Apple Releases iTunes 8, 4th Gen iPod nano, 2nd Gen iPod touch, 120GB classic

Apple has released iTunes 8, a 120GB iPod classic, and new versions of iPod nano and iPod touch.

iTunes 8 features "Genius," an automated playlist generator which gathers songs that "go together" from your library with a single click. There are also a new navigation feature, similar to iPhoto Events, which allows you to visually skim grouped music.

iPod classic now 120GB, $249. That is all.

4th generation iPod nano gets all new look, 2-inch display (320 by 240 pixels at 204 ppi,) accelerometer (shake-shuffle) and new software features including voice recorder. $149 for 8GB; $199 for 16GB.

2nd generation iPod touch gets new iPhone 3G-like styling, integrated volume control, built-in speaker and Nike + iPod receiver.