Farewell to the iPod Era: Apple Officially Declares iPod nano and iPod shuffle Obsolete

Farewell to the iPod Era: Apple Officially Declares iPod nano and iPod shuffle ObsoleteApple today updated its list of obsolete products worldwide, adding the final versions of the iPod nano and iPod shuffle, officially marking the end of an era. Both products were released in mid-2015 and have been discontinued for over seven years

Farewell to the iPod Era: Apple Officially Declares iPod nano and iPod shuffle Obsolete

Apple today updated its list of obsolete products worldwide, adding the final versions of the iPod nano and iPod shuffle, officially marking the end of an era. Both products were released in mid-2015 and have been discontinued for over seven years. With the addition to the obsolete product list, Apple and its authorized service providers will no longer provide repair or other hardware services for these devices.

The iPod lineup was a crucial product that Steve Jobs developed after his return to Apple, completely changing how people listened to music and dominating the music player industry. The iPod nano and iPod shuffle, as members of the iPod family, also left a lasting mark in their respective times.

The iPod nano 7 was first released on September 13, 2012, featuring an anodized aluminum casing available in pink, yellow, blue, green, purple, silver, and charcoal black. It featured a 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display, a simplified version of iOS, 16GB of storage, and a 30-hour music playback time. In mid-2015, Apple introduced new color options for the iPod nano 7. In September 2020, Apple updated its obsolete and discontinued products catalog, officially announcing the discontinuation of the iPod nano (7th generation).

The iPod shuffle 4 was first released in September 2008, maintaining a similar design to previous versions with a screenless all-metal casing and a compact size that was highly popular with users. It added four new color options: blue, red, green, and pink. The device included a clip for easy attachment to sleeves, sweatpants, jackets, etc., making it convenient to carry. It featured a built-in lithium battery with a 15-hour battery life, 80% charge in 2 hours, and 2GB of built-in storage.

The era of the iPod nano and iPod shuffle has come to an end, but their significance in music player history remains. They are not only symbols of technology but also hold memories of a generation's youth. While Apple no longer produces these products, they will forever remain in people's memories.