Thinking of getting a new iPod, then maybe hold back on your original choice, because iPod have just launched there 3rd Generation new iPod shuffle 4GB. The new iPod shuffle is amazingly small and even easier to use than the previous model. The controls are now conveniently located on the earbud cord. Apple state that it is so easy to use that you can do it with your eyes closed. The size of the new 3rd Generation iPod shuffle is now smaller than a regular door key. In fact it make the door key look really big.
The size of the iPod shuffle’s memeory has also been doubled so that you now store up to 1000 songs on the worlds smallest music player. A great thing about having a larger memory is that you can now take a decent size music library with you and you can now sync multiple playlists for the perfect mix for any mood. Another major new features to the ipod is VoiceOver function that is in the new iPod. Your new 4GB iPod Shuffle now tells you what song is playing on you iPod and the name of the artist or group which is performing it. It will even tell you the names of your playlists aswell. The new iPod Shuffle has 4GB of storage, iPod shuffle can now hold up to 1,000 songs. This is twice the amount of the previous version of the iPod. Here is a closer look at the new features of the latest iPod Shuffle.
What Is Voice Over
Musically speaking, the new iPod shuffle is brilliant, thanks to an exciting new feature called VoiceOver. Say you’re listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you as the music dips down. It even announces the names of your playlists. And when your battery is low on juice and need some charge, VoiceOverwill tell you that, too. ViceOver is also VoiceOver multi-lingual and speaks 14 different languages. So it can tell you song titles and artists in the correct languages if you have a real varied taste & international music on your playlists.
Multiple Playlist
You most likely have lots of different playlist in iTunes that you want to listen to when your on the move with your Shuffle. One for the gym, one for driving, one for chilling out or one to get get in the mood for the weekend after work. With the new iPod shuffle, you can sync all your playlists and always find the perfect mix ffor your given mood. While the VoiceOver function tells you the name of each playlist, so it’s easy to switch between them and find the one you want without having to look.
Easy To Use Control System
The controls of the new iPod shuffle are located on the right earbud cord of your earphone. With all your control now placed in this convenient location, you can navigate your music  and activate the VoiceOver feature, without taking your eyes off your run, the road or whatever it is you maybe doing. The shuffle switch on the new iPod Shuffle 4GB has three positions. Flip it to the left and your music shuffles for a “whatever happens, happens” flow. Flip it to the middle and your songs play in the playlist order. Or flip to the right to turn off your new iPod.
This was released i bit hush hush. When i went in my local iPod store today on and started browing the Apple site even the shop assiatant hovering over me was surprised and said it was added this morning.