Playlist provides an early review of the Motorola ROKR phone which was introduced alongside the iPod nano last week.
The ROKR provides the first iTunes-enabled phone, but based on the initial reviews, it appears the phone has some room to improvent:
While I'm pleased that the phone finally saw the light of day, my pleasure just about ends there. As a phone, it's hardly cutting edge. And as a music player, it's a poor substitute for an iPod.
Criticisms include slow music transfers, limit of 100 songs, and slow user interface. That being said, according to reports, Motorola will be expanding their product line with future phones (possibly the RAZR) that also provide the iTunes software.
Sunday November 8, 2026 7:42 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple has made a change to its development process for iOS 28, macOS 28, and corresponding software updates, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In his Power On newsletter today, he said Apple separates development of each year's new operating systems into three major stages. Typically, he said each stage consists of four weeks of coding followed by a four-week "convergence" period where...
Monday November 9, 2026 4:22 am PST by Tim Hardwick
The Apple launches keep coming! The company is set to release two new products on Friday, November 13: the all-new Apple HomeView and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, both of which have been available to pre-order since mid-October.
Apple HomeView: Apple's new smart home display, powered by Apple Intelligence with Siri AI, for entertainment and managing the home. Available in tabletop and...
Friday November 6, 2026 3:27 pm PST by Juli Clover
When the iPhone Duo launched, we shared a list of some of the fun apps developers created for the new form factor. Two weeks out, developers are continuing to come up with fresh ideas, so we thought we'd share some of our favorites.
Games
Marbles Unhinged ($2.99) - Marbles Unhinged is a marble maze designed for the Duo. When you fold it, the floor turns into a ramp. If you stand the top...
