Apple has released updates for the entire iPod line. There are new iPod shuffles, iPod nanos, iPod classics, and iPod touches.
The most notable new design is in the iPod nano. The rumors were true about the curved design and the tall screen. The new iPod nano comes in 9 different colors. New features in the firmware include a "shake to shuffle" tool that uses the new built in accelerometer to sense vibration, and automatically go to shuffle mode. You can also use the accelerometer to turn the iPod on it's side, and watch video in widescreen, or browse music in coverflow. Another new feature is the "genius" tool. It lets you hold down the center button, and it will bring up a menu that asks if you would like to enter genius mode. If you select yes, it will give a list of songs that are similar to the song you are listening to.
The iPod touch now more closely resembles the iPhone 3G, with a curved backing that is still chrome, despite rumors of it recieving a plastic back similar to the iPhone. The Touch has the same genius, and shake to shuffle features that are in the new iPod nano. There is also a built in speaker on the side. Also introduced was the iPhone 2.1 firmware which costs $9.99 to those who haven't purchased the iPhone 2.0 firmware, but is free to those who have.
The iPod classic got a slight revamp. It now comes just 120GB, in silver or black. The 160GB model was discontinued.
The iPod shuffle now comes in new colors, but the same design, and same storage capacities. The new colors match the iPod nano colors, but not all 9 colors are available for the shuffle.
Also released today was iTunes 8.0. New features are "genius" which, like in the iPod, suggests music similar to the song you are listening to. There is also a new visualizer, and it is amazing. You have to see it for yourself because I can't express the pure shock I was in through words. You can now purchase HD TV shows for the $2.99 per episode.
You can not use the back to school promo which continues until September 15th to get one of the new iPods. Apple also announced new In Ear Headphones for $79.
The most notable new design is in the iPod nano. The rumors were true about the curved design and the tall screen. The new iPod nano comes in 9 different colors. New features in the firmware include a "shake to shuffle" tool that uses the new built in accelerometer to sense vibration, and automatically go to shuffle mode. You can also use the accelerometer to turn the iPod on it's side, and watch video in widescreen, or browse music in coverflow. Another new feature is the "genius" tool. It lets you hold down the center button, and it will bring up a menu that asks if you would like to enter genius mode. If you select yes, it will give a list of songs that are similar to the song you are listening to.
The iPod touch now more closely resembles the iPhone 3G, with a curved backing that is still chrome, despite rumors of it recieving a plastic back similar to the iPhone. The Touch has the same genius, and shake to shuffle features that are in the new iPod nano. There is also a built in speaker on the side. Also introduced was the iPhone 2.1 firmware which costs $9.99 to those who haven't purchased the iPhone 2.0 firmware, but is free to those who have.
The iPod classic got a slight revamp. It now comes just 120GB, in silver or black. The 160GB model was discontinued.
The iPod shuffle now comes in new colors, but the same design, and same storage capacities. The new colors match the iPod nano colors, but not all 9 colors are available for the shuffle.
Also released today was iTunes 8.0. New features are "genius" which, like in the iPod, suggests music similar to the song you are listening to. There is also a new visualizer, and it is amazing. You have to see it for yourself because I can't express the pure shock I was in through words. You can now purchase HD TV shows for the $2.99 per episode.
You can not use the back to school promo which continues until September 15th to get one of the new iPods. Apple also announced new In Ear Headphones for $79.
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