iPod Shuffle colors updated
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Apple has updated the iPod shuffle line with new colors. Specifically, you've got grey, blue, green, pink and Product (RED) to choose from. ...

Apple added 4 colors to its iPod Shuffle
2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday! — ... [image] Apple added four colors for the world’s most wearable music player, the iPod Shuffle. It is now available in blue, green, pink and red colors. 1GB = $49 2GB=$69. Get one at Apple site now. Related posts: [image] ...

The iPod Shuffle Debuts in Four New Colors For Fall
GeekSugar — ... , the Shuffle steps out in sassy new colors. All the innards are the same, except these Shuffles are fresh for Fall thanks to their new paint job. What color are you digging? ...

iPod Shuffle: Four New Colors
Cult of Mac — ... Now you can clip on your favorite songs in metallics: blue, green, pink and red. The original silver is still available for purists. It’s about time the iPod Shuffle got a color update, though I still miss the first gen design with the USB connector. ...

Concept: the iPod shuffle bracelet
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... It's almost perfect, and yet weird enough that Apple would never go for it -- they'd much rather make the hardware, and leave the straps and hooks to third-party vendors, I think. Still, it's an interesting idea. What other kinds of jewelry could include the smallest version of "the world's most wearable" mp3 player? A shuffle necklace? Shuffle earrings? ...

TidBITS Gift Guide 2008
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us — ... and the iPod shuffle (both repeating in those positions from last year). The Apple TV, despite Apple's significant improvements in 2008, still hasn't caught fire, and although the iPod shuffle cements Apple's position in the inexpensive MP3 player market, it just doesn't stack up in comparison to the far more capable ...

News: Apple releases new iPod shuffle with VoiceOver
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond — image Apple has released an all-new iPod shuffle with an audio-based navigation system called VoiceOver. Devoid of buttons save for the three-position power, shuffle, and ordered play switch and billed as “the world’s smallest music player,” the third-generation iPod shuffle uses VoiceOver to let users navigate through songs and playlists using the in-line remote control found on the included headphones, and can tell users the name of the song and artist, playlist information, and status information such as battery life. The new shuffle also features a stainless steel clip on ...

Apple Introduces 4GB iPod Shuffle That Talks to You
iPodObserver — Apple on Wednesday debuted a new version of the iPod shuffle with 4GB of capacity and a VoiceOver feature that speaks song titles, artists, and playlist names in 14 languages, including English, French German, Spanish, Italian, and others. Available in silver and black, it's also the first shuffle with the ability to manage playlists. [image] Apple has also changed the shuffle's form factor to one resembling a stick of gum. It's 1.8 inches high and 0.7 of an inch wide, with a clip on the back. The controls are now contained on the earbud cord, and there's room on the back for ...

Apple unveils redesigned iPod shuffle with speech technology
AppleInsider — ... Published: 08:40 AM EST Apple on Wednesday introduced an all-new iPod shuffle that's nearly half the size of the previous model and includes speech technology, making it the first music player "that talks to you." The third generation shuffle is significantly smaller than a AA battery, holds up to 1,000 songs with its 4GB of built-in storage, and is controlled exclusively through buttons located on the earphone cord that ships with the player. It features a new aluminum design with a built-in stainless steel clip that makes it wearable like the previous-generation model. A ...

Apple unveils new iPod shuffle
Macworld — ... Apple on Wednesday introduced the next generation iPod shuffle . The shuffle has always been Apple’s smallest iPod, but now it is nearly half the size of the previous model. The new iPod shuffle features VoiceOver, which enables the iPod to speak your song titles, artists and playlist names. The shuffle can speak 14 languages including English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. All of the controls for the Shuffle are located on the earphone chord, allow you to play, pause, adjust ...

Apple releases new 4GB iPod shuffle
Obsessable News Feed — ... Apple has a full video tour of the new device available on their site, and according to the Apple Store the new 4GB iPod shuffle should ship in the next 3-5 days. Also, the ...

Apple iPod Shuffle 4GB with VoiceOver track announcements
SlashGear — ... , Apple have unveiled a new iPod Shuffle 4GB, throwing out the control wheel in the process and introducing VoiceOver, a new feature which reads out tracklistings at a touch of the in-line button on the headphones.  Apple describe the new iPod Shuffle 4GB as being the world’s smallest music player, measuring 45.2 x 17.5 x 7.8mm. ...

