Apple redesigns the iPod shuffle

Third gen model is half the size with "VoiceOver" feature

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11 March 2009 12:44 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Apple has completely redesigned its cheapest iPod with the introduction of the "all-new" iPod shuffle, described as the world's smallest music player at nearly half of the size of the previous model.

In addition, the new 4GB shuffle gets the accolade of being the "first music player that talks to you". The player's new "VoiceOver" means the shuffle will "speak" song titles, artists, playlist names as well as battery life remaining.

The third-gen shuffle is said to be smaller than an AA battery with the capacity to hold up to 1000 songs, and a battery life of 10 hours, with all of the controls on the player's earphone cord.

Apple says the iPod shuffle gets a "gorgeous new aluminium design with a built-in stainless steel clip that makes it ultra-wearable".

The third generation 4GB iPod shuffle is now shipping in the UK and comes in silver or black for £59 from the Apple store and other retailers.

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Comments

  • ...and anyone wishing toi reuse their existing costly in-ear phones can go scratch as there simply aren't any controls on this new model, they're all on the earphone cable. Thanks, Mr. Jobs... Posted by Guy Clapperton, UK
  • Won't you get some 'costly earphones' with the new iPod? Not that much of an issue really is it? Posted by Mike Thatcher, UK
  • After sales manufacturers will doubtless fill the gap for a plug in control, so you can use your fancy headphones Posted by paul, UK
  • well my 2nd gen Shuffle has a "gorgeous new (at the time) aluminium design " but doesn't have aheavy rust prone steel clip, it looks like it's also aluminium.
    Go figure
    Posted by Adrian, UK
  • What was wrong with just having a screen on an MP3 player so you can see which track is on and your playlists? Posted by Nathan, UK

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