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The iPod line from October 2012. From left to right:iPod Shuffle,iPod Nano,iPod Classic,iPod Touch.

TheiPod is a series ofportable music players designed by the companyApple Inc. inCalifornia. The iPod comes with computer cables so that the user can put music from their computer onto the iPod, and playmusic from it using headphones. Newer iPods allow a user to play games, view pictures, watch videos and use theinternet, too.

The first iPod was named theiPod Classic. This iPod was released on October 23, 2001. Apple Inc. made the iPod like this until September 9, 2014.

Apple made a smaller iPod called the iPod mini. It was much smaller than the iPod Classic, but did not hold as many songs. The mini still used a very smallhard drive. It was replaced by a version of the iPod called the iPod nano.

Another type of iPod, called the iPod shuffle, was very small, and it used flash memory, like the iPod mini but it had no screen. It was the least expensive iPod.

The most expensive iPod is called theiPod touch. It has a touch screen, like theiPhone. It's very similar to theiPhone, but it's not asmartphone. The first generation of iPod touch was released on September 5, 2007 and was discontinued on May 10, 2022.

iPods often contain songs downloaded from an online music store, using a program callediTunes. (The name of Apple's music and video store is theiTunes Store.) Songs are sold inAACfile format, notMP3 orWMA. These are popular formats forcompressing (making smaller) music until it does not take up much space and can easily be put on amedia player such as the iPod.

The App Store is an online shop that is run byApple Inc. where people can buy software for theiriPhone oriPod Touch. It opened on July 11, 2008. Over 2 millionapplications (or apps for short) are available for people to buy. Some apps are available for free.

