Editing IPod Shuffle (section)

===2nd generation===
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[[File:ipodshufcomp.jpg|right|thumb|A second-generation iPod Shuffle in size-comparison to a [[Dell]] mouse]]
On September 12, 2006, Apple announced the release of the second-generation iPod Shuffle, calling it "the most wearable iPod ever".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070118215038/https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/sep/12shuffle.html "Apple Unveils the New iPod shuffle"], ''[[Apple.com]]'', September 12, 2006. Accessed April 2, 2006.</ref> First shipments of the unit were slated for an October 2006 arrival, but actually started shipping on Friday, November 3, 2006.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070702163523/http://www.blompo.com/product.php?product=33 Blompo.com]</ref> The second generation initially featured a lone 1&nbsp;[[Gigabyte|GB]] model in a silver brushed aluminum case, similar to the second-generation iPod Nano and the older [[iPod Mini]]. The new model was less than half the size of the first-generation model at 41.2 x 27.3 x 10.5&nbsp;mm (1.62 x 1.07 x 0.41&nbsp;in), and was the size of the iPod Radio Remote. Apple claimed it was the "world's smallest MP3 player". This generation included the new built-in belt clip, and the actual unit itself was thinner, with the entire device weighing only 15.5&nbsp;[[gram|g]] (0.55&nbsp;ounces). The power/shuffle/no shuffle switch from the first-generation version was separated into two controls to avoid an accidentally selected mode of operation.

On the second-generation iPod Shuffle, [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] connectivity is provided via an included piece of hardware which acts as a [[docking station]] for the transfer of data and the recharging of the iPod's internal battery through its [[Phone connector (audio)|headphone jack]]. The second-generation iPod Shuffle was also able to act as a flash drive, just like the first-generation iPod Shuffle. However, unlike the first-generation iPod Shuffle, the second generation did not have a built-in USB connector. This means that the [[docking station]] was required for connection to a computer.

The second-generation Shuffle could play MP3, MP3 [[Variable bitrate|VBR]], [[Advanced Audio Coding|AAC]], [[Protected AAC]], Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), [[WAV]] and [[Audio Interchange File Format|AIFF]]. Due to its low processing power, the only iTunes-supported file format that the iPod did not support is [[Apple Lossless]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}}

On January 30, 2007, Apple announced the addition of four new colors to the iPod Shuffle line - pink, orange, green, and blue, in addition to the original silver color. The orange color was a first for the iPod franchise. They also now came with new redesigned headphones that were not included with the original silver model. The box was also changed to have gray text instead of the lime-green text. On September 5, 2007, Apple introduced four new colors, including a [[Product Red]] version. The new colors were turquoise, lavender, mint green, and [[Product Red]], with the previous colors discontinued. On February 19, 2008, Apple introduced a 2&nbsp;GB version of the iPod Shuffle, retailing for US$69 and available in all the same colours as the 1&nbsp;GB model. At the Apple Let's Rock Event on September 9, 2008, Apple once again released four new colors for the iPod Shuffle: blue, green, pink, and red, replacing the colors that were released in September 2007. The new blue, green and pink variants of the iPod Shuffle reverted to shades that were similar to the colors that were released in January 2007.<ref>[http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-computer-ipod-shuffle-second-generation/ Ilounge.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209070205/http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-computer-ipod-shuffle-second-generation/ |date=December 9, 2014 }}. Ilounge.com. Retrieved on July 5, 2011.</ref> In June 2009, [[Avon Products|Avon]] offered a gold iPod Shuffle (second generation) for $29 when purchased in conjunction with two ANEW skin care products.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=707814|title=Gold iPod Shuffle from Avon|date=May 28, 2009 }}</ref>

The second generation 2&nbsp;GB iPod Shuffle was discontinued on March 11, 2009, and the 1&nbsp;GB version was discontinued on September 9, 2009.