Capital Summertime Ball 2024

[Jono]

I got myself an iPod touch last week so disappointed to see they've announced some price cuts for it this week. However, I'm pleased nothing too exciting is out this year in that range other than a 64GB version.

Apple have announced new OS 3.1 software for the iPod Touch and iPhone.

There is also a few modifications in a new iTunes - version 9.0 - and sees the launch of iTunes LPs.

Apple have announced slightly new models of the iPod Shuffle and a new generation of iPod Nanos which feature FM radio which can be paused, a pedometer, a video camera, microphone and speaker built in.

[E*F*4L]

i like ipods & itunes, but i would wait a few days as itunes 9 screwed up my account & podcasts :|

[sebdevlin]

I assume your new touch came with firmware 2.2.1. If you fancy updating without shelling out £5.99. Then try here http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/

it pulls the updates direct from apples server and so always has the latest os.

Just download the update the hold down shift and press restore in iTunes then bobs ya actual uncle.

[Jono]

I assume your new touch came with firmware 2.2.1. If you fancy updating without shelling out £5.99. Then try here http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/

it pulls the updates direct from apples server and so always has the latest os.

Just download the update the hold down shift and press restore in iTunes then bobs ya actual uncle.

I probably would have tried that. At least Apple were nice and let my sister update hers with the same £5.99 purchase and 3.1.1 comes free for those who got 3.0.

[sebdevlin]

It's what i used to update my old touch which i'd given to the gf. As long as they have the same model(2nd gen touch etc) you can use the update on as many different touches as you like.

[Nik B.]

Balls now I have to get a new Nano! The new generations got everything my crap 4th gen doesn't have. Seriously, not Sarcasm, I've wanted radio and a camera in my iPod since about 5 days after I got it

*adds to the "to Buy" list*

also, the new iTunes is really really shiny ^.^

[E*F*4L]

yes i am tempted by the new ipods but i wil hold off as i want a iphone

[Chippy]

also, the new iTunes is really really shiny ^.^

It really is, I had to go out and get some sunglasses.

[Nik B.]

tedious link time - You know I was raving about Norwich getting an apple store ages ago? well...

^.^ Told you.

[JonathanEx]

The new Nano's camera is in the wrong bloody place, why put it at the bottom?! That's where your hand goes :x

[Chippy]

The new Nano's camera is in the wrong bloody place, why put it at the bottom?! That's where your hand goes :x

For when holding landscape I guess :?:

[Mike]

i want an iphone, but i'm not sure about the whole touch screen thing. I have fat fingers and drunk tweeting would just be a nightmare.

[aloha_chicka]

I've had an ipod touch for about 3 months (bought for birthday present) and it's good as I wanted more songs and able to get videos and games on to it. Only problem is trying to figure out how to get the wireless connection working on it.

I also downloaded itunes 9 a week ago - also pretty impressed with that as well.

[goldengirl]

New iTunes has wrecked my iPhone It has made all my podcasts go into a random order!! I have googled it and there are loads of threads about it. Sooooo annoying!!!

[Nik B.]

Just to note, to any Norwich geeks, the Apple Store in Norwich opens on Saturday at 10:00AM.

[Tom.]

There is a new update out today to fix the podcast problems. 9.0.1

[kitty]

The new Nano's camera is in the wrong bloody place, why put it at the bottom?! That's where your hand goes :x

Yeah, the boyf got one of these- it's so annoying and counterintuitive! Sure it's something you'll get used to...

[goldengirl]

There is a new update out today to fix the podcast problems. 9.0.1

It worked about bley time, that was V annoying!!

[Jono]

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[James R]

Rather than make a new thread:

Orange have today confirmed they will be stocking the iPhone from later this year whilst O2 continue to stock them as well

<roottag> APPLE'S iPhone will be available to Orange customers in the UK later this year scrapping O2's exclusive deal.

The announcement by Orange ends months of speculation it was trying to muscle in on O2's deal with Apple.

O2 has had exclusive UK rights to the iPhone since 2007.

The 3G and 3GS versions will be available to Orange UK customers "later this year", but no further details of dates, handset costs or tariffs are available yet, the firm said.

An Orange spokesman said it "will sell iPhone in all Orange direct channels including Orange shops, the Orange webshop and Orange telesales channels, as well as selected high street partners".

A pre-registration site for customers to log their interest was launched at orange.co.uk/iPhone.

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http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2657783/iPhone-becomes-available-to-Orange-customers.html

[KingTutsWWH]

Amusing article which I tend to agree with. I do find Apple users attitudes' somewhat evangelical, and personally don't mind swearing every now and then at my Microsoft lump of a laptop to be honest.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/sep/28/charlie-brooker-microsoft-mac-windows

PS. This might not be the right place to post this, but couldn't find any Apple Vs Microsoft debate thread.

[Nik B.]

PS. This might not be the right place to post this, but couldn't find any Apple Vs Microsoft debate thread.

theres no debate, because it's so obvious how much better Macs are. Even Microsoft have given up trying to say they're better and just content with reminding as all that they're crap programming is much cheaper.

That said, I'm rather fond of Windows 7... But it's still a poor substitute for a Mac :D

[Robbie Keane]

Macs are ok, although Windows 7 is awesome and way better than Mac's OS, but Brooker is right - the users are fucking twats and I'd rather use Windows just to stick the middle finger up in their faces.

Also, the iPhone is coming to Vodafone next year.

[Jono]

It's good news for the general price of the iPhone, I think.

[Robbie Keane]

They're thinking the price will probably come down by about £4 a month, and Orange has a much better 3G network, so with that and the fact that a pre-Christmas release will lead to some decent initial deals, I think we all win.

Especially me, who very nearly went with O2 but will now wait for Orange to release it.