Remember the 3rd generation iPod shuffle having a proprietary control chip? You don’t have to worry about that anymore since Belkin has reverse engineered (and probably licensed it from Apple too) the in-line controller that’s integrated onto the standard 3rd generation iPod shuffle headset.

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Did you know that Apple just needs $22 to make a piece of their latest Apple iPod shuffle?

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You’ve probably heard about the latest iPod shuffle being able to speak out the names of the song titles and artist names.

The 3rd generation Apple iPod shuffle is getting an update to its VoiceOver feature, which reportedly corrects the pronunciation of some artist names along with some minor bug fixes. (more…)

Got some bad news for you Apple iPod shuffle fans. Apparently, it was confirmed by Apple that their 3rd generation iPod shuffle contains a proprietary control chip embedded in the earbuds that come with the package. In order for other manufacturers to make this type of earbuds/earphones for the latest iPod shuffle, they have to pay fees in order to license it from Apple.

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Apple has recently updated their iPod shuffle. The shuffle now has the form factor of a USB flash drive, similar to the first shuffle but smaller in size. It comes with 4GB capacity and retails for $79. It also appears that the controls are in-line with the earbud cord.

The main highlight of the latest generation iPod shuffle is the VoiceOver. Through the push of a button, VoiceOver tells you aloud what song is currently playing. It can also tell you the names of playlists. Claimed playback time is 10 hours if the device is fully charged. A good rule of thumb would be to expect around 75% of the claimed playback time, so in the real world you’d be good for around 7.5 hours. For more information, you may click here.