UK Students To Enter Nike + Apple Promo

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Well, it seems Apple has listened to athletes' demands. Accordingto iPodNN, Apple has filed a patent which hints at an array of newNike+ features such as EKG, heartrate, body temperature and evenhydration. The new functionality is said to become available"through new equipment mounted 'on or in' articles of clothing,"the web site notes. "GPS data may also be present, enabling usersto track exactly which routes they have taken," while sensors areto be mounted "in or on" various kinds of clothing, like armbandsand headbands, but might also be attached to sports equipment too.Bats, rackets, bicycles and golf clubs are mentioned in the patentdescription.

The new technology could also interact with Apple's iPhone or iPodtouch enabling runners to use voice commands, in order toelliminate the need to use the touchscreen and drip sweat on thedevice.

It has even been hinted in the patent that iPods connected to Nike+ equipment could be set to play "motivational" video and audiocontent, such as coaching.