2011 iLounge iPod/iPhone/iPad Buyers' Guide
2011 iLounge iPod/iPhone/iPad Buyers' Guide
2011 iLounge iPod/iPhone/iPad Buyers' Guide
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Accessories made a comeback this year,<br />
particularly for the <strong>iPad</strong>, but big changes<br />
are ahead for speakers in <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Several years ago, the <strong>iPod</strong> accessory market was booming, but frequent Apple<br />
electronic and body changes around the time of the first <strong>iPhone</strong>’s release scared<br />
many small developers away. Medium-sized and larger developers stuck around,<br />
and having finally mastered the <strong>iPhone</strong>’s special needs, they tackled larger and<br />
more powerful <strong>iPad</strong> accessories this year - the fruits of their labors are now<br />
arriving in stores, along with new designs for the latest <strong>iPod</strong>s and <strong>iPhone</strong>s. Our<br />
accessory gift guide looks at the best releases for each platform.<br />
Most of the items on the following pages were chosen because they work<br />
equally well on <strong>iPad</strong>s, <strong>iPhone</strong>s, and <strong>iPod</strong>s, but there are two caveats: only a few<br />
<strong>iPad</strong>-docking speakers are available, while a new generation of iOS- and iTunesstreaming<br />
AirPlay wireless speakers will debut later this year and early next<br />
year - compatible with specific <strong>iPod</strong> touches, <strong>iPhone</strong>s, and <strong>iPad</strong>s, only. If wireless<br />
streaming is important to you, hold off until we’ve had a chance to review them.<br />
Otherwise, you’ll find plenty of great selections in these pages, including cases,<br />
earphones, toys, and luxury items, all wonderful as gifts or personal purchases.<br />
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