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Looks like that Bluetooth chip in the iPod Touch 2G we've always thought was for Nike+ suddenly got a lot more useful: Apple's Greg Joswiak said that Bluetooth can be "unlocked" on the device during the iPhone OS 3.0 Q&A session. That's two years of rumors to rest, right there, and a solid move, seeing as three of the major 3.0 features are A2DP, wireless accessory control and peer-to-peer connections over Bluetooth. Any touch owners feeling more inclined to drop the $9.95 now?

Just in time to nab your soon-to-be-jailbroken copy of iPhone OS 3.0, AT&T has now confirmed that commitment-free iPhones are going to happen -- soon, in fact. As of next Thursday, you'll be able to waltz into the AT&T store of your choice and pick up an 8GB or 16GB unit for $599 and $699, respectively; that's a little harder to swallow than the normal $199 / $299, granted, but in exchange, you're free and clear without two years of your precious life sold off to a wireless carrier like it's a cheap piece of meat. You're worth more than that, you know?

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Dropping a Benjamin on mophie's iPhone 3G Juice Pack didn't seem too painful considering the alternative of possessing a brick after about four hours of 3G usage, but we get the feeling iPod Touch 2G are going to have a slightly more difficult time rationalizing this one. Launched today for $99.95, the Juice Pack for iPod touch 2G was specially crafted to hold Apple's latest touch, and it promises to practically double the amount of jam time by including a rechargeable Li-ion. The case / battery extender also sports a pass-through USB cable design, and the four light LED status indicator gives you visual cues on battery level. Specifically, mophie claims that this device adds up to 42 hours of audio playback or 7 hours of video playback, and if you've already decided to become an early adopter, you can head on over and get one shipped out today. Full release is past the break.

mophie Debuts Juice PackTM for iPod Touch 2G
Ergonomic 'Made for iPod' Case/Battery Extender Now Available for $99.95 at mophie.com

Los Angeles, CA – March 19, 2009 – mStation | mophie announces the immediate availability the latest Juice Pack which is designed to offer second generation iPod Touch users twice as much time to watch, rock, surf and send. The juice pack is a rechargeable lithium polymer battery in the form of a non-slip, soft grip case and offers the following fantastic features...

* Battery Extender and Case in One – The juice pack is an official "Made for iPod" Apple certified accessory that offers the convenience of an extended battery and the protection of a case, all with an ergonomically designed, soft-touch, non-slip rubberized finish. It comes charged up and ready to go straight out of the box.

* Pass-Through Design – Included USB cable enables you to simultaneously charge and sync with iTunes without having to remove it from the juice pack. The pass-through headphone jack ensures that you'll always be connected to your music.

* Advanced Battery Technology – Intelligent power distribution instructs the iPod Touch to always drain out the juice pack first. When you're done with the Juice Pack , simply detach and you still have a fully charged iPod. Highly condensed lithium polymer battery delivers an incredible amount of juice in a small form factor and features built in overcharge, short circuit, and temperature protection.

* 4 Light LED Battery Status Indicator – Integrated LED status indicator tells you exactly how much juice is left and also displays how much time remains during the charging process

* Full Charged Juice Pack give users more than twice the power –
Audio Playback – Up to additional 42 hours
Video Playback – Up to additional 7 hours

"We're proud to now offer users of the iPod Touch 2G a convenient and ergonomic extended battery to ensure their favorite videos and tunes never run dry" says Ross Howe, Sales and Product Development Director for mStation | mophie. "Our mission is to keep every last iPod/iPhone enthusiast charged up at all times which is now possible with our latest addition to the Juice Pack family."

The mophie Juice Pack for iPod Touch 2G is available now online and in stores at an MSRP of $99.95. For more information on the mophie Juice Pack please visit http://www.mophie.com/pages/information

About mStation | mophie
mStation is consistently praised for its ability to create quality products with innovative Industrial Design. mStation's flagship brand, mophie, is an iPod accessory company with a wide array of award-winning cases. Their products can be found in Apple Stores and major retailers worldwide.