At Apple's online store today save on refurbished iMacs, MacBook Pros and more. The bargain priced refurb. 21.5-inch iMac with a 3.06GHz Intel core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now $929 after a $170 price cut. Or save $250 on the refurb. 21.5-inch iMac with a 2.7GHz Quad-Core Intel i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, now $1249.
Apple has been ordered to pay a Japanese couple 600,000 yen ($7,400) by the Tokyo District Court after a judge found the company at fault for a flaw in the first-generation iPod Nano that caused the product to catch fire during charging, resulting in burns on the wife's hand that had to be treated and took over a month to heal. Apple had instituted a recall of first-generation iPod Nanos in Japan in 2010, but the couple hadn't exchanged their unit.
For a limited time at Apple's online store save on refurbished iPods like the 8GB iPod nano, in green, pink, orange, blue, black and silver, now only $99 after a $30 price drop. Or for $119, after a 20% discount is the 16GB iPod nano in silver, pink, black, or blue. Refurbished iPod touch models currently start at $169 for the 8GB iPod touch, originally released in September 2010. Or save $120 on the 64GB iPod touch from September 2009, now $249.
Further taking advantage of the iPod nano's "clock face" watch app which has spawned an entire mini-industry of wrist straps for it, accessory maker Hex has expanded its own lineup of sixth-generation Nano wristbands to include the new Vision Classic Leather band, which uses genuine leather and top-stitched embroidered edges in the classic styling. It's available in four color choices: black white, British tan and gray, and also sports a patented clip-based, coated stainless steel plate for removing or inserting the Nano without scratching.
The newly-leaked iPod nano images do indeed represent a camera-equipped prototype, but one about two months old, according to MIC Gadget. The site quotes "factory sources," who further describe the camera as using a 1.3 megapixel sensor, but with serious problems when it comes to image quality. In essence the unit produces overexposed images, with blurring and diffraction in bright conditions when the aperture is too small.
New photos could signal that Apple is still working on the idea of a modern, camera-equipped iPod nano. Images obtained by Apple.pro show a recent Nano casing design, but with a camera hole situated in the clip. Housing for a camera assembly, notably, fills the space between the hole and the main body of the Nano.
Today at Apple's online store Save $150 on the refurb. 27-inch Thunderbolt Display, now only $849. Refurbished iPod nanos start at $109 for the 8GB configuration, or $129 for the 16GB configuration.
Apple's iPod nano replacement program may be switching over to new-generation models. After reports from users on the MacNN forums of long delays in getting replacements, new updates on the MacRumors forums have suggested shipping replacements are now current hardware. Serial numbers when checked against Apple's warranty site show sixth-generation models that cover everything from September 2010 through today.
Both Apple and Google are working on wearable devices that would be be companions to or even replacements for their smartphone platforms. Leaks from inside Apple claimed to the New York Times that a "very small group" of those on its campus were using prototypes that could send information back to an iPhone or other device. One of the more exotic ideas was a supposed curved-glass iPod that would use Siri for some of its commands.
At Apple's online store today save on a range of refurbished Apple products from iPods and iPads to MacBook Pros. Starting at $109 is the refurb. 8GB iPod nano in blue, green, pink, orange, black or silver. For just $20 more, $129, is the refurb. 16GB iPod nano in the same colors. Or upgrade to the 160GB iPod classic in black, now $209 after a $40 price break. One refurb. 64GB iPod touch configuration is also available for $249 after a $120 price break.
Apple Stores will mark a very low-key observance of World AIDS Day on December 1st, claim sources for ifoAppleStore. The plan involves simply promoting goods that fall under (PRODUCT) RED, which donates a small portion of proceeds to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Some Apple Specialists, for instance, will be wearing and marketing the RED iPod nano.
Apple Australia and New Zealand have crossed into Friday and have started Black Friday deals that confirm earlier leaks. Both are offering discounts on all iPads, the iPod nano and iPod touch. The MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac are all also on sale.
