jlbrown23 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I can't wait to get my hands on a new iPod Touch, but I have some questions around function with the WiFi that some iPhone users out there might be able to answer: -How does Safari/WiFi work with streaming content? Specifically I like my NPR, and they stream both ra and wma from their web site, can this be done over the iPhone WiFi? -How about Safari and non-iTunes mp3 downloads(or any other type of file dl)? It would be great if I could download MP3 files from the Web directly to the iPod Touch(or iPhone) and be able to play them. Of course I am only talking about legal downloads. -Here is the really tricky one - is there some way to use my cell phone to act as a modem for the iPod Touch, so I could get the speed/coverage of my Verizon service to browse the internet from the Touch?(making the whole setup a clunkier but faster iPhone)? -And an easy one - any way to sync the ipod wirelessly?(I assume no...) All of this stuff seems like it is doable, it's just a question of whether everything comes set up to do it, or someone has to hack it out. If it can do this stuff out of the box, Christmas comes on Sept 28 for me this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackintom Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Maybe we should wait for someone to get an ipod touch, cause no one have it yet, as you already know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStar Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I have the same questions as you have except for the modem thing but: -And an easy one - any way to sync the ipod wirelessly?(I assume no...) If this would be possible Apple would have told us about it because it is important and usefull. Maybe when they release new firmware for the iPod Touch they include this function!!! Hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackintom Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I got a question for you guys... does the ipod touch have bluetooth ??? Because, if it has it, you'll be able to sync it wirelesly, like your GSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky_bit Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 iPhone has bluetooth and CAN NOT sync wirelessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackintom Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 ipod touch seems to have bluettoth, even if it's not mentioned The real question is "What can we sync" ? Maybe not itunes library, but I guess, things like safari bookmarks or adress book, as you already can do it with ipod rev3 or maybe even sooner. All the rest is technically possible, maybe in a late software update... "Here is the really tricky one - is there some way to use my cell phone to act as a modem for the iPod Touch, so I could get the speed/coverage of my Verizon service to browse the internet from the Touch?(making the whole setup a clunkier but faster iPhone)?" If your phone has wifi, like the samsung I had and that I've loved, there's no problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redoxin Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 iPod touch does NOT have bluetooth.. just Wi-fi hello people it's not an iPhone it's a different product that just has the same touch feature as the iPhone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embio Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 forgive me, but couldnt a few hacks enable users to mount the iPods drive over wireless and then sync that way? transfer wouldnt be that fast though, I doubt the iPod Touch has 802.11n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numberzz Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 if u stream live content, it goes to the iphone video player(used for youtube or itunes vids) this also works with songs and live steaming content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackintom Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 iPod touch does NOT have bluetooth.. just Wi-fi hello people it's not an iPhone it's a different product that just has the same touch feature as the iPhone.... Hello hello ! http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget...h-bluetooth.jpg what's that little icon in the upper right corner ? Looks like the bluetooth. But hey, it could be a mistake, as I guess those pictures are 3D rendered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauℓzurrr. Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Seems apple uses a other picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackintom Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 They've just changed it... damn, so no bluetooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlbrown23 Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 iPod touch does NOT have bluetooth.. just Wi-fi hello people it's not an iPhone it's a different product that just has the same touch feature as the iPhone.... Actually I have read that folks from Apple say the software/OS on the Touch is more or less EXACTLY the same as the Phone, so there is every reason to believe you could squeeze additional function out of it. The only things really missing are the phone and the ability to log on to the net without WiFi, so there is every reason to believe you could make it work with your cell phone to more or less get the same function(even if it may be a little inelegant). I am not interested in using it as a phone(or having to sign up for AT&T's snailnet), but on occasion I would love to have net access not tied to my ability to find free Wifi(and to be through the Verizon network). And my cell phone is capable of being used as a modem, and can inteface with the Touch through USB if nothing else. So you have all of the elements to make it possible. It's just a matter of whether the interest and ability to figure it out are there. The ability to dl files though still is the thing I like the sound of best. I do this frequently when traveling(get radio shows etc on my laptop & transfer to my ipod), and it would be great to do all of that with one device(using WiFi from the hotel). I'll have to see if the iPhone will do this the next time I am in the Apple Store... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnmacone Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 does it have a mic and can you use skype to make calls ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embio Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 does it have a mic and can you use skype to make calls ? what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnmacone Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 """what do you think?"""" thats y i hate to ask stuff in forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embio Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 try looking up specs on the apple site before asking daft questions dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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