Apple revamps iPod Shuffle, gets a voiceover
Tech Ticker — ... found on the second gen Shuffle. The player integrates only ON/play in order/shuffle button while the volume and presumably play/pause will be controlled via the bundled earphone cord. Another interesting thing is the Voiceover feature that tells which song is playing along with the artist name. It will be available in 4GB storage option, in black or white for just $79. PS: If you still have a penchant for the second gen Shuffle, Apple will be selling them too. Product Page Advertisement: Samsung ...

New from Apple: iPod Shuffle HAL Edition
Digital Daily — ... The Apple Store went down for updating early this morning and when it returned it featured an all-new iPod shuffle. Nearly half the size of its predecessor, this third generation player features a new aluminum design and holds up to 1,000 songs with its 4GB of built-in storage. It also boasts ...

Apple reveals new, super-tiny iPod Shuffle
DVICE Atom Feed — ... it means I can't use different earphones instead of the sucky default ones that come with the iPod. And two, when I'm working out (typically the only time I use the Shuffle), I don't want to be fumbling with the cord — I want to controls right on the player. The new, somewhat lame Shuffle will be available in the next few days for $79, which is a price increase of $10 from the 2GB version, surprisingly. 
 
 
 
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Apple's redesigned iPod shuffle hits 4GB, talks to you
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New iPod shuffle features VoiceOver
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... is vindicated: Apple introduced a new iPod shuffle this morning, billed as 'the first music player that talks to you' -- it features a ...

Apple surprises us with a new, more-talkative iPod shuffle
Ars Technica - Infinite Loop — Apple released a new, even smaller iPod shuffle model today. The third generation of the miniscule mobile music player somewhat resembles a tiny USB flash drive, comes with a 4GB capacity and costs just $79. The previous generation 1GB models are ...

iPod shuffle 3G Now Speaks 14 Languages, Grows 4GB Fat
Everything USB - Gadgets, Wireless USB, USB 3.0 — ... VoiceOver is likely Apple's last trick for the screen-less iPod shuffle as you can only innovate so much when there's no graphical interface to interact with. Basically, VoiceOver is an audible announcement of the currently playing song title and the artist as well as playlist name. The interesting twist here is that the iPod shuffle will be able to speak in 14 languages, including English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. Until Apple figures out a way so we can find songs instantly ...

Meet Apple’s New iPod Shuffle (It Talks!)
The Inquisitr » Technology — ... Apple has unveiled its new iPod Shuffle. The updated Shuffle is smaller than its predecessor, and it boasts a new “VoiceOver” feature that actually speaks song and artist names aloud as you listen. ...

Apple Announces New, Smaller Shuffle With VoiceOver
TheAppleBlog — ... In a somewhat atypical Wednesday hardware announcement, Apple released their newest iPod Shuffle. The biggest news about the iPod redesign is that it uses VoiceOver to tell you about the music you’re listening to, creating a marked improvement in the Shuffle’s navigation capability. The new Shuffle holds 4GB of music, or about 1,000 songs. It’s nearly half the size of the previous iteration of Shuffles, and comes in silver and black colors. It costs $79 an is immediately available for order. Apple ...

New iPod Shuffle - Shiny but Tiny
Zatz Not Funny! — ... Apple is making hay again with yet another news announcement; the third big news day in three weeks. Today it’s a new iPod Shuffle. A very very tiny Shuffle with 4GB of storage and a talking interface. It’s available in black and silver for $79. ...

3rd Generation iPod shuffle Shrinks, Gets Mouthy
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us — ... The Guided Tour video, available from Apple's iPod shuffle page, gives a nice sense of how VoiceOver actually works. Holding down on the center button of the earbud controls prompts VoiceOver to say the song and artist information, without interrupting playback. Continuing to hold down on that button tells VoiceOver to list your playlists, enabling you to choose a new playlist by clicking the center button when the one you want is named. ...

