So much for all that speculation about digital radio tuners. Steve Jobs unveiled Apple's new iPod Touch tonight, complete with a 3.5-inch iPhone-esque touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi.
There's three apps taking advantage of the wireless connectivity (although presumably scope for more in the future). There's a Safari web browser for starters, with Google and Yahoo search on board. There's also a preloaded YouTube application, providing access to more than ten million videos.
Lastly, there's an iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store application, which lets you browse, preview and buy songs from iTunes on the go, navigating by Top Ten charts, genres, and New Releases, as well as full search. Anything you buy over Wi-Fi will be automatically synched with your computer next time you plug the iPod Touch in.
Other stuff? It's 8mm thick, includes the Cover Flow interface to flick through your collection by CD artwork (I've never understood the appeal of this, but anyway), and promises up to 22 hours of battery life for music, and up to five hours for video.
Apple has also signed a deal with Starbucks to allow free access to the iTunes Wi-Fi Store from its participating cafes (presumably this means you might have to pay hotspot fees elsewhere).
The iPod Touch will come in 8GB and 16GB models, costing £199 and £269 respectively here in the UK. They'll work with both Macs and PCs, including Vista, from the get-go.
Today's other Apple posts
Apple unveils new iPod Nano with widescreen video and games
Apple introduces iPod Classic: up to 160GB and 40 hours battery life
New iPod models: UK pricing confirmed
iPhone price cut to $399 in the US, but no UK launch news
Apple and Starbucks: a match made in iPod / iPhone heaven?
Apple launches iPhone custom ringtones and iTunes 7.4
Tech Digest's Liveblog of the Apple launch
Shiny Shiny's Liveblog of the Apple launch
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