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Remember the 2005 lawsuit over Apple's effort to keep RealNetworks' Harmony DRM off of the iPod, calling the countermeasures an abuse that locked customers into Apple's FairPlay copy protection and the iTunes Store? You're forgiven if you don't -- the complaint was filed in 2005. Even with iTunes having gone primarily DRM-free over three years ago, though, owners of iPods bought between September 12th, 2006 and March 31st, 2009 are just now getting notices that they qualify for a slice of any damages if they register and Rhapsody's former owner the class action group wins in court. Of course, there's no guarantee that RealNetworks former Rhapsody users will win and get you music money to feed your iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano or iPod touch, but unless you're planning to sue Apple yourself, there's no penalty for a legitimate claim.

Update: RealNetworks has chipped in to let us know that it's "not involved in any way" with the lawsuit, which is actually an independent complaint centered around the Rhapsody users themselves. RealNetworks hasn't embroiled itself in a legal fight with Apple to date.

iPod owners notified of RealNetworks-related lawsuit's class action status, given chance to cash in (updated: not Real) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you'll recall, it was April of last year when we reported on pictures from Apple.pro, which claimed to show a seventh-generation iPod Nano chassis with room for a camera. Not long after, the site posted a second leak of the device, hinting at the omission of the Nano's famous clip in favor of optics. Fast forward to the present, and we're now looking another supposed shot of the unit, however, this time the clip is back and it's made room for the shooter. Like prior Nano-camera efforts, this prototype's loaded with a less-than-whopping 1.3-megapixels of resolution, which M.I.C Gadget claims in its non-final form, took overexposed photos. Apple's apparently also been toying with 2-megapixel prototypes, but those too were apparently deemed unsatisfactory. M.I.C. Gadget also muses the two month old prototype is nearing release, and that it could be released before the traditional fall schedule. Seeing as the Nano's long overdue for a hardware refresh, we'd file that under definitively maybe, but before believing, take copious amounts of salt as you hit the source link below for a bevy of pics.

Supposed next-gen iPod Nano with camera leaks again, clip back in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a few weeks since Apple's issued a worldwide recall on a number of its first-gen iPod nanos at risk for becoming uncomfortably hot under the collar. Evidently, many folks who've sent their devices into AppleCare to get swapped are finding that they've being treated with an upgrade to the current sixth-gen variant. Lovers of click wheels may view its square, touchscreen shell as folly, but hey, its hard to fuss over owning latest there is, right? The replacement program is still ongoing, so if you haven't checked to see if your nano qualifies, hit up the "more coverage" link below to find out. Already got yours back? Let us know your mileage in comments!

[Thanks, Scott]

Apple reportedly swapping recalled iPod nanos for 6G counterparts; you have yours? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For all the grousing about the minimal changes from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S, Apple's fastest smartphone incorporates sweeping shifts compared to what the company did with its iPod line. From keeping the waning iPod classic in the lineup to leaving the still-potent iPod touch untouched save for a blanching and price reduction, the venerable digital media player line seemed all but ignored at a time of year when Apple once primed the holiday pump for MP3 players.

Yet, while the iPod touch may not have received the processor boost or Siri-ousness of the iPhone 4S, it at least continues to remain vibrant via access to Apple's app store. That's not the case for the nano, once the flagship of the line. While Apple's smallest touchscreen device gained new software that enlarged the main icons and brought new clock faces, these improvements are also being offered to owners of the last-generation iPod nano via a software update.

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Switched On: Next for the nano originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The reason given for waiting so long to replace them is that when it comes to this issue "the likelihood increases as the battery ages"; that, and it's finally too late for you to run out and get a Zune. No word yet on which models will be sent out as replacements, but if yours is personalized, then sorry -- no inscriptions available.

[Thanks, Paul & Jordan]

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Apple is replacing first gen iPod nanos due to faulty batteries originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The iPod turns 10, celebrates a decade of destroying physical media originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Thanks to the folks over at 9to5 Mac, we now know that owners of 2010 nanos will get the software update with the new features too.

