Apple rumors have a funny way of coming true, don't you think? There was a rumor just a little while back that said Apple might unleash an iPod shuffle of 4 GB. Obviously, it has, but the news comes with a twist. Not only does the fresh iPod shuffle come at a size of 4 GB but it also ads VoiceOver, a feature that tells you what song is playing, who is playing it and even which playlist is on.

Forget about needing a display screen! There's been some serious downsizing for the shuffle, reducing it to just 1.8'' tall and 0.3'' thin, less than your average key. The controls for this new iPod shuffle are conveniently situated on the right earbud cord, allowing you to navigate through your music or activate the VoiceOver feature without having to take your eyes off what's in front of you.

Available in black or silver, its small form factor and cool stainless steel clip make sure this will work no matter where you are. Thanks to its 4 GB storage, you may add up to 1000 songs to your iPod shuffle, which does not only shuffle your music but also allows you to play your files and playlists one by one. And if you like French or Spanish music, you will be happy to find out that the VoiceOver feature will speak to you in 14 different languages depending on what song is playing.

You may even use it as a storage device to download your favorite videos from iTunes in order to watch them via your iPod later. For such a small device, the new iPod is a very big thing! It offers support for AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF. And all that for just $80.


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