Apple is now shipping replacement iPod nanos to customers who had Nanos from a certain batch in the first-generation production run that have been shown to have defective batteries that could, in rare circumstances, overheat or even catch fire. The new units are exactly the same as the replacements, and not brand new iPod nanos (which now hold 8GB or 16GB) as some had hoped. The original Nanos came in 1, 2 or 4GB capacities.
Apple without fanfare has ramped up an iPod nano Replacement Program in the US. Echoing a similar program from Japan last year, the program replaces first-generation iPod nano players from a particular batch of serial numbers for safety reasons. The lithium-ion pack will overheat in "very rare cases," Apple said, referring to a small number of instances in which the batteries caught fire.
An Apple patent application published Thursday points to Apple exploring the possibility of giving the current iPod nano and iPod shuffle much larger speakers. The simply titled "Speaker Clip" would integrate a flat-panel speaker directly into the clip itself. The improved sound could be used to provide anything from audible feedback for the interface through to direct listening without needing headphones.
Apple's iPod on Sunday marked its tenth anniversary in a very different landscape. The MP3 player was unveiled on October 23, 2001 at an event in Apple's Town Hall at its Cupertino headquarters in what's now considered one of the late Steve Jobs' crowning achievements. Its first iPod, available in just a 5GB capacity with only Mac and FireWire support, reached stores on November 10 that year for $399.
A new teardown of the seventh-generation iPod nano has uncovered more changes than the otherwise modest update would suggest. iFixit discovered that Apple has switched from its favorite flash memory suppliers, Samsung and Toshiba, to SanDisk. While SanDisk has often partnered with Toshiba in the past, the step will see the company for the first time end up making flash memory for the iPod it had said it could defeat years ago.
Apple used its October 4 event to unveil modest updates to the iPod touch and iPod nano. The iPod touch keeps its familiar design but now has the option of white. It's still believed to keep the A4 processor as it stops at 720p video recording, although it may now have a new oleophobic (oil-resistant) coating.
At Apple's online store today save on refurbished iPods starting at $129 for the 8GB iPod nano, or $149 for the 16GB iPod nano. A $40 price cut is available on the refurb. 160GB iPod classic in silver or black bringing the price down to $209. The refurb. 64GB iPod touch, originally released in September of 2009 has been reduced to $249 after a $120 price break.
Apple's online store today is offering price cuts on refurbished iPods, iPads iMacs and more. Currently iPods start at $129 for the refurb. 8GB iPod nano which has been cut by $20. The 16GB iPod nano is also available for $149 after a $30 price break. Save $40 on the refurb. 160GB iPod classic in black or silver, now $209. Or for $339 is the 64GB iPod touch.
Apple's online store today is offering a range of refurbished items from iPods and iPads to iMacs. Currently iPods start at $129 for the refurb. 8GB iPod nano which comes in blue, green, pink, yellow, black, or silver. The refurb. 16GB Nano is also available in the same colors but is priced at $149 after a $30 discount. Or upgrade to a refurbished iPod touch, now starting at $249 for the 64GB Touch originally released in September 2009.
Retailers are beginning to offer substantial discounts on iPods, including the flagship iPod touch, site checks and tips to MacNN show. Of special interest is OfficeMax, which is running a clearance event for Nanos and Touches with discounts up to 34 percent. Stock is limited; the only Touch listed on the OfficeMax website, a 32GB model, is available in-store only, and all items are marked as selling "while supplies last." Two 8GB Nanos are listed as "discontinued," even though Apple itself is continuing to sell them. Some of the lower prices are only applicable online.
Today at Apple's online store save on a range of refurbished items from iPods and iPads to MacBook Pro's. The refurbished 8GB iPod nano is currently available for $20 off the MSRP, now $129, or $149 for the refurb. 16GB Nano. Refurbished iPod touch models start at $179 for the 32GB Touch and go up to $339 for the refurb. 64GB iPod touch.
Retail chains are beginning to discount the iPhone 4, reports note. Radio Shack has a sale running through Saturday, in which 16 and 32GB models are priced at $170 and $270 on contract instead of their regular $199 and $299. A $100 trade-in credit for previous iPhones applies, potentially lowering the cost of an iPhone 4 to just $70.
