Apple Event invitation: It’s Showtime

September 5, 2006

Apple Event · 2006

It’s Showtime

Apple brought movies to the iTunes Store with iTunes 7 and Cover Flow, and refreshed the entire iPod lineup.

Event date
September 12, 2006
Tuesday · 10:00 AM PT
Location
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
San Francisco, California
In person
Invitation sent
September 5, 2006
7 days before the event

Watch the keynote

Full replay of the September 12 event.

What was announced.

iPod

iPod (5th generation, updated)

The updated iPod features a 60 percent brighter 2.5-inch color display, longer battery life, and expanded storage up to 80GB. Enjoy music, movies, TV shows, and games on the go, with seamless integration with iTunes 7 and the iTunes Store.

iPod

iPod shuffle (2nd generation)

The redesigned iPod shuffle is the world’s smallest digital music player, featuring an ultra-compact aluminum design and a built-in clip. With 1GB of storage, up to 12 hours of battery life, and effortless shuffle playback, your favorite music goes wherever you go.

iPod

iPod nano (2nd generation)

The all-new iPod nano features a colorful aluminum design, a brighter display, and up to 24 hours of battery life. With twice the storage capacity at the same price, gapless playback, and easy music navigation, it makes your music experience better than ever.

Software

iTunes 7

iTunes 7 introduces Cover Flow and a redesigned library for browsing music, TV shows, and movies. With the addition of full-length movies to the iTunes Store, improved syncing, and better media organization, it brings a richer entertainment experience to Mac and PC.