iPhone Works With iPod Music Docks But Not Video Docks

When it comes to iPhone compatibility with old-school docks and accessories, the fear factor has been pretty high. Compounding that is the annoying message you get as soon as you dock an iPhone: "This accessory is not made to work with iPhone." Then, more mysteriously, "Would you like to turn on Airplane Mode to reduce audio interference (you will not be able to make or receive calls)?" I have tested it on a few music docks, daringly answering "No" each time, and I'm happy to report, it's no big deal. On the flipside, anyone who bought one of those newer video docks is bound to be frustrated, because in our testing, they didn't work. More »

Dressed in Black: Bose SoundDock

Here's one of our favorite iPod accessories, the Bose SoundDock, and now it arrives decked out in a high-gloss black finish to match those dark-hued iPods. Just like its white-colored brandmate, the black SoundDock hooks up to any iPod with a dock connector. Available in a few weeks, there's no specific info on pricing, but we're thinking it'll probably cost the same as the white one, $299. More »