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To conclude, the iPod nano can also capture video in VGA format, directly encode in H.264 at 30 FPS

Live performance by Nora Jones

it would be nice if Apple would organize iPod recycling as they do for computers

And to already respond to Greenpeace about having a popular product that might contain or make used of dangerous chemicals during its production: arsenic-free glass, BFR-free, mercury-free, PVC-free, and highly recyclable (be careful, as recyclable, does not imply that it will be recycled... it simply define that part can easily to recycled, depending on recycling systems of the country where you are living,

149 USD for 8 GB and 179 USD for 16 GB, but what about colors? nanochromatics of course: pink, orange, purple, green, yellow, red, blue

it also features a larger display. Let's summarize the key new features: 2.2" color display, microphone/speaker, voiceover, fm radio receiver, video camera... and it will cost you

the iPod nano is really the most popular model with 100 millions units sold, so about 45% of all iPods sold worldwide!

a function often used by competitors to fight against the iPod nano

the need nano also features FM receiver!

small size, it is located at the lower left side of the nano

for the iPod nano

Video Camera!

One more thing

a more classic stylish stainless 4G for 99 USD

49 or 59 USD in silver, pink, green, blue

new prices and new colors!

New integrated controls give the iPod shuffle a new boost

and the iPod Classic: 160 GB for 249 USD

Then Phil speaks about the entry level model, the iPod shuffle

an iPod Touch ads show how one can play games, multiplayer session, etc. impressive

iPod touch evolves as Mac OS, and can now run open CL 2.0!!

399 USD for 64GB, 299 USD for 32GB, and 199 USD for 8GB

arguing that the target price is 199 USD, Apple revamped the entire ipod touch offer. with several models:

he keeps praising the ipod touch as the best device for games, integration with Appstore etc... does he plan to introduce the new ipod touch? take a wild guess :)

Ok after a long demo of numerous games from EA? Gameloft, Nova, Tapulous etc. Phil is back on stage

PS: I am so happy to have seen Steve back that I kept typing Steve... instead of Phil... tsss

Phil asks game developers to comment on their experience in creating games for the iPod Touch/iPhone

when comparing with Nintendo DS and Sony PSP: 3680 games for the first one and "only" 607 for the last one

on hte ipod touch, you get access to more than 21,000 games, much cheaper than the equivalent Pc versions

PS: Steve is back with his great way of defining key parameters and/or functions needed for a device to be popular and successful 

Other devices (despite the Nintendo DS) do not feature touchscreen user interface, games are expensive (and difficult to play on a netbook, usually underclocked hardware), no dedicated AppStore, etC.

He keeps going the comparison with netbook: the iPod Touch really fit in your pocket, it is a true mobile device, and you can play games, like on the Nintendo DS... yes Apple finally recognizes that devices can be used to play games... net step: we can play game on Macs...

interestingly, he compares the iPod touch as a mini computer.... with web browser capabilities and experience, mails, contacts, agenda... yes tell us more, you want to make it slightly bigger?

iTunes 9 works better with the iPod Touch, especially the Genius DJ function

already 20 millions units sold!

if you add the 30 millions iPhone already in suers' hands = 50 millions devices

the fastest growing/selling iPod model is the iPod Touch. Classic users most likely moved to Touch instead of nano

So, iTunes 9 today, with over 220 millions iPods sold, and around 70% of online music market share (in USA)

PS: so good to see him back in action

Steve back on stage

As expected with hte buzz around social networking, especially Facebook and Twitter, both are now integrated in itunes 9, it especially allows you to create wish lists, etc.

New: iTunes LPs, it feature videos, inserts, additional contents, lyrics, etc... so everything you used to have when buying CD but now in virtual version

Other main improvement: you can define more precisely the parameters for syncing music, Apps, movies etc.

but also all iTunes libraries around the world: 27 million libraries and 54 billion songs... amazing 

It will create up to 12 playlist based on your library

Main new feature: Genius DJ

Second announcement: iTunes 9.0

price: 1.29 USD, same terms of use than music tracks

Apple will offer 30,000 ringtones from all four leading Music majors

First announcement: ringtones

He reviewed facts about Apple, iTunes and Music

Two hours to go.
Expect: Beatles, new iPods with camera, refreshed AppStore and iTunes Store