TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Webloghttp://www.tuaw.comTUAW - The Unofficial Apple Webloghttp://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.tuaw.com/media/feedlogo.gifTUAW - The Unofficial Apple Webloghttp://www.tuaw.comen-usCopyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/iPod nano scratch lawsuit checks are in the mailhttp://www.tuaw.com/2010/04/08/ipod-nano-scratch-lawsuit-checks-are-in-the-mail/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/04/08/ipod-nano-scratch-lawsuit-checks-are-in-the-mail/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/04/08/ipod-nano-scratch-lawsuit-checks-are-in-the-mail/#commentsAccording to Engadget, people are finally starting to receive settlement checks for the iPod nano class action lawsuit that was filed shortly after the first-gen nano's release in 2005. Only days after the first nano debuted, people started noticing that the iPod nano's screen was about as easy to scratch as a block of butter. Apple quickly tried to claim that nano screen scratching wasn't a widespread issue, but the lawyers smelled blood and swarmed in; less than three weeks after the class action suit began in the US, the iPod nano suit went international.

Apple agreed to pay a $22.5 million dollar settlement in early 2009. The settlement terms indicated that people would receive refunds in the amount of $15 to $25, depending on whether the iPod nano had a protective slip case included with it or not. However, Engadget's story shows an unidentified submitter receiving a check for $37.50. The settlement terms indicate that the $22.5 million is split up amongst those who participated in the class action lawsuit, regardless of how many applied, and that the ultimate settlement can't exceed 150% of the per-claimant settlement. In the Engadget reader's case, he would have received $25, but since there apparently weren't all that many actual claimants in the case, he received the maximum settlement possible of $37.50.

This is an interesting study of the class action system at work. First, although the suit was filed in late 2005, it took over three years before it was finally resolved. Apple agreed to pay out $22.5 million in consumer refunds in early 2009 -- refunds which are only now arriving in claimants' mailboxes -- and another $4 million in attorney fees. Those $37.50 check claimants are receiving a pittance compared to what Steve Berman, lead attorney in the class action case, likely received in his mailbox.

Far more important than the money being thrown around is a practical side-effect of the case: Apple's portables are much less prone to scratches than the first-gen iPod nano. Perhaps, learning its lesson from the nano brouhaha, Apple changed its mind at the last second and decided to use glass instead of plastic for the iPhone's screen -- a decision that greatly improved the durability of the screen and very likely spared the company from yet another lawsuit.

iPod nano scratch lawsuit checks are in the mail originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>class actioniPod nanolawsuitrefundscratchessettlementChris RawsonThu, 08 Apr 2010 10:30:00 ESTiPhone, iPod touch leading product search for Christmashttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/17/iphone-ipod-touch-leading-product-search-for-christmas/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/17/iphone-ipod-touch-leading-product-search-for-christmas/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/12/17/iphone-ipod-touch-leading-product-search-for-christmas/#comments This is an interesting little statistic, but it could be very telling about what's going on in terms of sales this holiday season. 9to5Mac says that over in the UK, the iPhone and the iPod touch are the current most searched-for products this holiday. iPhone made up 1.75 percent of all product searches last week, and 14% of mobile phone product searches. Meanwhile, the iPod touch was in second place at 1.29 percent, and the iPod nano was actually third, at .5 percent. Over three percent, then, of all product searches in the UK were for Apple's handhelds.

Of course, just because one in 34 people are searching for an iPhone or iPod doesn't mean that they'll be huge gifts necessarily -- maybe the searching just means that they want one, not that they'll be getting one. But there's no question that as big as Apple's 4th quarter has been so far, it's going to get even bigger, in the UK and probably everywhere else as well.

