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Apple Intros 4th Generation iPod nano
At today's media event Apple introduced a brand new iPod nano with a curved aluminum and glass enclosure, in nine vibrant colours. The new iPod nano incorporates Apple’s breakthrough Genius technology which automatically creates playlists from songs in your music library that go great together…
Gallery: 2nd Generation iPod touch
Photos of the 2nd generation iPod touch introduced at Apple's Let's Rock event on September 9 2008. View the gallery.
Gallery: 4th Generation iPod nano
Photos of the 4th generation iPod nano introduced at Apple's Let's Rock event on September 9 2008. View the gallery.
Apple Replacing 'Exploding' First-Gen iPod nanos
In a statement to the press this week Apple confirmed that a issue where first-generation iPod nanos' short circuit and overheat causing a device-killing fire. After being plugged in for somewhere between 5 to 10 minutes I heard a sizzling sound. I looked down on…
iPhone and iPod touch 2.0.2 Firmware Update Released
Apple has released the latest minor firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch. Apple describes the 248MB update as containing "Bug fixes" but expands no further.
Apple Releases Free Firmware Update for iPod touch Owners
Apple has today quietly released firmware version 1.1.5 for iPod touch users who have opted not to pay for firmware version 2.0. Although Apple has offered little information as to what is included with the firmware update, reports suggest that no new features are added…
Apple Ups Orders of iPhone 3G to 15 Million
According to Craig Berger analyst for FBR Capital Markets , Apple has revised both its third and fourth calendar quarter iPhone build numbers "significantly higher" to more than 15 million units. The company also placed orders for an additional 2 million 2G iPhones. "With about…
Spanish "iPod Tax" Kicks in July 1
Billboard reports that Spanish consumers will soon have to pay an anti-piracy tax on media devices such as the iPod which are capable of storing, recording or playing sounds or images. The tax aims to raise €117.8 million from iPod, mobile phone and other sales…
iPod touch Suffering Supply Shortages
Analyst Ben Reitzes of Lehman Brothers noted to clients this week that the 8GB iPod touch is currently showing a shipping delay of 1-2 days on orders made on the online Apple store. The analyst suggests that supplies are likely to be strained due to…
Apple Airs iPod Advert: 'Shut Up and Let Me Go'
Apple has aired a new iPod advert on US television. The ad is a return to the famous silhouette style dancers that have featured in past iPod adverts. Apple recently took a departure from the familiar silhouette style advert to show off particular aspects of…
Updates: iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0.3, Plugin Manager 1.7.3
iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0.3 - Mac (3.6MB) - Windows (4.9MB) Use iPod Reset Utility to restore the following iPod models back to their factory settings, when iTunes is unable to do so: iPod shuffle (1st Generation) iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) The restore process completely…
Nike and Apple Expanding on Nike + iPod
In a press release Nike and Apple announced upcoming plans for the Nike + iPod partnership. Both Nike and Apple will work with several gym equipment manufacturers such as Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac and Technogym to make their cardio equipment Nike + iPod compatible…
iPod touch Advert Airs
Apple has begun airing an advert for the iPod touch, the advert first showed during last nights American Idol. The advert cleverly shows off almost every aspect of the iPod touch, finishing with the phrase "Everybody touch." The advert can be viewed via Apple's website…
iPod shuffle Price Cut, New 2GB Model [Update: UK Pricing]
Apple today announced that the iPod shuffle is now even more affordably priced at $49 (£32) and that it is introducing a new 2GB model of the iPod shuffle for $69 (£45). "At just $49, the iPod shuffle is the most affordable iPod ever," said…
Apple Adds Pink nano to iPod Lineup
Apple has announced that it has added a new pink iPod nano to the current selection of iPods. The move comes ahead of next months Valentines day. “Customers are going to love the gorgeous new pink iPod nano,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of…
Apple Announces Major Software Upgrade for iPod touch
Apple® today announced a major software upgrade for the iPod touch, making the best iPod into even more—the world’s best Wi-Fi mobile device. iPod touch customers already have the most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari™, and now Apple is adding five…
In Brief: Fujitsu, Hitachi Quit Micro Hard-Drive Business; Icon Wiggle in Patent; Final Cut Meeting Holds Answers
Fujitsu, Hitachi Quit Micro Hard-Drive Business, Icon Wiggle in Patent A report from Reuters notes that an increasing shift to flash-based storage has forced Fujitsu and Hitachi out of the ultra-small rotating hard drive business. Both Fujitsu and Hitachi had supplied micro hard-drives for Apple's…
In Brief: Mary J. Blige iPod Advert Debuts
Apple has debuted a new iPod + iTunes advert featuring musical artist Mary J. Blige. The ad is in the style of the long running iPod silhouette adverts. The advert which can be seen on Apple's website ( direct QuickTime link ) features Blige's newest…
In Brief: iPod touch Firmware 1.1.2
Along with today's release of the iPhone firmware update, Apple has also released an update for the iPod touch. The biggest feature of the update is that iPod touch users can now Add Calendar Events to the iPod touch calendar. The update is now available…
New iPod touch Advert, Made by Student
Apple has posted a new advert featuring the iPod touch on its website. The ad which started airing over the weekend was inspired by a student made advert posted on YouTube by Nick Haley. The advert was touched up and made ready for broadcasting by…