All articles tagged with #ipod
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
The article explores why the Microsoft Zune, despite innovative features and strategic bets, failed to compete with the iPod, highlighting its early social features, broader vision, and the reasons behind its lack of success.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Glass Almanac
Bill Gates predicted in 2005 that the iPod's success would be short-lived due to the rise of smartphones, a prediction that proved accurate as smartphones transformed the tech landscape. Today, AI is the new frontier, with major companies racing to integrate it into everyday applications, highlighting the importance of foresight in technological leadership.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Digital Trends
A new app called "My Classic – Retro Console" transforms iPhones into retro iPod Classics, offering a nostalgic experience for users. Priced at $3, the app mimics the iPod's interface, including a virtual scroll wheel and Cover Flow view, using music from the Apple Music library. While it doesn't add new features, it simplifies music interaction, encouraging users to revisit their saved albums. The app taps into nostalgia, reminiscent of the early iPod days, making it a charming addition for those longing for simpler tech times.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
The tinyPod is a new iPod-like case for Apple Watches, designed to help users disconnect from their phones while still accessing essential functions. Created by Newar, the case features a circular-scrolling clickwheel that physically rotates the watch crown and is aimed at Series 4 and newer models. It will be priced around $90 and is set for a detailed reveal in June.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by kottke.org
The tinyPod is a new accessory that transforms a strapless Apple Watch into a miniature iPod, offering a nostalgic twist for tech enthusiasts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
A YouTuber discovered a prototype third-generation iPod containing an unreleased Tetris clone called Stacker, along with other unreleased games. The prototype, marked with a "DVT" label, was used for battery testing. Despite contacting former Apple SVP Tony Fadell, the reason for Stacker's non-release remains unclear. The game, which uses the iPod's click wheel, is functional but has some bugs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Apple developed a Tetris clone called Stacker for a prototype third-generation iPod, but it was never released. The game, controlled via the iPod's scroll wheel, was found on a device in the Design Validation Testing stage. Other games like Klondike and Block0 were also discovered on the prototype. Although Stacker was never officially released, later iPod versions did include games like Solitaire and Brick, and eventually an official Tetris version. The iPod Classic was discontinued in 2014, and the iPod Touch in 2022.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made it to the 2023 World Series after a remarkable postseason run as a wild-card team. This is their first appearance in the Fall Classic since their victory in 2001 against the New York Yankees. The last time they won more than two games in a postseason was in 2011. In 2001, the Diamondbacks stopped the Yankees' bid for four consecutive championships, while the first Harry Potter film was released and the iPod was introduced.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A factory-sealed first-generation Apple iPod from 2001, originally purchased as a Christmas gift and kept unopened for almost two decades, has been sold for $29,000 in a private sale. The sale took place at Rally, a collectibles investing platform, and the buyer remains anonymous. The demand for early Apple products is surging, driven by millennials' increased purchasing power and the allure of Steve Jobs. Rally operates as a "stock market for collectibles," allowing investors to purchase equity shares in items like the iPod. This sale is significant for Rally as it quickly sold and showcases the rarity, provenance, and historical value that make an item collectible.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Barron's
A first-generation iPod, still in its original sealed packaging, was sold for a record-breaking $29,000 on the Rally collectibles investing platform. The iPod, originally received as a Christmas gift in 2001, had been placed on a teenager's closet shelf and rediscovered years later. The sale comes amidst a surge in demand for Apple gear and memorabilia, with items like a factory-sealed 2007 4G iPhone selling for $190,373 and a fully operational Apple-1 Computer estimated to fetch over $200,000. Collectors are drawn to the rarity, scarcity, and historical significance of these artifacts, as well as the legacy of Steve Jobs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Interesting Engineering
Apple has filed a patent for a newer version of the iPod, but it is unclear if the device will come to market. The company may be trying to prevent competition from cutting into its market share. In 2017, Apple discontinued the iPod Shuffle and Nano, but in 2020, news surfaced of the company working with the government to build a top-secret iPod for recording and storing data.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizchina.com
Apple is reportedly working on a redesigned AirPods case with an interactive touchscreen display that could potentially revive the iPod. The patent showcases features such as music control, video playback, and quick access to AirPods settings. However, it is unclear whether this design will actually become a reality. Competitor JBL has also explored a similar design with their Tour Pro 2 earbuds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Apple has filed a patent application for a pocket-sized device that combines a headphone case and a pocket computer with a touchscreen display, reminiscent of a supercharged iPod Touch or iPod Nano. The device has a nook for charging wireless earbuds and can be used for listening to music, watching videos, checking the weather, and navigating via a mapping app. It is unclear whether Apple will actually produce the device or if the patent is just a way to block competition.