http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com iPod Reviews for iPod, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPod classic, and Apple accesories Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:04:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sure, Apple could build a miniature video projector into iPods and iPhones, as per the rumors de jour. But the chances of this happening any time soon are really, truly low. Here’s why. A few other reasons it’s unlikely: the parts aren’t cheap, they’re highly susceptible to failure, and users ... http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/backstage-graphic-micro-projectors-in-ipods-or-iphones-or-don%e2%80%99t-hold-your-breath/ Raising questions regarding the durability of the oleophobic coating on the glass screen of the iPhone 3GS, a user from Germany has posted pictures of the coating coming off less than three weeks after the product’s release. In separate postings to the apfeltalk.de forums, 3GS user “Samsas Traum” has shared ... http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/news-iphone-3gs-oleophobic-coating-wearing-off-prematurely/ A number of both iPhone 3G and 3GS users are complaining of poor battery life when running iPhone OS 3.0. Some iPhone 3GS users, who had 3.0 pre-installed on their phones, have found some improvement after cycling the battery from full charge to dead a few times, while others, including ... http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/news-iphone-30-software-or-hardware-causing-battery-issues/ This week's Ask iLounge topics: iPhone Recent Calls list and location info, iPod touch Bluetooth audio support, Car interface fails after 3.0 upgrade, iPhone battery life, iPhone stereo audio recording, http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/article-ask-ilounge-7-3-09/ Trichotomy Media is complaining that its Naughty Loaded Dice iPhone app has, possibly, been quietly rejected by Apple. The app has yet to receive an approval or a rejection after a month, and should therefore still be sitting in Apple's queue. The company notes that although the app does focus ... http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/naughty-dice-app-quietly-denied-by-apple/ Future iPhones and iPods from Apple could come in "active packaging," a recently-published patent application hints. Apple observes that while standard product packaging serves its essential purpose, it is also subject to limitations, such as an inability to showcase electronics in action without completely draining batteries. Similarly, should ... http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/apple-considers-active-packaging-for-handhelds/ iPodweek, iLounge’s weeky newsletter recapping the latest news, reviews, and more, will be hitting inboxes later today—but if you haven’t yet signed up, there’s still plenty of time. Just use the simple form below to submit your email address, and be on the lookout for the giveaways and discount offers ... http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/news-ipodweek-newsletter-coming-shortly/ Ngmoco has released Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid, the sequel to the company’s popular Rolando game for the iPhone and iPod touch. In Rolando 2, players once again control a number of round characters, using a combination of accelerometer and touch controls to roll, jump, and otherwise navigate ... http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/news-ngmoco-releases-rolando-2-quest-for-the-golden-orchid/ http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/top-tips-for-diy-iphone-repair/ Selznick Scientific has released Password Wallet 4.4.7, an update to its password-management software for Mac OS X and the iPhone. PasswordWallet can organize passwords into different categories, allowing groupings such as website logins, credit card passwords, credentials and others. The application can export to text, Safari bookmarks, encrypted web pages ... http://www.ipodreviewsblog.com/passwordwallet-447-improves-voice-over-auto-typing/