New Apple Products

We all know the biggest part of Wednesday's presentation was the introduction of the iPhone 5 which you can learn more about in the post The iPhone 5 Has Arrived. However, Apple also released a handful of other updated products as well.

Updated iTunes

Apple unveiled an updated version of iTunes, which will be available in October. iTunes will have a new edge-to-edge design, iCloud integration, and a number of other features and enhancements such as the ability to manage playlists and see upcoming songs from the app’s mini player. Facebook is also going to be integrated into iTunes — including the mobile version of the app — allowing you to see at a glance what apps, songs and books your friends have liked. 

iPod Touch With Siri

The most notable update to the iPod touch is adding Siri support to the device. It uses Apple’s dual-core A5 processor, and has a new 5-megapixel camera that can take pictures and record video at 1080p.The iPod touch will be available in multiple colors — black, white, blue, yellow and red — with each coming with a matching camera loop. The 32GB version of the player will be $299, and the 64GB version $399.

New iPod Nano

The new nano has a 2.5-inch multi-touch display and is 38% thinner than its predecessor. It has built-in Bluetooth support, and an FM tuner that allows users to pause and start the radio as well as built-in fitness tracking. The updated iPod nano will be $149, with pre-orders starting Sept. 14.

EarPods

Apple has redesigned earphones for its mobile products. The headphones have sound ports built into the stem and the sides. The vents on the side of each EarPod "allows air inside the stem, which acts as an acoustic chamber, to flow out,” according to Apple. “So you hear deeper, richer bass tones.” Apple says it 3D-scanned hundreds of ears to create the perfect fit for the EarPods so that they rest in your ears, but don’t create a seal like traditional headphones.

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