Just moments ago at the Let’s Talk iPhone event, Apple has announced some new features as well as affordable pricing for both iPod touch and iPod nano.

Now iPod touch will be available in white and new black color starting at $199 for the 8GB model, which also includes Apple’s new features like iOS 5 and iCloud services. While the new iPod nano is available today starting at $129 for the 8GB model and features a redesigned user interface, improved built-in fitness features, and over sixteen new digital clock faces.

“iPod has revolutionized the way we listen to music and with over 320 million sold is the world’s most popular music player,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “iPod touch, now available in both black and white, is the best selling iPod ever, and with iOS 5 and iCloud it is better than ever.”

Features Of iPod touch

The new iPod touch includes some new features like iCloud, HD video recording, and iOS 5, which is world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 200 new features like Game Center, iMessage, WiFi Syncing to iTunes, Notifications.

• Game Center – The enhanced Game Center allows you to add photos to your profile, purchase new games directly from the Game Center app, easier and faster ways to find friends and new games.
• iMessage – This new feature brings the functionality of iPhone messaging to your iPod touch, so that you can easily send text messages, videos, photos and contact information to group or individual on other iOS 5 devices. It also enables you to easily maintain one conversation across all your iOS devices, for free, with read receipts, notifications and typing indication.
• HD Video Recoding – With iPod touch, now you can record High-Definition videos, edit it, and then share it easily in stunning HD quality video.
• iCloud – This new feature stores all your content—music, documents, photos and more, and wirelessly pushes them to all your devices—automatically, effortlessly and seamlessly. Means, whatever is on your iPod touch is automatically on your other devices, too. This feature comes free with iOS 5.

Features Of iPod nano

The new ultra portable iPod nano is now available in seven colors which includes blue, graphite, silver, orange, green, pink and (PRODUCT) RED. The features of this iPod includes larger icons for easier navigation of its intuitive Multi-Touch user interface. You can now choose from sixteen new digital clock faces ranging from classic analog looks to your favorite Disney characters including Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse.

iPod nano can track the pace, time and distance of your run, the number of steps you walk, and the calories you burn. It also encourages you with motivational real-time voice feedback during your run while listening to your favorite FM radio station or music. You can also upload workouts to the Nike+ website to track your progress, set goals and challenge your friends.

Pricing And Availability

iPod touch will be available starting from October 12 in both black and white colors for a suggested price of $199 for the 8GB model, $299 for the 32GB model, and $399 for the 64GB model through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

While, iPod nano is available today in seven different colors for a suggested price of $129 for the 8GB model, and $149 for the 16GB model. Both models are available through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail store and Apple Authorized Resellers.

NOTE: iPod touch and iPod nano requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later and iTunes 10 or later; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3) or later and iTunes 10.5 or later. iOS 5 will also be available as a free software update for iPod touch (third and fourth generations) customers allowing them to experience the amazing new features including iMessage, Game Center, Notifications and Wi-Fi Syncing to iTunes.

Press Release

Apple Brings Great New Features & More Affordable Pricing to iPod touch & iPod nano

CUPERTINO, California—October 4, 2011—Apple® today announced great new features and more affordable pricing for both iPod touch® and iPod nano®. iPod touch will be available in new black and white models starting at just $199, including Apple’s new iOS 5 and iCloud® services. The new iPod nano is available today starting at just $129 and features a redesigned user interface, 16 new digital clock faces and improved built-in fitness features.

 

“iPod has revolutionized the way we listen to music and with over 320 million sold is the world’s most popular music player,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “iPod touch, now available in both black and white, is the best selling iPod ever, and with iOS 5 and iCloud it is better than ever.”

 

The new iPod touch includes iOS 5, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 200 new features including iMessage™, Game Center, Notifications and Wi-Fi Syncing to iTunes®. iMessage brings the functionality of iPhone® messaging to your iPod touch, so you can easily send text messages, photos, videos and contact information to an individual or group on other iOS 5 devices. It also allows you to easily maintain one conversation across all your iOS devices—for free—with notifications, read receipts and typing indication.* Game Center enhancements include the ability to add photos to your profile, purchase new games from within the Game Center app, and even easier ways to find friends and new games.

 

iPod touch also works with iCloud, Apple’s breakthrough set of free cloud services, including iTunes in the Cloud, Photo Stream and Documents in the Cloud, that work seamlessly with your iPhone, iPad®, iPod touch, Mac® or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content and push it to your devices. When content changes on one device, all your other devices are updated automatically and wirelessly.

 

iPod nano now features larger icons for even easier navigation of its intuitive Multi-Touch™ user interface, and you can choose from 16 new digital clock faces, ranging from classic analog looks to your favorite Disney characters including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. iPod nano now tracks your runs and walks right out of the box with no accessory required, making it even easier to get your fitness program up and running. iPod nano can track the time, pace and distance of your run, the calories you burn, and the number of steps you walk. iPod nano encourages you with motivational real-time voice feedback during your run, available in seven languages, while listening to your favorite music or FM radio station. You can also easily upload workouts to the Nike+ website to set goals, track your progress and challenge friends. The ultra portable iPod nano is available in seven colors including silver, graphite, blue, green, orange, pink and (PRODUCT) RED.

 

With the App Store™ on iPod touch, users have access to the world’s largest and best collection of over 500,000 apps, including over 100,000 game and entertainment titles. Customers also have the iTunes Store® at their fingertips, giving them instant access to the world’s largest catalog of over 20 million songs, 85,000 TV shows and 14,000 movies to purchase and download directly to their iPod touch.

 

iPod is the world’s most popular family of music players. Apple’s holiday lineup includes iPod shuffle® for just $49; iPod nano with Multi-Touch starting at just $129; iPod touch available in black or white, including iOS 5 and iCloud, starting at just $199; and iPod classic® in a 160GB model for $249.