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Apple Device Specs > Devices By Year > iPod By Year > 2009

Update Published July 11, 2026

Every Apple iPod that was introduced in 2009 is listed below.

This was a relatively significant year for the iPod. Apple introduced a small range of iPods including iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch models.

Click on a specific model for its complete technical specs, configuration options, identification details, original price in dozens of countries, and more.

You also may be interested in All iPod By Year, which includes iPods released in other years, or All Apple Devices By Year, which includes all other Apple devices like the Apple Watch, iPad, and iPhone as well as the iPod.

For Macs, see Macs Released in 2009 as well as All Macs By Year.





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1 Apple iPod Model Storage Capacity iPod nano 5th Gen/Camera 8 GB, 16 GB
Intro. September 9, 2009 Disc. September 1, 2010
Order MC031LL/A* Model A1320 (EMC 2317)
Family iPod nano 5th Gen Battery Life 24 Hours
Songs 2000 or 4000 Photos 7,000 or 14,000
Complete iPod nano 5th Gen/Camera Specs
iPod shuffle 3rd Gen 4 GB
Intro. March 11, 2009 Disc. September 9, 2009
Order MB867LL/A* Model A1271 (EMC 2262)
Family 3rd Gen Battery Life 10 Hours
Songs 1000 Photos None
Complete iPod shuffle 3rd Gen Specs
iPod shuffle 3rd Gen (Colors) 2 GB, 4 GB
Intro. September 9, 2009 Disc. September 1, 2010
Order MC306LL/A* Model A1271 (EMC 2262)
Family 3rd Gen (Colors) Battery Life 10 Hours
Songs 500, 1000 Photos None
Complete iPod shuffle 3rd Gen (Colors) Specs
iPod touch 2nd Gen/2009/8 GB 8 GB
Intro. September 9, 2009 Disc. September 1, 2010
Order MC086LL/A* Model A1288/A1319* (EMC 2341)
Family 2nd Gen (Late 2009) Battery Life 30 Hours
Songs 1750 Photos 10,000
Complete iPod touch 2nd Gen/2009/8 GB Specs
iPod touch 3rd Gen/32 & 64 GB 32 GB, 64 GB
Intro. September 9, 2009 Disc. September 1, 2010
Order MC008LL/A* Model A1318 (EMC 2310)
Family 3rd Gen (Late 2009) Battery Life 30 Hours
Songs 7000, 14,000 Photos 40,000, 90,000
Complete iPod touch 3rd Gen/32 & 64 GB Specs





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