New kid on the iPad 2 case block Maroo, at least in the UK, has released a range of 11 tastily designed nylon covers that promise to keep your tablet safe and secure.
Featuring the company's patent-pending Secore Guard Bumper Technology, each protects the enclosed iPad 2's front, back and rather fragile corners. And comes with a scratch-free suede interior in order to protect the capacitive touch screen of your Apple device.
Smart magnet functionality is also built into each case, so each will "wake" or "sleep" the iPad 2, much like Apple's own Smart Cover. There's also a camera hole at the back of each case, and they can all be used in two separate viewing angles; flat and free standing.
Each design has a different name, including our particular fave Mana II, which is emblazoned with an old skool audio cassette on the front, and they're available now from Maroo.com for £49 apiece.
A new step-up range designed by winner of US series Project Runway, Seth Aaron, is also coming to the UK in 2012. Pocket-lint will bring you more details, and a hands-on with those ultra cool cases soon.
Apple has announced a recall on its first-gen iPod nano, asking customers to send the product back to them in exchange for a replacement model.
Five years after its initial launch, Apple iPod nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 are said to suffer from a faulty battery, and due to the age of the device may suffer from a risk of overheating and could, potentially, catch fire. Therefore, a worldwide recall has been launched by Apple.
"Apple has determined that, in very rare cases, the battery in the iPod nano (1st generation) may overheat and pose a safety risk," Apple stated. "Affected iPod Nanos were sold between September 2005 and December 2006. This issue has been traced to a single battery supplier that produced batteries with a manufacturing defect. While the possibility of an incident is rare, the likelihood increases as the battery ages."
Unfortunately it looks as though the replacement model will only be another first-gen nano unit, not a swanky new touchscreen version, but at least it won't be a fire hazard in your pocket. This also proves the existence of a secret Apple underground bunker where the company keeps all of its old products for just such an eventuality.
Anyone with a first-gen device can take their nano to an Apple shop to find help getting a replacement, but first we'd recommend taking a look here to ascertain whether your device is included in the recall. You should be issued with a first gen iPod replacement within 6 weeks.
