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touch brings new shape, Nike+  updated 02:05 pm EDT, Tue
September 9, 2008  Second-gen iPod touch  Apple has confirmed
rumors by revealing the existence of a second-generation iPod
touch, bringing with it several enhancements. Central is a
revised casing, which uses a contoured profile similar in shape
to the iPhone 3G, but with stainless steel replacing plastic.
Other similarities with the iPhone include new volume buttons,
allowing blind adjustment, and a speaker, from which owners can
hear both music and system sounds.  Apple has also integrated
the Nike+ sport system into the device, not only through the
inclusion of software support, but a built-in receiver that only
demands the standard shoe transmitter to match. The company has
lastly tweaked the interface to generate Genius playlists
similar to those on the desktop, which can be permanently stored
on a touch.  Battery life has been extended on the new
touchscreen iPod from 24 to 36 hours for