Apple Computer Inc. introduced a new version of its successful iPod digital music player, boasting extended battery life, July 19, 2004. Apple said the new model iPod features up to 12 hours of battery life, compared with 8 hours on the previous models. (Apple via Reuters)

词汇：

boast v.自夸，以有……而自豪

extended adj.伸出的，延长的，扩大范围的

feature vt.是……的特色，特写

compare v.比较，相比