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iPhone and iPod touch: Home screen icons are magnified or large
If the icons on your Home screen appear too large, the zoom feature may be enabled on your device. Follow the instructions in this article to disable this feature. Note: Accessibility options, including zoom, are only available on iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 32GB/64GB (Late 2009). Release da...
How To: iPhone OS: Exchange ActiveSync Account Quick Setup Guide
This article explains how to quickly create an Exchange ActiveSync account on your iPhone or iPod touch. Release date:
Yesterday
iPhone and iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
If an iPhone or iPod touch is not recognized in iTunes on Windows, the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) may need to be restarted. If AMDS cannot be restarted, you may need to remove and reinstall the service. This document is for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. If you have a Mac, foll...
Tuesday, Nov 17
Purchasing iPhone 3.1 (or later) Software Update for iPod touch
The iPhone 3.1 (or later) Software Update for iPod touch can be purchased from the iTunes Store using the latest version of iTunes on a Mac or PC. When you connect iPod touch to iTunes, a message may appear notifying you that the update is available with the option to cancel or learn more: "A new...
Monday, Nov 16
iPhone and iPod touch: How to change the language when it's set to one you don't understand
If your iPhone or iPod touch is not set to your preferred language, please make sure you have completed the setup in iTunes. This document explains how to change your language settings on the device if you need to—because you have completed the setup in iTunes and the language is still incor...
Thursday, Nov 5
iPhone and iPod touch: My replies to Exchange ActiveSync invitations seem to come from someone else
When you respond to an Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) meeting invitation, the meeting originator may see someone else's name displayed as having accepted the invitation instead of you. Your Sent folder may display your response with the From address as someone other than you. Release date:
iPod nano (5th generation): Sharing recorded videos on Facebook or YouTube
After you import your recorded videos from your iPod nano (5th generation) to your Mac or PC, you can post them on Facebook or YouTube. Release date:
How to sync music to your iPod when your library is bigger than your iPod storage space
Learn about the iPod Selection playlist in iTunes. Release date:
Tuesday, Nov 3
Understanding Location Services on iPhone and iPod touch
This article gives an overview of Location Services on iPhone and iPod touch. For information about how Tracking mode works view the iPhone User Guide. On iPhone: Tap Safari and view http://help.apple.com/iphone/guide/ On iPod touch: Tap Safari and view http://help.apple.com/ipodto...
iPhone and iPod touch: Understanding subscription Wi-Fi networks
Subscription Wi-Fi networks are public Wi-Fi networks requiring a subscription or payment to use. Subscription Wi-Fi networks are often found at coffee shops, Internet cafes, airports, and other public locations that don't offer free Wi-Fi networks. In some countries, they are spons...
iTunes for Windows: If first sync warns that all of your contacts will be changed
In Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, when syncing iPhone or iPod touch with Address Book (Windows XP), Contacts (Windows Vista), Windows Contacts (Windows 7), or Yahoo, the first time you sync in iTunes 7.7 or later, you may see a warning that all of your contacts will be changed. Rele...
Monday, Nov 2
Unable to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with iPhone or iPod touch because there's no address listed for the device
The device shows no Wi-Fi address or Bluetooth address (Tap Settings > General > About and scroll down to Wi-Fi Address or Bluetooth). iPhone or iPod touch appears to be connected to a Wi-Fi network but cannot use Wi-Fi for checking email, surfing the Internet, or other data transac...
Thursday, Oct 1
Can't transfer videos to iPod
If you see the error message below, iTunes has detected that one or more of the videos being synced from your iTunes Library are not in the correct format to be played on iPod. Release date:
Monday, Sep 14
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
Got a new computer and want to move your entire iTunes library? With iTunes 8 or later there is a backup feature that will archive your entire library to CD or DVD, including ratings and playcounts, which can be moved to another computer. If you are interested in moving your library using thi...
Thursday, Sep 10
iPhone and iPod touch: 'Mailbox Locked', account is in use on another device, or prompt to re-enter POP3 password
When accessing a POP3 email account from iPhone or iPod touch and another computer or device at the same time it is possible for one device to be locked out, which can result in either an authentication error or "Mailbox Locked" message. If you have installed iPhone OS 3.1 or later you may get t...
Wednesday, Sep 9
iPod: Selecting a VoiceOver language for individual songs
VoiceOver allows you to hear the names of songs, artists, and playlists spoken when listening to content on certain iPod models. Learn how to enable VoiceOver. You can select a default language for VoiceOver in the Summary tab when the iPod is connected to iTunes. You can also set a VoiceOv...
Friday, Jul 10
iPhone and iPod touch: About backups
iTunes can create backups of settings and certain other information on iPhone and iPod touch. You can use a backup to restore this information to your iPhone or iPod touch after a software restore or update, or to transfer information to a different device. Backups can be deleted from iTune...
Wednesday, Jul 8
How to get started with iPhone and iPod touch
This article explains how to get started using iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch. It also provides resources for you to learn more about a particular feature—resources you can visit using your computer or using iPhone or iPod touch. Release date:
Tuesday, Jul 7
Remote for iPhone or iPod touch can't connect to iTunes or Apple TV
If you are experiencing an issue where you can't pair Remote with iTunes or Apple TV or are having difficulty connecting to an iTunes library or Apple TV that you've already paired with and connected to before, review the troubleshooting suggestions listed in this article. Release date:...
Friday, Jun 19
How To: iPhone and iPod touch: Using peer-to-peer connectivity
Applications can offer peer-to-peer connectivity for multiplayer gaming, exchanging information, or voice chat. This article provides an overview of how to use peer-to-peer connectivity in an application. Release date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:34:00 GMT
Tuesday, Dec 9
iPhone: About the SIM PIN
You can assign a PIN number to your SIM card, so it can’t be used in other phones without the PIN number. You must enter the number each time you turn iPhone on after turning it off or if you change your SIM card. If you've already entered the SIM PIN since powering on iPhone, and you reset iPhone or...