iPhone, iPod touch leading product search for Christmas originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>4th-quarterapplegooglehandheldsholidayiphoneipod-nanoipod-touchmobile-phonepercentproductsq4searchsearchesseasonukMike SchrammThu, 17 Dec 2009 07:30:00 ESTApple quietly updates the 5th Generation iPod nano to 1.0.2http://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/13/apple-quietly-updates-the-5th-generation-ipod-nano-to-1-0-2/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/13/apple-quietly-updates-the-5th-generation-ipod-nano-to-1-0-2/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/11/13/apple-quietly-updates-the-5th-generation-ipod-nano-to-1-0-2/#comments
This week Apple issued an update to the iPod nano, bringing it to version 1.0.2. Fixes and additions include:
  • Fixed audiobook playbook setting so Normal, Slower, Faster, works for audio podcasts
  • Resolved issue where Genius Mixes did not work when using the Nike+ Sport Kit
  • Accessibility setting for Mono Audio in now working
  • Fixed bug so VoiceOver menu items are no longer skipped when using headphone + and - volume buttons to navigate
As always, you can download this update by clicking on the "Check for Update" button in iTunes when you connect your iPod nano to your computer.

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]]>accessibilityiPod nanoIpodNanopodcastsupdateJoachim BeanFri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ESTiMovie 8.0.5 available for your downloading pleasure in Software Updatehttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/10/13/imovie-8-0-5-available-for-your-downloading-pleasure-in-software/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/10/13/imovie-8-0-5-available-for-your-downloading-pleasure-in-software/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/10/13/imovie-8-0-5-available-for-your-downloading-pleasure-in-software/#comments
It looks like another day with another update from Apple. This time, iMovie has been updated to version 8.0.5. This updates fixes some minor issues, as well as improve compatibility with the 5th generation iPod nano and some camcorders

These fixes include:
  • Improved compatibility with camcorders using the iFrame video format
  • Improved compatibility with importing video captured on the iPod nano
  • Fixed problems with resizing the iMovie window during playback
This update available and recommended for all users of iMovie '09, it's around 36MB, and it's available through Software Update or the Apple Support Downloads page.

Thanks Mike for the tip!

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]]>camcorderiMovieiPod nanoIpodNanoSoftware UpdateSoftwareUpdateupdateJoachim BeanTue, 13 Oct 2009 17:30:00 ESTNew 'Pub Finder' app helps you find a Guinnesshttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/16/new-pub-finder-app-helps-you-find-a-guinness/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/16/new-pub-finder-app-helps-you-find-a-guinness/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/16/new-pub-finder-app-helps-you-find-a-guinness/#commentsSome of us here at TUAW have been known to hoist a pint or two of a frosty beverage now and again. When doing so there's quite a few selections from which to choose to satisfy that urge for something cold and refreshing. One choice often made by me personally is Guinness. But what if I want a Guinness after a long day but can't figure out where to go and get one? Fortunately, there's an app for that: the Guinness Pub Finder.

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Guinness on September 24th they have created a new iPhone and iPod Touch app that will, according to the company, allow "consumers of legal drinking age across the US (to) join the celebration and more easily raise a toast with friends in the future." Which, of course, sounds great unless you happen to live in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas or West Virginia where the app is forbidden by law from working. Yeah, I don't get it either.

Even if you can use this app for its intended purpose, it actually isn't just about helping you find a drink, although it does do that pretty well. Here's a breakdown of its main features:

o. Locate a Pint - uses GPS to locate the consumer and the pubs serving Guinness nearest to their current location. It then provides name, address and telephone number of the pub chosen, access to directions, and an email setup to invite friends to join.

o. Know Your Pint - provides a tutorial on the 6 Steps to Creating the Perfect Pint, and also includes a ruler that can be used to measure your pint's head.

o. Fun Extras - includes animated screensavers, a countdown clock to the "Arthur's Day" celebrations and a live feed of the latest news regarding the Guinness 250th Anniversary celebration

o. Responsible Drinking - Provides consumers with the DRINKiQ resource which shares important facts about alcohol to aid responsible choices.

The app is US$1.99 in the iTunes store and its available now.

