Apple today announced that the iPod and iPod photo lines are merging, creating a single line of white iPods that all feature color displays with the ability to view album artwork, photos and play slideshows in color. The simplified iPod lineup features a 20GB model, holding up to 5,000 songs priced at US$299 and a 60GB model, holding up to 15,000 songs priced at $399. In addition, the new iPod U2 Special Edition also includes a color screen and has been reduced in price to $329, and the 1GB iPod shuffle has also been lowered to $129.