As noted in our sixth edition of iDesign, Apple rarely partners with other companies to develop new products, but when it does, there’s a reason. Harman Kardon, for instance, used its audio expertise to develop crystalline globe speakers for Apple’s G4 Cube and iMac computers, while sporting giant Nike was picked to broaden the iPod nano’s athletic appeal with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit and related apparel. But iPod accessory collaborations…
