Apple said Monday that it has sold 100 million iPod music players since the first version was introduced in November 2001.

Since then, there have been 10 new models, including added features such as full color screens, devices that can play video, and smaller, lighter models, including those with no screens at all.

"We want to thank music lovers everywhere for making iPod such an incredible success," said Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

The company, which recently changed its name from Apple Computer, is expected to release its first cell phone, the iPhone, in June. That device combines a digital music player with a version of Apple's OS X operating system that makes it a palmtop computer as well.

It was also noted for its buttonless touchscreen interface that takes up almost all of one side of the gadget.