Sirius XM Unveils SkyDock Satellite Radio Accessory for iPhone

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 26, 2009 - 12:05pm.

New York - As rumored last week, Sirius XM (NASD: SIRI) on Wednesday unveiled the SkyDock, a docking station for Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone an iPod touch that turns the devices into satellite radio receivers.

The $119 add-on, slated for release in the fall, will be accompanied by a free application for the iPhone/iPod touch that allows for control of the XM tuner.

Listeners will be able to tag songs heard on XM for later purchase from Apple's iTunes Store.

The SkyDock will be compatible with first- and second-generation iPod touch, as well as all three iPhone models, running iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

Users will also need to subscribe to an XM Radio service plan.

Related Links:
http://www.siriusradio.com

Published in DMW Daily, August 26, 2009

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Stock Shock

Submitted by Jennifer (not verified) on August 28, 2009 - 5:58am.

There is a DVD movie out about the whole Sirius XM/Mel K. story called: Stock Shock. Very good flick and explains stock market manipulation as well. Stock Shock is at amazon.com and stockshockmovie.com