As we expected, after the introduction of new models, Apple has dropped the prices on their Certified Refurbished iPods. I you aren’t the type of person who has to have the latest and greatest, but would rather find a great deal, this is your opportunity to get an iPod with the same one-year warranty as [...]

Here’s a rundown of what Apple announced at today’s Let’s Rock event. •iTunes 8 is released. It features a new “Genius” button and sidebar that can automatically create playlists and suggestions based on a selected song. iTunes will also communicate (anonymously) your listening habits back to Apple so that the Genius feature can get smarter. •According to [...]

Nick Wingfield with The Wall Street Journal gets confirmation that a plan is in place for Apple to remotely kill certain iPhone / iPod touch applications if they are found to be malicious. Mr. Jobs confirmed such a capability exists, but argued that Apple needs it in case it inadvertently allows a malicious program — one [...]

Apple has released v2.0.1 update for the iPhone and iPod touch that consists of bug fixes. Details of what bugs were fixed are not yet available.

Apple has stated that the MobileMe sync issues some iPhone and iPod touch users have been experiencing have been resolved. If you are still having troublewith missing contacts or events, see this KnowledgeBase article for the steps to take.

Speaking of the iPod touch, if you are looking for a portable video and audio player that is not an iPod, Creative has one to consider — the Zen X-Fi. Some features of the Creative Zen X-Fi include: Weight: 2.4 ounces LCD: 2.5-inch TFT 16.7 million color LCD; 320 x 240 resolution Storage Capacity: 16 GB (4,000 songs [...]

Check out the deal Apple has on a refurbished iPod touch. The refurbished 8GB iPod touch is selling for only $199 and the 16GB model is selling for $299. Also check out the other deals on refurbished iPods: Apple Store US - Refurbished iPods Apple Store Canada - Refurbished iPods

iLounge and Bowers & Wilkins are announcing the Quest for the Best iPhone App Contest, a chance for official iPhone developers to receive the attention they deserve, and win one of three amazing B&W Zeppelin speaker systems. From today through the end of July 23, iPhone developers are invited to submit screenshots and details of their App Store-ready applications to the iLounge's Application Gallery, which will highlight as much new iPhone software as possible.

If you’re a student, teacher, or staff member and you buy a Mac with your education discount before September 15, 2008, you can get a free iPod touch or iPod nano after rebate.* Click here for to get a free iPod with the purchase of a Mac for college. * Buy a qualifying Mac and iPod with [...]

Check out this nice example of multiplayer iPod touch gaming. [via Asiajin]