There's far from anything revolutionary about silicon iPod cases anymore. This one only merits comment because it's for the new iPod shuffle: a device so small, it doesn't need a case. The iPod shuffle is barely noticeable at all and has only one port and one switch to defend, so the Sumajin 3rd Gen iPod Shuffle Silicone Case seems a bit much. For USD$14, you get 2 flip-top sleeves to prevent your shuffle from getting scratched or dinged. The cases come in 6 colors plus "glow in the dark" which may be the most useful one--it might help you find your shuffle if you lose it!

The controversialoem software MacHeist 3 is coming to a close. It began, as it always does, with a series of secret agent-style missions that end in the reward of free Mac applications. After the missions were completed, the 12 app bundle was announced--iSale, Picturesque, SousChef, World of Goo, PhoneView, LittleSnapper, Acorn, Kinemac, WireTap Studio, BoinxTV, The Hit List, and Espresso all for USD$39. Since the then, there have been two bonus apps added (Cro-Mag Ralley and Times). Two more applications are available to those who have purchased and participate in the Tweetblast--they will receive Delicious Library 2 and Multiwinia. All this is coming to a close in the next day or so, when the MacHeist 3 promotion ends. So far over $600,000 has been raised for charity through sales of the bundle. If you haven't picked yours up, you'd better hurry.

While I'm temporarily distracted with other things, have a look at this great list of the 25 (Most Wanted) Tips For IPhone 3G. I found the item on "How To Switch Punctuation Keys To Alphabet Keys Quickly" to be very useful. [ Via Digg ] While your flexing your iPhone muscles, did you know that you can Use iPhone headphones as a remote for Keynote?

When Apple announced the new 3rd generation iPod shuffle, it moved the device's controls to the earbud cables. The fragility of these earbuds necessitates the availability of replacements. The new replacement earbuds not only include the shuffle's controls, but they also feature a mic for use with the iPhone. Obviously, the mic won't be of any use for iPod shuffle users, but will the controls work with the iPhone or any of the other current iPods? Yes, they will...and maybe that's a tad obvious, but I thought it was worth a mention. Below the fold, I've included a simple chart of what the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic does on iPods and the iPhone.