iPod · shuffle

2010

iPod shuffle (4th generation)

The fourth shuffle restores physical ring controls while retaining VoiceOver and playlists, combining the strongest ideas from the prior two generations.

Announced
2010-09-01
Family
iPod
Branch
shuffle
Historical weight
Major evolution

Key specifications

Apple verification ↗
Chip / CPU
Custom controller
Base storage
2 GB
Ports & charging
3.5 mm / USB
Weight
12.5 g
Dimensions
2.9×3.2×0.87 cm
Original OS
iPod shuffle firmware
Launch price
$49
Released
September 1, 2010
Discontinued
July 2017
CPU cores
1

Generation delta

What changed?

Introduced

1
  • 15-hour claimed battery life and refined VoiceOver playlist controls

    15-hour claimed battery life and refined VoiceOver playlist controls.

    Power

Changed

1
  • Returns to a compact square aluminum body with built-in clip

    Returns to a compact square aluminum body with built-in clip.

    Design

Retired

1
  • Earphone-cable-only navigation as the primary control scheme

    Earphone-cable-only navigation as the primary control scheme.

    Product

Canonical predecessor

iPod shuffle (3rd generation) iPod shuffle (4th generation)