iPhone Edge vs. 3G iPhone vs. iPod Touch

The video below compares the connection speed using iPhone Edge, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch WiFi.

iPod Touch App: Urbanspoon

With Urbanspoon, a really cool app for iPod touch and iPhone, you will not need to worry anymore to think about where to have your lunch or dinner.

This application is basically a dining discovery app which will help you to discover a lot of restaurants around your area. And if there are too many choices and you are not sure which one to choose from, Urbanspoon will help you to decide.. you just need to specify the price range, type of cuisine, and your neighborhood, and Urbanspoon will randomly pick one that match your criteria. Besides that, there are also some really useful features such as customer reviews, integration with Google map to identify the restaurant location, etc.. Check out the review below from CNet.

Design Your iPod Touch with TatSkinz iPod Touch Skin

The Apple iPod touch is already sleek and stylish on its own. But if you want, you can always spice it up with a little more colorful design by applying an iPod touch skin on it. TatSkinz has a great collection of skins with some really cool design. Check them out!


And if you are worrying that the skin might be hard to put on or taken off your iPod touch,watch the following demonstration video:

iPod Touch Game: MotoRacer

The MotoRacer is an iPod touch game with 3D graphics.. Check out the demo in the following video.. Quite a cool game to add to your iPod touch.. It's also available for iPhone.

iPod Touch 3G

With iPod touch, we get most of the benefits of the iPhone, except for the ability to surf the web and make calls while out and about. Now here's an inovative way of turning your iPod touch into a iPod touch 3G. The idea is to turn your cell phone into a wireless modem using a software called Joiku, then hookup your iPod touch to the cell phone over WiFi. A pretty cool idea!

iPod Touch Case: Gregory iPhone cozy

If you are looking for a cute iPod touch case, here's another one we have found besides the Paul Frank rubber case - Gregory iPhone cozy.


The Gregory iPhone cozy is a slip cover that fit nicely with the iPod touch and iPhone. You can also have your earbuds nicely tucked away in this case. Check out for more details here. The Gregory iPhone cozy is on sale now for $25.

iPod Touch Accessory: Brando A2DP Adapter

Brando, a Hong Kong-based accessory maker has released a A2DP Bluetooth adapter for iPod touch and iPhone: INFINXX AP23.

With an A2DP Bluetooth adapter, you will be able to enjoy excellent high quality stereo music from your iPod touch without the trouble of wire. It allows for stereo music over Bluetooth in addition to the standard mono Bluetooth headset audio.

The Brando INFINXX AP23 is basically a small dongle that you plug into your iPod touch/iPhone. Here's the features of INFINXX AP23:

- Add Bluetooth A2DP Function to your iPhone (2G/3G) & iPod Touch & iPod series

- The Smallest, Slimmest, Lightest A2DP Transmitter

- Modern & Stylish Design: Perfert Match with your iPhone (2G/3G) & iPod series

- No Need for Charging & Batteries, Powered by the iPhone/iPod

- Supports AVRCP function (Remote Control of Play/Stop, Forward / Backward, Volume Functions )

- With LED Flashing Patterns showing the BT Connection status

- Compatible with all A2DP Bluetooth Headphones / BT Speakers for Music Transfer

- For the A2DP BT Headset users, you can pair your headset with iPhone's BT setting (for Pick Up & Answer Phone Calls). For using the AP23, you can Enjoy Stereo Music through the Transmitter.

The Brando INFINXX AP23 is $62, with standard shipping cost of $3, or express shipping cost of $39.

iPod Touch News: iPod touch 1.1.5 update

While iPod touch firmware 2.0 is available for download at $10, Apple has quietly released the 1.1.5 update as well. If your iPod touch is not yet upgraded to 2.0 and would like to try out the 1.1.5 update, just decline the 2.0 update and iTunes will inform you that the 1.1.5 is available for download.

According to Macworld, they have not notice any difference with the 1.1.5 update.. not even any performance improvement. Until Apple issue any technical notes on the 1.1.5 update, we do not know what purpose does this update serve.

iPod Touch App: Google App For iPod Touch & iPhone

A brand new Google mobile app is now available in the US App Store.

The new application combines powerful Google services with a slick interface, so you can find what you're looking for faster and more easily. Not only the app will help to search the web, but it will also presents you with smart results which include your search history, contact list, websites and Google Maps.

