Apple tunes in to remote control radio

IPod users get more control

Apple has announced the iPod Radio Remote, a device that provides remote control and a built-in radio for iPods.

It works with iPod Nanos and video iPods and costs £35. The remote offers all the utility of the Apple iPod - fast forward, play, select and so on - as well as FM radio.

When attached the iPod will also display station and song information for stations that support the Radio Data System.

Apple also peeled the wraps off an iPod AV Connection Kit at £69 and £35 iPod Nano In-Ear Lanyard Headphones.

The iPod AV Connection Kit enables users to connect the iPod to a TV for watching photo slideshows and video, or a stereo system for listening to music, and also charges the iPod.