On May 10, 2022, Apple announced that it was discontinuing the iPod, ending a 21-year line of Apple music listening tools. Apple introduced the iPod in 2001 when everyone was blown away by its "1,000 CD-quality songs" capacity. Today's announcement is the only iPod still available from Apple: the iPod touch. Many people may still
On May 10, 2022, Apple announced that it was discontinuing the iPod, ending a 21-year line of Apple music listening tools.
Apple introduced the iPod in 2001 when everyone was blown away by its “1,000 CD-quality songs” capacity.
Today’s announcement is the only iPod still available from Apple: the iPod touch.
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Many people may still think of the iPod as that little cube without a screen. But, over the past 20 years, the iPod has been updated with several series and generations: the
- iPod
- iPod mini
- iPod classic
- iPod nano
- iPod shuffle
- iPod touch
It kept getting bigger, smaller, and prettier in all colors.
It even came out in various band versions until it finally became more and more like an iPhone 4, the iPod touch that was taken off the shelves today.
Although the iPod has been announced as discontinued, the iPod’s excellent music experience has been integrated into all of Apple’s products. From the Mac to the iPhone to the Apple Watch, and with Apple Music supporting spatial audio, the great music experience has always been there.
The iPod touch is available online and in the Apple Store, but “while supplies last.
Netizens have also been saying “Master Green Knot”! This is the first “Apple device” I bought as a kid!
The discontinuation of the iPod, which accompanied everyone’s youth, also marked the end of an era.
At that time, students were not allowed to bring cell phones, so taking an iPod was the last stubbornness of everyone! The music of Jay Chou and JJ Lin that I secretly shared with my friends still lingered in my ears.
A thousand words piled up on my lips, but I could only say one sentence.
Conclusion
Apple’s discontinued iPod product line on May 10, 2022, marked the end of a 21-year era of music-listening tools that accompanied many people’s youth. The iPod, first introduced in 2001, went through several updates and generations, becoming a staple in many people’s lives.
While the iPod is no longer being produced, its excellent music experience has been integrated into Apple’s other products. Such as the Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch.
The discontinuation of the iPod also marked a nostalgic moment for many who remember secretly sharing music with friends and the iPod symbolizing rebellious youth. Despite this discontinuation, fans can still purchase the iPod touch online and in the Apple store “while supplies last.”
Goodbye youth!
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