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Apple issued a recall for its first-generation iPod nano devices back in November. At first, it looked like Apple intended to replace all the recalled units with refurbished equivalent models, but new reports suggest at least some users will be getting current, sixth-generation devices instead. Read More »

The next iPod you buy could wrap around your wrist and be Siri-controlled through speech commands. That’s because Apple is actively prototyping wearable computing devices, sources told the New York Times, in an effort to stay on top of this emerging tech trend. Read More »

 
 

Shopping time is almost up for this year’s holiday season, but shipping deadlines have yet to elapse completely, and stores will still be plenty busy. In this week’s installment of our series, we’re looking at power accessories for Apple devices that could make great last-minute gifts. Read More »

Apple is apparently in the process of setting up iTunes Match for international customers. According to reports, users can now access the iTunes Match sign-up page from this direct link. As of this writing, it was working here in Canada, where Match costs $27.99 annually. Read More »

I remember when finding projects on Kickstarter related to Apple products were relatively hard to find — especially good ones. Those days are over, and we’ve got another crop of interesting, cleverly designed and above all potentially useful Kickstarter projects to prove it. Read More »

There are now plenty of iPod nano wristband accessories out there to choose from. But a new one from Kickstarter record-breaker Scott Wilson’s Mnml design studio does a remarkable job of standing out from the crowd, thanks to attention to detail you won’t find in competitors. Read More »

Details of Apple’s Black Friday sales have reportedly been leaked online, and in terms of Apple’s own products, there are few surprises. What might be more exciting are the accessory deals, however, some of the best of which offer heavy discounts for premium gear. Read More »

For the current quarter, Apple is set to break Mac sales records yet again, according to figures released Monday by NPD. The Mac, though no longer Apple’s flashiest device category, is its least volatile in terms of competition and growth. Read More »

Apple over the weekend sent out a notice to registered first-generation iPod nano owners detailing a recall for the product, due to battery issues that could cause some units to become excessively hot. Here’s a detailed guide for getting your replacement, and why you’d want to. Read More »

Many have been hoping that Apple plans to bring Siri to other existing iOS devices besides the iPhone 4S, and recent rumors suggested that could indeed be in the works. But a new report indicates that probably isn’t the case, at least not right now. Read More »

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Apple will release iOS 5 and iCloud for all users of its mobile devices and Macs. The arrival of this new software could lead to big changes in the way you use your Apple hardware, and big changes call for preparation. Read More »

Taking stock of Steve Jobs’ legacy

Steve Jobs was a visionary, instigator, leader, motivator, marketer, pitchman and showman. Gary Morgenthaler of Morgenthaler Ventures recalls Steve’s many contributions that have changed the world as we know it. Read More »

More Must Reads

Apple on Tuesday announced some slight changes to two of its iPod models, the iPod touch and the iPod nano. The iPod shuffle remains exactly the same, as does the iPod classic. The nano features a redesigned interface, and there is now a white touch. Read More »

It’s all fun and games until Apple shutters a section of the iTunes store. Apple has now taken down a link to the “iPod Click Wheel Games” section of the iTunes App Store. That could indicate the Mac maker is serious about discontinuing certain iPods. Read More »

Skype has updated its iPhone and iPad apps as of Tuesday, introducing some new features. Bluetooth headsets are now supported on select devices, and video has been improved with image stabilization, but these enhancements will cost you: The apps now display ads for non-paying users. Read More »

In a move that was widely expected, GameStop started officially accepting iOS devices for trade-in as of Monday. The game seller will now pay either cash or in-store credit to customers who bring in used iPods, iPhones and iPads in good condition. Read More »

New sales data from the NPD Group, as shared by Piper Jaffray, shows that Apple’s Mac sales are surging thanks to new models introduced in July. The other side of the coin is that iPod sales are in decline, but that’s nothing Apple isn’t expecting. Read More »

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