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iPhone and iPod users may experience a “small and quick” shock via their earbuds due to a buildup of static electricity, Apple warned Monday.

People listening to one of the devices in extremely dry air are most at risk of receiving a static electricity shock through the ear buds, according to a warning posted on Apple’s Web site. The post likened the condition to the discharge that occurs when a person drags his or her feet across a carpet then gets a shock by touching a door knob.

However, Apple asserted that this condition did not necessarily indicate that Apple’s equipment was malfunctioning.

“This condition is not limited to Apple hardware and static can potentially build up on almost any hardware and could be discharged using any brand of earbuds,” Apple said.

Apple’s warning didn’t mention what prompted the company to issue the warning, but a discussion thread on the company’s support site showed a few users had voiced concern about the condition.

“Maybe it’s just me but for a couple of weeks now my earphones are delivering little electric shocks into my ears,” wrote one reader. “I just wonder if anyone else is going through this issue.”

Apple made several suggestions in the warning on how to remedy the condition when indoors, including the use of a humidifier to raise the moisture level of the air, hand lotions to moisturize dry skin, or an anti-static spray. The site also recommends users wear clothes made of natural fibers instead of synthetic fibers. When users are outdoors, Apple suggests users keep their device in a bag or a case to keep it out of the wind and refrain from frequently removing it from pockets as the rubbing may cause static buildup.

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Small gets smaller.

The new iPod shuffle is amazingly small and even easier to use. The controls are now conveniently located on the earbud cord. It’s so easy, you can use it with your eyes closed.

VoiceOver. It speaks for itself.

With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you what song is playing and who’s performing it.² It tells you the names of your playlists, too.

1000 songs. Multiple playlists.

With 4GB of storage, iPod shuffle can now hold up to 1,000 songs.³ So your music library can go with you. And you can now sync multiple playlists for the perfect mix for any mood.

iPhone case/skin manufacture XSKN listed “iPhone Nano” as one of the categories for cases on their website. This is one of the most obvious evidence of the existence of the new iPhone.

XSKN has a history of leaking info about unreleased Apple products, such as iPhone 3G and iPod Nano 4th Gen.

One of the great things about an Apple iPhone are the abundant number of free or cheap applications you can download. These applications make your life much easier. From Shazam to ID that song playing on the radio, to AroundMe which helps you find things around you like gas stations, coffee houses and hospitals, yet sometimes you need a physical upgrade to make your iPhone a bit better.

Today, USBFever introduces the mini microphone for the iPhone. This small attachment makes it possible to record conversations, depositions, meetings or interview conversations for you live bloggers.The iPhone is truly becoming your single device for mobile travel, work and communication.

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