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Apple presents New iPod Versions, iTunes Enhancements

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Apple, led by its CEO Steve Jobs, presented the company’s new products and services in San Francisco last September 9, 2009. 
First, Jobs introduced the entry price drops on iPod touches new lineup. The two higher-end models presented include the 8GB version which has a price of $199, and the 32GB and 64 GB of $299 and $399 respectively. This last two models replaced the older versions of 16 GB and 32 GB of the same prices but the newest versions are up to 50% faster. 

Another product that was introduced was the iPod Nano with a built-in video camera. It has a 2.2-inch color display larger compared to the previous iPod Nano. It also boasts its built-in mic and speaker, FM radio that has iTunes features, pedometer and an aluminum and glass body. It has two types – the 8 GB version ($149) and the 16 GB ($179). 

There’s also lined up for iPod shuffle. The entry price drops to $59 for its 2 GB models and a $79 for the 48 GB version.  
iTunes got a new version too which includes a support of iTunes LP. With this, iTunes can provide expanded contents and other interactive elements such as videos, lyrics, artworks, liner notes, interviews, photos and album credits for some albums.

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Google’s unending War vs Apple

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Once again, Apple slammed Google on latter’s suggestion to include Google Voice app on Apple Store.

Apple just blocked the search giant’s Skype-like service on its Apple Store though this application is currently available on rival phones – Androids and Blackberry smartphones – that are on an invite-only status.

According to reports, this is similar to what Apple did to Skype as the first limiting the accessibility of the latter from 3G network to WiFi availability only. This action receives various consumer criticisms. But this step is practically because Apple’s wireless carrier partner is AT&T which receives the direct disadvantage of allowing Skype to be openly available on iPhones.

The competition between Google, Apple, AT&T, Skype and other companies who are launching their products and services to be available on competitor’s users is being criticized by the consumer advocates who want these companies tied up for certain projects for the benefits of its users.

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Palm vs Apple over iTunes

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

The battle rages between Apple and Palm as the previous blocked the latter’s users to access iTunes on their phones. But Palm didn’t stop on Apple’s revelation, with Palm’s recently updated webOS 1.1, it now gives access to iTunes for their users.

Pre users need not to buy Apple phones to access their files on iTunes’ newest version 8.2.1. The new development on Palm’s OS improved its Exchange ActiveSync which now can be enjoyed by the Palm users.

Apple needs to think of a better way of winning the battle though they are not threatened with their iTunes’ user-friendly aspect to other non-Apple users.

The battle is still on with iTunes’ accessibility. Let’s see how well will these two phone companies can make in this high-tech war.

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