Chapter closes for one of the most famous products Apple: ipod touch will be officially discontinued.

The latest device in the line, the iPod touch, will no longer be manufactured by Apple, which also entails dropping the “iPod” brand.

End of the iPod

Launched in October 2001 by Steve Jobs, the first ipod promised to store up to 1000 songs and became one of Apple’s hits. With ups and downs, the brand faced competition even within the company itself as the iPhone began to gain more relevance and add a few features. But for a long time, different iPod models, among ipod shuffle, ipod nano, ipod classic and the iPod touch were an option for those who didn’t want to pay the price. iphone to listen to your music.

The iPod touch, released in 2007, was the closest thing to an iPhone, but without the functionality of a mobile phone. The device has received regular updates over the years.

In 2019, the iPod touch reached its seventh generation with the A10 Fusion chip, 4-inch screen, and available in multiple colors. This model will be available for purchase while stocks last, but the product will no longer be produced. Just as good as iMac Pro This notebookthe device has been discontinued and the “iPod” brand will no longer be on the market.

In a press release titled “Music Lives,” Apple talked about the iPod and explained that Apple users can enjoy music with devices such as the iPhone. Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePod mini.

“Music has always been a part of Apple, and its availability to hundreds of millions of users, just as the iPod impacted the music industry, has changed the way music is found, listened to, and distributed. Today, the spirit of the iPod lives on. We’ve built incredible music experiences into all of our products, from iPhone to Apple Watch and HomePod mini, as well as Mac, iPad and Apple TV. And Apple Music offers industry-leading audio quality with spatial audio support—there’s no better way to enjoy, discover, and listen to music.Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, said.

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