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Options for ipod nano development?

My wife recently bought a nano, and I wanted to write a simple program for it. It appears that Apple has only released an SDK for the iPhone/iPod Touch without the ability to target the nano.

What are the options to create an app targeted at the nano and install it onto hers?

+3  A: 

Your best bet would likely be to get her an iPodTouch or an iPhone and work towards developing on those. They will have support, and familiar tools. I don't think there's any supported development options for the Nano (or every will be). Consider also that the iPad will be an easy transition once you're familiar with iPhone development.

Jonathan Sampson  2010-02-17 22:31:14
I was very afraid this would be the answer. Two problems. The nano is already purchased, and unfortunately the touch and the iPhone are a bit large for someone looking to wear it while running or biking. Also, the program I want to write is very simple and related to interval training and would be a perfect fit for a nano. Don't tell anyone, but I already wrote it in XNA for the zune. Yes... I own a zune.
digitaljoel  2010-02-17 23:56:25
If you can run/bike with a Zune, why can't you run/bike with a Touch or an iPhone?
Jonathan Sampson  2010-02-18 00:04:25
I'm talking the smaller zune (the one that is nearly identical in size to the new nanos) not the zune HD. Granted, the zune and nano are bigger than a shuffle or something like that, but still 1/2 the size of a touch or iphone, and even at that it is bordering on too bulky for my taste.
digitaljoel  2010-02-18 04:47:03
+1  A: 

I’m pretty sure there are none.

Michael Hackner  2010-02-17 22:31:39

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