The New iPod shuffle: Innovating Through the Downturn
Byte of the Apple - BusinessWeek — The New iPod shuffle: Innovating Through the Downturn Posted by: Peter Burrows on March 11 So Apple did a steath price cut today, with a new $79 four gigabyte iPod shuffle that replaces the previous two gig version that sold for the same amount. But rather than just cut the price, as so many companies are doing to scrape up scarce customers these days, Apple pulled it off through real innovation. Through more feats of miniaturization, the device is now about the size of a stick of chewing gum. And as Arik has pointed out, the new VoiceOver feature addresses the major complaint ...

iPod talks, Apple whispers
Brainstorm Tech: Technology blogs, news and analysis from Fortune Magazine » Apple 2.0 — ... of media interest. (See here.) Wednesday’s announcement of a new iPod shuffle — “the first music player that talks to you” — was a little more challenging. After all, it involved a price increase (from $49 for the 1 GB square shuffle to $79 for the new 4 GB rectangular model) and a new control mechanism that you might have trouble mastering on your own. No problem. In this case, all it took was a press release and an online video. You can see “Hannah” give her 4 1/2-minute guided tour of the new shuffle at ...

New iPod Shuffle - It Talks!
Homotron.net — ... synced to your iPod Shuffle, and when you hear the playlist you want, just click the button again to switch to it. One surprising little difference between Mac and PC users is that if you sync your iPod Shuffle with a Mac, VoiceOver will use a male voice, while if you sync with a PC, it will use a female voice. The new iPod Shuffle is $79 and comes in silver and black. Product Page [Apple]

New, smaller iPod Shuffle gets the power of speech
Yahoo! Tech Advisors — ... Half the size of the last generation but with twice the capacity, the latest Shuffle boasts a novel way of letting you know what track you're listening to: It talks. Available now for $79, the new Shuffle (announced this morning on Apple's Web site—did someone heed Chris' call for ...

Apple Announces New iPod shuffle
SuperSite Blog — ... French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. The new iPod shuffle comes in silver or black and features a sleek and ultra-wearable design with a built-in stainless steel clip. iPod shuffle is the smallest music player in the world and is incredibly easy to clip to almost anything and take with you everywhere you go. iPod shuffle features up to 10 hours of battery life. More info: iPod shuffle product pages iPod shuffle tour (video, various ...

The New iPod Shuffle: Digg Does Not Approve
TheAppleBlog — ... the 3G iPod shuffle today. That’s “3G” as in third generation, not 3G as in the communications protocol used by the iPhone 3G. See? It’s as clear as the dirt on the floor. But I digress… ...

Leaked Photo of NEXT-Generation iPod Shuffle
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News — ... Even though Apple has recently released released a new iPod Shuffle, our sources were able to get their hands on a leaked photo of the NEXT generation iPod Shuffle. It’s even smaller, invisible and only works with these obscure Japanese headphones that nobody can find. ...

links for 2009-03-11
Jarrett House North — ... Cool. New metro station near my old address! Coming one of these days. (tags: washingtondc metro) The first mp3 player that talks to you (Apple) The new iPod Shuffle is awesome. But queue some sort of lawsuit regarding ...

New, smaller iPod Shuffle gets the power of speech
TechOrigins — Half the size of the last generation but with twice the capacity, the latest Shuffle boasts a novel way of letting you know what track you’re listening to: It talks. Available now for $79, the new Shuffle (announced this morning on Apple’s Web site—did someone heed Chris’ call for fewer Apple events?) is billed as the “world’s smallest music player,” and indeed, it looks tiny—just 1.8 by 0.7 by 0.3 inches, or (as Apple helpfully notes) a little smaller than a AA battery. ...

New 4GB iPod Shuffle with talking features is world’s smallest
Gizmo Watch — ... cable (so you’re bound to have the original Apple wire all the time). The world’s smallest music player has only the shuffle mode button on the hood, and for the display, the voiceover interface allows the iPod shuffle to announce the track playing, the artist and the playlist on demand, and is available in about 14 different languages. Priced at about $80, the new 4GB iPod shuffle has 10 hours of battery life. Via: Apple/Switched

New 4GB iPod Shuffle: The first iPod that speaks to you
UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping — ... for people on the go, and would be perfect as a second MP3 player for the gym. It’s small enough not to weigh down your right side while you’re on the treadmill, and is now able to be conveniently controlled. This shuffle may be smaller, but on the inside it’s grown a bit with 4GB of memory to store up to 1000 songs. It can now also handle multiple playlists, which was a shortcoming of older models. On sale for £59 it’s the perfect release for these recession-busting times. Source: Apple If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our ...

