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On moderating expectations for Apple's 2012

by Chris Rawson (Jan 3rd, 2012)

Just after the year-end retrospectives clear newsrooms, speculators begin pounding away at the forecasts for the coming year. Every year we see wide-eyed imaginings about what Apple "could" do in the coming year, and every year someone comes out with a list that sounds just as outlandish as the ...

Deckster Re:Class iPod nano watchband is really nice, really expensive

by Steven Sande (Dec 29th, 2011)

The sixth-generation iPod nano has spawned a host of watchbands, all designed to turn the diminutive music player into a cool watch. Up until now, though, I haven't seen one that would make me shell out $129 to $149 for a nano just to have a watch. The Deckster Re:Class watchband from N-Product ...

Daily Update for December 20, 2011

by Steven Sande (Dec 20th, 2011)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player ...

Apple replacing recalled nanos with new models

by Steven Sande (Dec 20th, 2011)

In mid-November, TUAW reported on Apple's program to replace certain first-generation iPod nanos with refurbished models. The replacement program was designed to resolve issues with iPod nanos manufactured between September of 2005 and January of 2006 that could cause overheating and pose a ...

Apple retail to mark World AIDS Day by spotlighting PRODUCT (RED)

by Chris Rawson (Nov 30th, 2011)

According to ifoAppleStore.com, Apple will be spotlighting (PRODUCT) RED items in its stores on December 1 to mark World AIDS Day. A percentage of proceeds from the (PRODUCT) RED line, which Apple launched in 2006, is donated to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Sources indicate that ...

First-generation iPod nano replacements begin to arrive

by Matt Tinsley (Nov 18th, 2011)

As detailed late last week, Apple announced a replacement program for first-generation iPod nanos created between September 2005 and January 2006. These particular models may overheat and pose a safety risk. Registered users of these iPod nanos were sent an email from Apple directing them to ...

Apple launches 1st generation iPod nano replacement program

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 12th, 2011)

Apple has sent out emails to registered owners of 1st generation iPod nanos stating that certain iPod nanos created between September 2005 and January 2006 might overheat and pose a safety risk. This is because of a manufacturing defect from a single supplier, and the likelihood of problems ...

Daily Update for November 4, 2011

by Steven Sande (Nov 4th, 2011)

10 years ago today, the original iPod changed music

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Oct 23rd, 2011)

Happy 10th anniversary to the iPod! It was introduced at a low-key Steve Jobs presentation on October 23, 2001, when the country and the consumer electronics market were still reeling from the events of six weeks earlier. The 5 GB device designed to put "1,000 songs in your pocket" wound up not ...

Very little changed for this year's iPod lineup

by Chris Rawson (Oct 7th, 2011)

Apple's announcement for its recent event said "Let's talk iPhone," and that's what the main focus of its event turned out to be. The iPod lineup did receive some (very) modest updates at the same time, but they were "blink and you'll miss it" moments. So what's new for the iPod line in ...

Hex introduces new Icon watch bands for the iPod nano

by Mike Schramm (Oct 7th, 2011)

With the addition of sixteen new clock faces, Apple pretty much put its official stamp on the idea of an iPod nano watch. Hex is ready to take advantage of the hype. The company has released a watch band for the nano called the Icon watch band (US$40), which gives you a polycarbonate way to ...

Daily Update for October 4, 2011: Special "Let's Talk iPhone" edition

by Steven Sande (Oct 4th, 2011)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. Today, we bring you a special edition dedicated to news of the Apple "Let's Talk iPhone" event. You'll get all the highlights of today's announcements in just seven minutes. You can listen to today's Apple ...

Software update brings new features to 2010 iPod nano

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Oct 4th, 2011)

Although it's not on Apple's support site yet, Macstories reports that a software update is available for the 6th generation (2010) iPod nano, updating the software to version 1.2 with the following features: Easier navigation with two icon sizes Fitness feature with built-in ...

Refreshed iPod touch and iPod nano now available at Apple Store

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Oct 4th, 2011)

The store is back up. US customers can now place orders for the updated iPod nano and iPod touch and the reduced-priced iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4. Starting at $129 for the iPod nano and $199 for the iPod touch, Apple is reporting that all models of the black iPod touch and the iPod nano are in ...

Apple refreshes iPod nano, lowers price

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 4th, 2011)

Apple announced a new iPod Nano today. The compact mp3 player wil have a multi-touch interface with larger icons to make it easier to navigate. It'll keep its boxy good looks and have built-in support for all your fitness needs. To let you wear it as a watch, the Nano will also ship with 16 new ...