The Evolution of the iPod

By rfaust1
  • iPod Classic 1

    iPod Classic 1

    First model, with mechanical scroll wheel
  • iPod Classic 2

    iPod Classic 2

    Touch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port had a cover. Hold switch revised. Still has wheel
  • iPod Classic 3

    iPod Classic 3

    First complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case. Musicmatch support dropped with later release of iTunes 4.1 for Windows. Still has wheel only ceartian colors
  • iPod Mini 1

    iPod Mini 1

    Smaller Model available in 5 colors introduced the click wheel/ Still has wheel
  • iPod Shuffle 1

    iPod Shuffle 1

    New entry-level model. Uses flash memory and has no screen. Still has wheel only limited colors
  • iPod Mini 2

    iPod Mini 2

    Brighter color variants with longer battery life, Click wheel can match color of the iPod. Has wheel
  • iPod Nano 1

    iPod Nano 1

    Replaced iPod Mini, Black or White, Picture viewing on screen. Has wheel
  • iPod Classic 5

    iPod Classic 5

    Second full redesign with a slimmer case, and larger screen with video playback. Offered in black or white. Hardware and firmware updated with 60 GB model replaced with 80 GB model on September 12, 2006. Has wheel and screen
  • iPod Shuffle 2

    iPod Shuffle 2

    Smaller clip design with anodized aluminum casing. 4 color options added later
  • iPod Nano 2

    iPod Nano 2

    Anodized aluminum casing and 6 colors available
  • iPod Clasic 6

    iPod Clasic 6

    Introduced the Classic suffix. New interface and anodized aluminum front plate. Silver replaces white.
  • iPod Nano 3

    iPod Nano 3

    2 inch QVGA screen, colors with refreshed with chrome black, new interface, video capabilty smaller wheel
  • iPod Touch 1

    iPod Touch 1

    First iPod with Wi-Fi and a Multi-touch interface. Features Safari browser and wireless access to the iTunes Store and YouTube
  • iPod Nano 4

    iPod Nano 4

    Revert to tall form and all-aluminum enclosure with nine color choices, added accelerometer for shake and horizontal viewing
  • iPod Shuffle 3

    iPod Shuffle 3

    Smaller design with controls relocated to right earbud cable. Introduced with two colors, and features VoiceOver
  • iPod Nano 5

    iPod Nano 5

    First iPod to include a video camera; also included a larger screen, FM radio, speaker, pedometer, and a polished exterior case while retaining the similar colors as the 4th generation model.
  • iPod Nano 6

    iPod Nano 6

    First iPod Nano to include multi-touch screen; clip from iPod Shuffle added. Video playback, speakers and camera removed.
  • iPod Shuffle 4

    iPod Shuffle 4

    Controls returned to the body of the iPod. Introduced with five colors, and features VoiceOver.
  • iPod Touch 4

    iPod Touch 4

    New thinner design including two cameras for FaceTime and HD video recording, hold button moved to top right corner, Retina Display similar to iPhone 4, Apple A4 chip
  • iPod Nano 7

    iPod Nano 7

    Revert to tall form factor with larger 2.5" multi-touch screen. Clip removed. Video playback restored and Bluetooth added.
  • iPod Touch 5

    iPod Touch 5

    New aluminum design with colored case options. Features improved cameras along with A5 processor, Siri, and longer 4" Retina Display. First 16 GB models released have no color choices and have no iSight camera.
  • iPod Touch 6

    iPod Touch 6

    Updated with a new lineup of five colors, a new 128 GB model, and improved internals. The improved internals feature new cameras and the A8 processor with M8 motion coprocessor.
  • iPod Classic 4

    iPod Classic 4

    Adopted Click Wheel from iPod Mini, hold switch redesigned.
  • iPod Touch 2-3

    iPod Touch 2-3

    New tapered chrome back with Nike+ functionality, volume buttons, and built-in speaker added.