iPod 1.2.6 Update Fixes Battery Drain

iPod 1.2.6 Update Fixes Battery Drain — For several months now, many iPod owners have been reporting dramatic decreases in battery charge that minimize the music player’s vaunted 10-hour playing ability. Apple last week released iPod 1.2.6 Software Update, which more accurately gauges the battery charge so the iPod does not shut down prematurely. Apple claims that the update offers longer standby time for all iPods and increases playback time on scroll-wheel models. Separate updaters are available for Mac OS X (5.2 MB), Mac OS 9 (6.2 MB), and Windows (12.6 MB). [JLC]

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