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iWatch concept with Retina display and FaceTime

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Ever since Steve Jobs joked about iPod nano wrist straps during the September 2010 presser ("one of our board of director members is gonna clip it on to an armband as a watch"), there has been no shortage of futuristic iWatch concepts, ranging from ADR Studio's James Bond-like thing to Italian designer Federico Ciccarese's Star Trek-like wearable device with curved glass we told you about last week.

If you can't get enough of these, you'll appreciate this one by Swedish designer Anders Kjellberg who earned our respect with a remarkable iWatch vision featuring FaceTime (quite logical, isn't it?), Retina display (why not?) and a whole bunch of other nice-to-haves...

Forget watch bands, this guy uses magnet implants to carry his iPod

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

While we've seen several watch bands and other accessories made to ensure your iPod nano is with you at all times, we've never seen anything like this. Dave Hurban, of Newfield New Jersey carries his iPod with him via magnets in his arm.

That's right, this Dynasty Tattoo tattoo artist had four powerful magnets implanted into his left arm to hold his late-generation iPod nano in place...

Apple forced to pay $7,500 over firebug iPod nano

Oliver Haslam ∙ April 15, 2012

Remember those 1st generation iPod nanos that Apple recalled recently? You know, the ones that were prone to overheating and, in extreme cases, catching fire? It turns out Apple didn't quite get them exchanged quickly enough.

A Japanese judge has ruled in favor of a couple from Tokyo who were unfortunate enough to own an original iPod nano, purchased in 2005. Five years later, the device was found to be getting unusually warm during charging and, once in the hands of a poor Japanese lady, burst into flames.

The result was badly burned hands which took a month to heal, and a court case which resulted in Apple being asked to cough up some cash by way of compensation...

Is This a Photo of the Next iPod Nano?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 27, 2016

It seems like it's raining spy shots today. Hot on the heels of the purported iPad 3 photo BGR leaked this morning comes an image of, what several folks are calling, the next iPod nano.

Leading up to Apple's Fall iPhone/iPod event last year, we heard a number of rumors that the next iPod nano would feature a camera. And although the refreshed device never surfaced, it appears that the product still very much exists...

Apple Begins Replacing Old iPod Nanos with New Models

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 20, 2011

Apple's iPod nano replacement program is in full swing now, with the company replacing original iPod nanos due to a potential fire risk from overheating. Up to this point, Apple has been replacing the iPods with same-generation models, with new versions of old iPod nanos being shipped out to the customers that are taking advantage of the program.

Now it seems that Apple may have begun to offer new, recent-generation models of the iPod nano in exchange for the faulty first-generation units, if reports on the MacRumors forums are to be believed.

Apple is Dreaming Up Wearable Computers That Talk to the iPhone and Use Siri

Alex Heath ∙ December 19, 2011

In a world where we all stare at our iPhone screens while walking around in public, Apple is working on the next-generation of mobile computing: wearable technology. The latest iPod nano can be worn as a watch, but that's only the beginning of what Apple has in development.

The New York Times has revealed some of Apple's internal plans for wearable computing. The company is working on a Siri-controlled experience that interfaces with the iPhone. Apple employees have reportedly already started testing such devices.

New iPod Nano Laid Bare for Our Enjoyment

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

You almost have to feel sorry for the little guy, don't you?

Apple's newest iPod nano, now into its seventh iteration (if you count Tuesday's software refresh as a "new model"), has been given the infamous iFixit treatment, and had its innards laid out for all to gawk at...

New iPod Nano 6th Gen Unboxing

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 5, 2011

So, you're digging those 17 new watch faces included with the iPod nano's new firmware update?

If you've just ordered a nano, or you already have the latest hardware refresh, that means you'll need to upgrade the firmware to receive all of the new features Apple touted at yesterday's media event.

In this video, we unbox a brand new iPod nano, upgrade the firmware, show off all 18 watch faces, and touch on various other new features like the enhanced Nike+ app, and new Home screen layout...

All 17 New iPod Nano Watch Faces Exposed

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 5, 2011

The release of updated iPod nano firmware 1.2, along with a cheaper price for the hardware itself, quickly got overlooked due to all of the hype for the iPhone 4S, Siri, etc.

For those of you who love to rock their iPod nano as a watch, though, the announcement of a ton of new watch faces was probably your highlight of the keynote.

If you've yet to download the latest iPod nano firmware on your device, or you haven't checked out the expose on Apple's website, here's a visual roundup of all 18 watch faces included with the new software...

Apple Puts Another Nail in the iPod Classic’s Coffin

Alex Heath ∙ Updated October 16, 2017

Apple quietly removed its click wheel games category from the iTunes App Store this morning. Multiple sources have already said that Apple is getting ready to kill the iPod Classic and the iPod Shuffle, so this move doesn't come as a surprise.

With the Classic on its deathbed, it's obvious that the age of the click wheel is nearing an end. We'll miss you, little click wheel.

Say Goodbye to the iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle

Alex Heath ∙ September 28, 2011

If you've been planning on buying an iPod Classic or iPod Shuffle, now would be a good time to do so.

Last night, TUAW corroborated an earlier report from 9to5Mac that Apple is looking to discontinue the iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle. The "product transition" that Apple hinted at during its last earnings call is apparently within the iPod product line. TUAW's source has said that Apple will axe the two iPods this year, presumably at Tuesday's event...

Apple and Others Gearing Up to Bring Curved Glass to Devices Next Year

Sébastien Page ∙ September 26, 2011

Flat glass panels are so 2011! That's at least what smartphone manufacturers are thinking, according to this article from DigiTimes. It appears that the new trend among smartphone makers is going to be curved glass.

As usual, Apple is ahead of its game as the company reportedly invested in glass-cutting machines earlier this year to equip its reluctant assemblers to invest in this new and unproven technology...