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iTunes m4p to mp3 converter/ripper?

By Ewan on January 26, 2009 in Devices

So now I have my DRM-free iTunes files. Finally. I had to download about 1,000 tracks from the service in ‘iTunes Plus non-DRM (sort of)’ format. Theoretically I can stick them on my Nokia. But I’d like these M4P files I’ve got to be held in MP3 format. It’s just a much more portable medium [...]

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Nokia’s Comes With Music goes on the road

By RobK on January 22, 2009 in News

The Finish Fone makers all you can eat music download service has just expanded its buffet table, to seat other countries that weren’t previously allowed at the table. In a very tentatively linked intro that no doubt you’ll forgive us for one day, Nokia has opened up its music store to include other countries tracks [...]

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iTunes ‘Plus’ will rock if I can put tracks on my Nokia

By Ewan on January 19, 2009 in News

I logged into iTunes the other day and was prompted by a huge message at the top of my screen to consider going ‘DRM-free’. DRM-free to me means I can play my iTunes tracks on my Nokia. Or LG. Or any other music-capable device. But I can’t quite get a straight answer from anywhere as [...]

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iPhone Nano ‘in the works’

By Ewan on January 13, 2009 in News

I saw a Tweet via Mike Butcher about the iPhone Nano. The author of the post on eetimes cites ‘various reports’ but doesn’t define them. I’ve heard a lot about the Nano and I’m looking forward to seeing the fruits of Apple’s labour. I’ve been highly frustrated with the fact that the iPhone is completely [...]

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iTunes App Store promo codes arrive. Genius!

By Ewan on December 3, 2008 in News

Jason at TechCrunch picked this one up via MacRumours: Apple’s App Store has finally given developers the ability to release up to 50 promotional codes for their applications, allowing them distribute their apps to press and friends free of charge directly through the App Store. This is going to be really, REALLY useful for developers. [...]

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Ed Lea’s TV Plus storms the iTunes App Store Chart

By Ewan on October 28, 2008 in Applications

London mobile developer Ed Lea is, I suspect, smiling brightly. Why? Well, his second iPhone application, TV Plus, has stormed up the iTunes UK App Store charts and dominates the number one slot. And we love it. Big congratulations are due to Ed! If you recall, we first covered Ed Lea’s services when he emailed [...]

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Placeshift your mobile music (and iTunes files) anywhere with Didiom

By Ewan on October 14, 2008 in News

This note is from Tom Adler of Didiom, a very interesting new service that’s all about ‘placeshifting’ your music to any device. Let’s get the overview from Tom. – – – – – Hi Ewan, I am writing to invite you to test out a new mobile service that we’ve just launched called Didiom. Didiom [...]

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100m applications downloaded from iTunes App Store

By Ewan on September 9, 2008 in News

Got this in from Apple: Apple(R) today announced that iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch users have downloaded more than 100 million applications from its groundbreaking new App Store since its launch on July 11, 2008. More than 3,000 applications are currently available on the App Store, with over 90 percent priced at less than $10 and [...]

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BlackBerry makes Bold move with HSDPA

By Julia on May 19, 2008 in Devices

RIM has unwrapped its latest gadget for those with overactive thumbs: the BlackBerry Bold. The Bold thankfully sports the HSDPA-connectivity we’ve all been longing for, as well some extra tasty goodies: GPS and maps, wi-fi, 1GB storage as well as the usual full QWERTY keyboard. Despite RIM’s plans to pitch the device to “business professionals [...]

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