http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/13/also.enables.genius.mixes.for.nikeipod/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/4gnano.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has posted a v1.0.2 firmware update for the fifth-generation iPod nano, which was launched this September. The firmware corrects a problem with podcast playback at different speeds. Newly enabled is the ability to use Genius Mixes in tandem with the Nike+iPod fitness add-on.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/13/also.enables.genius.mixes.for.nikeipod/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/10/evidence.from.apples.own.website/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/ipodnano5g.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The latest iPod nano may soon have an optional Nike heart rate monitor, a guide from Apple's website is said to indicate. The manual (PDF) includes a section called "Linking a Nike+iPod Compatible Remote or Heart Rate Monitor," specifically stating that the technology is only compatible with a fifth-gen Nano. Although the new player is already in stores, there is no sign of the quoted monitor.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/10/evidence.from.apples.own.website/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/13/nike.sportband.and.iphone/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0907/nikeplussportband.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Nike today upgraded its Nike+ running gear with a new SportBand and an extra feature for iPhone users. The tracking device for calories, distance and speed has a new background to be more easily readable on the run and is weather sealed to prevent it getting wet. It can work as a stand-alone device or as a supplement to an iPhone or iPod that saves having to look at Apple's players to check run ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/13/nike.sportband.and.iphone/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/16/apple.car.sports.patents/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0904/earsensor.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Two sets of patent applications filed with the USPTO may point to unusual interests on Apple's part. The first describes a system for pairing in-car electronics with Apple hardware such as an iPhone, iPod or even MacBook. In using the technique, a car's electronics could be prevented from working for thieves simply due to being out of wireless range. Alternately the pairing could be used to con... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/16/apple.car.sports.patents/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/12/ipod.nano.103.update/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/pdosml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has released a significant update for the fourth-generation iPod nano, in the form of new v1.0.3 software. The firmware should allow use of Apple's special in-ear headphones, which feature a remote and mic and should allow some form of audio recording. Apple has also introduced the ability to disable Cover Flow when rotating a player, and turn on Cover Flow manually through the Music menu.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/12/ipod.nano.103.update/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/11/apple.nike.plus.patent/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/applenikeipodpatent.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is investigating putting more stringent controls on the Nike+iPod system used for the iPod nano and now the iPod touch, according to a new US patent filing. Expressing concern that customers might buy the Nike+iPod kit but use it with non-Nike shoes or in different locations, the patent describes using RFID tags and similar sensors built into shoes or other clothing to pair the transmitter ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/11/apple.nike.plus.patent/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/09/second.gen.ipod.touch/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/ipodtouch2g.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has confirmed rumors by revealing the existence of a second-generation iPod touch, bringing with it several enhancements. Central is a revised casing, which uses a contoured profile similar in shape to the iPhone 3G, but with stainless steel replacing plastic. Other similarities with the iPhone include new volume buttons, allowing blind adjustment, and a speaker, from which owners can hear... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/09/second.gen.ipod.touch/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/28/nike.race/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0807/nikeracestory.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />On August 31, Nike and Apple will be hosting one of the world's largest one-day running events, The Nike+ Human Race 10K. Individuals are able to either join together with large groups of runners in 25 different host cities or they may choose to run where they are and then upload their stats via Nike+. Runners can sign up for the event through Nike+'s website and are given the option to choose a c... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/28/nike.race/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/04/trailrunner.for.nike.plus/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/4-berbie-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Berbie Software on Friday unveiled TrailRunner 1.7, an update to its outdoor route-planning and journaling software, adding support for Nike+ online community and enhanced support for several Garmin GPS devices. Users of the Nike+iPod system or the Nike+ SportBand can now display their collected workout data within TrailRunner to match the recordings with created routes, as well as utilize perform... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/04/trailrunner.for.nike.plus/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/25/nikeipod.gear.patent/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/nikecoach.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A Nike patent application, recently published by the US Patent and Trademark Office, appears to detail some of the company's plans for new Nike+iPod gear. Key to the technology is an expansion beyond the single sensor offered today, which slips into a person's shoe and only tracks pacing and distance. Future sensors may monitor many different factors, including EKG, heartrate, body temperature a... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/25/nikeipod.gear.patent/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:20:00 GMT