Here are some key dates in the history of the iPod shuffle:
* January 11, 2005: Apple releases the first-generation iPod shuffle, which has a 512MB storage capacity and can hold up to 120 songs.
* September 12, 2006: Apple releases the second-generation iPod shuffle, which has a smaller size and a new "shuffle switch" that allows users to easily switch between songs.
* September 5, 2007: Apple releases the third-generation iPod shuffle, which features a new click wheel interface and comes in a variety of colors.
* September 9, 2009: Apple releases the fourth-generation iPod shuffle, which has a new VoiceOver feature that allows users to hear the name of the currently playing song.
* September 1, 2010: Apple releases the fifth-generation iPod shuffle, which has a new design and is available in a variety of colors.
* September 12, 2012: Apple releases the sixth-generation iPod shuffle, which has a new VoiceOver feature that allows users to hear the name of the currently playing song and the artist's name.
* July 27, 2017: Apple releases the seventh-generation iPod shuffle, which has a new design and is available in a variety of colors.