Apple have once again updated their iPod range. The iPod Touch has been updated, along with the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano and all will be available from September 10 onwards. This will be the fourth gen edition of the iPod Touch and iPod Shuffle, where as the iPad Nano is now in it’s sixth generation.

The iPod Touch now has a front facing and rear camera. The FaceTime app has also been added, which has received much publicity from being on the iPhone, as well as being featured in many TV commercials. While the iPod Touch doesn’t have cell phone capabilities, you will be able to make video calls with the MP3 Player over WiFi. This is made possible with the built in microphone Apple have added.

HD video recording has also been made possible with the use of the rear camera on the device. You will not only be able to record your videos but, edit and share them without having to transfer them to your computer.

The 4th gen iPod Touch also features the A4 processor, as used in the iPhone 4, which will make gaming even more enjoyable. To top it off, Apple have also added a retina display onto the device, making the gap between the iPhone and iPod Touch even less, as the only features that the iPod Touch isn’t capable of doing, is making phone calls, sending texts and other features requiring a cellular connection, it also lacks inbuilt GPS. Despite having more features based on build features, it is thinner and lighter than the current iPod Touch. Pricing in the UK is £189 for the 8GB, £249 for the 32GB and £329 for the 64GB model. Interestingly a 16GB model has been omitted for the line up, forcing users who need more than 8GB to pay the extra for the 32GB, even if all that space isn’t needed.

I recently got hold of the Sony Walkman E series. The model I acquired was the NWZ-E443 4GB in red. The E443 Walkman features:

• 4GB Capacity
• Playback your MP3 music, video and photo collections
• Clear Audio Technologies work together to create a purer sound
• Dynamic Normaliser balances the volume level between songs
• Up to 30 hours music battery life, and 6 hours video
• FM radio for even more listening choice with 30 station presets
• Playback multiple file formats for both audio and video.
• Supports:
• MP3, AAC WMA (DRM) and L-PCM for music, and H264/AVC, MP4, WMV (DRM) for video
• Ultra bright 2.0″ QVGA LCD screen
• Videos can be watched in widescreen format
• 30 frames per second video playback for outstanding clarity
• 4GB storage holds around 1,000 (at 128kbps) music tracks
• Approx 15 hours video (at 384kbps)
• Drag and drop with Windows explorer,
• 5 band equaliser with preset (Heavy/Pop/Jazz/Unique) and customisable options
• Supplied headphones (MDR-E804Y) deliver improved sound quality
• WM-PORT to easily connect your Walkman to optional accessories

As well as being available in red, you can also pick the E443 up in black. Both color versions also come in an 8GB variant. The 4GB model, on average retails for £60 in the UK. Click the read more link to view the gallery of the unboxing pictures.