Apple has today released a software update for the fourth generation iPod nano. The update which weighs in at 58MB and is labelled as version 1.0.3 contains the following:

  • Support for Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic
  • Support for Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
  • Fixed instability issues when using Nike + iPod Sport Kit
  • Added a setting to turn off Cover Flow when rotating iPod nano and a Cover Flow menu item under the Music menu
  • When Shuffle setting is set to Songs, pressing play on a song in a saved Genius playlist will now follow the Shuffle setting
  • After playing a slideshow with TV out, Cover Flow album art is no longer distorted
  • Waking iPod nano after hibernating no longer distorts photos
  • Other minor bug fixes

The update can be obtained through iTunes for owners of the iPod nano 4G.