On Tuesday (May 10) US time “Apple Inc.The US tech giant announced throughwebsiteIt’s official that has ceased production.”iPod Touch“This is the last product in the family.”iPod” Portable music device that are still available today
Part of the statementGreg Joswiek” (Greg JoswiakApple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing said, “Music has always been a big part of Apple. Throughout the years, iPod has provided hundreds of millions of users with an all-encompassing listening experience. at Anytime, which is not only changing the face of the music industry. but also presents a way to listen find new music and sharing music as well.”
Bangkok online business Take a look back at the developments over the past 21 years.”iPod” All 5 models since the times”iPod Classic” “iPod Mini” “iPod Nano” “iPod Shuffle“until”iPod Touch” What is the highlight of each model in the last model?
“iPod” is a portable music player of “Apple“First released in 2001, it was later called “iPod Classic” by sales of every iPod model since its launch to the present. Total about 450 million devices worldwide.
1. iPod Classic
“iPod Classic” It was the first iPod released by Apple in October 2001 with the slogan “1000 songs in your pocket” (1,000 songs in your pocket) By the way, the song must be connected via iTunes Apple Music and Buying Programs
that machine rectangular There is a large screen on top. and has a circular panel at the bottom used to control At the top is a menu button. On the left will be the reverse. or play the previous song The right side is to move to the right or play the next song. Below is a button to stop or play music. while in the middle is the OK button.
iPod Classic Gen 1
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In addition to listening to music, the iPod also has games to play, such as Brick, a Solitaire, card game, and features like “iPod Quiz” that is a random song from the user’s music library and guess what song it is (At present, you can still play this game. which is a function that is in Shortcuts called Music Quiz)
iPod Classic comes out to a total of 6 generations, each generation has increased capabilities, both in size and shape, different in Gen 4 For the first time, the iPod Classic had a color display and was capable of inserting photos and videos.
iPod Classic Gen 4
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part iPod Classic Gen 6 which is the last versionIt has a maximum capacity of 160 gigabytes. Until Sept. 9, 2014, Apple announced the end of production of the iPod Classic, and this is all sub-models of the iPod Classic.
iPod Classic Gen 6
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- Gen 1 Scroll Wheel launched in 2001
- Gen 2 Touch Wheel launched in 2002
- Gen 3 Dock Connector Launched in 2003
- Gen 4 Click Wheel launched in 2004
- Gen 4 Photo launched in 2004
- Gen 4 Color Display launched in 2005
- Gen 5 launched in 2005
- Gen 6 launched in 2007
2. iPod Mini
In January 2004, Apple introduced the 2nd generation iPod as “iPod Mini” which is a design adjustment from the iPod Classic to be smaller And there are bright colors to choose from in a variety of shades. which has received a good response from users until Walmart Major US department stores issued a statement saying: iPod Mini Out of Stock Despite being well received, the iPod Mini came in only two models, Gen 1 (2004) and Gen 2 (2005), which were only available for 1 year and 6 months.
iPod Mini Gen 2
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3. iPod Nano
After the huge success of the iPod Mini, Apple launched a new iPod called “iPod Nano” in 2005, whichIt is the model that has changed the most shape. The Gen 1, 2, and 4 are shaped like the iPod Mini.
iPod Nano Gen 4
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while iPod Nano Gen 3 It is shaped like an iPod Classic. iPod Nano Gen 5 It returns to the shape similar to the iPod Mini, but has changed the material to brushed aluminum (Polished aluminum) and has a larger screen.
iPod Nano Gen 3
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part iPod Nano Gen 6 to iPod The first version is a touch screen (Touch Screen). Without any buttons, only the power button. before being developed into a 2.5-inch touch screen with a home button like in the iPhone on iPod Nano Gen 7 Subsequently, Apple Inc. discontinued production of the iPod Nano on July 27, 2017.
iPod Nano Gen 7
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The release order for each generation of iPod Nano is as follows:
- Gen 1 launched in 2005
- Gen 2 launched in 2006
- Gen 3 launched in 2007
- Gen 4 launched in 2008
- Gen 5 launched in 2009
- Gen 6 launched in 2010
- Gen 7 launched in 2012
4. iPod Shuffle
“iPod Shuffle” First generation First released in 2005 byIt is shaped like a long rod. Similar to a pack of gum, no screen. but with a circular keypad like the previous iPod, andThe first in the iPod family to be a USB plug. Built-in, no cables needed to connect to your PC or Mac.
iPod Shuffle Gen 1
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while iPod Shuffle Gen 2 It is rectangular in size, half the size compared to the first generation by Apple. Claims to be the smallest mp3 player in the world. This makes this iPod ideal for listening to music while exercising.
iPod Shuffle Gen 2
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next in iPod Shuffle Gen 3 Return to the long bar design like in Gen 1, but the difference is that this time there is no button. There is only an open button. But for the first time there is a VoiceOver system. The back of the machine looks like a clamp. Makes it possible to bring the iPod to the clothes. without worrying about losing it
iPod Shuffle Gen 3
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part iPod Shuffle Gen 4 It returns to a design similar to the Gen 2 and also adds the VoiceOver function that is the hallmark of Gen 3 as well.
iPod Shuffle Gen 4
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Because the iPod Shuffle No screen, so it supports only audio files. And another highlight of this iPod is that it has a button to shuffle songs according to the model name “Shuffle”. Apple then discontinued production of the iPod Shuffle along with the iPod Nano on July 27, 2017. The order of product release is as follows.
- Gen 1 launched in 2005
- Gen 2 launched in 2006
- Gen 3 launched in 2009
- Gen 4 launched in 2010
5. iPod Touch
Coming to the last iPod, that is.”iPod Touch” First launched in 2007 byIt has the same shape and features as the iPhone. They can surf the Internet, play games, connect to Wi-Fi. have camera You can also send and receive messages. but no SIM card slot only
iPod Touch has a total of 7 generations, each of which isThere are external characteristics that are not much different. will differ in the thinness of the device Size of the screen and device Available capacity and the color of the device only
iPod Touch Gen 7
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especially in iPod Touch Gen 6 and 7 Almost exactly the same. Each generation of iPod Touch is available as follows.
- Gen 1 launched in 2007
- Gen 2 launched in 2008
- Gen 3 launched in 2009
- Gen 4 launched in 2010
- Gen 5 launched in 2012
- Gen 6 Launched in 2015
- Gen 7 Launched in 2019
because today Technological advances have made it possible for all Apple products to listen to music. An iPod that is primarily intended for listening to music. There is almost no need anymore. Apple has decided to discontinue production of the iPod Touch, the last product of the iPod family, but the spirit of the iPod will live on in all Apple products.
“The spirit of the iPod lives on today. We’ve integrated the amazing music experience across all of our products, including iPhone, Apple Watch, HomePod mini, Mac, iPad Apple TV and Apple Music, while delivering superb sound quality with surround sound support. There is no better way to enjoy, discover and experience music.”
However, for anyone who still wants to own iPod Touch 7th Gen.The last generation in the iPod family. It will continue to be available through the Apple Store and reseller stores until supplies last. The starting price is 6,900 baht.
Source: Apple (Information as of May 11, 2022)
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