You might remember that Apple [AAPL] has recalled a number of first generation iPod nano units. These were the ones build in September 2005. We are now seeing evidence that Apple has replaced some 1st gen units with the latest 6th gen models.
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Apple [AAPL] has issued a recall for the first gen iPod nano. The reason for it is due to problems with the device that in some very rare cases had problems with overheating. Batteries and heat don't go together too well often causing explosions. Apple seems to have made the best choice here although the original nano came out five years ago.
Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 3.6. This new device follows on the back of two other announcements today which are the Galaxy Tab 7.7 and the Galaxy Note.
Spotify is in the process of rolling out a new service to regular iPod users. This includes those with an iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod shuffle which will see each of the devices capable of being connected up to the Spotify app on the PC or Mac. Once connected with the regular 30 pin connector, the iPod will show up in a new Devices section.
With that connection, you can now sync across to your iPod any tracks that you own. You also have the ability to download tracks or/and complete playlists that you have saved. The pricing drops to as low as 50p per track in the UK depending on how many MP3's you purchase.
The iPod nano is currently in its sixth generation. Most of the previous generations have seen changes to the design, with the 6th gen shrinking the unit right down and putting a touchscreen on the front of it.
We see today that Apple [AAPL], is working on a new seventh generation model that keeps the same form factor as the 6th gen model. The main difference though is that it looks like it will get a camera on the back, and perhaps on the front. The leaked image (larger version below), shows what looks to be the 6th gen device but with a camera hole cut out of the top right of the unit. [click to continue…]
Mix-Style Headphones will soon be launching in the UK. Various types will be launching, pictures above and below, and will have a price tag of 38 euros for the buds, 39 for the clip-ons and 55 euros for the cans. [click to continue…]
Cowon has released a new portable media player called the Cowon 3D. As the 3D in the name suggests, the media player is capable of displaying 3D content. What makes this one a little more unique is that the 3D effect is glasses free.
The device runs Windows CE 6.0 and has a 4.8 inch 800 x 400 widescreen display. The 3D media player is capable of playing back full 1080p content via the HDMI output. As for storage capacity on this device, it has 64GB. [click to continue…]
Just a week ago, the Beatles came to Apple iTunes. Within the first week of launch it is now indicated that over 2 million Beatles tracks have been downloaded.
As well as shifting 2 million tracks, almost half a million albums were also sold according to Rolling Stone. Each album in the UK costs £10.99 with each track costing 99 pence. [click to continue…]
Apple [AAPL] is holding and event today It appears that the "Exciting Announcement" made mention of yesterday by Apple [AAPL], is indeed the introduction to the Beatles landing in the iTunes music store.
When loading up the Apple website, you'll see a full splash page all about the Beatles along with various videos showing the bands past. [click to continue…]
Apple [AAPL] seems to have sent out a letter to music labels informing them music clips in iTunes will now jump from 30 seconds to 90 seconds in length. This policy applies to those songs that are over 2 minutes 30 seconds in length. Any tune shorter than that will continue to have a 30 second sample available.
We are pleased to let you know that we are preparing to increase the length of music previews from 30 seconds to 90 seconds on the iTunes Store in the United States. We believe that giving potential customers more time to listen to your music will lead to more purchases.
For those of you who use Windows Phone 6 (WM6 we should say), you are now able to download and use Spotify on your smartphone.
The usual features are available such as streaming over 2.5/3G networks as well as downloading music for offline listening.
As well as launching a version of Spotify for Windows Mobile 6.5, we also hear a new version is in the works ready for when Windows Phone 7 is launched. [click to continue…]
The current iPod nano is the sixth generation model. iSuppli decided to take a look at the individual parts to estimate how much the new iPod nano costs to build. Estimations show that it costs $43.73 to build a nano which makes it just less than half of what the first gen nano cost to build several years ago.
The screen on the nano along with the touch features account for half of the costs. Manufacturing costs just $1.37 per unit. [click to continue…]