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]]>ApplicationGPSGuinnessiPhoneiPod TouchIpodTouchPubChris UllrichWed, 16 Sep 2009 13:30:00 ESTHands-on with the new iPod nano, part 2http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/15/hands-on-with-the-new-ipod-nano-part-2/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/15/hands-on-with-the-new-ipod-nano-part-2/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/15/hands-on-with-the-new-ipod-nano-part-2/#comments

Our planned look at the camera feature on the iPod nano got delayed by a household medical emergency, as described in one of our nano example videos above. It did give me a bit more time to go a little more hands on with the nano video camera, and the end result is satisfactory. You're not going to buy this nano for the camera; it's just a bonus feature. Will it be the deal breaker over buying a nano versus another iPod, an iPhone or even a Flip? It all depends what you want out of it.

The video above was shot indoors using the nano. It was actually my fourth attempt at taking an indoor video because if you want any luck with the nano's camera, you've got to have decent lighting. This shot was my first attempt with the camera, and you can see the difference the lighting made.

As mentioned during the keynote, Apple is looking to take on Flip mino with the new nano. As such, we decided to see not only how the nano compares to the Flip, but also to an iPhone 3GS. Continue on reading to see how these shots turned out.

Continue reading Hands-on with the new iPod nano, part 2

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]]>flip minoflip mino hdFlipMinoFlipMinoHdiphoneiphone 3gsIphone3gsipod nanoIpodNanovideovideo cameraVideoCameraMegan Lavey-HeatonTue, 15 Sep 2009 16:30:00 ESTPowerCurl: A quirky way to wrap up your MagSafe Power Adapterhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/12/powercurl-a-quirky-way-to-wrap-up-your-magsafe-power-adapter/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/12/powercurl-a-quirky-way-to-wrap-up-your-magsafe-power-adapter/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/12/powercurl-a-quirky-way-to-wrap-up-your-magsafe-power-adapter/#commentsquirky is a design firm with a difference. Rather than pay a brain trust to sit around and think up product ideas, they let average Anns and Andys submit designs that are then refined and named by a community of site visitors. When designs are ready for production, quirky sets a threshold number of units to be sold to be profitable, and once that number of orders comes in, they send the design off for manufacturing.

Plato said "...the true creator is necessity, who is the mother of our invention." In this case quirky community member Jeff Scholen was driven not only by the need to neatly wrap up the thin power cable and thick AC line going into his Apple MagSafe Power Adapter, but also keep the transformer "box" off of the floor or desk and give it a way to stay cool.

In less than 24 hours, the design was finalized through input from Apple fans worldwide and the PowerCurl (US$9.99) was ready to roll. It comes in "quirky orange" only, but has two sizes to match the 60W and 85W MagSafe Power Adapters.

The quirky community has also come up with a case design for the new iPod nano that not only protects that shiny finish, but acts as a stand and video handgrip as well. The Kickster (US$14.35) is awaiting your commitment to purchase before it moves into production.

PowerCurl: A quirky way to wrap up your MagSafe Power Adapter originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>accessoriescool stuffCoolStuffipod nano 5gIpodNano5gmacbookmacbook airmacbook proMacbookAirMacbookPromagsafepower curlPowerCurlquirkySteven SandeSat, 12 Sep 2009 16:30:00 ESTiFixit tears apart the 5th Generation iPod nano...nicelyhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/11/ifixit-tears-apart-the-5th-generation-ipod-nano-nicely/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/11/ifixit-tears-apart-the-5th-generation-ipod-nano-nicely/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/11/ifixit-tears-apart-the-5th-generation-ipod-nano-nicely/#commentsThe pioneers at iFixit are at it again, this time exploring the Loop's newest, coolest gadget -- the iPod nano. According to their measurements, this iPod is as thin as it could possibly be, and more densely packed than any previous Apple device. I work on iPods at my day job, but I'm afraid to start working on this one because there is very little wasted space and LOTS of glue.

Here are some facts worth highlighting:
  • The iPod nano uses flash memory manufactured by Toshiba.
  • Apple would not be able to put a larger camera into it without reducing the footprint of other components.
  • It uses the same style speaker as the iPod touch. The sound exits through the dock connector.
  • The display has 17.5% more real estate than the 4th Generation iPod nano.
Read on for the nitty gritty, "I want to tear it apart" information...

