The worlds smallest music player.

To create the worlds smallest music player, we moved the controls from iPod shuffle to the earphone cord. This makes iPod shuffle smaller than ever, and the controls are right where you can reach them. So when you want to play, pause, or skip to the next tune, you dont have to fumble for your iPod shuffle - just follow the cord and press a button.

The first music player that talks to you.

VoiceOver will surely be the next big hit on your iPod shuffle. Say youre listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. Just press a button, and VoiceOver tells you. You can even hear the names of your playlists. And when your battery needs charging, VoiceOver tells you that, too.

Easy-access controls.

The controls are located on the right earphone cord. With command central 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 youre doing. iPod shuffle includes these easy-access controls, but you can also use headphones with similar controls from manufacturers like Scosche, Klipsch, V-MODA, and Belkin.

Multiple playlists.

Youve probably made multiple playlists in iTunes. One for your commute. One for the gym. One for just chilling out. Now you can sync playlists on your computer with iPod shuffle, and play the perfect mix for your activity or mood. VoiceOver tells you the name of each playlist, so its easy to switch between them and find the one you want without looking.

Lets talk color.

The anodized aluminum enclosure makes iPod shuffle sleek and durable. Its even more colorful in gleaming pink, blue, green, black, or silver. And making its debut: the special edition iPod shuffle in polished stainless steel (Talk about rock star treatment). Even the iPod shuffle clip rocks. It attaches securely to your shirt, jacket, workout gear, and backpack, making iPod shuffle the perfect fashion tech-cessory. And yes, theres still room for personalized engraving.

Your music library. To go.

iPod shuffle is now available in both 2GB and 4GB capacities. So you have plenty of room to store hours and hours of music - up to 1,000 songs with the 4GB model. Thats a load of essentials for your workout or commute. And theres room for multiple playlists and audiobooks, too.

Multiple languages.

A French love song. A Spanish bolero. An Italian cantata. Your music library has songs from all over the world. Thats why VoiceOver speaks 20 different languages. So it can tell you song titles and artists in the correct languages.

To shuffle or not to shuffle.

The shuffle switch has three positions. Flip it to the left, and youll hear your music in a refreshingly random way. Flip it to the middle, and your songs play in order. Or flip to the right to turn iPod shuffle off.