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Apple releases updated iPod nano, shuffle models, offers new color options

Despite a three year hiatus between the last update, Apple gave the iPod a major overhaul on Tuesday. Among these are the revamped iPod nano and shuffle models, which, like the new iPod touch, come in gold, dark blue, and pink colors. Apart from the new colors, Apple hasn’t upgraded the hardware of the iPod […]

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Apple Store down, new iPod models expected today

As of early this morning, the Apple Store web site is down. The reason for this is most likely iPod-related. The current rumor is that Apple will be launching its new iPod units. The new models are expected to feature an A8 processor, 8 megapixel camera and arrive in new dark blue, pink and gold […]

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Apple’s Black Friday deals in effect, (PRODUCT)RED iTunes gift cards available for qualifying purchases

Today’s the day for both decent deals as well as that Apple (PRODUCT)RED iTunes gift card you’ve been dreaming of. Per 9to5Mac, Apple is now offering a one-day-only deal on its products for Black Friday. Customers who purchase qualifying Apple products will receive a (PRODUCT)RED iTunes gift card valued from US$25 to US$100 depending on […]

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iFixit completes seventh-gen iPod nano teardowns, finds additional NAND Flash memory, Bluetooth, assorted mystery chips

It’s the teardowns that make things interesting. Per iFixit, the teardown of the seventh-gen iPod nano revealed the following interesting components: – The Toshiba THGBX2G7D2JLA01, which includes 16 gigabytes of NAND flash. The Broadcom BCM2078KUBG also includes both the Bluetooth and FM radios. – A touchscreen controller from Texas Instruments identified as 343S0538. – A […]

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Apple releases version 1.0.1 firmware update for seventh-generation iPod nano

You’ve had your spiffy new seventh-generation iPod nano for a day or two. Now let’s update that sucker. Per iLounge, Apple released version 1.0.1 of the new iPod nano’s software. The new software only mentions “Support for iPod nano (7th generation)” in its release notes, offering little information as to what issues, if any, are […]