14 Years of iPod Evolution: Then and Now
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Fourteen years ago in October, Apple changed how we listen to music with the introduction of the iPod. Then, in 2014, the company discontinued the classic iPod model, though you can still buy the iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle. Though Apple hasn't officially revealed anything, an article from 9to5Mac hints at new colors for each of these products, expected to be released around July 14. While the news is exciting, pictures like this one that a Redditor shared to say goodbye to his iPod, still make us miss the olden days.
While the iPhone may have taken over for many Apple users as a music device, it all started with the iPod. We've seen so many iterations of the famous MP3 player hit the shelves that you may have forgotten where it all started: a clunky push-button device. Relive the last 13 years of digital music, when phone and music player were two separate things.
— Additional reporting by Molly McGlynnSource: Getty / Justin Sullivan
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Fourth Generation iPod Touch
The iPod Touch got another facelift in September of 2010, with a slimmer body, two cameras to support Face Time, a Retina display, iCloud, and iMessage. The trendy white color became available in October of 2011 and was a big hit.
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Fourth Generation iPod Shuffle
Introduced in five colors, the fourth generation iPod Shuffle brought functionality back to the body with the reemergence of controls.
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Sixth Generation iPod Nano
The sixth generation Nano was unveiled Sept. 1, 2010 with a completely new look featuring a smaller, ligher, and more portable frame. Apple also decided to ditch their classic click wheel in favor of a touch screen.
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Fifth Generation iPod Touch
The newest iPod Touch shipped in Oct. 2012, tricked our with iOS 6 and Siri functionality. But even better than the latest and greatest operating system were the four candy-colored hues to can choose from, the larger 4-inch display, and the HD flash camera!
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Seventh Generation iPod Nano
Featuring built-in Bluetooth capabilities, this Nano allows you to play your music with any compatible device — even your car! Announced on Sept. 12, 2012, this little baby became the thinnest model ever, weighing just one ounce even with its 2.5-inch screen display and 16GB storage.