What happened to the iPod?

Apple iPods are updating features similar to the iPhone 5.

It's not easy having a new kid in the family. It's no question that the iPhone series is stealing the limelight in the marketplace, but what ever happened to the iPod? Well, no need to worry. Apple still cares about updating its other children.

In fact the iPod is experiencing a tech makeover as well. The iPod Touch resembles many of the new features included in the iPhone 5. Siri is at your beck and call as well. CNN reports that the new iPod Touch will operate on the iOS 6 system with the same processor as the iPhone 4S and users can enjoy auto-focused photos with a 5MP rear-facing camera.

The smallest Apple child, the iPod Nano, also has increased its screen size to 2.5 inches and includes an interactive touch screen. A fan favorite for exercise, the Nano comes standard with fitness features including a built-in pedometer, FM radio and support for Nike+.

Apple's traditional white earbuds are a symbol of the brand awareness it has established because everyone associates white earbuds with Apple products. On Wednesday Apple demonstrated the new and improved "EarPods" that will be available with the new Touch, Nano and iPhone and sold separately for $29.

If you are looking to buy a brand new iPod Touch, pre-orders begin this Friday. The 16GB Nano will be available in October for $149. The 32GB model iTouch will sell for $299 and the 64GB model will retail at $399.

The iTouch is an iPhone without the phone.

The youth and education markets are two customer segments that have been the most loyal users of the iPod Touch. Apple has sold over 350 million units since being launched in 2001 when Apple was said to be underperforming as a company.

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