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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The current release is iOS8.1 When you get your new iPod touch and connect it to wifi, you can download the latest release regardless which was on your device when you received it from Amazon or Best Buy. The latest release will have the most features, bug fixes, and security updates.
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Sure. Install the apps "Voice Memo" and "iTalk" (or they may have come with the most recent upgrade, $10 from the Apple site), and just leave some memory in the iPod.
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Absolutely! I use Audible.com and love the way everything loads to my ITunes app to put on the IPod.
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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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This device presents a wireless hotspot-style connection available to any device that can connect to a WAP (or wireless router). So far, I haven't found a device that hasn't been able to connect to this device. BUT, that being said, I do not have an iPhone or iPad, but my iPod connects just fine.
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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 had no problem with connecting using wifi. No problem with app store. Are you using wifi or Ethernet - can only use one or the other. If using Ethernet then check to see if it is turned on in setting. It has to be manually enabled. Are you able to browse the net? If not then I would think that the problem is the network connection or bad unit. Hope this helps.
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I finally went Apple TV instead.. found great deals in their refurb selection. Does all the internet radio stuff (albeit fewer stations, but it's got my faves.. npr, WMVY, etc), as well as stream my iTunes library, music, podcasts, tv shows, movies... works with air tunes & remote speakers.. basically more features for cheaper price.
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There is no "subscribing" to itunes first of all, you get an account and you can download stuff. You can use other services (like Rhapsody) but then you have to transfer the music into itunes to sync it to your ipod.
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Pls excuse my ignorance - I know nothing about any of this but am looking to buy for my niece. So my stupid question is this: With Skype and the other items noted above, she can use this ipod as a telephone, correct? Then it must have WiFi access? But to use it as a cell phone wouldn't be good as you can't always pick up a WiFi connection. Do I have this right?On the other side of the coin, the new Iphone also has an Ipod in it, but I can't find anywhere on Apple site how much storage it has for ipod capability - how many songs can it hold (Assuming New IPhone 3g 16g)?
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Return the AppRadio. You will not enjoy it even if the iPod magically starts working. There are new built-in Apple Play radios on the horizon. Wait. You'll be glad you did. Here's an article about Apple's CarPlay announced 03/04/2014: http://gu.com/p/3n84n
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Yes I just purchased an IPOD Touch. You would have to use it those the Bluetooth though.
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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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If you have a wireless router, NO. Apps download quickly and iPod reminds you when there are updates. Tunes download COMPUTER FREE and the next time you open iTunes on your computer, it automatically downloads the tunes you downloaded on your iPod. The same happens if you purchased on the computer 1st: the iPod updates purchases. I hope this answers your question.
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I just recently received my ipod itouch and I cannot use it with the wi-fi in my house because of the networks around me are password protected, and my home does not have wireless. You probably can use it at starbucks or panera or wherever they have wireless for free. Also, I downloaded an audiobook yesterday from the itunes store online. Hope this helps.
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Is this device internet-based or cellular based? In other words, can you only get the e-mails when in a Wifi hotspot or can you get them in real time as with an iPhone or Blackberry? This would be a major consideration. The product description on Amazon.com does not contain this information. For example, i have push e-mail on my iPod Touch but can only get new e-mails if I am in a Wifi hotspot.