This assists users of the ipod shuffle in controlling the playback of songs by having titles read out. Enabling voiceover for ipod allows you to hear the names of songs, artists, and playlists spoken when listening to content on your ipod. The update is currently not listed on apples web site, but it is available from the software. After its success on macs, apple added voiceover to the ipod shuffle. Just over a week after apple refreshed its range of desktop computers the company has announced a new minimalist 4gb ipod shuffle the thirdgeneration ipod shuffle now features voiceover. So i just got a used ipod shuffle 4th gen and everything works, except i cant enable voiceover for it. With the 2010 revision of ipod shuffle, the user can also have voiceover read out playlists. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided. Enable voiceover and download apple software update when the. Apple releases ipod shuffle with voiceover tech network.
Making use of the new ipod shuffle remote and voiceover. When i set voiceover checkbox in ipod summary page and hit use button, it starts apple software update wizard for voiceover kit for ipod 1. The ipod uses the voiceover engine to make this happen. Voice over controls for apple ipod shuffle 3g the mind.
When you turn on your ipod shuffle, you can check its status light for the approximate battery charge and other information. Once voice over is activated, itunes will install voice over kit software on the local computer and will generate audio voiceover messages to be synced to the. I find it absolutely insanely stupid that apple would do such a thing. Using voiceover ipod shuffle can help provide more control over your playback options by speaking track titles and artist names, and announcing playlists for you to choose from. How to enable and use the voiceover function on your ipod shuffle. This video guide walks you through the process of enabling and how to use the voiceover feature on your ipod shuffle through itunes. Enabling voiceover in itunes for ipod shuffle 4th generation allows you to hear the names of songs, artists, and playlists spoken when listening to content on ipod shuffle. Apple updates ipod shuffle voiceover software afterdawn. The update should fix a few minor, but noticeable items. To enable voiceover at a later time connect ipod shuffle to your computer.
Apple on wednesday released a software update for the thirdgeneration ipod shuffle, version 1. Apple on friday released an update for the recently released ipod shuffle, fixing a couple of minor items the 17mb download will install voiceover kit 1. If youve navigated away from the settings screen, youll need to use voiceover gestures to return to the setting and turn it off. Software version, date released, ipod shuffle 3rd generation, ipod shuffle 4th generation, ipod nano 5th generation. Status light when your ipod is connected to your computer. Enabling voiceover in ipod shuffle 3rd generation itunes.
By answering the above, you should now have an understanding of whether its worth it for you to make an investment in software as the best move for your business, or, if free software can. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Klipsch, scosche announce voiceovercompatible ipod. By answering the above, you should now have an understanding of whether its worth it for you to make an investment in software as the best move for your business, or, if free software can help you accomplish what you need to. But that doesnt mean there isnt an ipod shuffle manual to show you how to use your device. One thing that bothers me is why doesnt the ipod touch have voice control. If you have the apple earphones with remote and mic or the inear headphones with remote and mic, you can also use voiceover to navigate playlists. Cannot install voiceover kit for ipod apple community. Apple today released a software update for the thirdgeneration ipod shuffle and a new version of its voiceover kit. The ipod shuffle doesnt come with a manual when you buy it. To enable voiceover, sync your ipod shuffle to itunes. I reformatted my computer and it wouldnt recognise my ipod, even through itunes. I recharged my ipod on another device and it worked.
Apple unveils the new ipod shuffle with voice over feature news. Voiceover makes it easy to navigate through your content in ipod shuffle 3rd generation, by announcing the names of playlists, songs, and artists, along with battery status and other messages. Apple has announced the release of a firmware update for their recently released ipod shuffle voice. Apple also added a new voiceover feature that allows the ipod shuffle to speak your song titles, artists and playlist names. Apple updates voiceover for ipod nano, ipod shuffle. After charging then connect to your computer and it will find and load software. Try fully charging your ipod before you attempt to do anything with it. In itunes, select ipod shuffle in the list of devices, and then click the summary button.
