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Key Details of Floola
- A classic iPod app
- Last updated on
- Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)
Editors’ Review
There are a lot of music jukeboxes out there that aren't iTunes that work with iPods. Cross-platform Floola is one of the few, if only, portable music players that not only works with your iPod, it will work from your iPod, too. The program's fully compatible with your desktop iTunes installation, but can be run from the iPod itself.
Floola is compatible with all iPod models except the iPod Touch. One of the standout features of this program is that it requires no installation. This means you can use it on different computers without any issues. It allows for uploading and downloading content between your device and computer, making it versatile for media management.
Online capabilities are also a strong point of Floola. You can transfer YouTube videos directly to your iPod and synchronize your device with your Google Calendar. The program includes a smart search feature that helps you find duplicate or missing songs, keeping your library organized. It also updates your listening habits to Last.fm automatically, a process known as scrobbling.
Unlike iTunes, Floola does not offer the option to purchase music directly from the iTunes Store. However, it excels in various file management functions. Its user-friendly interface organizes music by song, album, and artist, allowing you to quickly locate and play any piece. The built-in media player supports instant playback, and you can create automated playlists based on criteria like song length or year of release.
The features it offers are comprehensive and robust, including music, video, note taking, and photo support. The latest version includes Google Calendar synchronization. The interface is simple, bordering on simplistic, and is rife with minor imperfections. Don't let that keep you from checking it out, though, because there's an incredible amount that you can do with Floola. It can also copy songs from your iPod to your computer, grab videos from the Web, and, if you want, convert them to audio-only. It supports podcast catching, playlists, and will tell you if a song is not on a playlist. The Edit Song window lacks tags, but will--among its many features--reveal the absolute location of the song on the iPod, cracking Apple's labyrinthine system.
Bottom Line
Floola is a work in progress. The conversion utility is buggy, and newer iPods won't be compatible with the iPod-specific fwid hardware code. Instructions on how to obtain it are available in the Floola FAQ. Floola also doesn't play well with non-Apple jukeboxes, and you might need to use the iPod firmware repair available in iTunes or Floola to get it to work. Despite these problems, Floola is truly portable and works well enough to be considered a strong iTunes alternative.
What’s new in version 2012r1
- expiration removed
- improved linux support
- improved podcast support
- added support for podcasts over secure http
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