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Magnets + iPod Nano = Strapless watch

Ben Kersey, May 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

How far would you go to get rid of those pesky watch straps? One man has decided to implant magnets into his skin in order to go strapless, calling the project iDermal (NSFW!). Dave Hurban undertook the project in order to attach an iPod Nano to his wrist to use as a timepiece. Speaking to Digital Trends, he describes the steps used and why he decided to experiment in such an unconventional way. Read The Full Story

iPod Nano Touch concept gets skinny

Chris Burns, Apr 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Designer Enrico Penello is known for his conceptual work in the industrial design world - and not least of all this week for his undeniably interesting Apple iPod Nano Touch design. What we're looking at here is a different direction entirely for the iPod, taking the height of one model and adding the touchscreen of another. Would such a design give Apple designers pause, or would they have a heart attack at the imperfect aspect ratio? Read The Full Story

iPod Nano 7G with camera leaked in photos

Chris Burns, Feb 1st 2012 Discuss [26]

Not one whole heck of a lot of news is written or read these days about the iPad Nano, one of the last devices to have been designed and released by Apple since their attention switched to purely iPhone and iPad in that sized market. But what we’ve got here appears very much to be an upgrade to the iPod Nano line, and the folks at Apple.pro have a collection of photos which depict it having a 1.3-megapixel camera! This may seem to the average citizen to be a fool’s errand as the current iPod nano has a clip on the back that would block and camera attempts – but lo! There it is!

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The Pill iPod Nano 6G dock medicates your media needs

Chris Burns, Dec 27th 2011 Discuss [0]

There's a way to turn any device into the masterpiece you always though it should be, and in no greater environment is this true than with the iOS suite of devices - quite evident here with The Pill for the 6th generation of iPod Nano. You've got your little display-toting machine plugged in to the middle of this pill, the pill itself being a stark red and white on either side, the speakers for the sound you'll be blasting eschewing forth from either side with skill. This look like the key for the beat junkie in you? Read The Full Story

Apple Black Friday sales open

Chris Davies, Nov 25th 2011 Discuss [6]

Apple’s Black Friday sales in the US have kicked off, hot on the heels of the company’s international discounts. The “special one-day Apple shopping event” offers an iPad 2 from $458, a $41 saving on the regular price, as well as a MacBook Air from $898 and an iMac from $1,098. You can even save money on iTunes purchases, with a $50 iTunes gift card just $45 for one day only.

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Apple UK offers Black Friday cheap iPad and MacBook deals

Chris Davies, Nov 25th 2011 Discuss [1]

Apple has kicked off its Black Friday UK sale, offering £31 off of its best-selling iPad 2 tablet, £81 off a MacBook or iMac, and dozens of discounts on Apple and third-party accessories. Described as a "special one-day Apple shopping event" - since the UK hasn't traditionally had Black Friday sales - the discounting is notable given how rarely the company agrees to slash its prices. Read The Full Story

Original iPod Nano recalled by Apple in USA

Chris Burns, Nov 12th 2011 Discuss [51]

This week Apple has officially made public a recall program for its original iPod nano model here in the USA citing a rare overheating problem that has recently posed enough of a risk that full replacements will be offered on the whole generation. This isn't the first iPod nano 1st generation recall on earth, but it is the first inside the USA. Apple is recommending that users discontinue using their devices immediately and follow along with one of the methods they've got available for replacing the device with another model for free from Apple. Read The Full Story

iOS Swipe then Hold gesture found in patent application

Chris Burns, Nov 10th 2011 Discuss [5]

We're at a point in our mobile device history where little things like how our finger moves across the display become important, this becoming rather clear here in an application for a couple of swipe of the finger gestures at the US patent office written up by Apple for iOS. What the patent application is titled is "systems and methods for displaying visual information on a device," and its two proposed gesture types are "hold then swipe" and "swipe then hold," both of them made to move in and out of images with ease and grace. Read The Full Story

iPod nano 7th gen teardown reveals supplier swap

Chris Davies, Oct 7th 2011 Discuss [1]

Apple's new iPod nano has undergone the teardown treatment, with the updated 7th generation PMP now revealed as having a quiet change in component suppliers. After stripping down the new media player to its component parts, iFixit discovered Apple has shifted from Toshiba to SanDisk flash memory as well as making more obvious software changes. Read The Full Story

Apple unveils new iPod nano, most affordable yet

Rue Liu, Oct 4th 2011 Discuss [5]

Apple just unveiled a new iPod nano at its Let’s Talk iPhone event. The company is touting the device as the most affordable nano ever and it’s definitely taking it beyond enjoying music. The new iPod nano integrates Nike+ with a slew of new fitness features rolled in. Read The Full Story

Motorola Preparing An iPod Nano, Nike+ Hybrid Sports Watch?

Rue Liu, Jul 27th 2011 Discuss [1]

We're all about hybrid devices these days. Having a watch that only tells time just doesn't cut it anymore, especially for those with a more active lifestyle. We have devices like the Nike+ SportWatch, the Garmin Forerunner, and a myriad of watchbands for turning your iPod nano into a multitasking watch. And now it looks like Motorola will be joining in on the fun with its own all-in-one offering. Read The Full Story

Apple’s Next-Gen iPod Nano Camera Rumor Supported By Patent Filing

Rue Liu, May 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

Earlier this week, images purported to be the next-gen iPod nano surfaced revealing the addition of a small camera and the removal of the built-in clip. Today, a patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office entitled "Environment Sensitive Display Tags" was discovered revealing not only a new camera but also added support for apps and games. Read The Full Story