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Nike and Apple said Thursday that it would officially launch the first product as a result of their partnership on Friday. The Nike+iPod Sport Kit, retailing for $29 USD, allows Nike+ ready footwear to communicate with the iPod Nano.
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Apple enthusiast site ThinkSecret on Friday reported that Apple is planning to make significant changes to its iPod Mini line and introduce larger iPod Shuffles in the coming weeks. The announcements are expected at Apple Expo Paris on September 20.
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A judge in California's San Mateo County has given final approval to a settlement that could offer some kind of solace to nearly 1.3 million iPod owners who have had problems with defective batteries within the popular digital music player. The settlement was tentatively approved in June.
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Hewlett-Packard is bulking up its line of HP-branded versions of Apple's iPod, announcing Thursday it has begun to sell the iPod Mini. HP's Mini will be nearly identical to its original Apple counterpart, with an added logo and option for "Printable Tattoos," or stickers that allow users to personalize their player.
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Microsoft is working hard to ensure users of Apple's iPod music player do not experience difficulty when trying to use the device with Windows Vista. Among several patches released for the new operating system was one designed to address iPod issues that have appeared. Users had complained that their iPods were becoming corrupted after using the "Safely Remove Hardware" option to eject the player.
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iPod users are more likely to own digital video recorders, personal digital assistants, digital cameras, laptop computers and cell phones than non-iPod owners. 59 percent of them use text messaging and 45 percent take camera phone pictures, versus 24 and 15 percent respectively who do not own a MP3 player.
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The Apple iPod from HP is available in a 20GB model for $299 USD and a 40GB model for $399 USD - mirroring Apple's own pricing. They will be available at major retailers as well as online.
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The U.S. International Trade Commission voted earlier this week to investigate Apple Computer and its iPod music player, affirming a complaint filed by Creative in May. While not a decision in the matter, it is the first step in deciding the merits of the case.
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Developers are claiming that they are close to allowing users to place VoIP calls over the iPod Touch, with initial tests proving successful.
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Understated often means uncomplicated. And sometimes that means cutting back consumer choices, as Apple did with iPod Shuffle. Less really can be more. For years, Burger King marketed under the moniker, "Have it your way." But I recall going into a Burger King on Broadway in Manhattan where the express lines signs stated, "Have it our way." Plenty of people would forgo choice for the quicker meal; the simpler way.
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