Apple unveils all-new iPod nano - longer, thinner and now with added Genius

Apple threw a press conference today, announcing the imminent arrival of the all-new, 4th generation iPod nano.

So what do you get from Apple's new baby? Well, you get an 8GB or 16GB media player that's both longer and slimmer, with a curved aluminium and glass case that's available in as many colours as you can think of. But the new and improved exterior looks are only half the story.

It features Apple's new Genius technology, which automatically creates playlists from songs in your music library that go together, all with just one click. There's also a new interface with a built-in accelerometer, which automatically switches to Cover Flow mode when you move it, as well as going into shuffle mode with a single shake. The battery has been improved too - up to 24 hours of music playback or four hours of video playback per charge.

Both models are available from this week, with the 8GB model selling for around £75 and the 16GB nano selling for around £100.

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