a timer of how long you have remaining to get your own contribution posted today. Alternate views include the top pics of the day/month/year/favorites or the pics of people you follow. You can also view pics/quotes sorted by groups you’ve created such as friends or family.
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The absolute, honest, and reliable Apple predictions for today!
THE APPLE EVENT IS HERE! THE APPLE EVENT IS HERE! Things are going to start happening to me now! Putting aside “The Jerk†quotes for a moment, what can we expect from Tim Cook and his Apple cohorts today? Now with after events comments about all the things Apple got wrong as compared to what I said they would do!
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iStreamer for iPod, iPhone, iPad
Review
iStreamer Company: HRT Price: $199.99 I must admit it, I am a big cynic. I have seen so many advertising and marketing claims about
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TidBITS Take Control of Mail eBook – Review
Reading email is something everyone does with their iPad. The Mail app is arguably one of the most used apps on any iOS device. Most of the time, reading mail is a painless exercise. There are times when it can be downright aggravating too. TidBITS Publishing’s Take Control Series of eBooks has the answer to just about any question you may have about iOS Mail in Take Control of Mail on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, by Joe Kissell.
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