Steve Jobs at Macworld in 2004.
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Apple is discontinuing the iPod contact, the ultimate model of the transportable track participant it nonetheless sells.
The announcement ends an technology of virtual track that Apple kicked off when it first presented the iPod in 2001, boasting of its skill to carry “as much as 1,000 CD-quality songs into an ultra-portable, 6.5 ounce design that matches on your pocket.”
The primary model of the iPod contact, which extra carefully resembles the iPhone, used to be presented in 2007. The newest model used to be presented in 2019.
The $199 iPod contact can ship iMessages and position FaceTime calls along with gambling track, however can not position telephone calls. Apple Senior Vice President of International Advertising Greg Joswiak stated in a commentary that “the spirit of iPod lives on” via its many different merchandise that combine music-playing options.
Apple stated the iPod contact will likely be to be had whilst provides ultimate.
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