Apple announces updates to iTunes, iPod, & iPhone OS

Steve Jobs returns and receives a standing ovation.

iPhone OS 3.1 Update - Free.

• Brings "Genius" to apps.

iTunes 9

• Genius database expanded to include "Genius Mixes", which automatically plays songs from your library that go together
• New syncing options: artists, genres, etc. Also for photos and movies. Manage iPhone apps in iTunes: arrange home screens.
• Home sharing to manage copying of songs, TV shows, apps, etc. to up to 5 computers in your house.
• Cleaner layout for iTunes Store.
• iTunes LP: Album packages with tons of bonus material - lyrics, photos, videos, etc.
• Now showing a demo of iTunes 9.
• iTunes Extras: Bonus material for movies. Similar to DVD bonus features, but also includes interactive material.

iPod touch

• price points: $199 for 8 GB, $299 for 32 GB, $399 for 64 GB.
• 32/64 GB versions faster, with ability run OpenGL|ES 2.0 like the iPhone 3GS.

iPod classic

• bumped from 120 GB to 160 GB. Same $249 price point.

iPod shuffle

• New third-party headphones with iPod shuffle controls built-in.
• Now five colors for the shuffle
• $59 for 2 GB and $79 for 4 GB.

iPod nanos

• Video camera
• External speaker.
• FM radio
• Genius Mixes.
• Built-in pedometer for Nike+
• Larger display.
• 8GB for $149, 16GB for $179