iPod + iTunes Timeline
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2001
January
iTunes digital jukebox software introduced
October
Apple presents iPod, offering "1,000 songs in your pocket"
2002
July
Apple introduces the second generation iPod, compatible with Windows and holding up to 4,000 songs
Number of iPods sold through 2002: 600,000
2003
April 28
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
October
The iTunes Music Store becomes available to Windows users
December
iTunes downloads top 25 million songs
Number of iPods sold through 2003: two million
2004
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
June
BMW drivers get the first car audio system with iPod integration
Newsweek declares America "iPod Nation" in a cover story unveiling the 4th generation iPod
July
iTunes downloads top 100 million songs
Incoming freshmen at Duke University receive iPods as part of a new initiative to distribute lectures and other course materials electronically
October
Apple introduces the iPod U2 Special Edition
December
iTunes downloads top 200 million songs
Number of iPods sold through 2004: 10 million
iPod mini, 2004
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iPod, 2004
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iPod U2 Special Edition, 2004
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2005
January
iPod shuffle introduced
July
iTunes downloads top half a billion songs
August
iTunes Music Store debuts in Japan
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
Number of iPods sold through 2005: 42 million
iPod shuffle, 2005
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iPod nano, 2005
Download (zip)7.2 mb
iPod with video, 2005
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2006
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
Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings shows one of the iPods he and his teammates use to scout opposing batters during the 2006 season
September
iTunes begins selling full-length feature films
iPod nano gets a new aluminum design available in five colors
Apple unveils a wearable new iPod shuffle with built-in clip
October
Apple announces the new iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition to benefit The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Number of iPods sold through 2006: 88 million
Nike + iPod, 2006
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iPod shuffle, 2006
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iPod nano, 2006
Download (zip)3.1 mb
iPod, 2006
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2007
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
Astronaut Jose Hernandez listens to his iPod in orbit aboard the space shuttle Endeavour
September
Apple unveils iPod touch with Multi-Touch interface and built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking
Number of iPods sold through 2007: 141 million
iPod nano, 2007
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iPod touch, 2007
Download (zip)3.0 mb
iPod shuffle, 2007
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iPod classic, 2007
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2008
January
Apple premieres iTunes movie rentals with all major film studios
April
iTunes Store passes Wal-Mart to become America's #1 music retailer
May
Movies become available for sale on iTunes the same day as their DVD release
June
iTunes tops five billion songs sold
Apple introduces the new iPhone 3G, twice as fast as the previous generation and featuring support for third party applications
July
The App Store debuts as iPhone 3G goes on sale
iPhone and iPod touch users download 10 million apps in the App Store's first weekend
September
App Store downloads top 100 million
Over 90% of new cars sold in the U.S. offer iPod connectivity
October
iTunes goes high-def with HD TV shows from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC
Number of iPods sold through 2008: 197 million
2009
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
2010
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
September
Apple introduces the new iPod touch with Retina Display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording and Game Center
The new iPod nano features Multi-Touch interface and a built-in clip for instant wearability
Apple unveils the new iPod shuffle, the world's smallest iPod
Apple announces iPod touch is the world's #1 portable game player
More than 250,000 apps available on the App Store
Number of iPods sold through September 1, 2010: 275 million
iPod touch, 2010
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iPod nano, 2010
Download (zip)5.8 mb
iPod shuffle, 2010
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