iPod shuffle Specs History

Apple released a mid-cycle update for the fourth-generation iPod shuffle in July 2015, introducing six color options: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Pink, Blue, and (PRODUCT)RED. On July 27, 2017, Apple discontinued the iPod shuffle, ending the product line along with the iPod nano.

On September 1, 2010, Apple released the fourth and final generation of the iPod shuffle as part of the new iPod lineup. This model restored the clickable volume and track controls from the first two generations, with a control pad 18% larger than that of the second-generation iPod shuffle. It measures 29 x 31.6 x 8.7 mm and weighs 12.5 grams. It continues the VoiceOver feature of the third generation, now supporting 29 languages, as well as Genius and multiple playlists. Like its predecessor, it supports MP3, VBR, AAC, Protected AAC, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), WAV, AIFF, and Apple Lossless, with up to 15 hours of music playback on a single charge. It was initially available in Silver (with a black control pad), Blue, Green, Orange, and Pink (with white control pads). On September 12, 2012, Apple introduced a new iPod lineup alongside the iPhone 5; the iPod shuffle remained unchanged except for seven new color options: Silver or Black with a black control pad, Green, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Purple, and a (PRODUCT)RED version with a white control pad. Unlike the second generation, it does not include a dock, providing only a 45 mm USB cable. The included earphones lack a remote, but the device supports earphones with remotes. On September 10, 2013, "Slate" was replaced by "Space Gray" to match the iPhone 5s release. On July 15, 2015, Apple introduced six new colors (Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold, Space Gray, and (PRODUCT)RED). On July 27, 2017, Apple discontinued the iPod shuffle, ending the product line along with the iPod nano.

Apple released the third-generation iPod shuffle on March 11, 2009, describing it as "jaw-droppingly small" and the "first music player that talks to you." It measures 45.2 x 17.5 x 7.8 mm. It was available in Silver or Black brushed aluminum (with the Black being closer to dark gray). This was the first iPod shuffle offered in Black. It introduced VoiceOver technology, which can speak song titles, artist names, album names, and playlist contents and titles in 14 languages. It also supported multiple playlists for the first time. The model featured a polished stainless steel clip. All controls were moved to the remote on the right earbud cable of the included Apple earbuds, including playlist switching, hearing the current song title and artist, play/pause, track skipping, and volume control. In September 2009, Apple introduced three new colors for the iPod shuffle: Pink, Blue, and Green. At the same time, a polished stainless steel version of the 4GB model was added, available exclusively through the Apple Online Store.

Apple released the third-generation iPod shuffle on March 11, 2009, describing it as "jaw-droppingly small" and the "first music player that talks to you." It measures 45.2 x 17.5 x 7.8 mm. It was available in Silver or Black brushed aluminum. This was the first iPod shuffle offered in Black. It introduced VoiceOver technology, which can speak song titles, artist names, album names, and playlist contents and titles in 14 languages. It also supported multiple playlists for the first time. The model featured a polished stainless steel clip. All controls were moved to the remote on the right earbud cable of the included Apple earbuds, including playlist switching, hearing the current song title and artist, play/pause, track skipping, and volume control.

At the "Let's Rock" event on September 9, 2008, Apple released four new colors for the iPod shuffle: Blue, Green, Pink, and (PRODUCT)RED, replacing the colors released in September 2007. The new Blue, Green, and Pink versions restored tones similar to those released in January 2007. The 2GB model was discontinued in March 2009, followed by the 1GB model in September 2009.

On September 5, 2007, Apple introduced four new colors, including a (PRODUCT)RED version, and discontinued previous colors. A 2GB model was launched on February 19, 2008, offered in the same color options as the 1GB model. It was discontinued in September 2008.

Apple released the second-generation iPod shuffle in September 2006, featuring a smaller design than the first generation. It added a built-in clip and used a small dock connector instead of a built-in USB port. It was initially available only in a 1GB configuration for $79. On January 30, 2007, Pink, Orange, Green, and Blue were added.

Apple announced the iPod shuffle at the Macworld Expo on January 11, 2005, with the slogans "Life is random" and "Give chance a chance." The iPod shuffle introduced flash memory (instead of a hard drive) to the iPod lineup for the first time. It was available in two capacities: 512MB (holding about 120 songs encoded at 128 kbit/s) and 1GB (holding about 240 songs). Unlike other iPod models, the iPod shuffle cannot play Apple Lossless or AIFF encoded audio files.