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iPod nano retail stock shortages hint at model refresh come September

When the supplies get short, the new stuff’s en route. Or that’s the more hopeful school of thought when it comes to being unable to buy the cool thing that you want. Per 9to5Mac, a number of retailers are running out of stock of the iPod nano. In the US these include major chains like […]

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Apple initiates first-gen iPod nano replacement program, cites occasional battery overheating concerns

Sometimes you just have to make amends. Per MacRumors, Apple has initiated a replacement program for the first-generation iPod nano due to issues with the device’s battery overheating. The Cupertino, Calif.-based iPod maker first acknowledged the issue in 2008, offering replacements to customers who experienced overheating. The defect prompted investigations from several international government agencies, […]

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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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Leaked photo shows 7th-generation iPod nano with 1.3 megapixel camera, no attachment clip

If it’s not the rumors that keep technology interesting, it’s the leaked product photos. Per tw.apple.pro, additional evidence has surfaced showing that the seventh generation iPod nano will retain its same small form factor and multi-touch screen, but add a camera to the rear side of the diminutive device and strangely ditch the built-in clip. […]

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Hack iPod Nano

Hacker cracks iPod nano, finds support for slew of additional supported features

Irish hacker James Whelton announced Monday that he has successfully hacked Apple’s current iPod nano using a springboard hack. That process allowed him to create a “blank space” on the device by removing an app, and Mr. Whelton said that he hopes to be able to use this process to allow further modification to the […]