Apple unveils the new ipod shuffle with voice over feature. When you turn on voiceover, you use a different set of gestures to control ipod nano. How do you change the voice over voice on your ipod shuffle from female to male. So i was considering buying a ipod shuffle 3g to last untill september. Apple updates voiceover kit for ipod shuffle network world. A quick overview on using the voice over function on 4th gen ipod shuffle. This option is great for finding your music, podcasts and playlists. The ipod shuffle 3rd generation software version 1. Once voice over is activated, itunes will install voice over kit software on the local computer and will generate audio voiceover messages to be. A number of other bug fixes have been added, along with support for the new voiceover. The new ipod shuffle 3g music players have been out for just more than two weeks now, and some people are having problems with the voiceover feature where it.
The update is currently not listed on apples web site, but it is available from the software update mechanism in mac os x. Apple details new voice over controls for ipod shuffle. Apple details new voice over controls for ipod shuffle appleinsider. A day after the launch of the thirdgeneration ipod shuffle, companies have already begun to announce accessories for the device. How to use voiceover for beginners paths to technology. Apple, the consumer electronics and software giant has unveiled the allnew ipod shuffle, the worlds smallest music. In our age of downloads, its pretty common that most products especially computers and other electronic gadgets dont come with printed manuals. To hear these announcements, you need to install the voiceover kit and enable voiceover in itunes. Apple has updated its voiceover kit for the ipod nano and ipod shuffle to version 1. The new 17mb download will install voiceover version 1. I personally think the australian version speaks better than the two. As expected, apple have unveiled a new ipod shuffle 4gb, throwing out the control wheel in the process and introducing voiceover, a new feature which reads out tracklistings at a touch of the inli.
Since the ipod shuffle doesnt have a screen, unlike other ipods, it includes a feature called. Voice over features can be activated in itunes during initial setup or at any later time from itunes device summary tab presented when the third generation ipod shuffle is attached. Check the status light and battery charge on your ipod shuffle. Voiceover enables the devices to announce the names of playlists, songs, and artists, as well as battery status and other messages. Apple ipod shuffle 4gb with voiceover track announcements. All of the controls are located on the earphone cord. Apple releases smaller 4gb ipod shuffle with voiceover. Learn how to enable and use voiceover on your ipod shuffle 4th generation. Apple voiceover kit for ipod allows you to hear the names of songs, artists, and playlists spoken when listening to content on your ipod. Voiceover also tells you battery status and speaks other messages. This story, apple updates voiceover kit for ipod shuffle was.
I check the option to enable voiceover and press apply, and it asks me to download and install the voiceover update. Apple updates voiceover kit for ipod shuffle pcworld. Apple updates voiceover kit for ipod shuffle macworld. Choose the language you want from the menu, under voice feedback. Making use of the new ipod shuffle remote and voiceover if youre curious about just how the new earbud remote works with the new ipod justin berka. Klipsch, scosche announce voiceover compatible ipod shuffle earbuds. On itunes, connect your shuffle and change the voice over language to english australian or english british to get a female voiceover on your ipod. To check your battery charge, look at the status light or use voiceover. Under voice feedback, select the enable voiceover check box to turn it on or deselect it to turn it off. Agptek g02 8gb clip mp3 player with fm shuffle, portable music player with sweatproof silicone case for sports, blue. Get a microphone and recording software or a tts software. Apple has detailed the remote control features of the new third generation ipod shuffle, which pairs apples nowstandard earphones with an integrated remote that includes voice feedback and visual signals from an indicator light. The voiceover feature tells you the name of the song, artist or playlist without interrupting play.
Voiceover was first introduced in 2009 on the ipod shuffle and iphone 3gs and. The software addresses a rare issue that occasionally caused playback to stop. How do you change the voice over voice on your ipod. I agree and it appears to download, but then gives me the error, itunes was unable to install the voiceover kit. The summary page of sync options appears you may have to scroll it to see all the options. Voiceover funktioniert ab dem ipod shuffle 3g dritte. Voiceover also tells you battery status and other messages.
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