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New iPod shuffle – it’s small, really small!

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:08:59 +0000

Apple’s new iPod shuffle When the 3rd generation iPod shuffle was released, feedback from customers was that they missed the buttons from 2nd generation. So, with the 4th generation iPod shuffle, Apple put them back. VoiceOver playlists from 3rd gen iPod shuffle had been a hit, so they made the best of both. Reverting to the 2G iPod shuffle [...]

Face time on new Apple iPod touch

Funk-eBlog — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:34:34 +0000

iPod touch – now with Face time Well the MacRumours have been confirmed… The 4th generation iPod touch has a front facing camera for “face time” between iPod touch and/or iPhone 4. And it’s hot property, according to Apple stats. Dubbed the “iPhone without the phone”, or the “iPhone without the contract”, the new iPod touch is now [...]

Apple announce iPod nano

Funk-eBlog — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:48:44 +0000

iPod nano – smaller size, bigger price? As with the iPod shuffle, the new iPod nano is a lot smaller. In fact, half the size, but now with no click wheel … the iPod nano has a multi-touch user interface screen instead. Some will applaud the 6th gen iPod nano, others will just lose it. Although, it’s also [...]

Nokia X6 review – and free credit offer

Funk-eBlog — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:23:49 +0000

Nokia X6 Touchscreen smartphone Whilst the Nokia X6 has been around for a while now, if you’re after an easy to use touchscreen phone for no upfront cost, then check it out. It’s also a great option if you’re after a Nokia music phone (good MP3 player and speakers on board!). Free on a $29 plan with [...]

Other iPad Accessories

Funk-eBlog — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:19:49 +0000

Further to our post about the iPad Accessories, and with the STM Jacket for iPad being availables, we have ideas for some more iPad accessories for you. Cleaning Kits for Apple iPad Keep your Apple iPad clean, shiny and protected with the Apple Recommended iKlear Cleaning Kits. Each kit comes with 20 Travel Singles and 2 Travel [...]

Apple iPad accessories … what protection you need

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:01:24 +0000

Go forth and accessorise your iPad The iPad went on sale in the United States on 3 April and Apple sold one million of the devices in the first 28 days and two million in two months. iPad sales have now exceeded 3 million – with no indication of sales slowing!! Check out iPad Data Plans For those [...]

Don’t leave your nano out in the cold

Funk-eBlog — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:23:09 +0000

Winter is upon us. It’s getting cold. We put on jumpers and heaters… But how do you keep your iPod nano warm and toasty? With a protective silicone skin or crystal cover of course! Crystal case for 5G iPod nano iPod nano crystal case Nano colours are bright, vibrant and fun. Why would we ever want to cover [...]

End of Year Sale Now on

Funk-eBlog — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:53:04 +0000

Specials, Discounts, Bonus Offers It’s that time of year again — End of Year! With that brings the dread of doing your tax, find your receipts, getting your affairs in order (of the financial type). Amongst that though, is the excitement of retail shopping at discounted prices (Yeh, the prices we should pay all year…?!). Well, things are no [...]

Steve Jobs Death Star keynote

Funk-eBlog — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:23:28 +0000

Now, Apple promotional campaigns and keynotes are highly valued amongst Apple fans… But equally, so are the spoofs made from the promo content and Apple products (like when Hitler missed the iPhone). Take this for example – Steve Jobs keynote as he introduces the iPad, over the Star Wars footage of the Death Star briefing: via @cameronreilly

Fruit Ninja, Doodle Jump & Bejewelled – coping with addiction

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:23:37 +0000

Get Your Game On If you’re loving your iPod touch for the gaming, then you’ve probably downloaded all of these apps already? First there was news Doodle Jump overtook Bejewelled as highest game downloaded on iTunes. Now Fruit Ninja has overtaken both of them. Have a strong preference to any of them? Haven’t heard of them and (gasp) [...]

Apple iPad released in Australia

Funk-eBlog — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:16:54 +0000

The iPad Dedicated fans queued all night – again – for release of yet another Apple product. This time not the iPhone, it was of course the much anticipated iPad. Not sure what the hype is about? What the Apple iPad TV Ad. Sydney Apple store Apple Sydney (city) store have massive queues around the block – all wanting to [...]

Gaming: Pac-Man causing employer stress

Funk-eBlog — Sun, 23 May 2010 06:20:34 +0000

Google homepage logo “doodle” turned interactive Google doodles, famous for celebrating anniversaries of all sorts of things created a stir last week. On 21 May, Google released a version of the all-time favourite Pac-Man game, to mark it’s 30 year anniversary. Simple, fun and harmless one would think. However, it is estimated that release of Pac-Man caused [...]

iPhone touch MicroShells just got hotter

Funk-eBlog — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:02:22 +0000

New MicroShells for Apple iPod touch Marware pulled their MicroShells for both iPhone and iPod touch earlier this year due to a small design flaw, but we are happy to announce that they are now back manufacturing them… supposedly a new, better model…? “What’s Available?” Marware MicroShell in Red Marware MicroShell in Blue Marware [...]

HTC HD2 unboxing review

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:18:25 +0000

What’s so great about the HTC HD2? We did the sneak peak of HTC HD2 previously – it looks like a great handset! Telstra launched the HTC HD2 in Australia, either on contract or for an outright purchase price. For the non-Telstra fans, you can also find it at some online stores, unlocked. (Just do a [...]

Get a skin on your iPod touch

Funk-eBlog — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:10:46 +0000

3G iPod touch silicone skins Spruce up your iPod touch with some colourful fun… If like most of us, you like to change the look and colour of your gadgets from time to time, then this 3-pack of iPod touch silicone skins will come in very handy! Well – that is if you’re an iPod touch owner – [...]

Forget the iPad – check out Skinput

Funk-eBlog — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:39:49 +0000

Skinput: Microsoft researchers, led by PhD student Chris Harrison, have developed technology that can turn your skin into a touchpad or touchscreen, using acoustic signals that travel through your body.

Skype available on Nokia smartphones

Funk-eBlog — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:37:52 +0000

Free Skype to Skype calls – now on your Nokia handset Nokia & Skype have announced that Skype’s VOIP software is now available for the Symbian operating system. “What can it do?” Now you can make Skype to Skype calls, send and receive messages, share images and video files (via data connection). Users will also be able [...]

Get the look: TPU iPod touch cases

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:03:04 +0000

Eye-catching and sexy! This TPU iPod touch cover case is smooth yet slightly grippy to touch. The eye-catching back features a diamond design which reflects light, accentuating the chrome on your iPod touch. Good ‘lay on the table’ design The chrome bevel is covered and protected, but still able to be seen through the translucent cover. Easy installation and [...]

Microsoft unveils 7 Series Windows phone

Funk-eBlog — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:44:12 +0000

Mobile World Congress: Microsoft introduces new mobile phone platform Live from the 2010 MWC, Microsoft’s CEO and Senior Executives keynote launched the new series of Windows mobile phones – 7 Series. Completely starting from scratch with the Microsoft Windows Mobile software… and the look. A stylish streamlined design, with just three buttons on the front (start, search, back) [...]

Hitler finds out about the iPad

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:08:35 +0000

“The iPad has no multi-tasking? No Flash?” Yet another parody with scenes from the movie Downfall, where Hitler finds out about the iPad and its ‘features’. Just for fun… (Strong language warning. Don’t watch if you’ll be offended) It’s almost as bad as when he missed out on his iPhone 3GS