Review roundup: iPod lineup impresses, Ping disappoints

The first reviews of Apple's new iPods and Ping music social network have appeared, with favorable impressions of the iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle, but generally negative responses to Ping.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 51

Apple's fourth-gen iPod shuffle disassembled (teardown photos)

Apple's smallest portable media player has been put under the microscope, with a thorough disassembly offering a peek inside the fourth-generation iPod shuffle.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 11

Apple adds buttons to new fourth-generation iPod shuffle

Apple's new fourth-generation iPod shuffle is a marriage of the last two generations, bringing back physical buttons to the company's smallest media player.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 31

Apple rumored to hold August event to unveil new iPod lineup

Apple could hold its iPod-centric event sooner than the expected September timeframe, with an event rumored to take place either Aug. 16 or 17.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 42

Apple will replace faulty third-gen iPod shuffle headphones

Apple this week announced that it will offer free-of-charge replacements for some defective headphones included with the company's third-generation iPod shuffle, sold between Feb. 2009 and Feb. 2010.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 7

Apple, Verizon in disagreement over CDMA iPhone pricing - report

As Apple and Verizon are rumored to be in negotiations for a summer 2010 CDMA iPhone launch, the nation's largest wireless carrier and the handset maker are believed to be at odds over pricing.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 102

Apple accused of stalling iPod battery fire investigation

Following up on numerous reports of iPod batteries catching fire, a Seattle reporter says that Apple actively prevented her and others from learning the true scope of the safety hazard.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 22

Mac sales better than feared in April following desktop refresh

Sales of Apple's Mac line slipped nearly 2 percent on a year-over-year basis during the month of April while iPod sales fell around 9 percent, though both segments are reportedly as good or better than Wall Street's consensus estimates for the quarter.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 43

3G iPod shuffle teardown reveals same costs as in 2007

In spite of concerns touted around the web this week that Apple has arbitrarily padded its margins with the release of its latest iPod, a new teardown from iSuppli obtained in full by AppleInsider reveals that the third-generation iPod shuffle costs the same amount of money to manufacture as its predecessor did two years ago.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 21

Easter delivers first signs of iPod growth since start of year

Despite a slowdown in consumer spending, iPods remain one of the top go-to gifts during the holidays, with Easter reportedly driving sales to levels not seen since the start of the year.

Sam Oliver 17 years ago 22

Apple near saturation point for iPod, iTunes use by teens

The results of Piper Jaffray's 17th bi-annual teen survey are in, showing Apple to have broadened its lead in the areas of iPod consumption and iTunes usage — both of which are nearing their saturation point — as the company moves to translate these successes to its iPhone business.

Sam Oliver 17 years ago 58

iPod shuffle sales surge 50% as iPod touch maintains top slot

Sales of Apple's most affordable iPod shot up more than 50 percent a week after the company unveiled new, more compact models that shift the push controls from the player itself to the included pair of earphones.

Sam Oliver 17 years ago 117

Apple's 3G iPod shuffle reviewed: a step too far?

The iPod shuffle has taken on an unusual role in Apple's lineup both as its price leader and as an example of the company's efficiency in design. But with its third version now out the door, there may be signs Apple isn't sure of where to go next with its least expensive media player.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 128

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 17 years ago 238

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 17 years ago 81

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