Firmware update: Apple iPod 2.1

Apple has released a new firmware for the iPod 2.0 series. The update, numbered 2.1, provides the iPod with improved battery health, backlight and playback performance. For the Windows version of the iPod, Apple has finally added AAC support so that via iTunes purchased songs can be played. Owners of the old series of iPods unfortunately have to make do with version 1.3 and without AAC support. The full list of changes in the 2.1 release can be read below:

iPod 2.1

• Voice notes (requires 3rd party microphone, sold separately)
• Digital photo store (requires 3rd party photo card reader, sold separately
• Enhanced On-the-Go playlist
• Improved playback performance
• Added Music Quiz game
• Improved backlight
• Improved battery meter
• New for Windows: support for AAC audio files

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