Today, Apple announced the next iteration of the iPod nano. Just as leaked, the new version is smaller and squarer. The rumored touchscreen is also onboard – though it appears pretty small (46% smaller – 42% lighter), Apple thinks it is very usable.
Similar to nano’s of past, the new nano will have FM radio + Live Pause and iTunes tagging, something Apple refers to as the “smarter way to radio.” Also, the new nano will not have a camera – not sure how many used the camera, nonetheless we hate to see features taken away.
The new nano is incredibly small, we’re talking shuffle size – no wonder the new shuffle wasmade even smaller. It’s all gesture based and runs iOS4, meaning it’s going to be fast and easy to use – very slick. Storage capacity for the nano is kept stagnant, again, with 8GB and 16GB, priced at $149 and $179 respectively and comes in seven colors. Pre-order today, available next week.
For those more into the athletic lifestyle, the new nano is going to be great – now with a built-in clip and pedometer, and as before, support for the Nike+ Sport kit comes standard. The battery life is 24 hours.
Hurry up and pre-order, you may have a shot at getting it for free. (Apple is still running the free nano with a Mac purchase for it’s back to school program until the 7th.) Regardless, this new nano truly is nano-scale.
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