iPod and audio player reviews, including iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod classic

First look: iTunes 10

Kirk McElhearn — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:30:00 -0700

It’s become a tradition in recent years: to coincide with Apple’s September music event, where new iPods and related hardware are presented, iTunes increases its version number by a notch. This year’s vintage features one major new feature, a handful of interface changes, and some minor tweaks. Here’s an overview of what’s new and different in iTunes 10.

Apple posts video from special event

Lex Friedman — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:48:00 -0700

If you missed the live stream of Apple's event where new iPods and an updated Apple TV were unveiled, you can catch up now.

Podcast: Inside Apple's latest announcements

Jason Snell — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:55:00 -0700

Join Jason Snell, Chris Breen, Jon Seff, and Dan Frakes as they discuss the Apple Music Event for 2010, including new iPods and the all-new Apple TV.

Slideshow: A closer look at Apple's new products

Macworld Staff — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:45:00 -0700

A peek at the new iPod lineup, Apple TV, and upcoming iOS 4.1 and 4.2 features.

Hands on with Apple's new iPods, Apple TV

Jason Snell and Jonathan Seff — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:03:00 -0700

After Wednesday's Apple media event, we got to spend a little while in a hands-on area adjacent to the Yerba Buena theater with a few dozen members of the media, analysts, VIPs, and—most importantly—new iPods and Apple TVs. Without any further ado, here's what we spotted.

Scorecard: Apple music event

Christopher Breen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:20:00 -0700

Last week I pondered what Apple might announce at today's music event. Let's see how those predictions fared.

Summary: Apple kicks off fall with iPod, Apple TV overhauls

Philip Michaels — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:30:00 -0700

Redesigned iPods, a new Apple TV, and a major update to iTunes highlight the changes announced by Apple during Wednesday's fall music event.

iPod touch gains Retina display, dual cameras

Serenity Caldwell — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:11:00 -0700

Among the other goodies showcased at Wednesday’s special event, Apple unveiled its newest iPod touch, featuring Apple’s Retina display technology, A4 chip, and front and back cameras for FaceTime and video recording.

Inside Apple's music numbers

Marco Tabini — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:02:00 -0700

Apple didn't just roll out new products on Wednesday; it also touted a string of impressive statistics about its music, mobile, and retail efforts. Here are some of the highlights.

Apple releases redesigned iPod nano, shuffle

Dan Moren — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:52:00 -0700

Apple on Wednesday announced new, redesigned versions of its iPod shuffle and iPod nano music players.

Live Update: Apple music event

Jason Snell, Jonathan Seff — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:45:00 -0700

The Macworld team has live coverage of Apple's music event as it happens on Wednesday in San Francisco.

Apple to offer live stream of Sept. 1 music event

Philip Michaels — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:21:00 -0700

If you've got a Mac running Snow Leopard or an iOS device, you can watch video of Apple's September 1 music event on the company's Website.

Prediction: Apple event to bring new products, oohs, ahhs

Dan Moren — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:30:00 -0700

Apple's event is imminent, and rumors continue to swirl, fly, and levitate over what exactly the company will release on Wednesday. Dan Moren corrals the options and parades them for your reading pleasure.

Analysis: iPods still a part of Apple's big picture

Joel Mathis — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:02:00 -0700

The days of skyrocketing sales growth may be over for the iPod, but the music player remains very much a part of Apple's plans heading into Wednesday's fall music event.

Opinion: Don't write off the iPod classic yet

Dan Frakes — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0700

With Apple's annual fall music event just around the corner, some people are preparing their goodbyes for the iPod classic. Dan Frakes thinks the last direct descendant of the original iPod just may stick around a while longer.

Pondering Apple's September 1 media event

Christopher Breen — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:42:00 -0700

Our thoughts on what Apple might announce at next week's media event.

Apple announces special event on Sep. 1

Dan Moren — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:08:00 -0700

Apple on Wednesday announced that it would hold a special, invitation-only event on September 1 in San Francisco.

Apple exec stashed $150,000 in shoe boxes

Robert McMillan — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 -0700

Paul Devine, accused of taking kickbacks from Apple suppliers, must pay $600,000 plus additional money from foreign accounts in bail.

How to: Convert DVDs and videos for iOS devices

Christopher Breen — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0700

You have multiple Apple media players. What are the best video-encoding settings to use? Tune in.

Remains of the Day: Nein means nein

Dan Moren — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:30:00 -0700

Apple complains about an iPod-inspired houseware product, shuts down iAd predecessor Quattro Wireless, and reassures iPhone 3G users that iPhone 4 will someday be usable. For real.

Opinion: Dell's Streak is too little, too late

Daniel Ionescu — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:30:00 -0700

Dell's Streak looks to compete with Apple's iOS devices. But the Dell offering sends mixed messages regarding its size, price, and viability as a replacement for the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Apple replacing faulty first-gen nanos in Japan

Dan Moren — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:19:00 -0700

Apple's Japan branch has said it will be issuing replacement units to those iPod nano owners affected by faulty batteries.

All about iTunes movie rentals

Kirk McElhearn — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:25:00 -0700

Renting movies from the iTunes Store can be pretty simple if you don't want to do anything special, though you'll have to jump through some hoops if you want to move rented movies.

Dish Network to offer live streaming to iOS devices

Serenity Caldwell — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:00:00 -0700

Dish Network has announced that, come September, the company would be offering subscribers the option of streaming TV content to their iOS devices at no extra cost.

Japan tells Apple to publish info on overheating iPod nanos

Dan Moren — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:53:00 -0700

The Japanese government has asked Apple to publish clear information for owners of original iPod nanos affected by overheating batteries.

Sonic and Widevine to bring movies to the iPhone, iPad

Jonathan Seff — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:15:00 -0700

Sonic Solutions and Widevine have announced they're joining forces to help bring streaming movies to iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android devices.

The iPod plateau

Kirk McElhearn — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:00:00 -0700

The iPod has pretty much everything it needs already. Kirk McElhearn wonders where can it go from here?

Apple Store in Shanghai opens its doors

Sumner Lemon — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:38:00 -0700

Apple opened a retail store in Shanghai on Saturday, the company's second in China.

'Curtain' reveals Apple Store coming to London's Covent Garden

Nick Spence — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:41:00 -0700

Apple's new London store, in the heart of Covent Garden, is near completion according to local reports, with a red velvet 'curtain' replacing anonymous white...

Apple to open second flagship store in China on Saturday

Nick Spence — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:23:00 -0700

Apple will open its second flagship store in China this Saturday, the first since 2008.

Record voice memos on the iPod, iPhone

Kirk McElhearn — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:30:00 -0700

Using and iPhone or most iPods, you can record voice memos on the go.

After iPhone 4, what's next for Apple?

Jeff Bertolucci — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:00:00 -0700

Now that Apple has successfully launched this year's iPhone, what can we expect next from Cupertino?

Trade panel to investigate S3 complaint against Apple

Grant Gross — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:07:00 -0700

The USITC is investigating four patent complaints against Apple by computer graphics hardware maker S3 Graphics.

Foxconn plans further pay increase to stop suicides

Dan Nystedt — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:45:00 -0700

Foxconn plans to raise pay again for workers in Shenzhen, China to put a stop to a string of suicides at its main factory there.