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Apple unveils 'thinnest iPod yet' | Apple unveils 'thinnest iPod yet' |
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Apple has unveiled the latest version of its iPod Nano, featuring what it says are the thinnest measurements yet. | |
The fourth generation Nano was launched at a US press conference by Apple chief Steve Jobs, who announced new shuffle and library features. | The fourth generation Nano was launched at a US press conference by Apple chief Steve Jobs, who announced new shuffle and library features. |
He also listed the Nano's environmental credentials, including arsenic-free glass and a mercury and PVC-free body that is "highly recyclable". | He also listed the Nano's environmental credentials, including arsenic-free glass and a mercury and PVC-free body that is "highly recyclable". |
The Nanos are expected to sell in the UK for £109 ($191) for the 8GB version. | The Nanos are expected to sell in the UK for £109 ($191) for the 8GB version. |
The 16GB version will retail at £149. We're really, really excited about all these products. We think people are going to have a lot of fun Apple CEO Steve Jobs | |
Speaking live in San Francisco, Mr Jobs unveiled Apple's new Genius function which allows users to create automatic playlists from the iPod's library with the click of a button. | Speaking live in San Francisco, Mr Jobs unveiled Apple's new Genius function which allows users to create automatic playlists from the iPod's library with the click of a button. |
He said the function worked by taking one song and creating a playlist based on the user's song library and could also suggest other tracks the user might want to buy. | He said the function worked by taking one song and creating a playlist based on the user's song library and could also suggest other tracks the user might want to buy. |
Mr Jobs said the new Nano also had a "shake to shuffle" mode, which sends the gadget to shuffle mode with the flick of a wrist. | Mr Jobs said the new Nano also had a "shake to shuffle" mode, which sends the gadget to shuffle mode with the flick of a wrist. |
'Lots of fun' | |
The Apple chief executive officer said the company had sold more than 160 million iPods since its introduction seven years ago. | |
An updated iPod Touch - the closest cousin to the iPhone - was also announced at the event. | |
It is thinner than previous models and has integrated volume controls and a built-in speaker for "casual listening" and will also include the Genius function. | |
New software for the iPhone - which will be available free to all users - would "fix a lot of bugs" including dropped calls and connection problems reported by customers. | |
Mr Jobs said: "We're really, really excited about all these products. We think people are going to have a lot of fun." |