Apple to create "cocktail" albums to boost sales on iTunes

With an aim to boost sales of complete albums on the iTunes Store, Apple has tied with 4 major record lables like EMI, Sony, Warner Bros., and UMG. Apple will work with all these 4 record labels to create a new type of album bundle code-named "Cocktail".

The Financial Times reports that this project will include interactive liner notes, videos, lyrics, and other interactive content with albums, expanding on the current bundles already available. The report states that the initiative is being developed alongside a new tablet-style portable computer from Apple, which is said to be in talks with book publishers about offering their content for sale on the new device.
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Google Latitude for iPod Touch

Google mobile blog just released news that you can have Google Latitude on your iPod Touch. You can read more about it here

To try Google Latitude, type google.com/latitude into your iPhone's browser. And if you miss the experience of launching the app directly from your home screen, you can add a bookmark to the home screen by opening Latitude in Safari and tapping the + icon > Add to Home Screen > Add.

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Namco PACMAN REMIX iPhone and iPod Touch Game

Based on the world-famous arcade hit PAC-MAN, Namco will soon be releasing the PAC-MAN REMIX iPhone and iPod Touch Game. Featuring an angled overhead 3-D view, this game is similar to the Pac-Man Arrangement game found on Namco Museum Battle Collection for the PSP.
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PAC-MAN REMIX showcases enhanced graphics and lots of new exclusive features like boss battles, stage-specific gadgets, and power-up items! Guide PAC-MAN through the maze and avoid the brightly colored ghosts while chomping up all the dots.

Eat a power pellet to temporarily turn the tables on the ghosts. Gobble up as many ghosts as possible while they are blue. Chomp the ghosts consecutively during one power pellet to score major bonus points!

Additional features include a choice between on-screen, flick-based, and accelerometer-based controls, six unique boss characters, and stage-specific gadgets. Pac-Man Remix is expected to be available in the coming weeks and will sell for $5.99.

Features:
- 2 Selectable control types: D-pad and flick
- 6 unique boss characters.
- 4 types of power-up-items (such as "dash" item) introduce a new strategic element to the game.
- Stage-specific gadgets generate fun and excitement.

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Quick iPod Touch WiFi Troubleshooting Tip

I found out that in most cases wifi is not working on iPod Touch due to DNS problems. To troubleshoot Wifi , go to Settings> Wifi> Go Into Network settings (Your Router) and click on static

Add DNS from OpenDNS.com
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

I receive at least 5 emails from people getting wifi to work and in most cases changing DNS setting works.

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Skype on the Apple Ipod Touch

I have had the skype program on my computer for a few years. I didn't use it in a while because I have a voip business phone and the sound quality on that was much better.
When I started checking out the apps, I realized that the Ipod Touch 2nd generation had a mic application built in unlike the previous version. So I thought I would give it a try.
I ordered some eom headset with built in mics from Ebay. Of course, they were sent out from Hong Kong. I received them today, and plugged them in and nothing.
I talked and left voicemail messages and was disappointed. I started reading the forums to see if there were mods or apps I needed to install to get the mic to work. My wife asked me what I was doing and I explained it to her. She asked if I had the volume on? DOHHHHHH
I tried the skype program again with the volume up and viola, it worked. I love being married to someone smarter than me. LOL.

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Local Search via Google My Location on iPhone OS 3.0

As per Google you can now use Google's My Location feature to do local searces on the iPhone and iPod touch running iPhone OS 3.0.

When you visit google.com using the iPod Touch Safari browser, a link on the page will allow you to turn on My Location, after which searches can be made on a local basis. Once the feature is turned on, users can update their location via a link on the main google.com home page.

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Basic web surfing capabilities

I am still very happy with my purchase on this Apple Ipod Touch. The basic apps that come with it are very useful.




The main apps that are probably often used are YouTube, Maps, Mail and Weather. I have used those applications everyday so far. Yeah I know less than 3 days only, but still I am not bored with it.

I did download some free apps. They are actually games and my wife chose them. They are fun and I will talk more about them in later posts. Anyways, have a great weekend. Cheers!

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Apple Releasing iPod Touch With Camera

True or False? Is next iPod Touch Gen going to have Camera (3mp) ? Many sources say yes and I think it's about time! Camera, I think on iPod Touch would be great now days, I mean since they develop apps for services like Twitter, why wouldn't you be able to upload picture of you being laying down on Telephone poole , right? (Facebook laying down)

What's your thought, do you think iPod Touch deserves to have Camera or you simply don't care?

