can you download podcast via wifi in new ipod touch? i'm wondering if the built in itune store allows to subscribe to podcasts and then download subscribed podcasts using the built in wifi
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I just decided not to buy the touch. I would instantly buy one if it let me update and download my podcasts whenever I was in range of a WIFI connection.
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Yes Victor, it works but that's not the point. The touch would suggest by it's features that it could be used without a computer, but it does not seem to live up to that.Say you live in an area with limited broadband, or it's just too expensive to have at home. I would like my mom to be able to go into town, and download my videos of my baby boy, over the WiFi. That is in fact exactly what I need to figure out how to make happen.And I hate to be so persnickety but the idea that a consumer device would purposefully limit it's features because it's just too good, it just preposterous. Does apple pay you well? Yes Victor, it works but that's not the point. The touch would suggest by it's features that it could be used without a computer, but it does not seem to live up to that.Say you live in an area with limited broadband, or it's just too expensive to have at home. I would like my mom to be able to go into town, and download my videos of my baby boy, over the WiFi. That is in fact exactly what I need to figure out how to make happen.And I hate to be so persnickety but the idea that a consumer device would purposefully limit it's features because it's just too good, it... » Read More Yes Victor, it works but that's not the point. The touch would suggest by it's features that it could be used without a computer, but it does not seem to live up to that.Say you live in an area with limited broadband, or it's just too expensive to have at home. I would like my mom to be able to go into town, and download my videos of my baby boy, over the WiFi. That is in fact exactly what I need to figure out how to make happen.And I hate to be so persnickety but the idea that a consumer device would purposefully limit it's features because it's just too good, it just preposterous. Does apple pay you well? « Show Less
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I think there will be the native capability soon, due to the fact that the Zune 2 has the functionality and that people are asking for it. Either Apple will do it or independent developers will since Apple is releasing the SDK...
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Hi and thanks for the response.I am also assuming that I can do with an iPod Touch the exact same thing that I do with my current 5G video iPod, which is to subscribe to all my podcast rss feeds with my Windows iTunes, and then when I dock my iPod all the updated podcasts sync up to the iPod, and I can listen to them via the "Podcasts" menu option under "Music". I am assuming I can just keep doing it that way? I am not so interested in subscribing to new podcasts from the Touch but rather having my existing ones sync the new episodes automatically. Today you have to dock for that, and I hoping that tomorrow they will happen over Wifi. Hi and thanks for the response.I am also assuming that I can do with an iPod Touch the exact same thing that I do with my current 5G video iPod, which is to subscribe to all my podcast rss feeds with my Windows iTunes, and then when I dock my iPod all the updated podcasts sync up to the iPod, and I can listen to them via the "Podcasts" menu option under "Music". I am assuming I can just keep doing it that way? I am not so interested in subscribing to new podcasts from the Touch but rather having my existing ones sync the new episodes... » Read More Hi and thanks for the response.I am also assuming that I can do with an iPod Touch the exact same thing that I do with my current 5G video iPod, which is to subscribe to all my podcast rss feeds with my Windows iTunes, and then when I dock my iPod all the updated podcasts sync up to the iPod, and I can listen to them via the "Podcasts" menu option under "Music". I am assuming I can just keep doing it that way? I am not so interested in subscribing to new podcasts from the Touch but rather having my existing ones sync the new episodes automatically. Today you have to dock for that, and I hoping that tomorrow they will happen over Wifi. « Show Less
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As De Fong said, unfortunately there is no such option. You can only download songs at the moment. Though that's not to say they won't expand the iTunes Wi-Fi Store to other things (I'm sure it will happen eventually with a future update).
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What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the ability to update those subscriptions itself, like the real iTunes does. What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the... » Read More What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the ability to update those subscriptions itself, like the real iTunes does. « Show Less
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Looks like normal iTouch doesn't have this yet, but I know the Sony PSP does. You get a somewhat limited web browser and can click on rss links to subscribe. You can listen to podcasts live or tell the PSP when to wake up everyday, I picked 5am, and click which podcast groups you want it to sync for you.It doesn't grab text or blog feeds just audio and video podcasts. I wasn't sure how much I'd use the PSP but the automatic syncing of podcast audio has really made me use it everyday.
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Nope, according to Ars Technica's Review of the iPod Touch, the iTunes Wi-Fi Store will not have Podcasts, Audiobooks, TV Shows, or Movies available. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news...
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I would like to note that while you can't subscribe over WiFi, you can get what you want by using Safari. I listened to one of my video game podcasts from the direct link on their site. Obviously this is far less convenient than just getting it though iTunes Wi-Fi Store (something Apple should be offering already), but that's an option for now at least.