Purportedly leaked documents from Canadian carrier Telus suggest the iPhone 5 might ship on October 1. The release date comes along with several, presumably for other products, that are all cast as concrete and not fillers. The choice would be a Saturday but isn't "unrealistic" given how busy phone stores are those days, BGR's tipster said.
Motorola may have new media player that would simultaneously take on both the iPod nano and exercise trackers like Garmin's Forerunner or the Nike+ SportWatch. A spotting Wednesday from a survey shows a device very similar to Apple's with a ready-made wristband. As described to Engadget, it would have GPS to track runs but also have a "smart music player" that, like a cross between Apple's Power Songs and Genius, would tailor the music to similar-sounding content ideal for a workout.
Refurbished deals from Apple's online store for today include price breaks on MacBooks, iPods and more. The refurb. 17-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now $1929. On the lower end of the MBP pricing scale is the refurb. 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive, it has been cut from $1099 to $899.
Today at Apple's online store chose from a wide selection of refurbished Apple products from the Mac mini to iPad. A refurb. Mac mini, originally released in late 2009, is available for only $749 after a $250 price break, this Mac mini features a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, dual 500GB hard drives and comes with Snow Leopard Server. For $100 more, $849, upgrade to the current generation refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives.
A patent sleuth Manan Kakkar has uncovered a Microsoft patent application in 2009 for a nano-like Zune player. The device looks very similar to the current Apple iPod nano. The main point of difference in the hardware design is that it appears to require physical controls, while the iPod nano uses a touch screen.
Today at Apple's online store save big on a variety of refurbished Apple products like the refurbished 8GB iPod nano in blue, black, silver, green, orange or pink, now $129 after a $20 price cut. Or for $149, after a $30 discount, upgrade to the 16GB iPod nano, which is available with the same color options as the 8GB model. Also priced at $149 is the 8GB iPod touch, originally released in September of 2009.
Apple may borrow a cue from earlier iPod nanos and even Dell for the display of the next iPhone, insiders claimed Monday. Component suppliers have heard Apple would implement a curved glass cover and had been pushing to overcome the cost barriers to the technology by buying the glass cutter machinery itself. The company had reportedly left the machines in storage and would bring them out once economies of scale worked out, Digitimes said.
What began as a Kickstarter community project to design a top-quality watchband for the current-generation iPod Nano -- an idea that has spawned countless imitators -- has arrived in the big time, with the LunaTik and TikTok designs now becoming available at Apple Stores across North America, GigaOM reports. Designer Scott Wilson unintentionally set a record on Kickstarter when enthusiastic backers in 50 countries contributed almost $1 million in crowd-sourced funding, a record for the service and more than $945,000 over his original goal.
Two newly-published Apple patent applications hint at possible product plans for the company. Most significant is one appearing to depict a sixth-generation touchscreen iPod nano, but with additional sensors such as ones for audio, motion or even temperature. Among these is a camera, something that was included on the fifth-generation Nano but conspicuously omitted in the shift to a smaller design.
Rumors of an iPod nano 7 with a camera gained more credibility Tuesday with another leaked production sample. The new version is still in forest green but this time showed the back, where a hole has been cut in the back and no clip was visible. Apple.pro's source, "Ray" from California, also said the camera had been upgraded from the one-megapixel camera in the iPod touch and iPad 2 to 1.3 megapixels.
Today at Apple's online store chose from a wide selection of refurbished iPod models like the 5th generation 8GB iPod nano, now only $99 after a $50 price break. Or for $129 upgrade to the current-generation 8GB iPod nano with multi-touch display and built-in FM Radio. The 16GB 5th-generation Nano is also on the list for $149 after a $30 price drop.
Today Apple's online store has a varied selection of refurbished iPods like the 5th-generation 8GB iPod nano, which features a video camera, FM radio, and playback of up to 2,000 songs or up to eight hours of video. This iPod was $149, but has been cut by $50 to $99. Or upgrade to the current generation refurb. 8GB iPod nano with multi-touch display, built-in VoiceOver and Nike + iPod support, it is now $129 after a $30 price drop.
