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Amid digital burnout, younger generations are turning back to iPods for single-purpose, offline music and nostalgia; searches and resale demand for iPod models have spiked even after the 2022 discontinuation, signaling a broader shift toward offline devices and mindful tech use while streaming remains dominant.
Fans and Tony Fadell are urging Apple to revive a modern iPod with updates like USB‑C, an OLED screen, and Bluetooth to offer a purer music experience away from algorithms. The piece notes Apple rarely revisits old products, making a full iPod revival unlikely beyond a potential anniversary edition, even as Gen Z shows interest in retro tech.
This guide explains how to recover data from aging devices such as iPods and digital cameras. It covers locating and matching the right cables or adapters (including USB, USB-C hubs, or FireWire), using manual or drag-and-drop transfer to avoid automatic syncing that could erase files, and leveraging third-party software (iExplorer, iMazing, Sharepod, TouchCopy) to view and copy music, videos, and photos back to a computer. It also suggests copying memory cards via SD adapters, backing up rescued files to cloud or external drives, and options to recycle, repair, or pass the devices along after data is secured.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The tinyPod is a new accessory that transforms a strapless Apple Watch into a miniature iPod, offering a nostalgic twist for tech enthusiasts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.