iLounge is an independent provider of information about Apple Inc.’s iPod, iPhone, iPad, digital media players, accessories, news and related software. Tagline The tagline of iLounge began as “All Things iPod” and has evolved to become “All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Beyond." Site Launch The site was launched on November 16, 2001 which was days after Apple announced its iPod device on October 23, 2001. iLounge was previously known as iPodLounge and was later rebranded to iLounge after Apple released the first iPhone and iPad. iLounge Team * Haider Ali Khan — Owner of iLounge * Samantha Wiley — Senior Editor * Afrasiab Khan — Contributing Editor * Abhay Ram — Contributing Editor * Munawar Gul — Contributing Editor * Naveed Ahmed — Contributing Editor History In 2004, BBC News reported about iPod fans reported sound problems with reference to iPodLounge AKA iLounge. In 2004, Time magazine listed iPodLounge AKA iLounge on its 50 best websites of 2004 list. In 2005, WIRED reported that iPodLounge AKA iLounge had grown from a niche website to a professional publishing operation with big plans and unique visitors had doubled to 2 million a month and that about 1,000 new members are joining the online forum every month. In 2008, The Telegraph listed iLounge on its 101 most useful websites list of 2008 as number 3 for hints, tips and troubleshooting for iPod and associated software. In 2006, Engadget reported Steve Jobs did not answer all the questions iPod enthusiasts may have had regarding Apple’s new iPod line-up during Apple's big event. However, iLounge senior editor, Jeremy Horwitz compiled the top ten questions regarding the new iPods in a very informative article. In 2007, TechCrunch shared iLounge's 2008 iPod and iPhone Buyer's Guide to its readers. In 2007, Ars Technica reported that iLounge had updated its "everything iPod" guide with Apple TV and iPhone. In 2008, CNET reported that iLounge had uncovered possible blueprints for the next-generation Apple iPod Touch and iPod Nano. In 2009, CNET reported that sources at iLounge have said that third-party headphones and headphone adapters for the iPod Shuffle will require an Apple license authentication chip. In 2009, Engadget reported that iLounge had some secret sources with Apple when Jeremy Horwitz, the senior editor at iLounge published an article with ten new details about Apple’s tablet where Apple had not released the device during that time. In 2009, The Telegraph reported that iLounge had shared the release date of the Apple tablet from a "reliable" unnamed source. In 2009, CNET reported that iLounge had spotted the new Genius feature in iTune videos. In 2010, The Guardian shared rumours about the Apple tablet and listing details iLounge shared regarding the device having twin dock connectors and a big antenna panel. In 2010, CNET reported that a source from iLounge had claimed that a new iPod and iPad mini with a 7-inch screen was coming along with the new fifth-generation iPhone. In 2010, iPhoneLife.com has listed iLounge under their accessories list for providing a huge collection of reviews and information on iPhone, iPod, and iPad accessories. iPhoneLife.com also listed iLounge under their free eBook Buyers Guides. In 2010, The Graphic Mac listed iLounge under their 5 iPhone websites that users should bookmark list. in 2011, CNET reported that iLounge had revealed the only T-shirt an Apple fanboy should be seen in. In 2012, Business Insider reported that Jeremy Horwitz from iLounge had shared rumoured details about the iPad 3 from a source. In 2012, CBS News reported that an unnamed source told iLounge the new iPhone will be thinner, taller, and made out of metal. In 2012, Forbes reported that iLounge had leaked details about the new iPhone to be longer and thinner and have a smaller dock connector. In 2012, CNET reported that iLounge had claimed to have a source with knowledge of Apple's smartphone plan that shared the iPhone 5 will have a 4-inch screen along with a new Dock connector. In 2012, CBS News reported that the leaked photos and videos of the iPhone 5 by iLounge were real. In 2013, Forbes reported that iLounge had leaked some details of a new Budget iPhone for the Chinese Market. In 2013, CNET reported that iLounge had claimed the low-cost iPhone will be like a plastic iPhone 5. In Books In 2010, Susannah Gardner and Shane Birley wrote a book for the “For Dummies” series called "Blogging For Dummies” mentioning iLounge as an essential source for all news and issues for the Apple iPod and iPhone on page 138. In 2010, Tony Bove wrote a book for the “For Dummies” series called "” listing iLounge under its Ten web sources for more information about iPad, iPod and iPhone products and accessories in Chapter 23, page 391.
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