Models

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ModelGenerationImageStorage spaceChangesConnectionOriginal release datePricing (USD)Minimum OS to sync
iPod classicfirst5, 10 GBFirst model, with a scroll wheel that actually moved. 10 GB model made later.FireWire23 October 2001$399, $499
(5 GB later $299)		Mac:9/10.0/10.1
secondsecond generation iPod10, 20 GBTouch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port has a cover. Hold switch has changed. Works with Windows too, by using theMusicmatch program.FireWire17 July 2002$399, $499Mac:10.1
Win:XP
thirdthird generation iPod10, 15, 20, 30, 40 GBFirst complete redesign. Everything works from the top-screen and the case is slimmer. Musicmatch program is replaced by iTunes 4.7 for Windows.FireWire(USB for syncing only)28 April 2003$299, $399, $499Mac:10.2
Win:XP
fourth20, 40 GBHas a Click Wheel like the iPod mini.FireWire orUSB19 July 2004$299, $399Mac:10.3
Win:XP
fourth (photo) (color)fourth generation iPodphoto : 30, 40, 60 GB
color: 20, 60 GB		Premium version of 4G iPod with colour screen and picture viewing.Later became part of the main iPod section again.FireWire or USBOctober 2004photo: $499, $599
(later $349, $449)
color: $299, $399		Mac:10.3
Win:XP
fifthfifth generation iPod30, 60, 80 GBSecond full redesign with a slimmer case, and larger screen with video playback. Available in black or white.USB(FireWire for battery charging only)12 October 2005$299, $399
(later $249, $349)		Mac:10.4
Win:XP/Vista
sixthsixth generation iPod shuffle80, 160 GBFirst one to have "Classic" at the end of its name. New way to control it. Has an anodized aluminium front plate. Silver replaces white.USB(FireWire for charging only)5 September 2007$249, $349Mac:10.4/10.5/10.6/10.7/Mac OS X v10.8/10.8
Win:XP/Vista/7
iPod mini (no longer made)first4 GBNew smaller model, available in 5 colours. Introduced the "Click Wheel".USB or FireWire6 January 2004$249Mac:10.3
Win:XP
second4, 6 GBBrighter colours available, with a battery that last longer. Click Wheel letters match the colour of the case. Gold colour not made any more.Later replaced by iPod nano.USB or FireWire22 February 2005$199, $249Mac:10.3/10.4
Win:XP
iPod nanofirstfirst generation iPod nano1, 2, 4 GBReplaced iPod mini. Available in black or white. Uses flash memory. Colour screen for picture viewing. 1 GB version made later.USB(FireWire for battery charging only)7 September 2005$149, $199, $249Mac:10.4
Win:2000
second4 GB blue iPod nano2, 4, 8 GBAnodized aluminum casing and 6 colours available.USB(FireWire for battery charging only)12 September 2006$149, $199, $249Mac:10.4
Win:XP/Vista
third4 GB third iPod nano4, 8 GB2" QVGA screen. Colours changed with chrome made again. New way to control it. Can use with videos.USB(FireWire for battery charging only)5 September 2007$149, $199Mac:10.4/10.5
Win:XP/Vista
fourthiPod Nano 4G in Black8, 16 GBChanged back to tall way-round. All-aluminum case with 9 colour choices. Has an accelerometer to allow shake and horizontal viewing. 4GB model available only in a limited number of places.USB9 September 2008$149, $199Mac:10.5
Win:XP/Vista
fifth8, 16 GBHas larger screen and smoother case than iPod nano G4. Built-in video camera, microphone, and FM tuner.USB9 September 2009$149,$179Mac:10.5/10.6
Win:XP/Vista/7
sixth8, 16 GBReverted to small iPod Shuffle design with a 1.8" multi-touchscreen all around the body. Removes video recording, video playback, speakers, and microphone.USB1 September 2010$99Mac:10.6/10.7/10.8
Win:7
seventh16 GBReverted to iPod Shuffle and iPod Touch crossover with Video Playback re-added and Bluetooth added.USB12 September 2012$129Mac:10.7/10.8
Win:Windows 7/Windows 8
iPod shufflefirstfirst generation iPod shuffle512 MB, 1 GBNew entry-level (cheapest) model. Uses flash memory and has no screen.USB
(no adaptor required)		11 January 2005$99, $149
(later $69, $99)		Mac:10.3/10.4
Win:XP
secondsecond generation iPod shuffle1 GBSmaller clip design with anodized aluminium case. 4 colour options added later. Colours were later refreshed.USB12 September 2006$79Mac:10.4
Win:XP/Vista
third4 GBReverted to first generation with controls moved to right headphone cable. Two colours, and has VoiceOver. 3 more colors added later.USB11 March 2009$79Mac:10.5/10.6
Win:XP/Vista/7
fourth4 GBReverted to second generation Shuffle with controls returned to the body of the iPod. Features VoiceOver.USB1 September 2010$79Mac:10.6/10.7/10.8
iPod touchfirst8, 16, 32 (released later) GBWithSafari internet browser,Multi-touch,Wi-Fi, wireless access to theiTunes Store andYouTube.USB(FireWire for battery charging only)5 September 2007 (32GB February 2008)$299, $399, $499Mac:10.4/10.5
Win:XP/Vista
second8, 32, 64  GBNewtapered chrome back with Nike+ function, volume buttons, and built-in speaker added.USB9 September 2008$299, $399, $499Mac:10.5
Win:XP/Windows Vista
third32, 64  GBFeatures Voice Control from iPhone 3GS.USB9 September 2009$299, $399, $499Mac:10.6
Win:XP/Vista/7
fourth8, 32, 64 GBNew design from iPhone 4. Features front and back video cameras.USB1 September 2010$299, $399, $499Mac:10.6/10.7/10.8
Win:7
fifth32, 64 GBFeatures larger 4" screen from iPhone 5. First iPod Touch available in several different colors.USB12 September 2012$299, $399, $499Mac:10.7/10.8
Win:7/8
(PRODUCT)RED 2G iPod nano.

Timeline

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Timeline of iPod models and related products

See also:Timeline of full-sized iPod models andTimeline of compact iPod models
Sources:Apple press release library,[1]Mactracker Apple Inc. model database[2]

References

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  1. ↑Apple Inc.,Apple press release library, Retrieved September 19, 2007.
  2. ↑Mactracker (mactracker.ca),Apple Inc. model database, version as of July 26, 2007.

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