A retrospective look at the hardware history of the iPod, which launched on October 23, 2001, with 5GB storage, and evolved through multiple generations, form factors, and Windows compatibility before its final discontinuation in 2022.
Although there were already similar devices on the market, the iPod immediately stood out. British inventor Kane Kramer had created the first digital audio device, the IXI, in 1979, and later earned recognition from Apple in 2007.
The evolution and expansion of the series
The second iPod was released in July 2002, bringing Windows compatibility and increased capacity to appeal to more users.
In the following years, the company expanded its range:
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- In 2004, Apple sold over 2 million iPods and introduced the iPod mini in five colors.
- In 2005, the iPod nano and iPod shuffle were released, as well as the fifth-generation iPod with video playback capability.
- In 2007, the iPod touch was introduced with a 3.5-inch touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The transition to the iPhone and the end of an era
In 2007, Apple released the iPhone. As the new phone also covered music needs, iPod sales gradually began to decline.
Apple permanently discontinued the classic iPod models in September 2014, while the iPod nano and iPod shuffle were discontinued in 2017. iPod production was permanently discontinued in 2022.
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