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iPod, 2001
January
iTunes digital jukebox software introduced October
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Windows-compatible iPod
Apple introduces the second generation iPod, compatible with Windows and holding up to 4,000 songsNumber of iPods sold through 2002: 600,000 -
iPod, 2003
April 28
Apple launches the iTunes Music Store with 200,000 songs at 99¢ each, along with the new third-generation iPod that is thinner and lighter than two CDs and holds 7,500 songs iTunes sells one million songs in its first week June
One millionth iPod sold September
iTunes downloads top 10 million songs October
The iTunes Music Store becomes available to Windows users December
iTunes downloads top 25 million songs Number of iPods sold through 2003: two million -
iPod mini, iPod U2 Special Edition, 2004
2004
January
Apple introduces iPod mini, available in five colors March
iTunes downloads top 50 million songs June
iTunes Music Store goes international, launching in the U.K., France & Germany June
BMW drivers get the first car audio system with iPod integration
July
iTunes downloads top 100 million songs October
Apple introduces the iPod U2 Special Edition December
iTunes downloads top 200 million songs Number of iPods sold through 2004: 10 million -
iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod with video
2005
January
iPod shuffle introduced July
iTunes downloads top half a billion songs August
iTunes Music Store debuts in Japan September
iPod nano replaces the iPod mini and goes on to become the best selling music player ever October
iTunes expands to include TV shows and music videos Apple unveils the new fifth-generation iPod that plays music, photos and video iTunes sells one million videos in less than three weeks Number of iPods sold through 2005: 42 million -
Nike + iPod, iPod shuffle, iPod Nano, iPod
February
iTunes sells its one billionth song May
Apple and Nike introduce Nike+iPod, including an in-shoe sensor to track the wearer's workout on their iPod nano September
iTunes begins selling full-length feature films iPod nano gets a new aluminum design available in five colors Apple unveils a wearable new iPod shuffle with built-in clip October
Apple announces the new iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition to benefit The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Number of iP -
iPod classic
2007
January
Apple introduces iPhone iTunes tops two billion songs sold, 50 million TV episodes and 1.3 million feature-length films iPod shuffle becomes available in five colors April
EMI offers its entire digital music catalog DRM-free on iTunes 100 millionth iPod sold May
iTunes U launches on the iTunes Store July
iTunes tops three billion songs sold September
Apple unveils iPod touch with Multi-Touch interface and built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking Number of iPods sold through 2007: -
iPod nano
2008
January
Apple premieres iTunes movie rentals with all major film studios April
iTunes Store passes Wal-Mart to become America's #1 music retailer May
Movies become available for sale on iTunes the same day as their DVD release June
iTunes tops five billion songs sold Apple introduces the new iPhone 3G, twice as fast as the previous generation and featuring support for third party applications July
The App Store debuts as iPhone 3G goes on sale iPhone and iPod touch users download 10 m -
iPod touch
January
All iTunes songs offered DRM-free March
Movie fans can buy and rent films in HD on the iTunes Store July
The App Store marks its first anniversary with more than 1.5 billion apps downloaded September
Apple announces the iPod nano has sold more than 100 million units to date App Store downloads top two billion November
Apple announces more than 100,000 apps available on the App Store Number of iPods sold through 2009: 250 million -
iPod shuffle
2010
January
App Store downloads top three billion February
iTunes Store tops 10 billion songs sold July
App Store downloads top five billion August
iTunes U downloads top 300 million September
Apple introduces the new iPod touch with Retina Display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording and Game Center The new iPod nano features Multi-Touch interface and a built-in clip for instant wearability Apple unveils the new iPod shuffle, the world's smallest iPod Apple announces iPod touch i