Gallery: Apple's new Nano: Gallery

Continue reading Apple's iPod nano now $149 for 16GB and $129 for 8GB (update: 2010 nanos get the goodies too)

Apple's iPod nano now $149 for 16GB and $129 for 8GB (update: 2010 nanos get the goodies too) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcedapplappleattcomacupertinoiosipodipod nanoIpodNanokeynotelets talk iphoneLetsTalkIphoneliveliveblognanoprice dropPriceDropsmartphonesprinttim cookTimCookupdateTue, 04 Oct 2011 13:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple axes iPod click wheel games in iTunes, is the 'classic' model next?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/apple-axes-ipod-click-wheel-games-in-itunes-is-the-classic-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/apple-axes-ipod-click-wheel-games-in-itunes-is-the-classic-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/apple-axes-ipod-click-wheel-games-in-itunes-is-the-classic-mo/#comments We're all well aware that a new iPhone will see daylight next week. What's still a bit unclear is whether or not Apple plans on discontinuing the ol' faithful iPod classic. However, we may be getting a clue as to what fate the PMP may soon meet. The folks over at AppleInsider discovered that the link to iPod Click Wheel Games no longer appears on the App Store drop-down menu in iTunes. Since 2006, the folks in in Cupertino have been offering added entertainment for the popular mobile jukebox for $7.49 each, but only about 50 titles were available for purchase -- it's kind of hard to develop software when a third-party kit wasn't publicly released. So if you're planning on hanging onto your iPod classic for a little while, we hope you're content to keep playing Vortex, Klondike or whatever else you've already downloaded.

Apple axes iPod click wheel games in iTunes, is the 'classic' model next? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app storeappleApple iPodApple iPod ClassicApple IPod NanoAppleIpodAppleIpodClassicAppleIpodNanoAppStoreclick wheelClickWheelgamesgamingiOSiPodipod classiciPod classic gamesiPod gamesiPod nanoiPod shuffleIpodClassicIpodClassicGamesIpodGamesIpodNanoIpodShuffleitunesFri, 30 Sep 2011 16:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Jelly Belly cases make your iPhone smell edible, come in BlackBerry flavor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/jelly-belly-cases-make-your-iphone-smell-edible-come-in-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/jelly-belly-cases-make-your-iphone-smell-edible-come-in-blackbe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/jelly-belly-cases-make-your-iphone-smell-edible-come-in-blackbe/#comments There are 53 "official" Jelly Belly flavors available at present, few (if any) of which are MP3 compatible -- strange, really, in an era where pretty much everything else is capable of music playback. The company's new gadget cases are perhaps the next best thing, though despite the fact that they'll add a candy-like scent to your iPhone, iPod touch, nano, or BlackBerry (sadly not this guy), biting into them will almost certainly void your warranty -- and raise your dental co-pay. The cases are currently available and will run you $15 apiece, the same price as the new Jelly Belly-branded headphones, which are similarly recommended for external use only.

Continue reading Jelly Belly cases make your iPhone smell edible, come in BlackBerry flavor

Jelly Belly cases make your iPhone smell edible, come in BlackBerry flavor originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no guarantee that it will show up in the next iPod nano -- or any iPod nano at all, for that matter -- but a newly published patent application has now offered a few more hints about how Apple might make such a device even more wearable. Titled simply, "Environment Sensitive Display Tags," the patent application details how a small, wearable device could use a variety of sensors and inputs (including a camera, microphone, accelerometer -- even a thermometer) to obtain information about its surroundings and translate that into a visual element that's displayed on the screen. So, for instance, the camera could be used to create a background that matches your shirt or jacket, or the accelerometer could be used to make a screen saver react to your movements (like the rain drops illustrated above). All of which, the application suggests, could serve to make the device even more "aesthetically pleasing" as a "fashion accessory."

Incidentally, the patent application also noticeably features "Games" as a menu option in some of the illustrations -- which would be new to the current variety of iPod nano -- but there's no mention of it in the actual claims. And, given that it was filed back in November of 2009, the application's authors could well have simply been working on the assumption that games would simply carry over from the previous generation.

