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iPod Nano Patents

Recently published patent shows Apple’s interest in adding camera, games to iPod nano

A newly released patent application shows that Apple has interest in improving its multi-touch iPod nano with a camera and support for new software such as games. Per AppleInsider, potential features of a future touchscreen iPod nano were revealed this week in a new patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office entitled […]

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Apple Japan agrees to replace overheating iPod nano units

Following the request of Japanese authorities, Apple has finally agreed to replace a number of iPod nano music players, which may have proved a fire risk. According to AFP, Japan’s industry ministry once again warned the first generation iPod nano, sold from 2005, had caused a number of accidents. “Four people burned themselves after they […]

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iPod Nano Software

Apple Releases Version 1.0.2 Firmware Update for Fifth-Generation iPod Nano

Late Friday, Apple released version 1.0.2 of its firmware for the company’s fifth generation iPod nano. The update, which can be located through iTunes, fixes audiobook playback to allow Normal, Slower, and Faster settings to work for audio podcasts. Per Macworld UK, the update also resolves an issue where Genius Mixes were not working for […]

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iPod Inventories Running Low as September 9th Event Approaches

With Apple’s anticipated media event approaching in nine days, it’s not surprising that Apple’s supply of current model iPods happens to be dwindling with likely product upgrades on the horizon. According to Ars Technica, a number of Apple Authorized Resellers have stated that the current stock of iPod models is no longer being shipped, and […]