The 3G iPod shuffle: What Were They Thinking?
Technology - Channel Feed — ... that third-parties can take full advantage of. Expect lots of accessories to be available for this tiny media player, which is available in dark or light gray (or is that black and silver?) from Apple.com at $79. ...

New iPod Shuffle
2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday! — ... With command central now strategically placed in this more convenient location, you can navigate your music — and activate the VoiceOver feature — without taking your eyes off your run, your ride, or whatever you’re doing. With the press of a button, VoiceOver will tell you the song that it’s playing and tell you who’s performing it and also the names of your playlists.” The new iPod Shuffle in available in 4GB and you can choose from silver or black color. It is priced at $79 . More pictures after the break. [image] [image] [image] [image] [image] ...

Apple’s new iPod shuffle – it gets even smaller
Krunker — ... As most of you know by now, Apple announced a new version of their iPod shuffle player – basically shrinking the device down to the size of an AA battery (actual measurements for the new shuffle are 1.8 x 0.7 x 0.3 inches with a volume of 0.26 cubic inches for those of you that care about such things).  ...

New iPod Shuffle Drowns Out Predecessors
Inventor Spot - Inventions, Innovations, and Interesting Ideas for the Inventor in All of Us — ... size of the Shuffle, meaning no flopping around and no worrying about where to place it. Place it anywhere! [image] You have a choice of silver or black... (Look at that nice solid clip!) [image] So cool! [image] The Shuffle comes with a sweet looking Apple stereo headphone, USB cable, and a rechargeable lithium polymer battery, which lasts for about 10 hours on a full charge. You can download iTunes for free and even get a free laser engraving on your iPod Shuffle. It's $79 at Apple.com .

Mac News Weekly - #70
GeekBrief.TV — ... -Apple unexpectedly announced the next-generation iPod Shuffle. It’s half the size, 4GB and $79. The biggest new feature is  ...

That Shuffle sound you hear – it’s Apple in your wallet
The Inquisitr » Technology — ... There was a point where I was seriously considering the idea of hooking myself up with one of these fancy Apple iPod Shuffle MP3 players. So it was with some interest that followed ...

iPod Shuffle 3rd Gen Review [Review]
Gizmodo — ... If you need something like this for exercise, or if you just hate the fact that there are no buttons on this one, buy the last-gen shuffle before they're all gone, or wait till next year when Apple changes its mind. To tell the truth, this new shuffle is just okay. We don't know what kind of a statement they were trying to make with it, but suffice it to say, the message wasn't received. [Apple] ...

iPod Shuffle Review (2009) [Review]
Gizmodo — ... If you need something like this for exercise, or if you just hate the fact that there are no buttons on this one, buy the last-gen shuffle before they're all gone, or wait till next year when Apple changes its mind. To tell the truth, this new shuffle is just okay. We don't know what kind of a statement they were trying to make with it, but suffice it to say, the message wasn't received. [Apple] ...

Apple Logo LCD mod is the coolest thing I have seen today
Macenstein — ... . By adding a tiny second monitor to his MacBook, positioned directly behind of the Apple logo, Eddie is able to display anything from photos, to video, to the live feed of his iSight camera, which makes for a very cool transparent effect. As cool as this is, if there’s room for a second LCD behind the main screen then I think Apple’s engineers have failed miserably with the MacBook, totally ignoring their company policy of “ making all things as small as they can possibly get, even if it compromises the end user experience “. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader iShervin ...

iPod Shuffle Unboxing and Hands On [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network — ... iPod shuffle. It’s size has been praised, lack of buttons grumbled about, and — as with most new Apple products — has caused a little controversy. I wanted to try the product out for myself as I’ve been needing a small MP3 player for exercise. My iPhone is a little too cumbersome to carry while running. ...

Review: Apple iPod Shuffle 2K9 with VoiceOver
CrunchGear — ... hurdle to overcome. And even if an adapter is put on the market, the Shuffle itself is nothing special and you can get a 4GB player with better features for much cheaper. I prefer to drag and drop files rather than going through iTunes thanks to my Samsung S2. I’ll be returning the Shuffle and eating the 10 percent restocking fee. I suggest you save your money or opt for the Nano if you really want an Apple MP3 player. The new Shuffle just isn’t worth the money. Product Page

MacOSG: How to use third-party headphones with new iPod shuffle
Macsimum News — ... The new iPod shuffle (3rd generation) includes the Apple Earphones with Remote. The buttons on the remote are used to control audio volume and playback of content. Headphones or other audio accessories made by Apple or a third-party that do not include an integrated remote are not fully compatible with... ...

