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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.”

Details after the break.

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Probably one of the best features of iTunes and the iTunes store is the convenient access to thousands of free audio and video podcasts. With so many viewing and listening choices, where does one start?

Check out a few of my recommendations after the break.

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It’s out there. Fox has made X-Files branded iPod classics and nanos, available now through their online store. While the front of the iPods remain unchanged, the back has an etched image of Mulder and Scully over the mirror finish. Beneath the image is space left for your name (or a joke name, or a song lyric, etc.) to be engraved for added personalization. The iPod classic is available for $329, a full $70 more than the regular price of a device without any engraving. The iPod nano is available for $269, also $70 more than the original price of the device.

While X-Files was an excellent show, this little gimmick is set to stir up marginal excitement for the film adaptation of the series. Honestly, the film itself is being released way too late, and so is this overblown idea of iPods that match your favorite TV show. Nonetheless, there must be some who love the show just enough to drop this much money on it, which they can as early as today.

Products [iPod classic and iPod nano]

9to5Mac is reporting that analysts at Piper Jaffray are predicting Apple will hold a special event this September to make some new announcements. These new announcements, according to the analysts, include new iPods and Macs.

This rumor does not site any insider sources, but seems to be purely speculation. Gene Munster, one of the analysts, points out that Apple has held a special event every September for the last three years, so it’s not that hard to believe that they would do it again. What about Apple Expo 08?

Check out the rumors after the break.

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FROM GADGETELL - Revo has recently introduced the world’s one-box DAB/DAB+ and internet radio that includes full iPod functionality with the iBLIK RadioStation.  This would be the first time that Revo has forayed into the iPod market.  Better late than never, I guess.  The Revo iBLIK RadioStation also features FM radio coverage with… MORE »

Today I was browsing the web for some Apple news, and found a great article on TUAW entitled Stars and Smart Playlists. Basically, the article boils down to a quick guide on how to organize a huge library of music into a condensed playlist of great songs using ratings. It got me wanting to share how I organize my music and sync my various iPods.

In the beginning of 2008, I actually forced myself to painstakingly go through my entire library of music and rate each and every song I own. It took me quite a while, but I’m thankful I did. That said, you don’t have to rate your entire library if you don’t want to.

Get things organized after the break.

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Real Networks and Viacom’s Rhapsody will be launching a $50 million MP3 downloads business to challenge iTunes’ 70% market share, Reuters is reporting.

Digital music seller Rhapsody is launching a $50 million marketing assault on Apple’s iTunes, offering songs online and via partners including Yahoo Inc and Verizon Wireless, Rhapsody said on Monday.

The songs will be sold in MP3 format, which means users of the Rhapsody service will be able to play them on iPods.

More after the break.

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If you still don’t know what you’re going to do with your old iPhone once you upgrade to the iPhone 3G, AT&T is suggesting something which might actually appeal to you and the rest of the old iPhone users. AT&T will allow you to keep the old iPhone and use it as a Wi-Fi-enabled iPod.

This means you can opt not to have the old iPhone re-activated as a wireless phone, but instead work as an iPod device which you can still use to surf the web or your e-mail through a wireless connection. If you’re not on a WiFi hotspot, you can still use the old iPhone ala iPod for viewing movies and listening to music or to access the iTunes player.

In addition to all this, AT&T is also recommending that old iPhone users upgrade the firmware of their iPhones to v2.0 before having them de-activated in time for the July 11 release of the iPhone 3G. But that is, of course, necessary only if you intend to upgrade to the iPhone 3G.

Via [AppleInsider]

The iPod Death Clock gives you an unaccurate guess as to when your iPod will die. I’ve had two iPods die in my iPod career, and would’ve found it handy to have an idea when to take mine in for repair before it was too late.

One gruesome story after the break.

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JVC officially has a fix for those needing to charge two iPods or iPhone at once but have only one free outlet: the NX-PN7. This speaker system features 15 watts of power, a clock, and an AM/FM Tuner. This is also JVC’s first product made specifically for the iPod or iPhone.

Switching between the devices is easy, and users can color code an LED strip to change to a specified color when their device is plugged in, preventing mix ups with similar iPods and iPhones. The built-in alarm clock can be set to wake you up to either the radio or one of the connected devices, making sure you wake up on time. The system will also save space, as it comes in at just under one foot in width. Also included are an output to TV and an Apple-esque remote.

The NX-PN7 is shipping now for $150 and is available on the JVC website.

Via [iPodNN]