iPod

Apple criticized for iPod shuffle's new 'authentication chip'

Apple this weekend was hit with a media assault after reports suggested that a mysterious authentication chip in the third-generation iPod shuffle, responsible for supporting the player's new headphone-integrated playback controls, signaled a rogue attempt on the company's part to block third parties from developing their own replacement headphones for the device without paying a licensing fee. Update: Apple has denied that any DRM authentication mechanism is involved.

Prince McLean | 15 years ago

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Apple sued over exploding iPod touch, iMac display issues

Apple's build quality has been called into question as fresh lawsuits blame the company for an iPod touch that caught on fire as well as the widely-known vertical line defect on iMac displays.

Katie Marsal | 15 years ago

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Inside Apple's new third-gen iPod shuffle (teardown photos)

The latest, most petit version of Apple's iPod shuffle music player can be disassembled without major challenge, according to a new tear-down report, which notes that the player is compatible with third-party headphones if all you want to do is listen to music straight and not control playback or volume.

Zach Spear | 15 years ago

High-quality unboxing photos of Apple's third-gen iPod shuffle

Apple retail stores on Thursday began receiving the company's third-generation 4GB iPod shuffle in extremely limited quantities. What follows are a few dozen unboxing and comparison shots, along with some commentary.

AppleInsider Staff | 15 years ago

Apple details new Voice Over controls for iPod shuffle

Apple has detailed the remote control features of the new third generation iPod shuffle, which pairs Apple's now-standard earphones with an integrated remote that includes voice feedback and visual signals from an indicator light.

Prince McLean | 15 years ago

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Apple unveils redesigned iPod shuffle with speech technology

Apple on Wednesday introduced an all-new iPod shuffle that's nearly half the size of the previous model and includes speech technology, making it the first music player "that talks to you."

AppleInsider Staff | 15 years ago

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Apple to unleash new 4GB iPod shuffles with Dock sync cable

Apple later this morning is expected to introduce a new version of its iPod shuffle digital music player with 4GB of storage capacity, new colors, and other tweaks, according to a source.

AppleInsider Staff | 15 years ago

U2 jumps ship from Apple to Research in Motion

In a move that will clearly distance itself from one-time ally Apple, world-famous alternative rock band U2 revealed plans for its upcoming tour to be sponsored by Apple rival Research in Motion, in what the two sides are calling a "shared vision."

Zach Spear | 15 years ago

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Young Japanese women rank iPod, iPhone, Macs top in design

A survey of 1,102 young women in Japan asked them to rank products by superior design. Surprisingly, the top answer wasn't a Japanese company, but rather Apple.

Prince McLean | 15 years ago

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Prince McLean | 15 years ago

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Apple to pay $22.5M in suit over scratched iPod nanos

Apple has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by customers who experienced quality issues with the easily-scratchable surface of first generation iPod nanos.

Zach Spear | 15 years ago

Source: Apple plans to attend CES in 2010

On the heels of announcing its plans to bail on Macworld Expo next year, Apple will be instead attending the more generic Consumer Electronics Show in 2010, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Prince McLean | 15 years ago

iPhone's US web presence beats RIM and WiMo combined

The popularity of Apple's WiFi mobile platform as a handheld web browser device is rapidly accelerating worldwide and dominating web traffic in the US, according to a new report issued by mobile advertising firm AdMob. Apple's strong position promises to color how the mobile web develops.

Prince McLean | 15 years ago

iTunes Store goes DRM Free, offers over-the-air downloads

While bowing to studio pressure to offer variable pricing on iTunes tracks, Apple has also finally convinced all the big labels to release their music as DRM-free 'iTunes Plus' tracks at the same 99 cents.

Prince McLean | 15 years ago

New shuffle, cheaper iPhone and MacBooks seen in 2009

FBR Capital Markets said Wednesday that it believes that Apple is gearing up to release several new products during the first half of 2009, including a new version of the iPod shuffle and cheaper versions of its flagship iPhone and MacBook offerings.

Katie Marsal | 15 years ago

New iPod In-Ear Headphones reviewed: Apple's best yet

After a false start two years ago, Apple has released a new set of in-ear buds that are finally worth trading up to from the company's own pack-in models and which may well compete against third-party earbuds that are significantly above its price class. We explain why.

Katie Marsal | 15 years ago

Steve Jobs key to selecting tunes for Apple ads

Ever wonder how those catchy tunes find their way into Apple's iPod commercials? You'll have to look no further than the ear of chief executive Steve Jobs.

AppleInsider Staff | 15 years ago

Apple's unexpected iPod shortage spreading

Although Macs and iPhones were seen as Apple's ticket to a healthy holiday quarter, the electronics maker has reportedly been struck by surprising demand for iPods and is now scurrying to restock some of its reseller channels.

Katie Marsal | 15 years ago

iPod

Apple criticized for iPod shuffle's new 'authentication chip'

Apple sued over exploding iPod touch, iMac display issues

Inside Apple's new third-gen iPod shuffle (teardown photos)

High-quality unboxing photos of Apple's third-gen iPod shuffle

Apple details new Voice Over controls for iPod shuffle

Apple unveils redesigned iPod shuffle with speech technology

Apple to unleash new 4GB iPod shuffles with Dock sync cable

U2 jumps ship from Apple to Research in Motion

Young Japanese women rank iPod, iPhone, Macs top in design

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Source: Apple plans to attend CES in 2010

iPhone's US web presence beats RIM and WiMo combined

iTunes Store goes DRM Free, offers over-the-air downloads

New shuffle, cheaper iPhone and MacBooks seen in 2009

New iPod In-Ear Headphones reviewed: Apple's best yet

Steve Jobs key to selecting tunes for Apple ads

Apple's unexpected iPod shortage spreading

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