Tune-ups for music gadgets

What's playing? Conciliatory notes for an iPod flaw, a slow tempo for Walkman phones and upbeat sounds from MTV and RealNetworks.

Apple acknowledges flaw in iPod Nano

Free replacements offered for devices shipped with a defective screen that's prone to cracking.
September 28, 2005

MTV, Sprint in mobile programming deal

The cable network plans to air TV shows via Sprint mobile phones, starting next month.
September 28, 2005

Walkman phone in short supply

Demand for Sony Ericsson's W800 Walkman phone outpaces supply, but it's not due to logistical problems, the company says.
September 28, 2005

Music-making cell phones

photos Walkman handset from Sony Ericsson features a music-only mode that enables it to be used solely as an MP3 player.
September 28, 2005

Cingular taps Real for mobile video

Deal is a key win for RealNetworks over archrival Microsoft. "This is version 2.0 of the media player battle," an analyst notes.
September 28, 2005

SanDisk stakes its future on TrustedFlash

New cards let consumers move digital video and music among devices without violating copyright protection.
Photos: Musical memory cards
September 27, 2005

Warner, MTV to clip videos for phones

Companies will create short music videos from Warner's existing collection, distributing them on cell phones and other mobile devices.
September 26, 2005