Tuesday, Oct 21
iPod touch and iPhone: Turning on/off and resetting
Learn how to turn on/off and reset iPod touch and iPhone. Release date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:46:00 GMT
Tuesday, Oct 7
iTunes: Purchasing and viewing HD Videos
Video purchases from the iTunes Store are delivered in Standard Definition (SD), which can be played on your computer, iPod, iPhone, or Apple TV. Some videos are also offered in High Definition (HD). HD videos feature a higher-quality picture, but are designed to be played only on your co...
Tuesday, Sep 30
iPod for Windows: Fast user switching in Windows XP and Windows Vista is not supported
iPod won't work if you log in using the Switch User feature in Windows XP and Windows Vista. An "iPod Service Error" alert appears when you open the iPod Software Updater utility. When opening iTunes, this message appears, "You cannot open the application "iTunes" because another user ha...
Wednesday, Sep 24
Patch: Cydia installer update: bugfixes, graphics improvements, more
Cydia, a packaging and repository manager for iPhone and iPod Touch that serves as a replacement for the original Installer.app, has just been given an update.
Tuesday, Sep 16
Error 1415, 1417, 1418, 1428, 1429, 1430, 1436 or 1439: Cannot restore or update iPod in iTunes 7 or later
When restoring or updating an iPod in iTunes 7 or later, you may see a dialog reporting "An unknown error has occurred" followed by the error number 1415, 1417, 1418, 1428, 1429, 1430, 1436 or 1439. Release date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:47:46 -0500
Thursday, Aug 21
iPhone 2.0 software: Troubleshooting iPhone or iPod touch Exchange ActiveSync "Push" issues
iPhone 2.0 software users may notice that Exchange ActiveSync email may be fetched manually, but does not "push" automatically. Release date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:37:00 GMT
Monday, Aug 4
iPod not recognized correctly on Toshiba laptop
If you have a Toshiba portable computer and connect any iPod model to it using USB, you may experience any of the following issues: iTunes for Windows doesn't recognize your iPod. Windows and iPod Updater recognize your iPod, but you get an error when you try to update or restore the iPod: "F...
Tuesday, Jul 29
MobileMe: Important steps for MobileMe sync issue resolved on July 28, 2008
Apple identified and resolved an issue with MobileMe Sync on iPhone and iPod touch. Although no action is required for most members, some may need to reset their data from MobileMe to sync normally again. To do so, follow the steps outlined in this article. Release date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:56...
Monday, Jul 28
Use Disk Mode to copy photos from iPod
To copy photos from iPod to your computer, make sure iPod is using Disk Mode and your computer has the latest version of iTunes. iPhoto or Image Capture do not see the photos you've saved on iPod. You can't copy the photos to your computer. Release date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:11:00 GMT
Thursday, Jul 10
iTunes: What to do if Applications tab does not appear as sync option for iPhone or iPod touch
Applications can be purchased from the App Store in iTunes 7.7 or later, but you may not see the Applications tab to sync them to iPhone or iPod touch. Release date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT
Friday, May 16
CalcPaper 1.0 - paper receipt calculator app for iPhone, iPod Touch
In addition to this, it also comes with several skins which makes the program more visually pleasing than the default Calculator tool on your Apple device. CalcPaper requires a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch running on firmware 1.1.3 ...
Wednesday, May 14
Using your iPod as a storage drive
You can use your iPod as a drive (hard drive or flash drive depending on your iPod) to store and transfer data files on (also known as disk mode). Tip: To transfer music files to iPod, use iTunes. You can't see the songs iTunes copies to your iPod in the Finder or My Computer/Computer. If you copy m...
Tuesday, May 6
My iPod shuffle has power, but isn't playing music
If you experience one of the following symptoms, it is recommended that you restore your iPod shuffle. Release date: Wed, 7 May 2008 00:45:03 -0500
Thursday, May 1
How To: Verifying iTunes video conversion and iPod or iPhone video syncing using sample QuickTime files
Learn how to verify iTunes video conversions and video syncing. Release date: Thu, 1 May 2008 23:01:22 -0500
Tuesday, Apr 22
Patch: Installing, verifying, or reinstalling the iPod touch January Software Upgrade
The iPod touch January Software Upgrade is available for purchase from the iTunes Store. It includes the following features previously only available on iPhone: Mail Stocks Maps Weather Notes To purchase the iPod touch January Software Upgrade, first use iTunes to update iPod touch to...
Saturday, Feb 16
Future third-party iPhone and iPod touch applications to be hosted on iTunes?
Word of the wise to those who prefer using third-party iPhone programs: there's a possibility that Apple itself will host third-party iPhone and iPod touch software written with the upcoming Software Developer's Kit through its very own iTunes store courtesy of Tiny Code. Tiny Code is a...
Sunday, Dec 16
psx4iphone v0.0.1 - unofficial PSone emulator for iPhone, iTouch
Just when you thought ZodTTD couldn't cram any more l33t emulators onto a mobile device, the much celebrated homebrew developer has come up with the first ever unofficial Sony PlayStation 1 emulator for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch.
Sunday, Dec 2
Apple releases software update 1.2.3 for iPod
If you've got your iPod plugged in while you're reading this article, we certainly hope you've already updated it with Steve Jobs' latest software revision, version 1.2.3. The software update packs in at 58.2MB and is available through iTunes. If you still haven't updated it by the time you f...
