Come September: iPods

Apple has announced a press event for next week, with all signs pointing to iPod-related news. Christopher Breen dons his speculation hat to ponder what September 9 might bring.

Bugs & Fixes: Messy App Store update trackingTed Landau tries to work his way around the oft-frustrating process of downloading updates from the App Store.
Review: PCalc 1.0.2 for iPhone and iPod touchIf you’re a fan of PCalc for the Mac, you can now get the same number-crunching goodness on your iPhone.

Bugs & Fixes: Messy App Store update tracking
Ted Landau tries to work his way around the oft-frustrating process of downloading updates from the App Store.
Troubleshooting iPhone and iPod touch issues
Learn a few things you can try when experiencing issues with your iPhone or iPod touch running the 2.0.x software.
Bugs & Fixes: Dealing with iPhone app bugs and crashes
If crashing iPhone apps are bringing you—and your phone—down, Ted Landau has a primer on navigating your way out of app trouble.
Bugs & Fixes: Apple TV network and authorization hassles
Is your Apple TV not showing up in iTunes? Are you getting error messages when you attempt to sync your Apple TV? Ted Landau covers these troubles in the latest installment of Bugs & Fixes.
Dealing with digital rights
In April 2007, Apple and England’s EMI record label held a joint press conference to announce that individual tracks from EMI would be available at the iTunes Store in two forms—the current 99-cent copy-protected form and a new $1.29 unprotected form, to be known as iTunes Plus.

What’s at stake for Apple at Tuesday’s iPod event
After a summer where major product releases were marred by glitches, the best thing Apple can do at Tuesday’s special event is unveil a product that ships when it’s supposed to and works as advertised.
Come September: iPods
Apple has announced a press event for next week, with all signs pointing to iPod-related news. Christopher Breen dons his speculation hat to ponder what September 9 might bring.
iPhone apps for travelers
PC World’s James A. Martin looks at two iPhone apps seemingly ideal for travelers—Urbanspoon and TravelTracker.
Vetting the App Store approval process
In many ways, the App Store has been a roaring success. But there are still some areas for improvement, most significantly in the way that applications are approved for the store. Rob Griffiths and Dan Frakes look at five pressing issues and offer up their solutions.
Don’t be a player hater
PC World lists 11 things it hates about iTunes. If only they had spoken to Christopher Breen first, they might be singing a different tune.