Apple patent application suggest iPod nano could become even more of a 'fashion accessory' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 04:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is this Apple's next iPod nano? It is if you believe the folks from Taiwan's Apple.pro website who, as you may recall, also recently got their hands on a purported next-gen iPod nano chassis that seems to match the complete device pictured above. As you can see, the big change here is the addition of a built-in camera that's said to be 1.3 megapixels, which appears to have also shoved the clip out of the way, although there does seem to be a faint outline where one could be. Of course, the key word here is purported -- to its credit, some of the site's leaks have indeed panned out in the past, but we'd still recommend taking this one with a grain of salt for the time being.

Purported seventh-gen iPod nano spotted, complete with 1.3 megapixel camera originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"From today, Spotify really is the only music player you'll ever need. Our users don't want to have to switch between music players, but they do want to take their playlists with them wherever they go, on a wider range of devices, more simply and at a price they can afford. Now we've made that possible on one of the world's most popular consumer devices."
Here's the dealio on Spotify's download prices for its nine million users of the free service (not premium subscribers):
  • 10 tracks for €9.99 or €1.00 per track (£7.99 or just under 80p per track)
  • 15 tracks for €12.99 or €0.87 per track (£9.99 / 67p)
  • 40 tracks for €30.00 or €0.75 per track (£25 / 63p)
  • 100 tracks for €60.00 or €0.60 per track (£50 / 50p)
All the new features will begin rolling out today as part of an automatic update. See the full press release after the break as well as a quick introduction video to get you started.

Continue reading Spotify launches music download service with iPod sync, puts iTunes on notice

Spotify launches music download service with iPod sync, puts iTunes on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's yet another juicy leak from China to go with your breakfast. Delivered by the same folks who brought us the sixth-gen iPod nano display module leak, this time we have what appears to be a chassis for the next touchscreen nano. According to Apple.pro, the circular hole at the top right is likely to house a little camera, which would bring back the good old days with the camera-donning fifth-gen nano. Obviously, to make space for such an imager here, the spring-loaded clip on the back would have to be downsized and shifted, which would explain why the four screws are off-centered here, unlike those on the current-gen nano (as seen in iFixit's teardown shot after the break). That said, let's not forget that this rumor is coming straight out of KIRFdom, so we'll remain skeptical until this baby pops out around September time, as has been the case with most nano launches in the past.

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Next-gen iPod nano chassis hints at camera? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Diamond-encrusted Lunatik iPod nano watch is as superfluous as it sounds originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple pushes software update for new iPod nano, still makes an iffy wristwatch originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.16th gen6thGenappleipodipod nanoipod nano 6gipod touchIpodNanoIpodNano6gIpodTouchnanosoftwaresoftware updateSoftwareUpdateupdatewatchWed, 23 Feb 2011 23:25:00 EST<![CDATA[SRS Labs iWow for iDevices: now with 3D!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/srs-labs-iwow-for-idevices-now-with-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/srs-labs-iwow-for-idevices-now-with-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/srs-labs-iwow-for-idevices-now-with-3d/#commentsSRS Labs pushed out the iWow adapter a couple of years ago to give your iDevice more sonorous tones, and now is has released a new product: the iWow 3D, for your audial enjoyment. SRS's latest offering still promises to "effectively and naturally restore the audio cues that are buried" in your music -- which seems a bit like a Rumplestiltzkin proposition to us -- through an included dongle and the free iWow app. The company provides little information on how the attachment spins sound straw into aural gold, but the idea of better bass response and richer sound from Apple's iPod may be suitable enough for us. Plus, the device is just $49.99 ($30 less than the OG version), or you can step up to the iWow 3D Combo package that adds five colored faceplates and earbuds for $69.99. No word on when it will go on sale (coming soon, according to SRS), so it looks as if you'll have to endure your drab, two dimensional music just a bit longer.

SRS Labs iWow for iDevices: now with 3D! originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Feb 2011 03:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HEX debuts iPod nano watch band compatible with Nike+ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple's already put some basic gesture controls to use on its sixth generation iPod nano, but a recently published patent application suggests that it may have some grander designs for a no-look interface of sorts. As you can see above, Apple's using a nano in its illustrations for the patent, but the actual claims suggest that the gestures wouldn't necessarily require a screen at all -- possibly for something similar to that back-side interface that also turned up in an Apple patent application? As for the gestures themselves, they'd apparently involve things like a single tap to pause or play, a double tap to skip forward, a triple tap to skip back, and a circular motion to control the volume. Of course, that aforementioned patent application was published in 2007 and we've yet to see anything result from it, so you may not want to hold your breath for this one either.

