IPod nano facts for kids
The iPod nano was a small music player made by Apple Inc.. It was designed to be super portable, letting you carry your favorite songs and videos with you wherever you went. It came in different sizes, usually 8GB or 16GB, and was available in many bright colors like silver, grey, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, and pink.
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Silver 7th Generation iPod Nano
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | Portable media player |
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| Connectivity | Lightning connector, 3.5 mm headphone jack (TRS connector), Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Predecessor | iPod Mini |
| Related articles | iPod Shuffle iPod Nano iPod Touch |
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Cool Features of the iPod Nano
The iPod Nano had many neat features that made it more than just a music player. Here are some of them, especially from the 5th generation model:
Listen to FM Radio
The iPod Nano had a built-in FM radio. This meant you could tune into your favorite radio stations. It even had a cool feature called Live Pause. This let you pause a live radio show and then start listening again from where you left off.
VoiceOver: Your iPod Talks to You!
Imagine your iPod telling you what song is playing! The iPod Nano could do this with a feature called VoiceOver. If you held down a button on your headphones or the Click Wheel, VoiceOver would speak the name of the song and the artist. This feature was available in 20 different languages.
Fitness Fun
The iPod Nano was also great for staying active.
Built-in Pedometer
Some iPod Nano models had a pedometer inside. This meant it could count your steps! You could set a goal for how many steps you wanted to take each day. Or, you could just leave it on to count all your steps automatically.
Nike+iPod for Runners
If you liked running, the iPod Nano could help you track your workouts. With the Nike+iPod sport kit, you could put a small sensor in your Nike+ shoes. This sensor would send information about your run to your iPod Nano. Then, you could sync your run data to nikeplus.com to see your progress. It even worked with some exercise machines!
Record Videos with the Camera
The iPod Nano also included a video camera. You could use it to record videos of your friends or fun events. You could even add cool video effects to your recordings. After recording, you could easily upload your videos to websites like YouTube or Facebook using your computer.
Different iPod Nano Models Over Time
The iPod Nano changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how it evolved:
| Generation and Look | Storage Size | Colors | How it Connects | Release Date | Screen Size | Physical Size | Weight | |
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| 1 |  |
1 GB | Black White |
USB | February 7, 2006 | 176×132 pixels | 89 mm 41 mm 6.9 mm |
42.5 g |
| 2 GB 4 GB |
September 7, 2005 | |||||||
| 2 |  |
2 GB | Silver | USB | September 12, 2006 | 176×132 pixels | 89 mm 41 mm 6.6 mm |
40 g |
| 4 GB | Silver Blue Green Pink (Product) Red |
September 12, 2006 | ||||||
| 8 GB | Black (Product) Red |
September 12, 2006 | ||||||
| 3 |  |
4 GB | Silver | USB | September 5, 2007 | 320×240 pixels | 70 mm 52 mm 6.6 mm |
49.3 g |
| 8 GB | Silver Light Blue Light Green Black (Product) Red Pink |
September 5, 2007 | ||||||
| 4 |  |
8 GB | Silver Black Purple Blue Green Yellow Orange Pink (Product) Red |
USB | September 9, 2008 | 240×320 pixels | 91 mm 38 mm 6.1 mm |
36.8 g |
| 16 GB | ||||||||
| 5 |  |
8 GB | Silver Black Purple Blue Green Yellow Orange Pink (Product) Red |
USB | September 13, 2009 | 240×376 pixels | 91 mm 38 mm 6.1 mm |
36.3 g |
| 16 GB | ||||||||
| 6 |  |
8 GB | Silver Graphite Blue Green Orange Pink (Product) Red |
USB | September 1, 2010 | 240×240 pixels | 37.5 mm 41 mm 8.78 mm |
21.1 g |
| 16 GB | ||||||||
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16 GB | Slate Silver Purple Pink Yellow Green Blue (Product) Red |
USB | October 12, 2012 | 240x432 pixels | 76.5 mm 39.6 mm 5.4 mm |
31 g |
History of the iPod Nano
Let's take a trip back in time to see how the iPod Nano changed with each new version.
First Generation: The Beginning
The very first iPod Nano came out on September 7, 2005. It was a big deal because it was much smaller than the original iPods. You could get it with 1, 2, or 4 GB of storage.
Second Generation: Adding Color
The second iPod Nano was released on September 25, 2006. This version was exciting because it came in many different colors, just like the iPod Mini. However, the scroll wheel was grey on most colors, except for the black iPod, which had a black wheel.
Apple also released a special Product Red iPod Nano. For each one sold, money went to a good cause.
Third Generation: Wider and Video-Ready
On September 5, 2007, the third iPod Nano arrived. It had a new, wider design and, for the first time, could play videos! It also had a new way to navigate through its menus.
Fourth Generation: Back to the Original Shape
The fourth iPod Nano, released on September 9, 2008, went back to a shape similar to the first two generations. It came in even more bright colors. This model also added an accelerometer. This meant you could shake the iPod to shuffle songs or turn it sideways to view pictures and videos.
Fifth Generation: Camera and More!
Released on September 9, 2009, the fifth iPod Nano had a slightly larger screen and a lower price. It introduced many new features that made it super versatile. These included a microphone, a pedometer to count your steps, a video camera, and an FM radio.
Sixth Generation: The Tiny Touchscreen
The sixth iPod Nano came out on September 1, 2010. It was a big change! It was much smaller, almost like the iPod Shuffle, but it had a touchscreen like the iPod Touch. It didn't have a video camera or play videos, but it still had the pedometer and FM radio.
Seventh Generation: Video Returns!
The seventh and final iPod Nano was released on October 12, 2012. It went back to a shape similar to the fifth generation but kept the touchscreen. This model brought back the ability to play videos, which was a popular feature. It was only available in a 16GB size.
Images for kids
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4th generation iPod Nano
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Black first-generation iPod Nano
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Blue second generation iPod Nano
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A (Product) Red second-generation iPod Nano
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A black 3rd generation iPod Nano
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The size of the package was reduced 50 percent with the introduction of the 2nd generation.
