iPod to create its own screen saver based on the surrounding

Apple has filed a patent, which talks about iPod getting the ability to create screen savers to match the surroundings using an array of sensors including camera, thermometer, microphone, and accelerometer.

The iPod Nano, which is a personal media player and a fashion statement for many, might soon see its fashion quotient go up. 

According to a latest patent filed by Apple, iPod Nano will be more wearable, it could use a variety of sensors and inputs, including a camera, microphone, accelerometer and even a thermometer to obtain information about its surroundings and then create visual element matching it and display it on screen.

So, for example, your screen saver will match the jacket you are wearing, or on a cloudy day, the screen will display rain drops and so on so forth.

There is also a mention of Games as a menu option.

Now phones help moms in shopping

Greystripe, the research firm, studied more than 230 women who were using iPhone, iPod Touch or Android devices while making shopping decisions. The study also reported the women preferred free apps more.

The new age moms are turning to smartphones for help in shopping. Not that they are shopping from the phones itself, rather they are using the phones to find out where the stores are and also for comparing prices as well, says a research firm Greystripe. 

In a press release, the research firm says that close to half of the moms are using these devices to locate stores and 36 per cent of them are comparing prices using the smartphones. 

"Smartphones have become the super tool for moms on the go," said Dane Holewinski, director of marketing with Greystripe. "The majority of moms with smartphones are using those devices for their day to day tasks especially shopping, making them the ideal target for advertisers."