I was an enthusiastic early adopter of the iPod nano with wristwatch case that arrived in 2010. But as a practical solution, it didn't work. Here's what I'm hoping a true Apple watch solution would be like and what it would avoid.…
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The Apple Roundup: Apple supplier Foxconn admits hiring underage workers
Here's our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn't miss. Today's installment: Apple's biggest supplier admits breaking China's underage hiring law, profile of a maps app that's taking advantage of Apple's failure, and teardowns of the Lightning connector and iPod nano.…
Read MoreMobileTechRoundup podcast 277: iPhone 5 vs iPod touch
On this week's audio podcast with Matt and Kevin, find out which host upgraded to iPhone 5 while the other sold iPhone 4S and ordered a new iPod touch. Also: What happened to NFC in the iPhone and why so many LTE handset models?…
Read MoreThe end of (iPod) nano watches
The launch of the seventh generation iPod Nano means curtains for the square-shaped nano that sparked a Nano-watch revolution, thanks to the work of designers like Scott Wilson who created the straps to accommodate the Nanos. On the upside, maybe rarity will make them collectibles.…
Read MoreLunaTik Antik review: An accessory for your iPod nano accessory
iPod nano watch bands are common, with lots of options for Apple's tiny touchscreen media player. But Scott Wilson's Minimal design studio is trying something a little different, by taking the iPod nano out of the equation completely with its new line of Antik watch modules.…
Read MoreWhen 3D printing meets iPod nano
We love to dress up our wrists with cool watches, smart watches and of course, the best of them all, iPod nano watches. And that is why we are constantly writing about iPod nano straps. Here is another one from Ireland-based Curve Creative -- Nanolet.…
Read MoreRecalled iPod nanos getting current generation replacements
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 MoreWhat the future of Apple’s wearable devices could look like
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 MoreLunaTik Lynk review: The zenith of iPod nano watchbands?
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 MoreNew iPod nano no threat to smartwatches … yet.
Although the new iPod nano took a back seat to the iPhone 4S and iOS 5, it did gain a software update and could morph into a smartwatch of the future. Should competing products such as the MetaWatch and Live View be worried? Not just yet.…
Read More2010 iPod nano gets new features via software update
Have an existing 2010 iPod nano but want the new Mickey Mouse watch face? Hold off on throwing your current music player in the garbage and hitting the Apple Store; an update is available through iTunes that provides software features demoed on stage today.…
Read MoreApple reveals iPhone 4S, Oct. 14 launch date on Japanese site
Apple has apparently jumped the gun slightly, revealing the iPhone 4S name at its official Japanese retail site. The information only tells us that a 4S definitely exists, and that it'll be released on Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. in Japan (and likely the U.S., too).…
Read MoreApple puts an end to iPod click wheel games
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 MoreIf Apple retires iPod classic and shuffle, rest of line will shine
Apple is reportedly close to permanently cutting the iPod classic and shuffle from its line of media players. It isn't the first time we've heard that, but now it makes more sense, and it might actually be great news for iPod fans in the long run.…
Read MoreiPod nano, this is your life
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 MoreDeckster review: A smart and sophisticated iPod nano watchband
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 MoreHow Kickstarter is reinventing the iPhone economy
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 MoreIs This The Next Red Hot iPhone AddOn?
Kickstarter, the crowd funding platform, is changing how we create and consume things became famous thanks to Lunatik and TikTok (that made kits to turn the iPod Nano into a wrist watch). Here is a new project has a potential of being equally big.…
Read MoreCan Deckster’s ‘Slow Goods’ Flourish in Tech’s Fast World?
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 MoreLunaTik and TikTok Hit the Big Time With Apple Store Availability
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 MoreReport: Apple Looking to Carbon Fiber for iPod Wi-Fi Syncing
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 MoreIt’s Time for Wristwatches to Get Smarter
The inPulse watch, Sony Ericsson's LiveView and even Apple's current iPod Nano all show a resurgence of intelligent wristwatches that pair with smartphones. There are certainly user interface challenges to overcome, but third-party apps show promise. Perhaps Microsoft's SPOT watches were ahead of their time?…
Read MoreiPod Nano Watchband Shootout: TikTok vs iWatchz Q
We could debate the merits of wearing an iPod nano as a watch until the cows come home, but chances are the downsides won't dissuade the dedicated Apple enthusiast anyway, so what say we just get right to the business of finding the perfect watchband accessory?…
Read MoreHow the iPod Nano Could Be an Awesome Productivity Tool
One of the gifts I really enjoyed receiving this Christmas was an iPod nano. What immediately struck me was that with a few minor feature and hardware adjustments, the nano could be the ideal smartphone-paired watch, and an amazing tool for the connected worker.…
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