The ‘Nike’ Category
Clever Runners Force Apple to Patent Nike+iPod Sensor and Shoes
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008In a recently published patent filed by Apple, only authorized garments would work with your Nike+iPod Sport Kit combination. The patent has been set in place to thwart runners and athletes from using non Nike branded garments, or placing the Nike+iPod sensor in other shoes, jackets or garments.
The patent was published in March of 2007 [...]
Apple Filing Shows Future Potential of Nike+iPod; GPS, Ads and Sensors
Thursday, September 11th, 2008A new filing by Apple shows the future potential that Nike+iPod has. The 20 page filing explains how the system could be used for real-time performance feedback, providing status of athletic gear, and possibly utilizing core location features to determine your location and convey advertisements as you run by establishments.
Whether Nike builds this directly into [...]
[Update] Leaked Screenshots: iPhone & iPod touch+Nike Interface
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Update: These screenshots are not authentic. More information here.
Nike+iPod has only been available on the iPod nano in recent history. The below shown images are purportedly leaked screenshots of the upcoming Nike+iPhone/iPod touch application.
One of the biggest features that we can hope they get right will be the native mapping and location support. This [...]
