Apple has locked the video out functionality of its latest generation iPods, claim third party iPod dock manufacturers, which are now waiting to pay for an unlock chip to add to their products to allow the docks to transmit video from the iPod to a TV or large display.

Owners of an iPod introduced in September 2007 will find that if they use it with a docking system purchased before the launch of the new iPod range, they will not be able to use the video out feature.

Video out essentially allows you to play video stored on an iPod onto a connected TV or large display.

Now Apple requires manufacturers…

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