Tech Shout!

On Friday, Apple announced that it had teamed up with Bono, the front man of the popular band, U2. Together they plan to offer a special edition of the iPod Nano. Previously, Apple had tied up with U2 and released a special edition version of the full-sized iPod in Black. This time however, the cause is humanitarian, and Apple’s iPod Nano will support Bono’s charity which fights diseases in Africa, mainly AIDS. The charity is called Red. So can we expect a red iPod Nano to come out soon? Read on to find out.

“Now customers can buy the best music player in the world and do something to help the world at the same time,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re honored to work with Bono, (RED) and this team to contribute to an incredibly important initiative and help change the way people think about AIDS in Africa.”

The 4GB Ipod Nano is enclosed in a red case. It will sell for $199 USD and for each unit sold, Apple will donate $10 to the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Additionally, the iPod includes a special $25Red iTunes Gift card.

It isn’t just Apple that has teamed up with U2’s Bono to support him. Several other companies are offering red-colored products in support of his charity Red., and Motorola is manufacturing a red colored RAZR and the Gap is selling red-colored clothing items.

“It’s wonderful to see this incredible level of commitment from companies that are willing to lend their creativity in the fight against AIDS in Africa, the greatest health crisis in 600 years,” Bono said in a statement.