IPod Touch 2G
At the Apple Let's Rock Event in San Francisco, California, on September 9, 2008, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced plans for the new iPod Touch 2G. The new devices have been redesigned to be thinner, and will include some expanded features, including the iTunes Genius system that will also be featured on the new 4G iPod Nano. The device will now also include a speaker.
Announcements from the Event
- 8GB is $229; 16GB is $299; 32GB is $399
- Redesign: thinner, includes an acceleroeter, contoured steel
- Volume control on the side
- Speaker
- Genius playlist creation
- Built-in Nike+ iPod capability
- Battery life: 36 hours for music, 6 for video
- Like new Nano, includes "shake to shuffle" feature
- Slogan: “Funnest iPod ever”
- Games include Spore Origins, Real Soccer 2009, Need for Speed Undercover
Apple Let's Rock Event Announcements
iTunes 8 upgrade and iTunes 8 download
High definition TV shows from the iTunes store for $2.99
iTunes Genius: Smart playlists for iTunes
iPod Classic: 120GB for $249
New 4G iPod Nano: 8GB for $149, 16GB for $199
New iPod Touch: 3GB for $229, 16GB for $299, 32GB for $399
iPod Touch features: Thinner, 36 hours of music, built-in speaker/App Store/Nike+
New App Store games such as Spore Origins utilize the iPod Touch accelerometer
New earbuds featuring pause/play/volume controls for $79
iPhone firmware upgrade improves battery life and call connections
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