• iTunes no longer ignores your "Remember password for purchases" setting.
• Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
• Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
• Addresses issues that affect stability and performance.

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CableJive has launched a new duaLink sync and charge splitter cable for the iPod and iPhone. The duaLink sync and charge splitter cable lets you sync and charge two devices from a single USB port at the same time.

This 9 inch cables also features a durable black housing, heavy duty wire, and is compatibility with all iPhone and iPod models except the iPod shuffle.

iTunes users will find that syncing multiple devices at one time is very useful. iTunes will register both devices at one time, allowing you to select either device to make changes to preferences or change music or videos to sync to the iPod or iPhone.

CableJive's duaLink sync and charge splitter cable for the iPod & iPhone is now available for $26 and is backed by CableJive's lifetime warranty.

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Research firm Flurry Analytics has revealed in its report that App Store had a major spike in downloads from the iPod Touch on Christmas day. In fact the iPod Touch Applications downloads jumped  1000%. This indicates that there was a significant surge in the iPod touch sales over this holiday season.

Also the iPod Touch downloads for the first time surpassed iPhone downloads beating it by 172% on Christmas day. iPod touch download volumes continued to exceed that of the iPhone by 104% on December 26. Overall, App Store download growth increased by over 50% in December as compared to November.

Here are some stats:

• App downloads on iPod Touch soared past iPhone for the first time, eclipsing iPhone downloads by 172%.
• iPod Touch 3G downloads increased by more than 900% on Christmas Day, compared to the average of all previous Fridays in December.
• Total iPod Touch downloads (all generations) jumped by over 1000% on Christmas Day, indicating that in addition to new iPod Touch 3Gs coming into the market, iTunes gift card giving may have driven downloads to older generation iPod Touch devices.

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The Kindle iPhone and iPod Touch App is now available internationally in over 60 countries. This is following the release of the Kindle hardware device internationally in October.

The Kindle App for iPhone and iPod Touch is a application that allows you to download and read Amazon�s Kindle products ebooks. This with added features like WhisperNet synchronization of read status and bookmarks across multiple devices running Kindle software. Nothing else has changed as per the release notes except for the worldwide support. Note that this version is still available in U.S English only.

Here is the iTunes AppStore link: Kindle iPhone and iPod Touch App

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Incase has rolled out 2 new gaming iPod Touch cases for the 2nd and 3rd generation: Topo Gaming Cover and Orb Gaming Cover. These cases are specifically designed for the enhancing the gaming experience on the iPod Touch. Read more...

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Here are some of the iPod Touch deals for this year's Black Friday. It's Gift cards galore from all the major retailers. Wal-Mart will be giving away a $50 iTunes Gift card if you purchase of 8GB iPod Touch for $195. Toys R US is giving away $50 gift card with purchase of any iPod Touch.

For the purchase of a 8Gb iPod Touch for $199.99 from Best Buy, you will get a $30 gift card. You will get a $20 gift card from RadioShack for the purchase of a 8GB iPod Touch for $199.99. From Target, you will get a 32GB iPod Touch with Free $30 Gift Card for $295.00.

Please leave a comment if you know any other deals. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

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Apple has setup a partnership with Live Nation, a concert promoter to launch a new live music program that offers exclusive recorded and filmed concerts.

The Live Nation Studios division records concerts in more than 80 venues that have been dubbed "next-generation wired live recording studios". Annually Live Nation produces over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and has had over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com.

As part of this tie-up Live Nation will offer its live recordings and filmed concerts from its network of "wired" venues for purchase and download only on iTunes. The artists who feature in these recordings include Jesse McCartney, Saving Abel, OK Go, A Fine Frenzy, Duffy, Ziggy Marley, Plain White T's and many more. Head to iTunes and check it out. 
[via MarketWatch]

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BoyGeniusReport.com has got hold of this screen shot that it claims to be that of Apple's Black Friday deals. According to the information, Apple will be offering up to 30% off on all iPods including iPod Touch. This offer does not include the iPhone and the iPod Shuffle.

This deal is valid only on the 27th of November and it is rumored that the Apple stores will open as early as 6 AM. Also Apple is offering up to 25% off on all Macs and up to 15% off on all accessories, Apple software and Apple hardware

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Get ready for combat! EA has released its very popular Command and Conquer (Red Alert) war game for the iPod Touch and iPhone. The premise here is that Adolf Hitler has been assassinated by a time-traveling Albert Einstein, paving the way for the Soviet Union to become the world's dominant military threat. Read More...

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Want to get your own photo or personal art as a skin on your iPod Touch! You can do it all by yourself. GelaSkins has launched its new Do-It-Yourself service that allows you to upload your personal photos or artwork or any other picture files and you will able to create personalized skins for the iPod touch and the iPhone. Read more...

Off late there have been a lot of rhythm games released for the iPod touch and iPhone. The latest addition to that list is the Tap Tap Revenge 3 from Tapulous. Since its launch 15 months ago, Tap Tap Revenge has had 15 million total downloads, more than 11 million unique users, and more than 500 million games played. Show me more...

This version features a redesigned sleek look and more advanced game play with options to send messages, browse user profiles. You will be able chat with opponents while waiting for the next game to start.

You can create your own unique avatar with levels, points, and achievements that will give you status in the game, and also let you access exclusive game rooms and purchase special powers.

Tap tap Revenge 3 allows players to download around 130 free songs from artists like Korn and Killers using the purchasing feature that is built into the app.

One of the new cool features is the 90-second Quick Games and the popular instant game replay. Other features include a unique theme for each premium track, a new look for the game menus, a quickplay mode, the ability to resume and restart games, and much more.

Unlike previous free releases, Tap Tap Revenge 3 will sell for $0.99 on the AppStore. This is attributed to Apple because Apple mandates this for all Apps using in-app commerce.

Check out the video below:

Apple recently has released a new web commercial called 'Next Level Fun' for the iPod Touch on various web sites like the Wired.com. This AD is a 'page-busting' Web ad for 3G iPod touch showing a succession of hands playing various games on the device, while the song "She's Got Me Dancing" by Tommy Sparks plays in the background. Check out the video of the commercial that is on Wired.com:

Belkin to help the cause for fighting Breast cancer has designed 2 new "for the cure" iPod Touch cases called DualFit for the Cure and Grip for the Cure. For each sale of the DualFit and Grip case for iPod touch case, Belkin will donate $2.50 to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help fight Breast Cancer. Read more...

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Zipcar the world's leading car-sharing service has released Zipcar, the App for iPhone and iPod touch. Zipcar has 325,000 members and 6,500 vehicles in urban areas and college campuses throughout 28 North American states and provinces as well as in London, England.

Zipcar chairman and CEO says,

"Like so many urban dwellers today, more than 25 percent of Zipcar members live their life from their iPhones. The new Zipcar App is a simple, fun and self-service technology that now allows millions of iPhone and iPod touch users to have on-the-go access to Zipcars around the globe."

The Zipcar application for the iPod touch and iPhone is available on the App Store for free and it enables users to find and reserve Zipcars around the corner or across the globe in just a few taps.  Read more...

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