APPLE ANNOUNCES THE iPOD FM RADIO REMOTE

Apple today announced the iPod Radio Remote which combines the convenience of a wired remote control with new FM capabilities for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod. The iPod Radio Remote enables users to skip tracks and adjust the volume of their iPod even when it's in a pocket or backpack and listen to FM radio stations while displaying station and song information on their iPod screen. The iPod Radio Remote includes a pair of Apple headphones with a shorter cable, perfectly complementing the iPod Radio Remote and will begin shipping for $49 (US). The iPod displays station and song information for stations that support the Radio Data System (RDS). Speaking at the company's annual Macworld conference in San Francisco, Chief Executive Steve Jobs said the company sold 14 million iPods during the holiday quarter and 42 million to date. He also said the company's online iTunes store has so far sold 850 million songs. The new accessories will begin shipping immediately and will be available through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.