The iPhone 3G will be descending on populations all across the globe this Friday, with a staggered rollout set according to time zones. Which is all good and well (mostly, anyway; see Walt Mossberg’s preview).
Nothing like a cool new device to close out a hot summer week, right? Sure. Much more important, however, is the associated iPhone 2.0 software update. The arrival of the new software package is something that has many in the consumer crowd eager to outfit their flash drives with an array of third-party developments by way of the long-awaited iPhone App Store.
The question now is, what can we expect to see this week, and what won’t we see? Here are some names that we think will whet your palates.
Social Networking:
Loopt
This one’s been talked about quite a bit. It will help iPhone users connect with fellow Loopt members and let you know whether friends are across town or just down the block. Send messages and photos if you like. Maintain a journal/blog of your tim...
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SanDisk working on new Sansa Fuze?From: buzzya.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 14:48:07
While it’s not official, SanDisk is getting ready to launch a new mid-market PMP called the Fuze. Aimed at the 3rd generation iPod Nano, the Fuze will be an SSD-based tiny-screen having PMP that appears to have almost all the same features as the iPod Nano, plus an FM radio, but with more storage, possibly up to 16GB.
So far, SanDisks PMPs have been pretty decent, I’ve had a Sansa for awhile and it’s a great alternative to the iPod. You contrarians should have love in your hear...
more Qtrax says it now has deals with major labels, doesn’t actually have dealsFrom: buzzya.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 14:34:00
Filed under: Portable Audio
Man, Qtrax just can’t stop lying about those label deals, can it? The company issued a press release over the weekend saying it has (finally) signed up with Sony / BMG, Universal, EMI and Warner, but Wired did a little bit of digging and found out that Qtrax isn’t being exactly honest -- spokespeople from all four labels flatly denied that any deals were in place. Apparently there have been some experimental licenses and older deals made, but most ...
more Nike and Apple burrow further into the lives of gym bunniesFrom: buzzya.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 14:25:12
As if it wasn’t enough that your Nano was counting your every step through the chip in your Nike+ shoes, now it can track every mile you pretend to bike at the the gym. Ellipticals and such, too. They’re teaming up with 24 Hour Fitness and some Virgin thing to provide machines that track your use, assuming you have the time and inclination to plug your gear into the the thing’s port. You can then take it home and plug it in at home, at which point it will upload its data to th...
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