Apple launches widescreen iPod

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Updated: 03:28 EST, 4 September 2007

Apple will launch its sixth-generation iPod tomorrow.

Industry experts say the latest version of the digital music player will have a wide screen for users to watch downloaded movies and TV shows.

It is also expected to be operated by a touch screen like the company's iPhone mobile.

The fifth-generation iPod - launched in October 2005 - plays videos but on a small screen.

The new device, which is the size of a credit card, will be unveiled in San Francisco by Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive.

He will also announce a shakeup of the entire iPod range, according to David Bailey, an analyst with Goldman Sachs, an investment bank.

Mr Bailey said the music players - which include the Nano and the Shuffle - would be revamped to give greater functionality at existing prices.

Also in development is a miniature version of the iPhone and software allowing users to download and read books on newer iPods.

In addition, Apple is working on giving its music players a wireless Internet connection.

Latest figures show the company sold 21m iPods between October and December last year.