Apple sells 100 million iPod Touches, intros entry level model for $229

Apple is said to have sold 100 million iPod Touches. Launched in 2007 and a key product category for Apple as it is essentally the iPhone without the phone component, the iPod Touch is famous for being a multifunctional device. A pocket sized music and video player, a portable game device and an excellent Internet communicator with access to the web, iMessage and Facetime. The iPod Touch is popular among younger users who eventually rack up a collection of apps and eventually move to the iPhone. Apple recently added a $229 16GB iPod Touch with no rear facing camera.

Source: The Loop

The Apple Beat: Tim Cook hints at what's to be revealed at WWDC 2013

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Apple CEO Tim Cook opened up this year's All Thing's Digital D11 Conference. Tackling pressing issues such as Apple's recent tax practice inquiry, the need to innovate TV space, competition from Samsung and Android as well as the future of Mac OS and iOS as the yearly World Wide Developer's Conference comes around on June 10th.

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New iPhone ad focuses on music, captures spirit of enjoyment

Apple's new series of ads for the iPhone are subtle, visually engaging and mirror the ease of use and ubiquity of the iPhone's main features. The new "Music Every Daty," ad shows how the iPhone still resonates with anyone who loves their music. The variations, nuances and subtleties of this montage of moments is remarkable in its simplicity.

Professional audio recording on-the-go made easy with Spark Digital

It doesn’t cost or take that much to get your rock star dream going these days and this new studio mic from Blue Microphones is bound to make things easier for you. Blue’s Spark Digital is a studio condenser mic with both USB and iPad connectivity via 30-pin jack.

This digital mic assures the same high-fidelity recording and detailed audio you can get from professional studios. It can be used to record a wide range of sources—from vocals to guitars to drums—and it even comes with a custom desk stand that withstands any disruptive rumblings and vibrations. There are also studio controls on the mic, such as volume and gain controls, as well as instant mute. A zero-latency headphone out is also built in for direct monitoring. Additional information on the $199.99 Spark Digital is available here.