Kainjow Software has released a new version of their Pod2Go software, version 1.5. â??Pod2Go turns your iPod into a PDA. Calendars, contacts, to-do's, notes, and much more can be quickly accessed. If you need a PDA but only need to view your data, Pod2Go and your iPod are a perfect match. You can also read your unread messages from Apple's Mail, or even your Stickies.â?� Changes in this version include:

- Whenever an iPod's name is used, it is correctly loaded and displayed, the same way that iTunes does it (i.e. for Windows-formatted iPods, the file name of your iPod is usually all caps, but Pod2Go now reads the name from the iPod internally)
- iCal syncing is significantly improved for Tiger. Apple has slightly improved their iCal AppleScript support, which makes accessing your calendars a little easier. I've improved the AppleScript syncing method for iCal a lot now, I'd suggest you check it out and let me know how it works (it works much smoother now)
- Music and Lyrics now both access your iTunes library data, so if your iTunes library isn't in the default location, you need to select it in the main Preferences window in Pod2Go
- Improved Settings menu
- Fixed a bug with adding custom News feeds
- Fixed a bug that caused Pod2Go to sync when an iDisk is mounted
- Fixed a bug that would prevent a new note or folder from being created in the Notes utility
- Fixed a bug when searching for a weather location by city and state
You can read more about it on their website .
You can get it in our iPod Download section.

Pod2Go will run for a 15 day trial period. Each time you sync, a registration reminder note will be created on your iPod that shows how many days are left in your trial period. After the trial period is over, the application will expire. Please note, this version is free to all registered users.

Source: iPodHacks

from Mediafour, "the ultimate iPod add-on for Windows," is now available. XPlay is designed for use under Windows Me, 98SE, 2000 and XP.

XPlay began its life as the only stand alone application which allowed Windows users to take advantage of the Mac version of the fabulous iPod. With XPlay, Windows users can manage their music library by adding and deleting songs and creating playlists on the iPod through the XPlay Explorer interface or through Windows Media Player. XPlay also enables users to save and share the data files on Mac-formatted iPods using Mediafour's MacDrive technology.

New in this version:

• Fixed Playlist name changes were not being saved

• Fixed iPod shuffle compatibility

• Fixed Other minor fixes and revisions

Want an auxiliary jack in your car to play all your favorite songs from your iPod? Don't have an auxiliary jack? Hack a day has put together this little article to help you out!

QuickSync is the easy folder sync utility for PowerBook and hand held owners. QuickSync can be used with jump drives, Hand holds, iPods or users of any other device that mounts as a drive on your desktop. This application can be used to keep your mp3 collection or important files up to date. QuickSync features Single or Bi-direction sync, automatic sync which detects devices as they are plugged in, the synchronizes the selected folders automatically. QuickSync is drag and drop aware, easy to use and cost effective.

Features Include:

• AutoSync feature

• Task Scheduling

• Sync and Burn, burn synced folders to disc

• Bi-Directional or mono-directional sync

• Works with a variety of devices and networked drives (iPod, Hand holds, .mac)

• Save Session data

• Generates a report of copied and synced files

You can get it in our iPod Download section.

Hackaday has created a cool guide for setting up an Auxilary port in your car so that you can plug in your ipod and play crisp clean music. Check it out.