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The 'iPod Nano Touch' Concept Adds New Features to Small Device

— April 2, 2012 — Unique
The iPod Nano series of music players has been brought down in size to a small square and in an effort to add further innovation the product the 'iPod Nano Touch' Concept plays with the devices dimensions once more.

The idea behind this gadget is to take the touch features of a regular iPod and merge them with the simplistic design of the Nano so that quality and high portability are kept stagnant. It also looks really cool. The iPod Nano Touch concept includes WiFi capabilities, a front-facing camera for Facetime use, weather reports and Nike+ recording. It's kept the slim design just making the length of the device longer to give it a slick remote appeal. Still perfect for morning joggers and pocket-space saving individuals, this concept could help take over the entire portable music player market.
Trend Themes
1. Touch-enabled Music Players - The 'iPod Nano Touch' Concept demonstrates the potential for adding touch features to small music players, enhancing user experience and functionality.
2. Compact Wifi-enabled Devices - The inclusion of WiFi capabilities in the 'iPod Nano Touch' Concept highlights the growing demand for seamless connectivity in small portable gadgets.
3. Incorporating Cameras in Portable Music Players - The front-facing camera in the 'iPod Nano Touch' Concept showcases the possibility of integrating cameras into music players, enabling features like video calling and capturing moments on the go.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The 'iPod Nano Touch' Concept presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry by introducing enhanced functionality and a new form factor to music players.
2. Wearable Technology - The slim design and WiFi capabilities of the 'iPod Nano Touch' Concept make it well-suited for the wearable technology industry, offering a compact and connected music player for fitness enthusiasts.
3. Mobile Devices - The integration of touch features, WiFi, and a front-facing camera in the 'iPod Nano Touch' Concept signals potential disruptive innovation in the mobile devices industry, blurring the lines between music players and smartphones.
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