A finding in Taiwan may have shown the iPod nano's seventh generation regaining a camera. The part unearthed by Apple.pro shows what looks like the current iPod, but with a machined cutout area that would clearly be designed to fit a camera lens on the back. Few other changes are visible, although the anodized aluminum is closer to forest green and suggests another color palette swap.
Apple's Australian division has lowered the prices on all iPod models. As with most countries, Apple charges more for its products in Australia than it does in the US, even when taking exchange rates into account. The latest cuts may be an acknowledgment, however, of the flip in value between the American and Australian dollars.
Wearing an iPod while exercising -- particularly outdoors -- can expose the player to unwanted moisture, either due to weather or simply sweat. H2O Audio has introduced an armband called the Amphibx Fit for Nano designed for the sixth-generation iPod Nano that also works with the Shuffle and other small MP3 players that is waterproof, sweatproof and weatherproof, but is still very lightweight.
Today Apple's online store has a selection of refurbished iPods at reduced prices. The refurbished 8GB iPod nano with multi-touch display, built-in FM radio, VoiceOver and built-in clip is now available for only $129 after a $20 price break. Also available is the 16GB iPod nano for $149 after a $30 discount.
Apple has quietly put out a firmware update for the sixth-generation iPod nano that gives its sleep/wake button new functionality. The 1.1 upgrade now lets users optionally double-click the button to either skip to the next track or pause music. The trick works both with regular music as well as the FM radio.
Apple's online store today is offering the current generation refurbished 8GB iPod nano in black for $129. That's $20 off the original price of $149, and it includes free shipping. The iPod nano features a multi-touch display, built-in FM radio, VoiceOver, built-in clip, and includes a set of Apple earphones.
Accessory maker Hex has announced the Sport Watch Band, a forthcoming product for the sixth-generation iPod nano. Like similar gear the band allows people to wear a Nano as a wristwatch. The Sport Watch, though, is intended explicitly for exercise, and unusually includes a special port meant for Nike+ gear. The Nano already has Nike+iPod support built in.
Sixth-generation iPod Nano accessory maker iWatchz -- whose patent-pending design uses the clip of the iPod nano to secure the device in a watchband and use it as a timepiece alongside its other functions -- has revealed two new designs, the Carbon Collection and the Jelly Collection, that will join its current Q Collection in February at Apple Stores nationwide as well as on Apple.com, leading iOS accessory retailers and directly from iWatchz's website.
A newly-disclosed Apple patent application suggests support of touch gestures which can be used while looking away from a screen. A recurring problem with Apple's modern touchscreen devices is the inability to control some functions while glancing away, limiting usefulness during activities like workouts. Under the proposed scheme, people would be able to control media playback through gestures that don't even require a screen to display graphics.
HEX has begun shipping its watch bands for the iPod nano. Made of reportedly tear-proof silicone, it lets users pop the Apple music player into the enclosure. The earphone jack opening is placed so that users can run the cables up a sleeve if they prefer.
The iPod nano has been hacked to allow the device to boot with modified files. In this instance, the file that has been modified is the Springboard Plist. While the device has not been jailbroken, the work around could open up the door to the device being rooted. This could then lead to redundant movie capabilities and applications like the Calendar, carry over code from the firmware used on the previous generation iPod nano, being re-enabled.
A Chinese firm has cloned the iPod nano as a watch concept. In a design also reminiscent of the recent sWaP Rebel watch phone, it also borrows heavily from the iOS user interface in creating something of a cross between the iPod nano and the sWap. iOS UI elements that have been aped include a slide to unlock home screen that also features iOS-like icons.
Apple is continuing to see "spot shortages" of iPods and limited supply of the MacBook Air, even following Black Friday, says Kaufman analyst Shaw Wu. In particular the affected iPods are the Nano and the Touch, not the Shuffle or the Classic. Wu remarks that checks also show iPad and iPhone sales as "stronger than we expected," helped by faster production and wider geographic reach.
Nike is directing shoppers' attention away from iPhones and iPods in new marketing, a report notes. In some ads appearing in stores, the sports gear maker is advertising the Nike+ SportBand as "the freedom of running without music." The SportBand attaches to a wrist, and tracks statistics like distance and speed that can later be transferred via USB.
