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iPod is a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc. and launched on October 23, 2001 (2001-10-23). The product line-up includes the hard drive-based iPod Classic, the touchscreen iPod Touch, the video-capable iPod Nano, and the compact iPod Shuffle. The iPhone can function as an iPod but is generally treated as a separate product. Former iPod models include the iPod Mini and the spin-off iPod Photo (since reintegrated into the main iPod Classic line). iPod Classic models store media on an internal hard drive, while all other models use flash memory to enable their smaller size (the discontinued Mini used a Microdrive miniature hard drive). As with many other digital music players, iPods can also serve as external data storage devices. Storage capacity varies by model.

Apple's iTunes software can be used to transfer music to the devices from computers using certain versions of Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows operating systems. For users who choose not to use Apple's software or whose computers cannot run iTunes software, several open source alternatives to iTunes are also available. iTunes and its alternatives may also transfer photos, videos, games, contact information, e-mail settings, Web bookmarks, and calendars to iPod models supporting those features. As of September 2008[update], more than 173,000,000 iPods had been sold worldwide, making it the best-selling digital audio player series in history.

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Gift Guide: Tech gadgets can boost your workouts

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

14 hours ago | not rated yet | 0

(AP) -- In simpler times, maintaining good health was a matter of joining a gym or lacing up running shoes for a loop in the park. At most, you'd buy a watch with a digital display so you could time your laps.

Apple's iTunes website is reflected in an iPod

Apple sued for stifling iPod tricks

Technology / Business

Apr 28, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (4) | 5

Internet rights champions have accused Apple of stifling free speech by bullying OdioWorks into ending online sharing of ways to get iPods to work with music websites other than iTunes.

Review: How an iPod can be a poor man's iPhone

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Mar 18, 2009 | 4.8 / 5 (4) | 1

(AP) -- I try to keep a stiff upper lip about not having an iPhone. Just couldn't afford it - not with the $75 a month or so AT&T charges for service on top of the $199 upfront cost for the device.

Apple to unveil next-generation iPhone software

Technology / Software

Mar 12, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 1

Apple plans to give the world a peek next week at its next-generation operating system for iPhones.

Review: Wireless charging lets you cut the cords

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Oct 07, 2009 | 2.8 / 5 (8) | 3

(AP) -- It's a pain to keep track of the chargers that go with cell phones, media players and other small electronics. It's even more annoying to stuff multiple power cords and adapters in your bag when you ...

A French teenager claimed that an Apple iPhone shattered in his face

Exploding iPhones 'isolated incidents', Apple assures

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Aug 18, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

US technology giant Apple has assured the EU that recent cases of exploding iPhones and iPods are "isolated incidents", a European Commission spokeswoman said Tuesday.

The iPhone began making a hissing noise and the screen suddenly broke, sending pieces flying in the air

Exploding iPhone incident follows iPod reports

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Aug 13, 2009 | 3.3 / 5 (6) | 5

A French teenager's claim that an Apple iPhone shattered in his face is a first involving the device but similar incidents have occurred with the iPod according to a US television station.

iPods may help Asperger's kids navigate life

Medicine & Health / Other

Jul 30, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 0

Sue Pederson knows that the teenage boys in her treatment program have trouble making conversation. They may not know what to talk about; or once they get started, when to shut up.

Palm Pre reconnects with estranged iTunes

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Jul 24, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

(AP) -- Palm Inc.'s Pre phone can again connect to Apple's iTunes software - just a week after Apple Inc. shut it out.

Sirius XM Radio planning to stream to iPhone, iPod

Technology / Telecom

Mar 12, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- Financially struggling Sirius XM Radio Inc. is planning to stream its subscription radio service to the iPhone and iPod Touch devices from Apple Inc. beginning this spring.

Vcom3D's iPod translator device is a valuable tool for U.S. soldiers

Technology / Software

Jul 22, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 0

An Orlando company's translator program for Apple's iPod got its start years ago as a way to teach sign language to students. Today, it helps U.S. soldiers in the war-torn Middle East and United Nations peacekeepers on the ...

Plenty of Kindle 2 extras in marketplace

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Mar 12, 2009 | 1 / 5 (2) | 0

To protect your $359 investment in Amazon's Kindle 2, I suggest buying a cover. The first Kindle shipped with one; the new version does not.

Even in the Digital Age, building a great gadget doesn't guarantee success

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Apr 23, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 0

Publish a book on paper, says a sheepish Beth Collins, and "I'm hesitant to read it." But send it through the ether to her feather-light Kindle 2, Amazon's whiz-bang electronic reading machine, and she's eager ...

Sometimes the next big thing is no big deal

Technology / Hi Tech

May 07, 2009 | 3.5 / 5 (4) | 2

I unpacked my vintage earphones and compact disc player on a recent flight to Washington and settled back for a few hours of uninterrupted fumbling with CDs and untangling various cords and wires.