New iPod Shuffle: What Could Have Been
Cult of Mac — ... bulked up and would be easy to use on-the-go. Plus no headphone kerfluffle. What prompted him to try a redesign? “With the new release of the revamped iPod Shuffle me and a lot of  people were disappointed with the controls now on the headphones, therefore you cannot use your (own) headphones.  I decided to make a little mock-up of what I think the new iPod Shuffle should have looked like. ” Though the small size and storage capacity of the actual Shuffle are interesting, I’d be hard pressed to replace my dead pod with it. Each iPod ...

iMac shuffle
SuperSite Blog — ... Introducing the new iMac shuffle. It’s the desktop that had everything. Now, there’s less. We've taken out that pesky glass screen and carved the entire computer out of aluminum, for extra sturdiness. Why no screen? Well, we wanted to make the iMac shuffle even more lightweight than its predecessors, and make sure that there was nothing to distract you from the Apple logo. For inspiration, we looked to our newest, most brillant product... the new iPod shuffle. ...

Two great thin MP3 players - pick your price!
Popgadget: Personal Tech for Women — ... While the new Shuffle is the first player to 'talk' to its owner, telling you which songs are on the player (I know a few people with visual impairment who are hoping his functionality extends to other Apple products), ...

Next Web Conference Weekend Happy Hour: Free iPods!
The Next Web — ... Yes, that is correct! Free gadgets!!! This weekend we are giving away a whole bunch of iPod shuffle’s, delivered to your home address, if you buy a ticket for The Next Web conference via this link: ...

Attention world: The iPhone dislikes moisture
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... There are no calorie-counting fitness applications that "...come with the phone." Sure, you can buy them in the App Store, but they're not built in. Also, Apple just so happens to make an iPod that was designed specifically as a workout accessory and it costs less than $80US. My guess is, if you can afford an iPhone, you can swing a shuffle -- or a case that blocks the dock port, which is a pretty accessible area for moisture. ...

The Race for Unplanned Obsolescence
Technologizer — ... Endangered. I mean, don’t you think it’s time that laptops will go the way of the iPod Shuffle and communicated with us entirely by speaking? (Kidding!) ...

Apple Nano: $150 with Camera
dailywireless.org — ... The iPod Shuffle will come in more colors. Pink, green, and blue in addition to the silver and black. It’s also now $59 for 2Gb and $79 for 4GB. There’s also a special edition in stainless steel for $99. ...

iPod shuffle en dos capacidades y una edición especial
Gizmología — ... Apple entre todos las novedades relacionadas con la música, destapa algunas pequeñas novedades sobre el iPod Shuffle, su reproductor más pequeño. En realidad de diferente solo podemos destacar que llega más barato y en dos capacidades, un iPod shuffle de 2GB por $59/55€, y de 4GB por $79/75€, igual que la versión anterior. Estará disponible en rojo, gris, rosa, verde y azul. ...

Apple iPod Refreshes Add Storage, Tweak Prices
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us — ... The iPod shuffle comes in two models, now priced at $59 (2 GB capacity) and $79 (4 GB). The latest versions are also available in new colors: silver, pink, green, blue, and black. A special edition 4 GB model will have a case of polished steel, and sell for $99. ...

Which Apple Announcement Are You the Most Excited About?
GeekSugar — ... It was a busy day in SF yesterday with all eyes on the "It's Only Rock and Roll" event. Not only did Steve Jobs made his triumphant, black turtlenecked return to the keynote stage after taking time off for his health, but iTunes 9 was introduced, and then there were the iPods. Oh, the video and FM tuner enabled iPods. Plus, who could forget the monster capacity bump to 160GB on the iPod Classic and new candy-colored iPod Shuffles? My head is spinning. Personally, I'm pretty excited about the iPod Nano's video ...

When Did You Get Your First iPod?
GeekSugar — ... In the past eight years, the iPod has seen many changes - it's kind of unbelievable that now a tiny shuffle can hold nearly as much music as the original! ...