Continue reading iFixit tears apart the 5th Generation iPod nano...nicely

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]]>ifixitipod nanoIpodNanotear downTearDownJosh CarrFri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:00 ESTHands-on with the new iPod nano, part 1http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/11/hands-on-with-the-new-ipod-nano-part-1/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/11/hands-on-with-the-new-ipod-nano-part-1/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/11/hands-on-with-the-new-ipod-nano-part-1/#comments
While people were still reeling from the fact that the iPod nano, and not the iPod touch, gained a video camera, my trusty 5.5G 30 GB iPod video decided to die a slow, painful death. Over the past few weeks, I'd been hearing the hard drive click of doom, having the iPod randomly reboot while listening to an audiobook, and then had the entire system lock up on me and not unfreeze until the battery had worn completely down. When the last symptom occurred a second time yesterday during the iPod event, I decided it was time for a new iPod and ordered my first nano.

For years, the nano seemed like a good idea, but it wasn't something that fit my needs. My music collection clocks in at a respectable 8GB, and it is growing. I have another 6GB of audiobooks, also growing, and at the time I purchased my iPod video I had another 8GB of TV shows and movies ripped from my DVDs. In the days before the iPhone and iPod touch, the iPod video was just a more practical device for those of us who weren't quite so new to the whole idea of a portable music player. Apple initially targeted the noobs with the iPod mini, and then followed with the iPod nano.

Now that's changed. If you really want to play video on a portable device, the iPhone or the iPod touch is the way to go. If you primarily want to listen to music, the nano is an excellent choice for an everyday iPod. 16GB is more than enough to cover many music collections, and if you need more capacity there is still the iPod classic or the larger iPod touch models. The current nano can fit my entire library of music and audiobooks, and leave some room for videos if I choose -- except I really don't want to squint at subtitles on a nano.

Meanwhile, Apple is also realizing that they need to change their marketing strategy for the nano. With more than 220 million iPods sold to date and a 73.8% marketshare, the general public is fully aware of the brand and most likely has an iPod. So, Apple is changing tactics and has decided to take on the Flip, a popular and inexpensive handheld video camera that is roughly the size, although thicker, of a nano. New ads promote the "fun" factor of the nano, but overall it's just a solid iPod.

We're splitting our look at the new nano into two parts. Today, we're taking a look at the device itself and a vast chunk of the new features. Tomorrow, we take an in-depth look at the iPod nano's flagship feature -- the video camera -- and see how well it holds up to both a Flip and an iPhone 3GS.

Continue reading Hands-on with the new iPod nano, part 1

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]]>ipod nanoIpodNanoitunes 9Itunes9Megan Lavey-HeatonFri, 11 Sep 2009 09:00:00 ESTApple releases video of today's eventhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/apple-releases-video-of-todays-event/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/apple-releases-video-of-todays-event/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/apple-releases-video-of-todays-event/#commentsUpdate: The video of the keynote announcement is now linked off the front page of Apple.com.

Though the video of today's event is not yet on Apple.com (as of this writing -- though you can find it here), it has been added to Apple's official podcast. Even if you were underwhelmed by today's announcements, you don't want to miss Steve's return or the ovation he received. The video of today's press event is just over one hour and fourteen minutes long.

We'll be diving deep into the new features of iTunes 9 over the next 24 hours, so check back often. Until then, launch the stream and succumb to the Reality Distortion Field.

Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

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]]>apple eventsAppleEventsitunes 9Itunes9podcastseptemper 9Septemper9videoDave CaoloWed, 09 Sep 2009 21:30:00 ESTNY Times asks, Steve answers: Why no camera on the iPod touch and no stills on the nano?http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/ny-times-asks-steve-answers-why-no-camera-on-the-ipod-touch-an/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/ny-times-asks-steve-answers-why-no-camera-on-the-ipod-touch-an/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/ny-times-asks-steve-answers-why-no-camera-on-the-ipod-touch-an/#commentsWell, looks like we weren't the only ones wondering about the two big questions of the day -- the New York Times sat down briefly with Steve Jobs post-event this morning and found out the whys and wherefores on the following:
  • Why doesn't the iPod nano take still pictures? Jobs says that the tiny teensy CMOS sensor in the nano isn't up to the quality standards needed for stills; it's too thin. "The sensors for doing a still camera... they are just way too thick to ever fit inside the Nano."
  • What about a camera for the iPod touch? The product path for the touch, apparently, is that it's a great gaming device and it's the lowest investment option for getting access to the App Store; given that, the push was to get it down to a price point everyone could afford instead of adding new features like a camera. "So what we were focused on is just reducing the price to $199. We don't need to add new stuff - we need to get the price down where everyone can afford it." Not to say it won't ever happen.
So much for my idea of a firmware update to the nano enabling still images down the road.

