Also in this fall wave: the fourth-generation iPod Nano and second-generation iPod Touch. March: The iPod Shuffle ventures into third-generation territory, with a new mostly buttonless design that relied on VoiceOver technology to play music.
The pricier 4GB model is made of all stainless steel. Also, the fourth-gen iPod touch gets FaceTime capability. October: The new fifth-generation iPod touch was the most colorful upgrade to date, with six hues that wrap around the sides and cover the back, while the iPod Nano reached its seventh generation with a more iOS-like interface.
Both got larger screens. Meanwhile, the fourth-generation iPod Shuffle came back with new color options and the fifth-generation iPod touch was released in 32GB and 64GB models. The company also brought out new versions of the fourth-generation iPod Shuffle in six colors instead of the previous eight colors. The iPod photo was designed and marketed by Apple as the top-of-the-line model in the iPod family. It was positioned as a premium higher-end spin-off of the fourth-generation iPod on October 26, Originally named iPod Photo, with a capital "P", a few months later it was renamed iPod photo,[citation needed] presumably to fit in with the naming of the iPod mini.
It was merged back into the standard iPod Classic line within eight months of its introduction on June 28, , as the iPod with color display. The much-anticipated 5th Generation iPod was debuted in October Utilizing the H. Models were offered in 30 GB and 60GB capacities, and, in keeping with iPod nano 's popularity and the feedback gained from the U2 Special Edition , they were available in either white or black. New features were included in the interface, and this "iPod video" was promoted as being ideal for music videos, television shows, and short films and movies.
Other means of acquiring television shows and movies such as peer-to-peer sharing were utilized by many iPod owners, and soon conversion software was being circulated to convert video files into the M4A format the iPod required. During a special iPod-centric event on September 5, , Steve Jobs introduced the sixth-generation iPod and the suffix "classic". Featuring slightly thinner bodies, the sixth-generation iPod also sported dramatically improved battery life, claiming up to 36 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video playback.
The front plate of the iPod is now made of anodized aluminum instead of polycarbonate plastic, and "Signature iPod White" has been replaced by silver. This marks the first time white is not available as a color option for an iPod.
The center button was still used to select onscreen items. This model also featured two special editions: a 30 GB U2 edition that included the band's How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb album pre-loaded on the iPod, engraved signatures from the band, and a coupon to purchase the band's entire catalog from iTunes Oct.
Also debuting around this time was the iPod Photo, a version of the 4th generation iPod that included a color screen and the ability to display photos.
The iPod Photo line was merged into the original line in fall Supported Formats Music:. Photos iPod Photo only :. Colors White Red and Black U2 special edition. Screen Clickwheel models : x pixels; 2 inch; Grayscale iPod Photo : x pixels; 2 inch; 65, colors.
Connectors Dock Connector. Battery Life Clickwheel : 12 hours iPod Photo : 15 hours. Released : January Discontinued : July Apple is known for not being interested in licensing its technology.
For instance, it was one of the only major computer companies never to have licensed its hardware or software to "clone" computer makers who created compatible and competing Macs. Well, almost; That changed briefly in the s, but as soon as Steve Jobs returned to Apple, he ended that practice. Because of this, you might expect that Apple would not have been interested in licensing the iPod or allowing anyone else to sell a version of it.
Perhaps because the company had learned from its failure to license the Mac OS some observers think that Apple would have a much larger computer market share in the '80s and '90s if it had done so or perhaps because it wanted to expand possible sales, Apple licensed the iPod to Hewlett-Packard HP in On January 8, , HP announced that it would begin selling its own version of the iPod—basically, it was a standard iPod with the HP logo on it.
It sold this iPod for a while and even launched a TV advertising campaign for it. After that, no other company ever licensed the iPod or really any hardware or software from Apple. Released : Oct.
The 5th Generation iPod improved on the iPod Photo by adding the ability to play videos on its 2. It came in two colors, sported a smaller Clickwheel, and had a flat face, instead of the rounded ones used on previous models. By this point, videos were available at the iTunes Store for use with the iPod Video.
Colors White Black. Screen x pixels 2. Weight 4. Released : Sept. The iPod Classic a. It was also the final iPod from the original line. The stretched design of the third-generation had been given an unceremonious boot, to be replaced with the new square version, which naturally still houses a massive clip on the back.
The VoiceOver feature made navigating around your music fairly simple, as did the easy to press buttons on the its colourful face. If you're feeling particularly geek-chic, you can pop it on a wrist-strap and set it to display up to 16 different clock faces. The fourth-generation iPod touch was outed in This new model packed the gloriously sharp retina display found on the iPhone 4 and also packed a front-facing camera for FaceTime.
It has the same simple operation of previous models and of course full access to the Apple App store. The 64GB model demanded of your hard-earned pounds. The fifth-generation iPod touch was shown off in October It's not a massive upgrade from the previous model, but it's running Apple's iOS 5, which offers various handy extras such as iMessage and a notification centre for message and alerts. And there you have it; a full decade of iPod goodness. Do you have a favourite? Was there a model you simply couldn't stand?
Let us know in the comments below or over on our official Facebook page. Nate Lanxon , Andrew Hoyle Oct. Our iPod adventure begins in October , when Apple launched its first portable music player. The third-generation model was released in , with capacities up to 30GB. The fourth-generation iPod was released in , packing the lovely Click Wheel.
The iPod photo arrived in September , with a colour screen that was perfect for viewing all those snaps on. The iPod shuffle was also born in The second-generation iPod mini turned the same year, with brighter colours and better battery life.
The arrivial of the iPod nano signalled the death of the iPod mini. We were okay with it. The second-generation iPod nano came wrapped in a sleek metal case.
In , we were greeted with the arrival of the iPod touch, the upgraded iPod classic and a fatter, video-optimised iPod nano. The new iPod nanos went back to the original slim forms. The third-generation iPod shuffles were smaller than ever.
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