Apple iPod Timeline(2002-present)

Krystyna WilliamsEduc 207

January 12, 2012

2001

• First generation iPod Classic– Windows-compatible– Mechanical scroll wheel

2002

• iPod Classic (2nd generation)– Touch-sensitive wheel

2003

• iPod Classic (3rd generation)– Complete redesign – All-touch interface– Dock connector – Slimmer case

2004

• iPod Classic (4th generation)– Color display– Picture viewing

2005

• iPod Classic (5th generation)– Slimmer case– Larger screen– Video playback– Batter life improved

2005• First generation iPod nano– Color screen for picture viewing – Black or White color

2005

• First generation iPod Shuffle– New entry-level model– Uses flash memory– Has no screen

2006

• iPod nano (2nd generation)– Anodized aluminum casing– Plastic top and bottom

2006

• iPod Shuffle (2nd generation)– Smaller clip design

2007

• iPod Classic (6th generation)– Genius feature– New interface– Anodized aluminum front

2007

• iPod nano (3rd generation)– Lighter colors – New interface – Video –playing capability

2007

• First generation iPod Touch– Wi-Fi– Multi-Touch interface– Safari web browser

2008

• iPod nano (4th generation)– Curved enclosure– New colors– Revised interface– Voice recording features– “Shake to shuffle”

2008

• iPod Touch (2nd generation)– Nike+ functionality– Volume buttons– Built-in speaker

2009

• iPod nano (5th generation)– Larger screen – Video camera– Recorder– Pedometer

2009

• iPod Touch (3th generation)– Voice Control Support– VoiceOver – Earphones with mic

2009

• iPod Shuffle (3rd generation)– Control located to right earbud– VoiceOver

2010

• iPod nano (6th generation)– Multi-touch screen

2010

• iPod Shuffle (4th generation)– Added button for VoiceOver

2010

• iPod Touch (4th generation)– Front facing camera for FaceTime– Built in mic

References

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Apple_Inc._products#2000s

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_Touch• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_Shuffle• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_nano• http://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_classic#First_generation

• http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=ii