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iPhone iPod Software

TomTom Releases Region-Specific GPS Apps for iPhone, iPod Touch

While it’s not the first turn-by-turn GPS application to offer driving instructions for Apple’s iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS handset, it’s from TomTom and there’s a brand name behind it. Per Engadget, after starting with New Zealand a few hours ago, the iTunes App Store is now populated with region specific TomTom apps for NZ […]

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iPod iPod Touch News

Apple Attempts to Silence Family of Exploding iPod with Gag Order

Recently, Apple Inc. attempted to silence a father and daughter with a gag order after the child’s iPod exploded and the family sought a refund from the company. According to The Times, the company offered the family a full refund only on the condition that they were willing to sign a settlement form. The proposed […]

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iPod News

Apple Apparently Delaying iPod Fire Incident Report

When one of your best selling products sort of starts catching fire, you might be hesitant to investigate it. According to KIRO 7, a Seattle-based reporter says that Apple actively prevented her and others from learning the true scope of the safety hazard. KIRO 7’s Amy Clancy claims that her seven-month search for data was […]

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iPod iPod Nano Rumor

Next-Gen iPod Artist’s Rendition Released, Unit May Include Onboard Camera

Additional rumors have been flying about Apple’s plans to add an iPhone-like camera to its next generation iPods. Per iLounge, the following is an artist’s rendition of what the 5th-generation iPod nano may look like: At first glance, the imaginary next-gen iPod looks pretty much the same as its predecessor, except for the wider screen […]

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iPod security

Mac Hacker Charlie Miller Locations Additional Security Hole in iPhone

Mac hacker Charlie Miller, a principal security analyst at Independent Security Evaluators and the winner of the the CanSecWest security conference hacking contest two years straight, has detailed his latest find wherein he was able to run shellcode on an iPhone. According to Macworld UK, it was widely believed by many security researchers that it […]