Apple will replace 'exploding' first-run iPod nanos

After instances where first-generation iPod nanos' power has triggered minor but device-killing fires, Apple has agreed to replace for free any more of the music players that suffer the same problem. The Cupertino, Calif.-based electronics maker h...

Digg founder claims knowledge of 4G iPod nano, iTunes 8.0

Digg creator Kevin Rose says he knows many details of Apple's iPod revisions for September, including what appears to be a photo of the fourth-generation iPod nano and a teaser for information of iTunes 8.0. A nighttime blog post by Rose asserts t...

Overheating iPod Nano and Frayed MagSafe Replacements

Apple has issued a statement and a knowledge base article addressing two separate support issues that may require replacement. The first issue received publicity today surrounding a Japanese report that certain iPod nanos may be a fir...

Rare new iPod nano features discovered: failure and deformation

Section: Apple, Apple News, iPod + iTunes, iPod nano First generation iPod nano owners, listen up. If your iPod nano was purchased between September of 05 and December of 06, then you might have some “hot” features you don’t want. Macworld has an article that details Apple recognition that “in very rare cases” (about 0.001 percent) said iPods could overheat. Apple is blaming the problem on an unnamed battery supplier. The faulty batteries can, in some instances, overheat, causing “failure and deformation of the iPod Nano.” So far, there have been no reports of serious injury or property damage resulting from this issue. If you have concerns about overheating, contact Apple like a reader of the Consumerist did rather lengthily. The policy so far is to replace faulty batteries for free. Macworld continues to explain that Apple was responding to several incidents from Japan where these iPod nanos caused minor fire damage. While I think this is a pretty rare issue, it’s good to know. If your pocket with the iPod nano in it starts getting hot, you know what to do. Though I doubt I’d worry about this problem in pocket. It’s more likely to happen when charging. Via [Macworld] Full Story » | Written by Jake Gaecke for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

Apple willing to replace any smoking first-gen iPod Nanos (CNET)

CNET - If you're still hanging on to your first-generation iPod Nano, and you've noticed it has a tendency to smoke too much, Apple is willing to replace the unit.

Japan warns of iPod nano fire risk (AFP)

AFP - Japan on Tuesday warned users of Apple iPod nanos of a potential fire risk after two new instances in which the popular portable music players overheated.