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
