Apple today announced a software update for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod, allowing customers to easily set their own personal maximum volume limit. The software update also gives parents the ability to set a maximum volume limit on their child's iPod and lock it with a combination code.
The move came after a class action suit was filed against Apple in a federal court in California in January, which claimed that iPods could cause hearing loss because they have the capacity to produce sounds in excess of 104 decibels and up to 115 decibels.
Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPod Product Marketing, said,
"As the leading provider of digital music players, Apple continuously brings iPod customers innovative and easy to use solutions. With the increased attention in this area, we want to offer customers an easy to use option to set their own personal volume limit."
The new software update 1.1.1 is available immediately as a free download for the iPod nano and the fifth generation iPod from
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download
The new Volume Limit feature works with any headphone or accessory plugged into the iPod headphone jack as well as the iPod Radio Remote.
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