After two years of subtle tweaks and updates, Apple's iPod lineup underwent a comprehensive overhaul, including major updates to the iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle. IGN was on-location to witness the product reveal, and were given an opportunity to check out the new hardware first-hand, beginning with the iPod touch.
in 2005, Cupertino adopted a "special assignment" to help the US Department of Energy in developing a top-secret iPod which had a special but hidden function.
Released in late 2001, about eight months after the arrival of iTunes, the original Apple iPod music player featured a mini version of the game Breakout.
Miss the days of the iPod? Want to turn your iPhone into one? That's possible with the Rewound music player app.