New iPod shuffle

The new Apple iPod shuffle was launched during Apple’s keynote this week.  Same tiny size, now only in 2Gb and 4Gb but more colourful!  As well as the original black and silver, there is now also green, blue, pink – and a special edition polished stainless steel!

It can also support more than one playlist so switch between songs and playlists with the controls right on your earphones.  Apple is working with third parties headphone companies to offer earphones compatible with the iPod shuffle.

The cute little iPod just got cuter! Aw, look at the pretty colours

Apple store unveils the new iPod shuffle

New iPod shuffle: Its shiny – and its tiny!

Now nearly only half the size of the previous iPod shuffle. Minute!

“I like a small player, but 1Gb just wasn’t enough”

Don’t worry, the new iPod shuffle is now 4GB, or 1,000 songs.

“Wow, it’s so small. How will my fingers work the buttons?”

Don’t worry, the controls are now on the earphone cord (no mic).

And if you ever have one of those moments when you’re not sure which song is playing, then the new VoiceOver on the shuffle might appeal to you.

The revolutionary new VoiceOver feature enables iPod shuffle to speak your song titles, artists and playlist names.

And it also now has playlist function. Available in silver and grey. Check it out for yourself at AppleAU store:

It’s pretty cute, but I’m not sure I wouldn’t lose it on the first outing, even with the little wearable clip! Yeh, I’m clumsy.

Where to find a review?

Check out this review by ars technica.

Previous iPod shuffle (and colours)

If you prefer the colourful iPod shuffles, they’re still available at the Apple store, but who knows for how long.