Each year Apple tend to release a new iPhone and several new iPods. Here’s a quick guide to figuring out which iPod or iPhone you’ve got.
So which iPod or iPhone have I got?
The list below shows all Apple iPods and iPhones from the last few years. I’ve put the dates that the different generations were released along with the available storage capacity so you should be able to figure out pretty easily which one you’ve got. If yours isn’t listed here, take a look at last years post which shows all models of iPod and iPhone up to March 2009.
iPhone 5
Available from September 2012 and available in 16GB, 32GB and 64 GB models. The iPhone 5 sports an improved design over the iPhone 4, with a taller screen, a faster processor and LTE connectivity. The iPhone 5 also has a much smaller connector called Lightning. The iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, which includes a new maps application.
Status: Current
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iPhone 4S
Available from October 2011 and available in 16GB, 32GB and 64 GB models. The iPhone 4S has the same design as the iPhone 4, but adds an improved camera and fixes the attenuation problem discovered in the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4S came with a new version of iOS, version 5, which added a new personal assistant called Siri.
Status: Available
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iPhone 4
Available from June 2010 and available in 16GB and 32GB models. The iPhone 4 is a brand new design with a lot of new features over the 3GS. It has a faster processor, higher resolution screen, video calling and a 5MP camera. iPhone 4 is released alongside a major new version of the operating system, iOS4.
Status: Available
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iPhone 3G
Available from July 2009 and available in 16GB and 32GB models. The iPhone 3GS is essentially the same as the iPhone 3G, but with improved battery life and a faster processor. There are cosmetic changes but a major new version of the operating system added many new features.
Status: Discontinued
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iPhone 3G
Available from July 2008 and available in 8GB and 16GB models. The iPhone 3Gis essentially the same as the original iPhone, but with improved battery life and 3G connectivity. Some minor cosmetic changes and the introduction of a white 16GB model. iPhone 3G shipped with software version 2.0 which added the App store and support for Microsoft Exchange.
Status: Discontinued
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iPhone
Available from November 2007 and available in 8GB and 16GB models. The iPhone is a revolutionary Phone, iPod and Internet Device. The iPhone combines all the features of the iPod Touch with a mobile phone.
Status: Discontinued
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touch 5G
Available from September 2012 and available in 16GB, 32GB and 64 GB models. New taller aluminium design similar to the iPhone 5. Improved cameras, A5 processor, Siri, 4″ Retina display.
Status: Current
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touch 4g
Available from September 2010 and available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64 GB models. Includes Retina display similar to the iPhone 4, a new thinner design with two cameras, and the hold button has been moved to the top right corner.
Status: Discontinued
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touch 3g
Available from September 2009 and available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB models. No visual changes compared to the 2nd Generation Touch. Main upgrade was to processor speed to bring it inline with the new iPhone 3GS.
Status: Discontinued
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touch 2g
Available from September 2008 and available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB models. The the black beveled edges and back cover on the original iPod Touch gets replaced with stainless steel. Physical volume keys and a speaker are introduced into the slimmer design. Support for Nike+ is added with software version 2.1, along with “Genius” playlists.
Status: Discontinued
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iPod touch
Available from September 2007 and available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB models. iPod moves to a whole new level with the introduction of the iPod Touch. The click wheel is replaced with a wide screen, touch sensitive display. Wi-Fi is introduced to the iPod range to give internet and email access.
Status: Discontinued
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nano 7G
Available from September 2012 and available in only a 16 GB model. The Nano reverted to a tall form factor with a larger 2.5″ multi-touch screen. The clip was removed from the previous generation. Video playback and speakers were restored, and Bluetooth was added.
Status: Current
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nano 6G
Available from September 2010 in 8 and 16 GB flavours. First iPod Nano to include a multi-touch screen and the clip from the iPod shuffle was added too. Video playback, speakers and camera removed. Watches added.
Status: Discontinued
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nano 5G
Introduced in September 2009 in 8 and 16 GB models. First iPod to include a video camera, as well as a taller screen, FM radio, speaker, pedometer and polished exterior case. Colours remained similar to the previous generation.
Status: Discontinued
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nano 4G
Available from September 2008 and available in 8GB and 16GB models. The iPod Nano returns to its earlier, slimmer design, but with a 2″ widescreen display. Slimmer than previous versions, the iPod Nano 4G has an inbuilt motion sensor which allows you to change track just by shaking it. The iPod Nano 4G is available in 9 new vibrant colours.
Status: Discontinued
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iPod nano 3G
Available from September 2007 and available in 4GB and 8GB models. The iPod Nano now lets you enjoy TV shows, music videos, video podcasts and more.
Status: Discontinued
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iPod nano 2G
Available from September 2006 and available in 2GB, 4GB & 8GB models. The second-generation Nano come in a variety of scratch-resistant colours.
Status: Discontinued
Shuffle 4G
Available from September 2010. The controls have returned to the chassis of the iPod. Comes in five colours and includes the same VoiceOver functionality as the previous version. Definitely an improvement.
Status: Current
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shuffle 4G
Available from March 2009 and available only in 4GB models holding up to 1000 songs. The iPod Shuffle 3G is even smaller than the second generation model, and has no buttons to press to control your music. Instead the iPod Shuffle 3G has a new remote headset that controls volume and playback and a new voice menu system that talks you through your menus.
Status: Discontinued
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iPod Shuffle 2G
Available from September 2006 and available in 512MB, 1GB & 2GB models. The second-generation Shuffle comes in only one capacity in a clip-on case that’s roughly half the size of its predecessor. In September 2008 the iPod Shuffle receives a minor make over, with the introduction of 5 new colours.
Status: Discontinued
iPod Shuffle
Available from January 2005. Apple gets into the flash-based music player business, introducing the iPod Shuffle. About the size of a stick of gum, the shuffle comes in 512MB and 1GB capacities. Available in white.
Status: Discontinued
iPod classic
Available from September 2007 and available in 80GB and 160GB models. Re-named the iPod Classic, the iPod Video sees an increase in capacity. In September 2009 the iPod Classic 120GB sees an increase in capacity to 160GB and the 120GB model is discontinued. The iPod Classic continues in Silver and Black
Status: Current
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iPod Video
iPod video 5G Available from October 2005 and available in 30GB & 60GB models. The fifth-generation iPod Video plays video on a 2.5-inch, 320-by-240, 260,000 colour TFT display. The cutting edge feature was the ability to play videos and show pictures. Wow.
Status: Discontinued
iPod Color
Available from June 2005 and available in 20GB & 60GB models. The iPod and iPod photo lines are merged into the iPod Colour, ending the availability of monochrome-screen music players.
Status: Discontinued
iPod Photo
Available from October 2004 and available in 20GB, 40GB or 60GB models. The iPod Photo plays music as well as displays photos on a 220-by-176-pixel resolution screen.
Status: Discontinued