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Apple Discontinues iPod Touch
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Sad. I had the very first iPod, the 5GB FireWire. Loved that thing. Also had a first gen mini, first gen nano, first gen shuffle, and second gen shuffle. RIP iPod.
Yeah I was thinking that too.
I wouldnt wear my watch if I was skateboarding but sticking something small and unassuming in my pocket would be perfect. I guess I could take the band off and use it like that.
Admittedly, it is really hard to pick up any iPod now, and that despite me having a slight interest in owning even a used iPod Classic. But even with the issues of using an iPhone, it's trivial to sync my music onto my iPhone to listen to music.
Regardless, it would've been nice if Apple like made a more modern version of the iPod Classic for those who just want a listening experience without all the other stuff.
Regardless, it would've been nice if Apple like made a more modern version of the iPod Classic for those who just want a listening experience without all the other stuff.
My very first Apple device was a black iPod Classic 80GB. I was in high school and I had saved up just enough money to buy one. My cousin took me to Target the day after Christmas and they had about 5 left. It ended up being stolen 4 months later by someone I thought was a friend.
I loved that thing.
I loved that thing.
Sure, I agree.Multiple devices + a subscription?! I have the latest Watch and like it a lot but it's super tiny to be any kind of real-world music player with 2 point font.
I do not disagree with your assertion that Apple wants to make more money. But spending 2x-5x for that is nuts. It's not like it's a $25 music player and a $50 phone. It's a $200 music player and a $400-$1000 phone. $400+ for a music player for an 8-year old seems extremely expensive if you ask me.
But The original iPod was $350 though, which is almost $600 today.
Also you can find the 2020 iPhone SE for around the same $200 price the iPod touch was going for, and for that you get Double the storage, most likely double the battery life, a bigger screen, and a major processor improvement.
Just don’t put a SIM in it and you basically got an iPod touch right there
But there isn't a replacement for it in Apple's lineup. You can't buy anything that can do that for $199.
So basically Apple discontinued the $199 price point more than anything.
So basically Apple discontinued the $199 price point more than anything.
It's stupid but I got a tiny bit emotional, feels likes my youth became officially a thing of the past.
Technically true, but how many people were actually opting for that $199 touch? Had to be an absolutely trivial number.
The audience obviously isn't huge though. The iPod Touch has been a rounding error in Apple's revenue since at least late 2014/early 2015. Apple didn't remove "iPod" from the homepage header until summer 2015, which is well after iPhones and iPads had essentially fully cannibalized iPod sales. I have a 5 year old at home and really neither them nor me would have any use for an iPod Touch. For their education and entertainment, an iPad is a much better option. And once they get to the age where they'll be old enough to be off on their own, I'd rather them have an iPhone than an iPod Touch so that we can contact one another in an emergency. Trust me, I know it sucks when a niche product you like gets discontinued. I love my iPhone 12 mini, but it looks like the 13 mini is the end of the line. The iPod Touch being discontinued has been a long time coming. They're still available if you feel like you need one.
Pleased to see this product finally be discontinued as it was a waste of resources; material, labour, packaging, shipping, etc. iPhone had replaced this product since it’s launch and it was on life support ever since as it’s days were numbered. I liked that is was super thin and sleek to hold in the hands as it did not require a case but as many have mentioned an iPhone either refurb or second hand or even some carrier deals are far better now. I suspect either iPhone and iPad days are numbered as a hybrid device is near with foldable/rollable display devices in the pipeline.
Sure had, my first Apple device is a 4th gen iPod Touch. Yes it's nice and compact but iPod Touch has always been full of compromises compared to iPhone with the same chip. Worse LCD, lesser build quality and old specs.
If I want a really compact device to do it all, Apple already nailed it with 12 and 13 Mini. They sure are more expensive but fit in my pocket and feel really nice to hold.
The end of an era!
My first iOS device was a 5th generation iPod touch which I got way back in 2012. It came with iOS 6.
My first iOS device was a 5th generation iPod touch which I got way back in 2012. It came with iOS 6.
My ten year old son will be so sad. He’s been saving his money for one. I told him every swift playground he completed I would give him some money. He even made a video for Tim Cook about what the next iPod touch upgrades should include:
I wonder if this means iOS 16 will be dropping support for the iPod touch? When Apple made changes to the iPod touch lineup in 2013 and 2017, it was right before WWDC and the discontinued iPod touches were dropped by the next major iOS update.
