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2001-2010
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2nd. ipod
Apple introduces the second generation iPod, compatible with Windows and holding up to 4,000 songs.Number of iPods sold through 2002: 600,000. https://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/ -
3rd. ipod
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.
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4th. ipod
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 https://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/ -
5th.ipod
January
iPod shuffle introduced
July
iTunes downloads top half a billion songs
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
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6th.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
https://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/
Apple unveils a wearable new iPod shuffle with built-in clip
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7th. ipod
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
Number of iPods sold through 2007: 141 million
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8th. ipod
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
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other info.
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
The new iPod nano features Multi-Touch interface and a built-in clip for instant wearability
Number of iPods sold through September 1, 2010: 275 million
https://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/