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Excellent Apple Ipod Touch commercial

This Apple Ipod Touch commercial made me want to get one.



I haven't done everything this commercial does, but I have done quite alot in the time that I have owned it. This Apple Ipod touch is literally a computer and can do most things a laptop can do.

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My 1st Apple Ipod Touch humble beginnings

Yes, I have recently purchased one of those new Apple Nerd Gizmos and I am impressed to say the least. I didn't think I could really get excited over any of these computers or gadgets out there any more, but this one has definitely caught my interest.
Here are my first pictures of my new toy, I mean new computer gadget.




One of the first things I noticed is how thin and sleek it looks and feels in my hand. Very solid construction as opposed to my netbook which seems mostly made of plastic. Don't get me wrong, I like my netbook and it serves its purpose, but I think this would have been a more smarter purchase at the time.



This is a picture of my main blog and you can see it is very sharp and clear even in its tiny screen size. The zoom function is excellent on this. It is completely customizable to the size you like.





Even though I have only had it for 24 hours, I am extremely satisfied with this purchase. I have downloaded a couple of free apps, surfed the internet, checked email, and watched a few youtube videos on it. The battery life is about 6 hours.

The only negative thing is the oily screen and numerous fingerprints from all the finger touching you have to do on the screen.

Currently, I am on the hunt for a case to house and protect my toy, I have already ordered a headset so I can use my Skype on this device, and will probably purchase a stylus because typing on the tiny keyboard is challenging and I am prone to making a ton of errors.

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Droplitz iPhone and iPod touch puzzle game

Droplitz, a puzzle game for the iPhone and iPod touch has been released by Altus. Droplitz is the addictive puzzler that will have you twisting dials and opening pathways from top to bottom to save precious droplitz! Make multiple connections and earn massive scores!

Droplitz has players rotate dials in order to create pathways through which balls called Droplitz can travel safely in order to be collected at the bottom of the screen.

The game offers three distinct play modes of varying ability, as well as the ability to make multiple connections for higher scores. Droplitz is available now from the App Store and sells for $1.99.

Features:
- Instantly addictive and fun for all ages!
- Three distinct game modes keep the challenge fresh
- Normal-Play as long as your droplitz last
- Hardcore-Gets progressively harder
- Infinite-No stress, just endless, easygoing play
- Master the art of the combo to receive huge bonuses!

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Nike+ site updated for iPhone/iPod touch access

iPhone/iPod Touch users can now rejoice because you can now access the Nike+ site via both devices.

The Nike+ fitness site has been updated with a number of new features and also with iPod Touch access. The site has been redesigned for the better with larger size icons with reduced screen clutter and with greatly improved navigability.

In the redesign, "Goals" gains increased prominence, and is featured alongside Runs, Challenges, and Coach as the site's main points of navigation.

Also new is the Levels feature, which awards users a color-coded level based on the number of miles they�ve run, the ability to rate individual runs, and the ability to integrate Nike+ data with a Twitter or Facebook account.

While the site redesign is still firmly rooted in flash, a non-flash version is now presented to those who visit the site on the iPod touch and iPhone. However, functionality is limited to viewing only your recent runs.

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DOOM Resurrection iPhone and iPod Touch Game

DOOM Resurrection is a brand new, technologically advanced game from id Software. The premise of the game is that the scientists on a remote research facility on Mars have lost control of their experiment and all Hell has broken loose. As the last surviving Marine in your unit, you must defeat Hell's minions and unravel the mystery of  what has happened on Mars. Earth's future depends on you! Show me more...

With an assault rifle, shotgun, a vicious chainsaw, and more, you will even the odds in a raging battle against unnatural beasts hell-bent on flaying your flesh and damning your soul. With its revolutionary control scheme, breathtaking visuals, and intense story, DOOM Resurrection is sure to provide the adrenaline rush you've been craving. This game is now available on AppStore for $9.99.

Features

• An all-new chapter of the DOOM saga designed exclusively for the iPhone and iPod Touch
  
• Advanced graphics engine designed from the ground up to take full advantage of the power found in Apple's mobile devices
  
• Wield an arsenal of heavy-hitting weapons to defeat a variety of hideous monsters and bosses.
  
• Innovative controls for fast-paced and accessible first-person action
  
• Intense story that new players and long�time DOOM fans can enjoy
  
• 8 all new levels



• 6 various Mars themed levels
  
• 2 Hell themed levels

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