Apple patent application suggests yet more possible gestures for iPods originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applegesturegesturesipodipod nanoIpodNanomultitouchpatentpatent applicationPatentApplicationThu, 06 Jan 2011 03:11:00 EST<![CDATA[HEX ships iPod nano watch band, dares you to destroy it (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/hex-ships-ipod-nano-watch-band-dares-you-to-destroy-it-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/hex-ships-ipod-nano-watch-band-dares-you-to-destroy-it-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/hex-ships-ipod-nano-watch-band-dares-you-to-destroy-it-video/#comments It's highly improbable that you actually need yet another option when looking for a watch band to house your iPod nano 6G, but if that first-run version you sprung for is already in tatters, HEX has a little something worth considering. The company has just started shipping its HEX Watch Band in the US of A, with $29.95 netting you a soft, flexible band that requires no complicated plug-and-play action whatsoever. Just pop your nano into the face, strap it on your arm, and roll. It's designed to be remarkably rugged (as seen in a torture video just past the break), and the headphone socket is arranged in a way that nicely runs the cable up your arm towards your cranium. The only problem? Choosing which of the nine hues fits your personality best.

Gallery: HEX iPod nano 6G watch band

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HEX ships iPod nano watch band, dares you to destroy it (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPod nano hack nixes an app, can't add your own yet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applehackhacksipodipod nanoipod nano 2010IpodNanoIpodNano2010nanonano 2010Nano2010Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Minimal Studios iPod nano watch kits raise a million dollars on Kickstarter, yes, a million dollars]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/minimal-studios-ipod-nano-watch-kits-raise-a-million-dollars-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/minimal-studios-ipod-nano-watch-kits-raise-a-million-dollars-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/minimal-studios-ipod-nano-watch-kits-raise-a-million-dollars-on/#commentsMinimal Studios iPod nano watch kits raise a million dollars on Kickstarter, yes, a million dollarsWell that didn't take long. Less than a month after we reported on the TikTok and LunaTik concept iPod nano watches hitting Kickstarter the company behind them, Minimal Studios, has met its goal -- and then some. Way then some. The project has clocked in nearly $1,000,000 in funding, helped in large part by a $25 pledge getting you first in line for a $35 MSRP TikTok watch kit, while $50 scored you the metallic LunaTik, which will go for $70. If you missed your chance to pile on the money you can now pre-order officially, with an expected shipment date in January. Again we're not particularly keen on the whole nano as a watch thing, but obviously ya'll have your own ideas, and we say more power to you -- and to Minimal Studios founder Scott Wilson.

Minimal Studios iPod nano watch kits raise a million dollars on Kickstarter, yes, a million dollars originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ipodipod nanoIpodNanokickstarterlunatikminimal studiosMinimalStudiosscott wilsonScottWilsontiktokwatchwatch caseWatchCaseFri, 17 Dec 2010 10:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Frontal Concepts' Infuse iPod nano watch strap wins imaginary design award, our hearts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/frontal-concepts-infuse-ipod-nano-watch-strap-wins-imaginary-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/frontal-concepts-infuse-ipod-nano-watch-strap-wins-imaginary-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/frontal-concepts-infuse-ipod-nano-watch-strap-wins-imaginary-de/#comments By now, you've decided if you're going to use Apple's iPod nano 6G as a watch. We obviously have our own feelings on the matter, but those who can't be bothered with actual functionality should definitely be looking in the direction of Frontal Concepts. This Australian outfit has just released its first product, and it's far and away the most sensibly designed iPod nano watch strap to date. Rather than just looping a band through the device's rear clip, the Infuse strap actually has a simple, one-click locking mechanism to keep your digital timepiece in position. It's also positioned to allow the audio cord to run upwards along the arm, and it's built from polycarbonate plastics and silicone -- plenty tough to withstand the occasional gym visit. Americans can get their pre-order in today for $24.95 (black, white and brown hues are available), with the first shipments expected to head out in around a fortnight. Time's ticking, Santa.

