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iPod Touch v2 and iPod Nano 4G Box Shots

Tanmay — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:42:42 +0000

Along with the launch of the new iPods, Apple has also revamped its boxing and packaging style and now offers the iPods in a transparent plastic brick. This new minimalistic design does look pretty neat.

Check out some pics below : (Courtesy : EnGadget)

iPod Touch v2 :

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iPod Nano 4th Generation :

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Checkout more Unboxing Shots by EnGadget :

iPod Touch v2 and iPod Nano 4G Released

Tanmay — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:15:52 +0000

Apple’s Lets Rock Event took place yesterday and as Kevin Rose had suggested the New iPod Nano 4G and iPod Touch v2 were launched along with iTunes 8 and Firmware 2.1 Announcement.

iPod Touch v2 :

New Changes that iPod Touch v2 brings :

Slimmer, Lighter and iPhone 3G like ergonomic Curved Back.
Hardware Volume Control Keys at the Side
Built-in Speakers
Full Nike+ integration
Firmware 2.1.1 Brings Genius Automatic Playlist Generator

iPod Nano 4G :

New Changes that iPod Nano 4G brings :

New Oval Shape with a Curved Screen
Available in 9 New Vibrant Colors but No White
Built-in Accelerometer
Improved User Interface
CoverFlow Mode available
Nike+ Integration
Shake to Shuffle Feature
On-the-fly Genius Playlist creation

Check out the User Interface in this iPod Nano 4th Gen Guided Tour by Apple :

Read the Detailed Reviews of both these Devices :

Download iPod Touch 2.1 Firmware

Tanmay — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:15:56 +0000

iPod Touch 2.1 Firmware is now available for Download !

To download iPod Touch 2.1 : Click Here

There are no detailed Changelogs as of yet. But Steve Jobs says that this is a big update and “it fixes a lot of bugs.“ These “bugs” were to be fixed with battery life improvements, a fix for app crashes, faster back ups and fewer dropped calls.

Although this was said referring to the iPhone 2.1 Update, changes such as imporved battery life, improved Application Stability and less crashes should apply for the iPod Touch as well.

To download other iPhone/iPod Firmwares follow this link !

iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0.2 Firmware Download

Tanmay — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:08:41 +0000

The iPhone 3G reportedly was facing many Network Issues, mainly the bad 3G reception and frequent call drops as mentioned in the previous posts. Rumors were all around the net about Apple promising to issue a Software Fix for this. Well it seems they’ve indeed issued a fix, but as usual they’ve provided no Detailed Change Log and only mentioned Bug Fixes in the Changes list.

The 2.0.2 Firmware was launched for both the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch.

Unofficial ChangeLog is as Follows :

No new settings appear to have been included.
Some users report faster browsing, though this may be due to cleared cache.
Typing lag may be reduced.
Apps don’t require updates; NetShare still works.
Transition from music list to Coverflow has changed.

Note that there are also reports of Few Applications not Working after the Firmware Update. The list of Apps reported to have problems are :

Remote
NYTimes
Mobile News
Ambience
Box Ofice
Wiki Me
Shazam
City Transit

Currently the only Direct Link available is for the iPhone. Will add iPod Touch 2.0.2 Link later. Till then download using iTunes. NOTE that this will void any hacks you’ve performed, will nullify the Jail Break and Lock your iPhone (if Unlocked via PwnageTool) !

Direct Link for iPhone 2.0.2 Firmware : Click Here