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Infographic: How the iPod nano has Changed Since Original Launch

We don’t post that many infographics, but thought this was worth a quick look at.

The infographic here shows how the iPod nano has changed over the years. The latest model is the 6th generation. Each generation has added new features and changed things around a bit. The first started off with a monochrome screen which was replaced with a colour screen, then a larger screen, then a wide screen, tall screen, taller screen and on to the square screen.

The 6th gen model is the first to adopt a touchscreen and drop the click wheel controls. [Read more…]

New iPod nano Announced

Apple [AAPL] has also announced the new iPod nano today. Th new iPod nano drops the click wheel and adopts a square screen that is multi-touch based and runs a small variant of iOS.

The new iPod nano comes in two capacities of 8GB and 16GB and is being made available in 7 colours.

The iPod nano is capable of playing music for 24 hours. Some unique features allow the screen to be rotated by using two fingers on the multi-touch screen. A clip has been introduced on the back. [Read more…]

BMW Support iPod Out on iOS 4

When Apple [AAPL] announced iOS 4 they said a large number of enhancements had been included. These of course include multitasking as well as many other popular features that have been publicly known. Another one of the new features is called iPod Out which appears to have been overlooked somewhat. Thankfully, BMW has an all seeing eye and spotted the new feature allowing them to create quite a decent interface for their cars.

iPod Out is a function that enables an external screen to display and control music playback. Docking an iPhone running iOS 4 for example, could allow a car to have a screen installed and all the iPod controls appear on screen within the car.

BMW will be doing this with their BMW and Mini entertainment systems. The iPod Out function works on any iOS 4 device which includes the iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4 and iPod touch second and third generation. [Read more…]

Apple Touchscreen Spotted

Earlier today we wrote about a concept iPod shuffle that showed an iPhone 4 inspired glass front and back with a metal band around the edges. A small screen has been spotted that shows that the concept might be not that far off the mark.

The Apple [AAPL] touchscreen measures just 3cm by 3cm making it quite small. The information apparently comes from someone who deals with manufacturing Apple products and could indicate a small screen device is going to be launched soon.

‘Imagine, the author writes, ‘The black frame outside the screen plus a aluminum or add a Home button (or may not increase the Home key).

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iBooks for iPhone Launches on iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4 and 2nd Gen Touch

iBooks for the iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPod Touch 2nd and 3rd gen has now arrived. The iBooks app requires iOS 4 to run and brings a number of new features to the iPhone.

The new features include the ability to read PDF files and sync with the iPad version or other versions such as the Touch version.

You can grab the app for free right now assuming you are running a compatible OS. [Read more…]

iOS 4 Available to Download for iPhone 3G, 3GS and newer Gen Touch

Apple [AAPL] has now made iOS 4 available for download ready for the iPhone 3GS, 3G and newer generation iPod Touch devices.

The update went like just over an hour ago. To grab it, you need to connect up your iPhone to your computer, load up iTunes and then click on the iPhone and check for updates. You should at that point be able to download it.

Before you download and install it is recommended that you have a backup ready and just to be on the safe side, make sure you have backups of your photos and any other files you may wish to keep. [Read more…]

Chocolate iPod Speaker

Strapya are selling the Chocolate iPod speaker. On the top of the iPod speaker is a dock connector allowing you to connect various iPods up to it.

The list of compatible iPod’s is as follows…

1St iPod Touch, iPod Classic, 1st – 4th iPod nano, 3rd-5th iPod, iPod Mini.

It costs $21 and is available from Strapya. [Read more…]

Apple Sued for Multi-Touch Patent Infringements

We are hearing this morning that Apple [AAPL] themselves are being sued for infringing on a multi-touch patent of a company called Elan Microelectronics Corp. That company are now taking the case to the U.S. trade agency in an attempt to ban the import and sales of the Apple iPad, iPod Touch and the iPhone.

Elan’s complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington claims Apple ‘knowingly and deliberately used Elan’s technology, while continuing to introduce infringing products, the company claims in the complaint.

‘Our goal is to protect our technology and to stop sales of those products in the U.S., Dennis Liu, spokesman for Hsinchu, Taiwan-based Elan.

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DICE G2 Cradle for Apple iPhone and iPod

DICE Electronics have introduced the G2 Cradle that’s specifically designed to hold either an iPod Touch or iPhone in a car. The G2 has a pass-through dock connector that allows the phone to be connected up in a car and pass signals on to other devices such as a car stereo, or screen for playing movies on.

The dock it’s self comes in a black and brushed aluminium design and also comes supplied with six different dock connectors making it compatible with various iPods as well as various iPhone versions in the first, second and third gen series. [Read more…]

Apple File TouchScreen Patent for Next Gen iPhone and Mac-Tablet

A new patent was published yesterday morning that shows an insight what Apple could be coming up with for the next few months. The title of the image above indicates that the next gen iPhone could have an advanced touchscreen. Also the patent indicates that iPod Touch and MacBooks as well as a MacBook tablet device are also to be included in this.

‘Apple’s patent generally relates to displays having pixels that include capacitive elements, and more particularly to displays in which capacitive elements of the pixels that form part of the display system that generates an image on the display also form part of a touch sensing system that senses touch events on or near the display.”

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Memorex Sound System iPod Dock Review

Memorex-MI9490P-iPod-Dock-ReviewA few weeks ago we announced the launch of a new Memorex iPod dock. We recently received the sound system to review and check out how it performs. The iPod Dock is numbered the Mi9490PBLK and in the box you get the sound system it’s self, a power lead/transformer, remote control and an aerial for use with the radio tuner (along with manuals etc…). Also you get the standard iPod dock connector on the top of the device along with a spare docking plate just in case you are using one of the older iPods. The dock is also compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch too. [Read more…]

Memorex iPod Dock Launched

Mi9490PBLK-QTRview_hiMemorex have launched the Mi9490PBLK iPod dock sound system that is compatible with both iPods and iPhones. It is capable of 30 watts of power output and also allows you to listen to radio and audio CD’s.

Memorex’ Sound System is the first in a series of new products that has full compatibility with all iPhones including the new 3G S.

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