Portable music players have been getting smaller and more sophisticated, a trend started in part by Apple's popular iPods. Now, Apple is hoping to spark new sales around the world with its next generation of players which it says are even smaller, better and more connected than ever before.
Fans cheered as Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs unveiled the company's redesigned iPod music players in San Francisco,California, the smallest one just slightly bigger than a person's thumb.
"It's really cute, and it sells for just 49 dollars," said Steve Jobs.
Apple's other iPods, also got redesigns making them smaller, thinner and more powerful, including the iPod Touch, which will now be able to record high-definition video and even make video phone calls to other Apple devices.
Steve Jobs also showed off the first update of Apple TV, meant to give owners more control and more options for home entertainment.