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Steve Jobs takes to the stage at the Moscone Convention Centre in San Fransisco on the 9th January, 2001 to the eager anticipation of devoted tech enthusiasts. During the convention, among other exciting advances in Apple technology, Jobs launches Apple's advanced music technology - iTunes
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For the first time on October 23, 2001 at Apple Town Hall, Cupertino, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the very first Apple iPod. A hand held, pocket size electronic music device with 5GB storage that can hold up to 1000 songs. The iPod officially goes to market on 10th November 2001 and sells 125,000 units by 31st December that same year. It sells for $399.
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In March 2002, Apple releases its next iPod, this time boasting double the storage capacity of the first one. This iPod prices at $499 and offers buyers free software for downloading and storing names and addresses.
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By July of 2002, the iPod 2nd generation was here, offering 10GB and a massive 20GB of storage. With upgraded features such as a touch wheel. The 5GB price now sits under $300.
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Windows users now able to use iPod for the first time
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Steve Jobs announces that 600,000 iPods have now been purchased since its release 14 months earlier.
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On April 28, 2003 in Apple Town Hall, Cupertino, Steve Jobs launches iTunes Music Store. Also the 3rd Generation iPod is released with a solid state scroll wheel, and buttons - rewind, forward, play/pause and menu. Generation 3 iPod offers users 10GB, 15GB and 30GB. https://youtu.be/S6DX5NaPvk4
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By September 2003, iPod offers capacities of 10GB, 20GB and 40GB storage space.
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Dave Winer creates a RSS-with-enclosures feed that can be used to distribute audio content.
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iTunes users now have access to music downloads for 99c per song.
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The new iPod Mini launches and receives a massive boost in sales and attraction to the product with its bright colours and tiny portability. The Mini stores 4GB and retails for $249.
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In June 2004, iTunes store opens in the UK, Germany and France. Before the year is through, iTunes has become available in many European countries
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New generation iPods release with advanced click wheel interface
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In December alone iPod sells 4.5million devices, 8.2 million sell in 2004 alone and iPod reaches its 10th million sale
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iPod Flash launches with a 512MB and 1GB storage. The iPod Flash is the size of a stick of chewing gum.
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iPod Mini becomes available in 4GB and 6GB. iPod photo offers photo storage as well as music
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iPod and iPod Photo go colour, and iTunes 4.9 offers download and subscription support for podcasts.
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Even smaller than the iPod Mini, the iPod Nano comes in 2GB and 4GB storage capacity
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Video playback now introduced to the iPod line
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Apple indicates it has sold 42 million iPods since the device launched in 2001. Also, 850 millions songs have been purchased through the iTunes Music Store, and 8 million videos have been sold and downloaded since that service was added in the fall.
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Apple overhauls entire iPod product line. The second-generation shuffle comes in roughly half the size of its predecessor. The second-generation nanos are available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities—because of their new scratch-resistant shell, they come in a variety of colors. And the video-capable iPod sees some changes as well, namely a brighter screen, longer battery life, and other enhancements. The newly renamed iTunes Store begins offering feature-length movies for download.
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On January 9th, 2007, Steve Jobs releases Apple's most exciting product yet. A game changer and device we recognise almost as quickly as the Golden Arches.. The iPhone 1st Gen is here.
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