Apple Context Machine Podcast
Apple Weekly Report #142: iPod Shuffle, Apple Netbooks, Patents, & More
March 17th, 2009 at 6:47 PM - Podcasts by Bryan Chaffin
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Apple was busy this week with announcements: The company is hosting a special media event next week to show off iPhone Software 3.0, released a new iPod shuffle model, updated iTunes 8, and it was revealed that Apple filed for a new Apple TV remove control patent. Some substance was added to the Apple Netbook rumors, and the iPhone 3G is coming to Malaysia.
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Show Notes and Items Mentioned:
- Apple iPhone Software 3.0 Media Event Planned for March 17th
- Apple Introduces 4GB iPod Shuffle That Talks to You
- Apple Releases iTunes 8.1 with Security Patches, Speed Improvements
- Apple Files Patent for Wand Controller for Apple TV
- Report: Apple to Release Touchscreen Netbook in 2009
- Maxis Hosts Malaysia iPhone Launch on March 20
- TMO on Twitter!
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“Apple TV remove control” - cool device. Probably features the yet-to-be-revealed DesIntegrator(TM)-chip ...
I doubt this would become a huge success:
Apple TV remove control
(probably contains the rumored InstantDisIntegrator⢠chip).
I doubt this would become a huge success:
Apple TV remove control
(probably contains the rumored InstantDisIntegrator⢠chip).
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[sorry in case of double or triple posting - the system seems to swallow comments]
i’ve got the same problem, and i found the solution here to Free iPod Shuffle, just for reference.
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