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Apple Updates iPod Software

Apple Updates iPod Software

by , 6:15 PM EST, November 18th, 2004

Apple has posted iPod Updater 2004-11-15 (also available via Software Update), which includes iPod mini Software 1.2 and iPod Software 3.0.2. With version 1.2, iPod minis gain many of the features found in 4G iPods, including the ability to:

  • Shuffle and play song library with one click
  • Create multiple On-The-Go playlists
  • Delete songs from On-The-Go playlists
  • Select reading playback speed for audiobooks
  • Hear Click Wheel clicker through headphones
  • Sync and go with improved disconnect performance
iPod Software 3.0.2 includes improved USB 2.0 connectivity; both updates also sport compatibility with iTunes 4.7 and the iTunes Music Store.

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Close Name:Guest
Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:46 pm Subject: hmm - useless "upgrade" for regular iPods

As far as regular iPods are concerned, isn't this just a scheme to defeat iPodDownload, Real's Harmony, etc.?

Are there any actual new *features* besides trying to put a tighter lock on your iPod?


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Close Name:Guest
Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:18 pm Subject:

does anyone know if it breaks ipoddownload again?


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Close Name:AFCdtLoeb Posts: 2533 Joined: 20 Jul 2004
Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:41 pm Subject:

Where does it mention it broke Harmony?


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Close Name:Ahnyer Keester Posts: 663 Joined: 25 Jun 2001
Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:38 pm Subject: When?

When will they update the functionality of the 3rd Gen iPods? I want to edit on-the-go play lists. I want the party shuffle on my Pod. I want improved disconnect performance. I don't want to buy a new iPod to do it, mine is still under the 1 year warranty!

:jealous:


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Close Name:acdc1174 Posts: 723 Joined: 16 Apr 2004
Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:49 pm Subject: Re: When?

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Ahnyer Keester wrote:
When will they update the functionality of the 3rd Gen iPods? I want to edit on-the-go play lists. I want the party shuffle on my Pod. I want improved disconnect performance. I don't want to buy a new iPod to do it, mine is still under the 1 year warranty!

:jealous:


I'm right there with you. Mine may be 3rd gen, but it's still "almost new". How about a little help here Apple?


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Close Name:Mace Posts: 9604 Joined: 07 Aug 2003
Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:57 pm Subject:

How about the 1G iPod? I spend a whopping $399 for only 5Gbytes capacity!!!!


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Close Name:gslusher Posts: 2088 Joined: 13 Nov 2002
Sat Nov 20, 2004 1:28 am Subject:

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Guest wrote:
As far as regular iPods are concerned, isn't this just a scheme to defeat iPodDownload, Real's Harmony, etc.?

Are there any actual new *features* besides trying to put a tighter lock on your iPod?


Depends upon which iPod you have and whether you've installed prior updates. This update (and, if I recall correctly, the last update) adds nothing to the 3G iPod over previous updates.


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Close Name:Spider Posts: 2997 Joined: 12 Aug 2001
Sat Nov 20, 2004 5:46 pm Subject:

I agree about the 3G ipods getting the added functionality. There is nothing barring Apple from adding those things to the 3G iPods besides profit from the 4G iPods.

Mine is as well under the one year warranty, as I bought it in February of this year. Just a few short months later (might of been weeks, not sure as I was in the hospital at the time) the 4G come out.

Happens.

But the editing of on-the-go playlists and party shuffle should be able to be added to the 3G no problem.


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Close Name:MacDesigner Posts: 5 Joined: 23 Sep 2002
Sun Nov 21, 2004 5:18 am Subject:

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Spider wrote:
I agree about the 3G ipods getting the added functionality. There is nothing barring Apple from adding those things to the 3G iPods besides profit from the 4G iPods.

Mine is as well under the one year warranty, as I bought it in February of this year. Just a few short months later (might of been weeks, not sure as I was in the hospital at the time) the 4G come out.

Happens.

But the editing of on-the-go playlists and party shuffle should be able to be added to the 3G no problem.



Glad to know you're privy to the inner workings of the iPod and the ease with which Apple can update the abilities of the older generations. Maybe they should update the battery life while they're at it.


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Close Name:Small White Car Posts: 1960 Joined: 02 Jul 2004
Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:31 pm Subject: For the mini, at least...

For my mini, at least, the best new feature is the "Improved Disconnectivity."

When I eject from my Mac, my iPod used to shut down and then re-start. Now, as soon as I unplug it the mini's just on and ready to go!

I like that!


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Close Name:Mace Posts: 9604 Joined: 07 Aug 2003
Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:07 pm Subject:

I am still suffering from disconnectivity agony.


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Close Name:Small White Car Posts: 1960 Joined: 02 Jul 2004
Mon Nov 22, 2004 12:54 am Subject:

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Mace wrote:
I am still suffering from disconnectivity agony.


Do you mean you didn't use this update, or do you have a different iPod model that doesn't get this benefit?


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Close Name:Mace Posts: 9604 Joined: 07 Aug 2003
Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:48 am Subject:

I am still using the 1G 5Bytes iPod.


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Mon May 30, 2005 7:27 pm Subject: ?

can you put mp3s on an ipod?


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Close Name:LaurieF -   TMO Forum Mod Posts: 3547 Joined: 15 Jun 2001
Mon May 30, 2005 7:40 pm Subject:

Yup - it's an MP3 player. It's also an AAC player, an AIFF player, and quite a few others. Pretty much it does it all.


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