iTunes starts new ‘Complete My Album’ feature

Apple today stated that it is going to to launch a complete My Album feature on its itunes store. What will happen is when a customer purchases a single Apple will offer them the rest of the album at a reduced rate. This is great for users that want to try one song from an album on their iPod before they commit to a purchase. iTunes and the Appl



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iHome release new set of Pink iPod speakers

iHome has today announced a new set of Pink iPod speakers aimed at Gadget loving ladies. The ih19 is a handbag shaped speaker set that consists of two dynamic stereo strontium speakers on a zippered sports case.

The case is ideal for the beach or in the bathroom, you can also attach it to other things like a bike for example. This set of speakers is set to go down a store with girls who love their iPod.

New Connector for iPod Shuffle

Essential Tech have released the iUSB, which allows you to connect your iPod Shuffle to a USB port without without having to use the Shuffle 2G Dock.

It allows for song transfer and charging and is compatible with both Mac and PC, which is excellent aswell to plug straight into a laptop while travelling. The iUSB also comes with a convenient lanyard loop on the side so you can attach it to backpack or laptop case.

The iUSb is available from iPod Accessory retailer Easyishop for only £5.99.

iPhone presales overstated?

A report published on Forbes.com suggests that Apple has over stated the iPhone, The analyst thinks Apple did not make the right choice when selecting Cingular as exclusive carrier in the United States, because it may lose customers under contract with other major US carriers.

“Worldwide shipments of converged mobile devices (i.e. smartphones) increased 42% year-over-year to 80.5 million units in 2006. It also remains under-penetrated and offers plenty of growth potential. But the bad news is that it currently represents less than 10% of the total number of handsets likely sold last year. This suggests a much smaller market for the iPhone than one might assume. Even if the growth in smart phones could support the sale of 10 million iPhones by 2008, Apple’s own strategic decisions could easily prevent the company from meeting its target. The most limiting of these is its decision to offer the product only through AT&T.”

Apple releases fix for Windows Vista

Apple has released a new version of iTunes that addresses a number of compatibility issues with Windows Vista. iTunes 7.1

There were problems with itunes on Wndows Vista, which included Ejecting an iPod from Windows Explorer. For more info you can check Apple here.

iPod Speakers in Bed

US furniture store Pottery Barn have started selling beds with iPod speakers built into the headboard. From "Smart Technology", the bed features two 4” built-in stereo speakers and a control panel with a volume knob and audio input connections. The bed is available here


At the moment it is only available in the US.

New Sennheiser PXC 450's

This April Sennheiser will release the PXC 450's. The headphones offer 90% noise cancellation, which is a 10-20% improvement on previous models.

Another great new function is the talk talkthrough button, which turns down your music without having to switch off the noise cancellation allowing for conversation while using the headphones.

The headphones should be great for long haul flightrs, as the noise cancellation means people around you don't have the annoying hum of your music next to them.

The Sennheiser PXC 450's will be available in April with a recommended retail price of £300.

New Sony MP3 Player

Sony have released a new MP3 Walkman to compete with the iPod Video.

The Sony Walkman NW-A800 video MP3 player, is less than 1Cm thick and includes a 2 inch screen and 30 hours battery life. While the player plays MPEG 4 videos which can be uploaded by a simple drag and drop function.

The NW-A800 will come in several colours including Black, Blue, Pink and White, and available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB versions.