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]]>ipodipod touchIpodTouchnanonew york timesNewYorkTimesnytsteve jobsSteveJobsMichael RoseWed, 09 Sep 2009 19:00:00 ESTiPod nano: Cheaper, more features, and a video camera too!http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/ipod-nano-larger-capacity-more-features-and-a-camera-too/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/ipod-nano-larger-capacity-more-features-and-a-camera-too/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/09/ipod-nano-larger-capacity-more-features-and-a-camera-too/#comments Apple appears to be aiming right at the Flip market with its release of the updated iPod nano today. A quick rundown includes:
  • Storage capacity: 8GB for $149USD, 16GB for $179USD.
  • 2.2-inch color display. 240-by-376-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch.
  • Battery: 24 hour playback for audio, 5 hours for video
  • Video camera. H.264 VGA video, 640 by 480 pixels, up to 30 frames per second with AAC audio. Real-time special effects include: Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido, Motion Blur, Mirror, Light Tunnel, Dent, Stretch, and Twirl
  • FM radio featuring iTunes tagging and live pausing (for those who still like to listen to Delilah.)
  • Pedometer and accelormeter
  • Built-in mic and speaker with voice memos
  • Genius features
  • Voice Over kit featuring a multiple number of languages
  • Variety of colors, but two of those colors -- yellow and red -- are in-store only.
  • Environmental features: Arsenic-free glass, BFR-free, Mercury-free, PVC-free
We will have an in-depth look at the nano later today, as I'm actually headed out to the Apple Store to get one to replace my aging, dying iPod 5.5G.

[For those who are asking -- as far as we can tell from the spec, the iPod nano will not shoot still pictures, only video. We'll be able to confirm this later today.]

iPod nano: Cheaper, more features, and a video camera too! originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>ipodipod nanoIpodNanovideo cameraVideoCameraMegan Lavey-HeatonWed, 09 Sep 2009 14:35:00 ESTFrom Berlin with love: Hama cases for rumored iPod touch with camerahttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/05/from-berlin-with-love-hama-cases-for-rumored-ipod-touch-with-ca/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/05/from-berlin-with-love-hama-cases-for-rumored-ipod-touch-with-ca/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/05/from-berlin-with-love-hama-cases-for-rumored-ipod-touch-with-ca/#commentsIt's no secret that next week's Apple event is built around the iPod, and all signs point towards new iPod touch and iPod nano models with a marquee new feature: cameras. As the cavalcade of case manufacturer leaks continues, Engadget visited with case builder Hama at the IFA trade show in Berlin and got plenty of pictures of the new cases for both models, complete with camera ports.

Even allowing for the possibility of mass hysteria among scores of accessory vendors, one thing to keep in mind here is that this same firm -- Hama -- was among the first to show new cases for the iPod nano 4G, last year at this very same event. Check out the gallery of images from Germany and let us know what you think.

From Berlin with love: Hama cases for rumored iPod touch with camera originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>cameracaseshamaifaipod touchIpodTouchpicturesrumorMichael RoseSat, 05 Sep 2009 12:00:00 ESTRumor: Steve Jobs will appear at Sept. 9 eventhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/01/rumor-steve-jobs-will-appear-at-sept-9-event/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/01/rumor-steve-jobs-will-appear-at-sept-9-event/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/01/rumor-steve-jobs-will-appear-at-sept-9-event/#commentsPiper Jaffray's Gene Munster is having a busy week. First, he predicted that the iPhone will go non-exclusive in the US by next year, and today he's suggesting that Steve Jobs will appear at Apple's September 9th press event.

