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The first iPod nano was released on Sept. 7, 2005, and in the six intervening years, it’s undergone a lot of changes. In fact, the nano has one of the most mercurial design histories of any Apple product. Here’s a quick look at the nano’s evolution. Read More »

Last time we saw the Deckster, its creators were looking for funding in order to make their product a reality. Now, four months later, the Deckster is finally a shipping product, and I received a production sample to test out. Here’s what I found. Read More »

 
 

Steve Jobs was the ultimate showman. With the news of Jobs’ resignation from Apple, we’ve collected of some of his best presentations, caught on video for the ages for us to appreciate (and learn from). Read More »

Where do you look for iPhone and iPad accessories? Your local Best Buy? The online Apple Store? There are lots of places to look, but one destination in particular has become a unique and exciting go-to spot for accessory browsing: Kickstarter. Read More »

As Apple continues its search for a replacement for outgoing retail chief Ron Johnson, the company is looking to hire someone based outside the U.S., according to a Wall Street Journal report Tuesday. The report says Steve Jobs was “extensively” involved in picking the search firm. Read More »

Apple just reported the results for its fiscal third quarter 2011 that ended on June 25, 2011. It was a blow out quarter led primarily by the booming demand for iPhones, iPads and Macs. Here is a quick breakdown of numbers for the quarter. Read More »

The new Apple Thunderbolt cable costs $49, which is a bit pricey. iFixit took a peek inside one of the new cables and came up with a good reason why Thunderbolt isn’t cheap. Even if costs don’t drop, though, this tech has legs. Read More »

The iPhone 5 could arrive this fall, and specifically in September, according to a new report. If true, it could set up a record quarter, and pave the way for a more balanced yearly revenue picture for Apple from here on out. Read More »

While you’re outdoors this summer, you may want to share your music with those around you. There are lots of portable boom boxes, but here are a few unusual ways to turn your iPod or iPod touch into a music machine to share with friends. Read More »

Dom and Chrys Coballe set about creating their iPod nano watchband accessory, called the Deckster, with an entrepreneurial spirit and the aim of creating something unique. They started with a single moment in mind: the satisfaction a user experiences when ingenious works just right. Read More »

Apple’s back to school promotion has run the last several years, from the last week in May to the first week in September. However, as the growth of iPod sales has slowed and other products have the spotlight, it might be time to rethink the promotion. Read More »

The iPod nano wristband accessories Scott Wilson designed back shortly after Apple introduced a new model of its smallest-screened iPod have gone from community-funded success to Apple Store shelves. The LunaTik and TikTok watchband kits go on sale in Apple Stores across North America this week. Read More »

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Coming in below expectations on iPads, down on iPod sales, but up big on iPhones and Macs, Apple announced record second quarter earnings today. Apple reported earnings revenue of $24.67 billion and a net quarterly profit of $5.99 billion, or $6.40 earnings per share. Read More »

With Apple announcing earnings next Wednesday, it’s bound to be good news for stockholders. But it’s good time to look at what that means for consumers, too. Could the earnings call provide hints about the future of Apple’s hardware and software plans? Read More »

Apple is looking to outfit future iPods with carbon fiber housing in order to make Wi-Fi syncing a reality, says a new report. A source said to be close to the company revealed that Steve Jobs sees Wi-Fi syncing as key for the iPod’s continued relevance. Read More »

Managing a mix of iPads, iPods, iPhones, Apple TVs, MacBooks, etc., all from the same iTunes Account can a be a rewarding, but tricky affair. Here are some things to keep in mind when setting up multiple Apple products with a single iTunes Account. Read More »

Apple today has relaxed development requirements for iOS devices, allowing programmers to use non-Apple tools to create mobile applications. This easing still prohibits iOS applications from downloading additional code, but should open the doors for iOS apps to be built from non-Apple frameworks and cross-platform tools. Read More »

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