Gallery: Frontal Concepts Infuse iPod nano wristmount

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Frontal Concepts' Infuse iPod nano watch strap wins imaginary design award, our hearts originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple's Australian Store discounts most things by around 10 percent, foreshadows Black Friday deals originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Apple's iPod nano (2010)? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010appleapple ipod nanoAppleIpodNanofeaturedfeatureshow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehwycipodipod nanoipod nano 2010IpodNanoIpodNano2010Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:02:00 EST<![CDATA[TikTok and LunaTik iPod nano watch kits look awesome, despite Ke$ha naming convention]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/tiktok-and-lunatik-ipod-nano-watch-kits-look-awesome-despite-ke/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/tiktok-and-lunatik-ipod-nano-watch-kits-look-awesome-despite-ke/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/tiktok-and-lunatik-ipod-nano-watch-kits-look-awesome-despite-ke/#comments We know it seems like everyone and their mom is turning Apple's latest iPod nano into a watch, but the TikTok and LunaTik concepts by Scott Wilson of Minimal Studios are definitely the best looking "iWatch" accessories we've seen to date. We say concept, because technically the products are still pipe dreams flowing through the funding platform Kickstarter.com -- but seeing as it has already doubled its requested funding goal, there's a very good chance these concepts will actually ship out. The TikTok features a simple snap-in design for quick wrist-mounting and is tentatively priced at $35. The LunaTik, on the other hand, is marketed as a "premium conversion kit" that secures the Nano in a two-piece CNC-machined aluminum case held together with stainless steel bolts, and should ship for $70. As with many Kickstarter projects, pledging some funding to the cause can score you either model at a cheaper pre-order price. Now if only the iPod nano was actually a good watch... Video after the break.

Gallery: TikTok and LunaTik iPod Nano Watch Accessory Gallery

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TikTok and LunaTik iPod nano watch kits look awesome, despite Ke$ha naming convention originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPod nano review -- as a watch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Find some of the current iPod nano watch options a bit too subdued for your style? Then you might want to consider Griffin's new Slap wristband, which looks to be among the most protective and colorful options to date. Made entirely of a soft silicone, the Slap is available in no less than eight different colors, and it completely encloses your iPod nano (save for the headphone jack) but promises to still let you control the volume and sleep / wake buttons through the case. Still no word on a release date, but you can expect this one to set you back the same $25 that most other similar wristbands seem to be going for.

Griffin gets in the iPod nano watch game with colorful, protective Slap wristband originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecasegriffingriffin slapGriffinSlapipodipod nanoipod nano watchipod nano wristbandIpodNanoIpodNanoWatchIpodNanoWristbandslapwatchwristbandTue, 16 Nov 2010 19:22:00 EST<![CDATA[PCD's $99 wireless streaming adapter will beam iOS or older-gen iPod nano content onto your TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/pcds-99-wireless-streaming-adapter-will-beam-ios-or-older-gen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/pcds-99-wireless-streaming-adapter-will-beam-ios-or-older-gen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/pcds-99-wireless-streaming-adapter-will-beam-ios-or-older-gen/#comments In case you've got some fundamental issue with Apple's upcoming AirPlay, or just a fifth-gen iPod nano you're unwilling to part with, here's a handy little adapter for you. Produced by Cywee and likely to be sold for around $99 by PCD in the US, this RF streamer plugs straight into your iDevice's dock connector and then beams video, pictures, games and the like over to its nearby base station, which in turn hooks up to your television by a set of RGB cables. Any app that utilizes Apple's video output API is a candidate for having its visuals sent over, though resolution is unfortunately capped at 480p and you'll need line of sight at a distance of no more than 15 feet for everything to work correctly. Just to make sure we're all appropriately underwhelmed by its current product, Cywee promises an 802.11n WiFi variant that'll handle 1080p and output via HDMI for next year. Great, we'll just wait for that one, why don't we?

