macOS Ventura 13.5 Fixes iPod Shuffle Syncing Issue Years After Device Was Discontinued

[MacRumors]

The upcoming macOS 13.5 update resolves a syncing issue with the third-generation and fourth-generation iPod shuffle, according to Apple's developer release notes. The update is currently in beta testing and will likely be released later this month.

From the release notes:

Resolved Issues

Fixed an issue where iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation) cannot be synced due to an unknown error (-244).

Apple discontinued the iPod shuffle in 2017, so this is a niche bug fix, but it evokes nostalgia for the miniature music player. The original iPod shuffle launched in 2005 and was the first model without a screen, allowing for a more portable design and a lower $99 starting price with 512MB of storage. A 1GB model was available for $149.

"iPod shuffle is smaller and lighter than a pack of gum and costs less than $100," said Apple's former CEO Steve Jobs. "With most flash-memory music players users must use tiny displays and complicated controls to find their music; with iPod shuffle you just relax and it serves up new combinations of your music every time you listen."

Beyond new color options in 2012 and 2015, Apple last updated the iPod shuffle in 2010 with a square design and 2GB of storage.

macOS 13.5 will likely be one of the final updates to macOS Ventura, as Apple prepares to release macOS Sonoma later this year.

(Via: @aaronp613)

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[madebybela]

lmao I started going down the iPod rabbit hole recently so glad there's still active commitment to keeping native syncing support.

 

[Robert.Walter]

Wonder if this was a private employee proposal.

Seems strange to return to fix an old problem. (Or action to prevent brand damage or a suit for not fixing broken things.)

That or some Apple chieftain still loves him some shuffle action.

 

[Luna Murasaki]

PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE! HOW DARE THEY! IF ONLY THE GREAT STEVE JOBS WERE STILL ALIVE HE'D... Oh... wait... nevermind.

 

[orbital~debris]

Still have mine – in silver aluminium as pictured – and now I come to think of it, there was a sync error last time I tried to use it with my iMac…

Nice bug fix, Apple ☺️

 

[Rychiar]

Why would anyone still own one of these? They were horrible to start with no screen

 

[Shirasaki]

PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE! HOW DARE THEY! IF ONLY THE GREAT STEVE JOBS WERE STILL ALIVE HE'D... Oh... wait... nevermind.

Of course this is Apple’s own god damn product and they are the only one that can provide support.
Nevermind missing the entire point of planned obsolescence.
But I digress.

 

[Shirasaki]

Why would anyone still own one of these? They were horrible to start with no screen

Absolute portability at the cost of almost everything, including storage capacity.

 

[DaveFlash]

Apple cares.

 

[TECK]

Tim still owns an iPod? That explains the fix…

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

The thing I love about macOS the most is the fact built right into the OS is support for all iPods including the original FireWire ones, despite the fact the tech has been long obsolete. The iPod's legacy lives on all these years later

I just wish we could've gotten a new iPod Classic. DAPs have grown in popularity, so a new iPod Classic that had support for AirPods and music streaming services would've been killer. But hey if Apple wants to concede the DAP market to Android, that's their choice.

 

[madebybela]

Wonder if this was a private employee proposal.

Seems strange to return to fix an old problem. (Or action to prevent brand damage or a suit for not fixing broken things.)

That or some Apple chieftain still loves him some shuffle action.

macOS still natively supports iPods all the way back to the original 2001 iPod with firewire. Methinks maybe there's some iPod enthusiasts on the software team still

 

[Christoffee]

This is a good indication of where Apple are with the list of macOS bugs. Working in chronological order is the best way.

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

macOS still natively supports iPods all the way back to the original 2001 iPod with firewire. Methinks maybe there's some iPod enthusiasts on the software team still

The iPod was important after all. Right off the heels of Apple almost dying in the 90s with the G3 iMac saving them from bankruptcy, it was the iPod that made Apple an absolute juggernaut. If it wasn't for the iPod we wouldn't have the iPhone.

 

[wigby]

Why would anyone still own one of these? They were horrible to start with no screen

Yeah but it's like AirPods but without Siri. Some would argue that is better than what we currently have.

 

[Jimmy_Banks]

Glad to see they haven't forgotten iPods.

Man, when I opened my iPod 4th gen 20GB on Christmas morning, what a feeling that was... it was an exciting time in tech.

 

[funkypepper]

I guess Apple Watch replaced the iPod Shuffle/Nano now. Still, their designs were timeless.

 

[brofkand]

Man I loved that 4th gen shuffle. I had an orange one. Wish I still had it.

 

[gk_brown]

Why would anyone still own one of these? They were horrible to start with no screen

I still have my original Shuffle from 2005 somewhere...it was a great device.

 

[The Shag Warrior]

Why would anyone still own one of these? They were horrible to start with no screen

Great for the gym as so tiny. Put on a load of tracks and switch on random!

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

Why would anyone still own one of these? They were horrible to start with no screen

The Shuffles were good. They were cheap, small, and could hold an entire playlist. Useful for just plugging into a car stereo or a outside speaker, especially the USB stick iPod Shuffles

It was the gumstick Shuffle that was horrible since it didn't have any buttons whatsoever.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

One of the greatest iPods ever. I miss it in an odd way, because I can imagine that with not having the screen of a smartphone it would fun to have no clue as to what song was up next.

 

[phenste]

never forget

 

[phenste]

It was the gumstick Shuffle that was horrible since it didn't have any buttons whatsoever.

lol, beat me to it by 1 minute, great minds think alike 😂

 

[George Dawes]

Better late than never I guess