We fully expect new iPods and iTunes next Wednesday, but Steve would be a surprise. We know that he's returned to work, but this would be his first public appearance as Apple's head since he took medical leave back in January. Depending on how he looks, a visit from Steve could nudge the stock up a notch or two.

It sure would be fun to see Steve, but we hope he's happy and healthy more than anything. In any case, we've got just over a week to wait. Keep your fingers crossed.

[Via AppleInsider]

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]]>ipodsitunesmedia eventMediaEventrumorsseptember 9September9steve jobsSteveJobsDave CaoloTue, 01 Sep 2009 09:30:00 ESTApple confirms Sept. 9 press eventhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/31/apple-confirms-sept-9-press-event/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/31/apple-confirms-sept-9-press-event/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/31/apple-confirms-sept-9-press-event/#commentsAt last Apple has begun distributing invitations to a press event scheduled for September 9th. The image on the invitation, which features a classic silhouette dancer, pretty much confirms our suspicion that this particular dog-and-pony show feature the iPod (now with cameras! ...maybe). Apple typically introduces new iPods in September.

This year's event will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco on September 9th at 10:00 a.m Pacific time. Perhaps then we'll see that secret television ad. In any case, we think it's safe for the pro-tablet theorists sit this one out. Maybe next time, folks.

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Apple confirms Sept. 9 press event originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>ipodipod familyipod touchIpodFamilyIpodTouchpress eventPressEventseptember 9September9Dave CaoloMon, 31 Aug 2009 13:30:00 ESTCurrent iPod SKUs are disappearinghttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/29/current-ipod-skus-are-disappearing/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/29/current-ipod-skus-are-disappearing/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/29/current-ipod-skus-are-disappearing/#comments
If you're looking to own a current-generation iPod, you best buy one before they're gone. Ars Technica notes that vendors inside Apple's Authorized Reseller network are reporting that dwindling stocks aren't being met with new shipments, lending further credence to the presumption that September's press event will be about new iPods.

Apple typically introduces new iPods in September, just in time for back-to-school shopping. We've heard rumors that the whole line will get cameras, including the Classic. With 120GB of storage, that thing could hold a lot of photos. It's also quite likely that there will be a storage boost, but if the shuffle gets any smaller it'll simply cease to exist.

Personally, this just means I'll have another opportunity to call my fat nano an ancient artifact.

Current iPod SKUs are disappearing originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>ipodipod classicipod nanoIpodClassicIpodNanoretailrumorsseptemberDave CaoloSat, 29 Aug 2009 11:15:00 ESTRumor: Apple event September 9th, tablet not includedhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/18/rumor-apple-event-september-9th-tablet-not-included/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/18/rumor-apple-event-september-9th-tablet-not-included/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/18/rumor-apple-event-september-9th-tablet-not-included/#commentsThe rumor mill is churning yet again -- the latest Apple rumor is that an event is coming on September 9th. Multiple sources are saying that they've heard Apple will host an event in San Francisco to talk about music, including upgrades for the iPod and iTunes. This is hardly a surprise -- Apple usually holds an event this time of year to pump up back-to-school sales of expected iPod refreshes. So while of course it's a rumor until we hear it from Cupertino, it's pretty believable that sometime around September we'll be hearing about new iPods of some kind.

It's also pretty believable that this event won't be about the rumored iTablet. While mockups, leaks, and fake shots (oh my) seem to be appearing more and more often lately, the same folks that are saying September 9th are also saying that Apple isn't planning to tell us anything about a tablet quite yet. That doesn't mean that it's not coming, of course (eventually -- keep hope alive!), but definitely don't hold your breath for a September announcement or a holiday release. Looks like we'll find out whether those iPod camera rumors are true soon, but we'll probably have to keep waiting for the tablet.

