Today Apple announced a new line of iPods as well as an update to it’s Apple TV line.
The new iPods feature an upgraded iPod Shuffle, which looks like a previous shuffle. They’ve added buttons back to the shuffle. The shuffle features 15 hours of battery life, 2 gigabytes of storage, and Voice Over in 25 different languages.
The new iPod Nano loses the video camera and reduces screen size. The new Nano adds a touch screen and iPhone-like icons and navigation. The new Nano cannot playback video now. But at 3cm square screen, not sure if watching video on it would be of much use. The new Nano is available in six colors, has an FM radio built-in, and a touch screen. The Nano’s battery life is up to 24-hours of music and is available in 8 gigabyte or 16 gigabyte models. Pricing starts at $149.
The new iPod Touch has added front and rear camera’s,, Retina display, and the A4 processor. The new Touch can record HD video as well as make FaceTime calls. Battery life is quoted to be up to 40 hours for audio and 7 hours for video playback. Three capacities are available—16 gigabytes, 32 gigabytes, and 64 gigabytes.
Apple TV was upgraded as well and has new new lower price at $99. Apple TV runs iOS 4, comes with a remote control, WiFi built in, and the A4 processor. The new Apple TV can stream video from your Mac or PC, iPhone, iPod Touch to your HDTV (os 4.1 will be required). The days of syncing iTunes and Apple TV are over in this model. All media is streamed to the device. Apple TV is 720p only nad has Dolby 5.1 surround audio. Also will have Netflix streaming (Netflix account required). You can use the supplied remote or the remote app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch to navigate and control the Apple TV.
iTunes 10 with social intergration was also announced as well as iOS 4.1. iOS 4.2 was previewed.
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