From Google Mobile Blog:

"Google Mobile App gives you a single text box to search through your contacts and the web. As soon as you start typing, it scours Google for things to help you. These could be typing suggestions, website suggestions or easy access to a search you made before. Google Mobile App even searches as you type so that you see results as soon as you finish typing. Over time, the App remembers the things you do most and puts them at the top. Finally, Google Mobile App also uses the My Location feature to detect your current location and show nearby businesses on a map."

Here's the introductory video for the Google Mobile App:


The Google Mobile App is currently available only in the US App Store, and will be available for other countries soon. To get the Google Mobile App, simply go to the App Store, or search for 'Google Mobile' from iTunes.

iPod Touch Accessories: mStation Releases Juice Pack for iPod Touch

The Juice Pack from mStation is a rechargeable lithium polymer battery in the form of a non-slip, soft grip case, that docks to your iPod Touch.

With the Juice Pack, your iPod touch will get an additional 30 hours of audio playback and 7 hours of video playback. It has 4 LED charge status indicator along with its own mini USB connector, so you both sync your iPod and recharge the juice pack’s lithium polymer battery at the same time.

The Juice Pack for iPod touch is definitely a great acessory for frequent travelers who are always away from power sources for extended periods of time. It will be available at Apple Stores in August, with a retail price of $99.95.

iPod Touch News: iPod Touch Firmware 2.0

The Firmware 2.0 for iPod Touch was made available on Friday (11-July). If you haven't haven't downloaded it yet, we recommend you to do so. The update for iPod Touch cost $9.95.

Check out the review for iPod Touch firmware 2.0 from TouchPodium.

Google Talk for iPod Touch and iPhone

Google has released a new version of GTalk for iPod Touch and iPhone browsers.

You do not need to download or install any software to start using GTalk on you iPod touch or iPhone. Instead the Gtalk application will work within the Safari browser of your iPod Touch / iPhone. So you can simply go to the site www.google.com/talk, sign in, and start chatting. When you navigate away to another browser window or application, the IM status will be changed to “unavailable.” But, it will revert back to “available” status when you return to the GTalk window. Other features remain similar to the web version of GTalk, such as quicklist of contacts that you connect with the most, contact searching and managing multiple conversations.

Start using GTalk on your iPod Touch / iPhone today by just navigating your browser to www.google.com/talk.

Turn iPod Touch into Remote Control

Alloysoft, an iPhone/iPod Touch application developer company, has recently announced a new software called Signal 1.1.2 which enable you to use your iPhone or iPod Touch as an advanced wireless remote for iTunes and other applications. Signal offers an interface specifically designed for the iPhone and iPod touch, and takes full advantage of the device's capabilities to provide a two-way, live updating view of your media player.


With Signal 1.1.2, user can control iTunes on a Mac; iTunes, Windows Media Player and Winamp on a PC. Besides controlling the content playback, the software also allows us to search for media libraries, browse for content, create and edit playlists, and even remotely change music album art on a remote machine. All of these can be done from anywhere in the house - all from the palm of your hand.

This is how it works: Users simply launch Signal on their computer (it operates as a standalone Web server) and offers an URL (which can be bookmarked) with which you can use your iPhone/iPod touch to connect to your iTunes. Once you type in the address from MobileSafri, you have full control over iTunes.

Alloysoft is currently offering the Signal software for $25, directly from their website.

iPod Touch Armband: Sporteer From PDO

Sporteer from PDO is a newly released armbrand which is available for iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, and also iPhone. It is made of soft neoprene which incorporate reflective material which provides comfortable fit, and at the same time increase your visibility when you are doing exercise in the evening.

The Sporteer armbrand has a slim design, and features a clear full frontal protector that allows easy touchscreen navigation. The adjustable strap also let you conveniently resize the armband to fit your arm size. With Sporteer Armbrand, you can easily listen to your iPod touch during your workout sessions.

The PDO Sporteer Armbands for iPod touch currently costs $25 each.

iPod Touch Case alternative: Clear Armor from Case-Mate

Clear Armor from case-mate is not really an iPod touch case. It's a protective film that you can adhere to your iPod touch in order to give full protection to your iTouch.. a product similar to the Invisible Shield.

To give you an idea on how protective the Clear Armor is, it is originally used to protect Apache Helicopter blades from sand damage in Desert Storm, and also to protect cars from dings, scratches and road debris. If that doesn't convince you, here's the video demonstration that compares a phone with and without a Clear Armor (the Clear Armor is not only for iPod touch.. it's also available for other ipod models and handheld electronic devices):



If you want to give a descent protection to your iPod touch, and at the same time preserve its sleek design, the Clear Armor will be a good choice for you. It cost $20 and is available for order on the case-mate website.