This is unbelievable, just when I thought the shuffle couldn’t drastically change, it has. The new iPod Shuffle is now half the size of the previous shuffle. If you notice it’s now 4 GB which holds twice as much many songs as the previous one (1,000 songs). Apple once again shows off their innovative talent by loving all the buttons to the headphones, which is perfect for working out.

With the new controls on the right earbud cord, you’ll never have to even peek at your iPod while working out. If you press the upper and lower buttons, the volume will change. The middle button however is many things. Its easiest function is simply the play/pause. However, if you were to hold the middle button the iPod Shuffle will verbally tell you what song is playing. Now if you hold this button down ever longer, you’ll hear the playlist you’re currently listening to.

The new iPod Shuffle is a great buy. For only $79, you will not have access to every playlist you’ve created with just the press of a button, no longer do you have to press the shuffle button 1,000 times to find the song you’re looking for, now just create a specific playlist and access it in the middle of a workout.

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via [Apple]