Talk To Your iPod

'Play it again' is all you will need to say to your iPod instead of fumbling with its Clickwheel. But, is a talking iPod enough to silence Microsoft which is reportedly coming out with a rival product this Christmas? However, the new feature will certainly add more fun to using an iPod. This feature will enable users to surf for tracks and artists without looking at the screen. While Apple is mum on the talking iPod, some online newspapers report that 'a patent lodged by the company in the United States serves as proof to that.' The patent application says, "A user will have difficulty navigating the interface in 'eyes-busy' situations. Such activities include, for example, driving an automobile, exercising and crossing the street." Apple has been critised for iPod users meeting accident while operating the player during driving. The move will work two fold: as a security feature and an added entertainment