Apple discontinues the iPod touch

Apple's last portable music player has now been discontinued. The company has said that it will continue to sell it while supplies last. But there won't be any new units made. This announcement marks the end of the digital music era that Apple started with the first iPod in 2001. The iPod touch was designed by the same team that later made the iPhone, and it was last updated in 2019. An iPod Classic was the first gadget I bought myself when I started working, so seeing this era close is quite nostalgic for me.

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Vans x Belkin team up for iPhone 5 and iPod touch cases

On the hunt for something edgier and more colorful to protect your iPhone 5 or iPod touch? Vans and Belkin team up to release four Apple iPhone 5 cases and three iPod touch cases. 

Each case is inspired by Vans’ iconic designs, such as vulcanized rubber waffle (a slimmer version is available for the iPod touch) and the classic black and white checkboard pattern (available for both the iPhone 5 and the iPod touch).  The two other designs include a Sticker Collage case for the iPhone 5 and a Jungle case for the iPhone 5 and the iPod touch. You can check this link to view all the cases.

Converse like a local with ABBYY PhraseBooks for iOS

Want to be a smooth operator in six different languages or at least be able to ask someone where the bathroom is when traveling? ABBYY has released the illustrated digital PhraseBooks app for iOS devices.

It helps tourists communicate in various languages—English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian—and learn common phrases they would need on their trips. PhraseBooks divides content into 11 topics with special Useful Words section for each group. You’ll hear the phrases being pronounced by native speakers and view rather amusing visuals that describe the phrases. The ABBYY PhraseBooks is available for $9.99 USD on the App Store and you can learn more information about the app here.