iPod · shuffle

2009

iPod shuffle (3rd generation)

The third shuffle removes body controls, becomes dramatically smaller, and introduces VoiceOver plus playlist navigation through inline earphone controls.

Announced
2009-03-11
Family
iPod
Branch
shuffle
Historical weight
Major evolution

Key specifications

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Chip / CPU
Custom controller
Base storage
4 GB
Ports & charging
3.5 mm / USB cable
Weight
10.7 g
Dimensions
4.5×1.8×0.78 cm
Original OS
iPod shuffle firmware
Launch price
$79
Released
March 11, 2009
Discontinued
September 2010
CPU cores
1

Generation delta

What changed?

Introduced

2
  • VoiceOver spoken song/artist/playlist information

    VoiceOver spoken song/artist/playlist information.

    Product
  • Multiple playlist navigation

    Multiple playlist navigation.

    Product

Changed

1
  • Playback controls move to the earphone cable

    Playback controls move to the earphone cable.

    Product

Retired

1
  • Dedicated playback control pad on the player body

    Dedicated playback control pad on the player body.

    Product