Ipodtouch Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Apple starts shipping Lightning to 30-pin adapters

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 8th, 2012)

According to a report in MacRumors, Apple is starting to ship pre-orders of its Lightning to 30-pin adapter. Apple is supposedly sending out shipping notifications with October 9th delivery dates to Australian customers who pre-ordered the adapter. The adapter will arrive two weeks after the ...

AOL brings its On network to the iPhone and iPad

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 4th, 2012)

AOL launched its On network earlier this year, and today, it released a universal iOS app that'll let users watch On video content using their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The AOL On app lets users browse content from AOL as well as its partners Martha Stewart Living, Omnimedia, E! and Travel ...

How-to posted for jailbreaking iOS 6 on A4-powered iPhones, iPods

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 20th, 2012)

Once the gold master version of iOS 6 landed in the hands of developers, the iPhone Dev Team was quick to release an iOS 6-compatible version of its Redsn0w jailbreak tool. Now that iOS 6 is available to the public, select iPhone and iPod touch owners can download the tool and jailbreak their ...

Apple's new iPods available for pre-order from Amazon

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Sep 18th, 2012)

If you're wanting to get your new iPod through Amazon, the online seller has the full slate of new iPod nanos, iPod shuffles and iPod touches. You won't be getting a discount by buying through Amazon, but if you prefer not to wade through the Apple Store on release day, here's another option ...

You're the Pundit: Is the iPhone 5 a must buy for you?

by Erica Sadun (Sep 14th, 2012)

When it comes to evaluating the next big thing, we turn to our secret weapon: the TUAW braintrust. We put the question to you and let you have your go at it. Today's topic is new devices and purchasing plans. On Wednesday, Tim Cook and friends introduced the new and delicious iPhone 5. With a ...

Lightning 30-pin adapter works with analog audio, "iPod Out" doesn't mean what you think it means (Updated)

by Michael Rose (Sep 13th, 2012)

A certain degree of confusion around not-yet-shipping products is inevitable, as hands-on information is limited and manufacturers' descriptions may be cryptic. In the case of the iPhone 5, Apple's not helping matters with its spec page for the Lightning to 30-pin dock adapters, specifically the ...

Daily Update for September 12, 2012

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Sep 13th, 2012)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player ...

New fifth-gen 4" iPod touch with new colors, starting at $299

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 12th, 2012)

Apple revamped the iPod touch today, making it thinner and lighter than previous models. It also sports the same 4-inch Retina display as the iPhone 5 and the new Lightning dock connector. Just like the iPhone 5, the speakers have been moved to the bottom of the device. Digging deeper inside, ...

TUAW Origin Stories: Picky

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Sep 7th, 2012)

Picky used to be Pod+, but since WWDC (when this was filmed), the developer has changed the name. The idea behind Picky is simple: a tool for quickly filtering through artists and songs by viewing them based on how many songs of theirs are on your iOS device. When Pod+ became Picky, the dev who ...

Research: iPod touch benefits workers with autism

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 6th, 2012)

We often hear about iOS devices being used in schools and in the workplace, but a recent study from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University shows how the device can be beneficial for those struggling with autism. The study was recently published in the the Journal of Vocational ...

Happy 5th anniversary, iPod touch

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Sep 5th, 2012)

Here's to the lesser cousin of the iPhone, the iPod touch, first shown on this day at the "Beat Goes On" event back in 2007. I still own and use a first-generation 8 GB iPod touch, even though it doesn't have a speaker, only has WiFi, has no camera and will never be up-to-date with the latest ...

Cassette to iPod Converter will digitize your tapes

by Kelly Hodgkins (Aug 31st, 2012)

If you have a box of cassette tapes left over from your Walkman days, then you might want to pay a visit to Hammacher Schlemmer. The online retailer is selling a cassette to iPod converter that could help you finally clear those aging tapes from your shelves. The device is a cradle case with ...

Updated TV Guide app includes celebrity watchlists and guest-curated channels

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Aug 23rd, 2012)

Last night the TV Guide app for iOS was updated to include a few new features, plus a few bugfixes and performance tweaks. I spoke to TVGuide.com's GM Christy Tanner about the update and learned a few interesting stats about the service itself. If you're already a fan of the app, this is a great ...

Exogear's Exovolt Plus: The stackable external battery pack arrives

by Steven Sande (Aug 17th, 2012)

There are a ton of external battery packs for iPhones and iPads. I remember the good old days when it seemed like the only packs available were little blobs that you'd plug into the bottom of an iPhone to keep it going for a few more hours. Now everybody and their brother-in-law has an external ...

GameStop reinventing itself as Apple refurb shop

by Steven Sande (Aug 13th, 2012)

Remember GameStop? Unless you're a hardcore gamer or a parent with kids who are constantly hounding you for a new console game, you've probably shut the retailer with 6,600 locations out of your mind completely. The retailer is struggling to survive now, probably due to the fact that Apple's ...