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Apple Rumor Roundup: Will We See an iSlate Tomorrow?

Unless you've just woken up from a 30-year coma, you're well aware that tomorrow Apple will be unveiling its "latest creation." What exactly that is remains to be seen, but the rumor mill has been grinding out a speculated iTablet (or iPad, or ... Read more →

Twitter Co-Founder Launches Square, the iPod-Ready Payment System 2 months ago on Switched

After changing the way we thought about social-networking with Twitter, co-founder Jack Dorsey needed another system to revolutionize, tackling the tired system of credit and debit cards. Today, Dorsey unveiled his new project, Square, for all the ...

iPod Battery Myths Debunked 2 months ago on Switched

There's a lot of confusion about the best way to treat an iPod's battery (e.g., Is it better to charge it often, or to fully empty it? Is it okay to leave it charging when it's full?), so here's the official word. Because the iPod has ...

How Apple's Camel Case Hurts the English Language 2 months ago on Switched

You may have never really noticed the weird capitalization pattern on iPhones; or perhaps you just thought it was part of Apple's brilliant marketing schtick. In reality, though, this weird mid-word capitalization has been around for a while, and is ...

Apple's Gone Rotten With Patent for Ad-Supported Macs? 2 months ago on Switched

Advertisements have been a constant nuisance since the Web's inception, but their continued proliferation has recently become nearly unbearable. Even on some pay sites where every amount of available space is devoted to ad banners, members have to ...

Gift Guide: Blue Microphones Mikey 3 months ago on Switched

Blue Microphones Mikey (Creative, Under $100) For those who like to get creative with sound, Blue Mikey ($79.99) is an excellent addition to your potable digital tool belt. Essentially a mic that plugs into the bottom of your iPhone or iPod, ...

iTunes Auto-Censor Targets '50s Doo-Wop 3 months ago on Switched

Despite its staid and strict stance against nudity and racy apps, Apple is continuing its unofficial practice of turning perfectly harmless words into demeaning slurs. Apple's censoring depends on a program that scans the iTunes database for dirty ...

Gift Guide: Grado iGi Earphones 3 months ago on Switched

Grado iGi Earphones (Media Hound, Under $100) To the audio obsessives who consider the quality of their sound gear a way of life, the mere mention of the name Grado elicits the kind of response usually reserved for Santa or, well, Steve Jobs . ...

Radio and CDs Still More Popular than MP3s, Finds Study 3 months ago on Switched

Believe it or not, digital media and iPods aren't the most popular way to consume audio entertainment. In fact, it's not even close. The most popular source of audio media, according to the Council for Research Excellence (PDF), is good ol' ...

Gift Guide: Wadia i70i High-End iPod Dock 3 months ago on Switched

"High-end" and "iPod dock" are seldom combined, but Wadia Digital has made it so with its 170iTransport, a squat little component that can turn Apple's portable audio and video capabilities into a stellar home media server. The first product to ...

New Canon App Lets You Print From Your iPhone 3 months ago on Switched

Sick of of transferring all those photos from your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer whenever you want to print? A new, free app from Canon, which was launched today, will cut out the middleman, making it easier to turn digital image albums into ...

Marathon Runner Disqualified for Using iPod During Race 3 months ago on Switched

In an age when everyone is looking for a competitive advantage, it's getting tougher and tougher for sports' rule makers to draw the line. What exactly is a performance enhancer, anyway? Well, in running, an iPod apparently qualifies. This ...

Soldiers' iPods Give Glimpse Into Psyche 4 months ago on Switched

With music becoming increasingly accessible, it's now possible to accompany every moment of life with a personalized soundtrack. Not only have iPods and MP3 players pervaded everyday existence, but they've also, not surprisingly, become just as ...

iPod Kegerator Kicks Out the Jams and the Brews 4 months ago on Switched

Worthy of an appearance on 'MTV Cribs,' this custom-made iPod kegerator combines two things every good party needs -- cold beer and hot jams. According to Bornrich, Craig Jones tricked out a plain old refrigerator for a magazine contest. He stripped ...

Man Arrested After Using New iPod Nano to Peep Up Girl's Skirt 4 months ago on Switched

Only weeks after Apple unveiled its new iPod Nano, a Japanese man has become the first person to be arrested using the device for an illegal, and creepy, activity. According to Fuckedgaijin, the unidentified Kobe man was arrested after using the ...

Porn Stars Go Mobile in New iPhone Apps 4 months ago on Switched

The day of celebration has arrived for porn-loving iPhone owners. Sultry stars Sunny Leone and Aria Giovanni have officially made their Apple-approved iPhone app debuts, according to CNET. The apps, courtesy of GrindHouse Mobile, feature photos, ...

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