The controls of the new iPod shuffle are located on the right earbud cord. With the press of a button, users can play, pause, adjust volume, switch playlists and hear the name of the song and artist. So here is the biggest problem with the new shuffle, YOU CANT USE YOUR OWN FAVOURITE PAIR OF HEADPHONES. According to Apple, anyone who wants to use their own third-party headphones will be required to purchase a Shuffle-controlling dongle (approximately 15 to 20$ extra) that will attach to both the iPod and the headphones.   read more »