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I just wanna say, for the record, that you really should be able to do this. Frankly, I'm not sure I'm gonna hang onto this thing if it doesn't handle podcasts more gracefully. It's slick... but it seems crazy that it can't just automatically subscribe. Presumably, this'll change as more third party apps become available, but we'll see...
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I use mine purely for audio books. I can download 8-10 books at a time (I am a member of audible.com). There are a few minor flaws with it, but I have worked out a few glitches. Holding down the FF or REW buttons cause it to speed up in that function. Also if you are in the chapter mode you can skip by the chapter. I have never tried it with podcasting, even though that is available through my service with audible.com. They have you register your device and then downloading is very easy, so I can't imagine that downloading a podcast would be any more complicated than a book. The only other flaw I have noticed is that when you pause it and then start it again, it skips a few seconds ahead. It doesn't do it if you pause then turn it off then turn it back on. (Pause then off is the way it will remember where you left off and when you turn it back on it will be at your stopping place ready to go again.) Hope this helps-I plan on picking another up for my kids.
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I'd like to know the answer to this too. Has anyone tried it? I'm afraid to upgrade to the ipod touch 4g unless/until I know if it will work with my iGroove SXT speaker system. Please advise. Thanks in advance. :)
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I can download podcasts from itunes & have no problem. I haven't needed to convert. I use Musicmatch Jukebox to download onto the sansa.
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Thank you SO much -- I can't believe how difficult this information is to find! Neither Apple nor ATT are helpful at all. You are so right in saying this should be included in the documentation. What's the big secret? I'm still a bit confused -- are you saying that with the iPod Touch, it is not possible to have internet access anywhere *but* near hotspots, or in my own wireless home network? But that with the iPhone, internet access (via cellular network) is more widespread, like a cellphone?
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i just baught a generation 1 itouch ipod are there any down falls of this purchase i should know of? I mean ive always wanted one and my old MP3 player died so i had no choice? It seems like a great idea it holds way more songs does a crapload more stuff and its a touch screen.
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I agree with W Yang, with the iphone your locks you into a 2 year contract for very slow internet connection, Steve Jobs himself said this at the release yesterday, that the wifi is a much faster system than what the iphone uses. to me the choice is easy over my current ipod video, larger touch screen, and wifi. i only need about 4gb of music so this will leave me 12gb for video podcasts and movies. and with the flash memory less parts to fail than with a hard drive. Oh and what about a camera, wheres the camera.....lol
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It has an Ipod choice. I think it might be in the set up. I haven't been able to figure that part out though.
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I don't know about an Ipod/Iphone as I have nether but I have a flash drive in both and I can switch between each and listen to their content.
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Pg 52 from the instruction manual lists compatible iPod/iPhones. Make sure you update the software on the receiver first. The manual has all the instructions you need to follow. Setup your Wi-Fi Network and everything else (Airplay, Streaming - Music Play) falls in place. The latest update displays the album, current song playing and length of time for each song played.
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I'm wondering the same thing but ipod touch 4g support isn't listed. <sigh>
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It recieves internet radio all on its own. Some apps are free(pandora, slacker) and others you need a premium account(spotify, last.fm, XM) But the really really slick feature is once you have it networked you can connect to its webpage and add radio stations off the web if you know the URL. It will M3u, RSS(podcasts) and another one I can't remember right now. The vtuner app already has tons of station you can search for. It also has DNLA so you can listen to anything you have shared via windows media player on the local network. Ipod works great on the front USB but the onscreen display is a little slow but if you use a lot of playlists you should be happy. One problem I haven't figured out yet is when I use my portable USB drive. It likes to play every song twice. The USB drive also has a pokey menu. If you are a heavy user of internet radio you will be very happy though.
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Help - anybody. I bought an 8gB i Pod so I could copy music to my hard drive using i Tunes and then copy to the i Pod, so that i could listen to my music, already bought and paid for.When i Tunes captures the CD, if it shows the title and all the names of the tracks I can successfully get it onto the i pod. But if it simply shows eg. 10 tracks with no artist or track names it will not copy to the hard drive.Question: are some CDs copyright protected in some way? If they are it seems a shame as all I want to do is play the music on a different medium
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Just to correct one misconception. The iPod is not limited to music purchased at the iTunes store. You mentioned my favorite source, emusic.com which works great with an iPod (or any mp3 player). Unprotected mp3s from any source will work just fine. You are correct in that iPods don't work with subscription services.
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That's what I was hoping for, but no, not from what I've seen from trying to use it. The issue is that you have to connect to this dongle as a WiFi network of its own, which means you can only play stuff already downloaded onto your device i.e. music or video already on your iPhone, not streaming. I think the Roku stick (coming out this week) is better for what you want to do.
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If you are talking about the new itunes radio offered in ios 7 then no. you will have to download a third party app from the app store.
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I'm wondering the same thing but ipod touch 4g support isn't listed. &lt;sigh&gt;