Here's the latest from Apple...

As noted in my post last week the long slim version of the iPod is back. There are eight new colors, all the colors of the rainbow. An 8GB model will sell for $149, a 16GB model will sell for $199.

Both are now shipping, the 8GB should arrive later this week, while the 16GB should show up over the weekend or early next week. Apple is introducing new headphones with these iPods, with a pause/play feature, as well as track navigation and volume controls right on the cord. There's also a microphone on the new headphones, which will cost $29 and be available in October.



New in-ear headphones are also out. According to Steve Jobs, they think they finally got these right. They will be out in October for $79.



As far as the iPod Touch, the new version is thinner than the previous model. It has the same display, but integrated volume controls, which was the #1 request Apple got for an iPod Touch. It has a built-in speaker for for casual listening and has the Genius playlist creation and the App Store. Three models will be available: 8GB for $229, 16GB for $299, and 32GB for $399. Those prices are cheaper, but not as much as some people might have thought. All the new iPod Touches are available today.


More to come.....