ILounge

iLounge is an independent website covering information about iPods, iPhones, iPads, accessories, related products and news from Apple Inc.

Site launch
The website was originally launched by Dennis Lloyd as iPodLounge on November 16, 2001, less than a month after Apple announced its first iPod device on October 23, 2001. Though it began as a hobby, iPodLounge attracted Digital Lifestyle Outfitters as its first advertiser in the spring on 2002. The revenues soon became sufficient to cover salaries and a freelance staff. On July 11, 2005, the website announced that it would be rebranded to "iLounge", which took effect on the following day. The website later also covered Apple's iPhone and iPad releases.

Tagline
The tagline of iLounge began as “All Things iPod” and evolved to become “All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Beyond."

News coverage

 * In 2004, reported about iPod fans reported sound problems with reference to iPodLounge (later iLounge).
 * listed iPodLounge on its 50 best websites of 2004 list.


 * In 2005, reported that iPodLounge 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 2006, 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, shared iLounge's 2008 iPod and iPhone Buyer's Guide to its readers.
 * reported that iLounge had updated its "everything iPod" guide with support for Apple TV and iPhone.


 * In 2008, reported that iLounge had uncovered possible blueprints for the next-generation iPod touch and iPod nano.
 *  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 2009, reported that sources at iLounge have said that third-party  and headphone adapters for the iPod shuffle would require an Apple license authentication chip.
 * reported that iLounge had some secret sources with Apple when Jeremy Horwitz, the senior editor at iLounge at the time, published an article with ten new details about Apple’s tablet where Apple had not released the device during that time.
 *  reported that iLounge had shared the release date of the Apple tablet from a "reliable" unnamed source.
 * reported that iLounge had spotted the new Genius feature in iTunes videos.


 * In 2010,  shared s about an Apple tablet and listing details iLounge shared regarding the device having twin dock connectors and a big antenna panel.
 * 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.
 * iPhone Life 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.
 * The Graphic Mac listed iLounge under their 5 iPhone websites that users should bookmark list.


 * In 2011, reported that iLounge had revealed the only T-shirt an Apple fanboy should be seen in.


 * In 2012,  reported that Jeremy Horwitz from iLounge had shared rumoured details about the iPad 3 from a source.
 * reported that an unnamed source told iLounge the new iPhone will be thinner, taller, and made out of metal.
 *  reported that iLounge had leaked details about the new iPhone to be longer and thinner and have a smaller dock connector.
 * 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 replacement for the 30-pin dock connector.
 * reported that the leaked photos and videos of the iPhone 5 by iLounge were real.


 * In 2013,  reported that iLounge had leaked some details of a new "budget"" iPhone for the Chinese market.
 * reported that iLounge had correctly predicted that the low-cost iPhone (iPhone 5C) would be like a plastic iPhone 5.

Change of ownership
The current owner of iLounge is Australian entrepreneur Haider Ali Khan, who acquired the website from founder Dennis Lloyd in 2019.

The iLounge team

 * Haider Ali Khan — owner of iLounge
 * Samantha Wiley — senior editor
 * Naveed Ahmed — contributing editor
 * Munawar Gul — contributing editor
 * Afrasiab Khan — contributing editor
 * Abhay Ram — contributing editor

In print
iLounge was unusual in that the website spawned print publications, in reverse of the typical trend for other technology news outlets.

In 2010, Susannah Gardner and Shane Birley wrote a book for the  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, also wrote a book for the  series called iPod & iTunes For Dummies listing iLounge under its ten web sources for more information about iPad, iPod and iPhone products and accessories in Chapter 23, page 391.