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PCD's $99 wireless streaming adapter will beam iOS or older-gen iPod nano content onto your TV originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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H2O Audio's Amphibx Grip waterproof armband keeps your new iPod nano, shuffle dry originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPod nano modded into Dreamcast VMU, magic meets nostalgia (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's boom beverage speaker now available as American cup holder surrogate originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rampant View turns your 5th gen iPod nano into a head cam originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Incipio Linq keeps the iPod nano watch craze going with $25 'carrying solution' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecaseincipioincipio linqIncipioLinqipodipod nanoipod nano 2010ipod nano watchIpodNanoIpodNano2010IpodNanoWatchiwatchlinqnanostrapwatchwristwrist strapwrist watchWristStrapWristWatchThu, 16 Sep 2010 01:29:00 EST<![CDATA[iLoveHandles turns nano iPods into oversized watches]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/ilovehandles-turns-nano-ipods-into-oversized-watches/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/ilovehandles-turns-nano-ipods-into-oversized-watches/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/ilovehandles-turns-nano-ipods-into-oversized-watches/#comments What happens when Apple introduces a square-shaped new iPod and adorns it with an analog watch face for a lock screen? A whole new cottage industry sprouts up, whereby entrepreneurial types dust off old and mostly worthless watch straps, cut out an iPod nano-shaped compartment in them, and charge you $19.99 for the privilege of turning your tiny PMP into a somewhat bulky wristwatch. The saddest part about this is that we've got a feeling they might be on to a winner here.

iLoveHandles turns nano iPods into oversized watches originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPod nano (2010) splayed open in the name of miniature science originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may not be anything more than a bit of excess or leftover code, but it looks like there's at least a hint of some possible video playback capabilities lying deep in the code for the new iPod nano (the internal settings property list, to be specific). As discovered by Erica Sadun over at TUAW, that includes options for things like TV subtitles, captions and alternate audio, and even a fit-to-screen option -- for the perfectly square aspect ratio of the nano's screen, perhaps? Of course, there doesn't seem to be an option to actually make video watchable on a 1.5-inch screen.

iPod nano code hints at possible video playback originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>codeipod nanoipod nano 6gIpodNanoIpodNano6gnanovideovideo playbackVideoPlaybackWed, 08 Sep 2010 17:17:00 EST<![CDATA[iPod nano review (2010)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/ipod-nano-review-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/ipod-nano-review-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/ipod-nano-review-2010/#comments Apple's sixth generation of the iPod nano is essentially the first complete rethinking the product has had since its debut in 2005. The previous form factor -- slim and light with a decently sized display and clickwheel -- has been all but abandoned. The new design is a complete departure; a full touchscreen device that brings to mind something more like a large, living postage stamp than a portable music player. Along with the radical hardware redesign, Apple has infused the media player with a brand new operating system as well -- an interface that looks and plays more like iOS than iPod. We've spent the past week or so knocking the nano around to see if it's worth your hard-earned dollars, and we've got the answers inside -- so read on for our full review.

Gallery: iPod nano (2010) hands-on

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iPod nano review (2010) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Visualized: the Apple iWatch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: iPod shuffle vs nano vs touch (2010)... fight!

iPod nano vs touch vs shuffle... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Okay, we've gotten much more quality time with the nano, and we'll admit that after some brief practice, the menu navigation is nice both going in and out of menus -- holding the middle will take some getting used to, if only because you gotta avoid any other on-screen items that beckon for your digits. Probably due to the small size of the screen, there is no pinch-to-zoom for photos. Instead, we're using a simple double-tap motion to a fixed zoom in / zoom out distance.

The clock app has a very easy-to-read analog style to it, and swiping across the screen will give you a stopwatch and timer. There is no alarm clock, however, which as the Apple rep explained to us was a design decision given its lack of an external speaker. Bummer, as it's the perfect size to strap on a band and use as a wristwatch -- a fitting thought, too, given one of the settings will let us see the time every time we wake up the screen. Check out our video tour after the break.

Gallery: iPod nano (2010) first hands-on!

Gallery: More iPod nano (2010) hands-on shots

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iPod nano (2010) first hands-on! (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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