Rumor: Apple event September 9th, tablet not included originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>applebelievablecameracupertinoeventipodipod-nanoipod-touchitabletreportrumorsan-franciscoschoolseptember-9tabletMike SchrammTue, 18 Aug 2009 00:05:00 ESTRumor: Chinese manufacturers building cases (with cameras) for new iPod touch, nanohttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/23/rumor-chinese-manufacturers-building-cases-with-cameras-for-n/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/23/rumor-chinese-manufacturers-building-cases-with-cameras-for-n/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/23/rumor-chinese-manufacturers-building-cases-with-cameras-for-n/#comments
Here's a story that, strangely, makes sense. Cult of Mac is saying that these cases above are already being made by Chinese manufacturers, in advance of what they call the "worst-kept secret in China": that Apple will be announcing new versions of the iPod touch and the iPod nano in September, complete with cameras on both. These aren't cases comissioned by Apple, they're Chinese companies that have supposedly heard about the dimensions and feature placement of Apple's next products, and are making third-party accessories to match, even before the official announcement here in the US.

Apparently these guys heard about the dimensions back in May, and they're so certain of the information that they're shipping samples and taking orders from US retailers. True or not? We have no idea -- certainly there's enough photos of the new cases on Cult of Mac's site to be convinced, and that Apple would release new versions of popular iPods right before back to school and the holidays isn't just believable, it's business as usual.

But the camera on there is the interesting move -- is it a video or still camera? Why is the iPod touch's camera centered instead of offset like every other iPhone camera? Will there be new software capabilities for taking and sharing pictures on these devices? That's all still up in the air. We guess we'll find out in a few months.

[via Silicon Alley Insider]

Rumor: Chinese manufacturers building cases (with cameras) for new iPod touch, nano originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>back-to-schoolcameracasescenteredchinachinesedimensionsipod-nanoipod-touchleaksmanufacturersoffsetrumorstill-cameravideo-cameraMike SchrammThu, 23 Jul 2009 19:15:00 EST<strike>1st generation iPod nano recall in South Korea</strike> - no, not reallyhttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/09/1st-generation-ipod-nano-recall-in-south-korea/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/09/1st-generation-ipod-nano-recall-in-south-korea/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/09/1st-generation-ipod-nano-recall-in-south-korea/#commentsAccording to The Wall Street Journal, Apple Korea has issued a recall of 1st generation iPod nanos in South Korea. Some units have had a problem with overheating batteries, causing damage to the units and on some occasions the users themselves.

On June 25th, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards prompted Apple Korea to issue the recall. Apple later released a statement reassuring owners of current-model nanos:

"Although the overheating problem doesn't affect the batteries that are being used now in iPod nanos, concerned customers can get a replacement battery."

If you're a nano owner in South Korea, you may be eligible for this recall. Check with your local retailer and good luck.

UPDATE: As Loopinsight points out, this has always been Apple's policy. Nothing has changed and this isn't really a recall at all. We regret the error.

1st generation iPod nano recall in South Korea - no, not really originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog1st generation iPod nano recall in South Korea - no, not really originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>ipodipod nanoIpodNanorecallDave CaoloThu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 ESTiPod touch, nano might get camerashttp://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/06/ipod-touch-nano-might-get-cameras/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/06/ipod-touch-nano-might-get-cameras/http://www.tuaw.com/2009/07/06/ipod-touch-nano-might-get-cameras/#commentsAh, the loose lips on those 3rd party case manufacturers. This time we're seeing what looks like an iPod case with a hole cut out for... yes, a camera. Macrumors has a few juicy shots of both nano and touch-sized iPod cases with said holes. These match up with sketches reported by iLounge back in May and rumored by HardMac before then.

Personally I think it's brilliant and logical to add a camera to the nano and I doubt a touch with video would scuttle many iPhone sales. More importantly, the touch is likely to get the same "upgrade" treatment the 3GS did: oleophobic screen and speed boost. Adding a camera just turns the touch into what people wanted anyway: pretty much an all-in-one device.

iPod touch, nano might get cameras originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>cameraipod nanoipod touchIpodNanoIpodTouchrumorVictor Agreda, Jr.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:15:00 EST