The Apple iPod will celebrate its 10 year anniversary this year, a product that has changed industries and broken ground for technologies and design that we take for granted today. Many will say that it was the iPod that changed it all and started the phenomenal growth for Apple that we are seeing today.
Apple iPod is still the most popular digital portable music player in the world. From its start some 10 years ago with a single product, we today have a range of Apple iPods; from the gaming and entertainment optimized iPod Touch, the small and portable iPod Nano and Shuffle, to the iPod Classic that still stays close to the original concept of having your entire music library in your pocket.
Meet the iPod familiy.
Apple iPod Touch
The iPod Touch is currently in its 4th generation and remains an alternative to the iPhone in terms of offering the same opportunities with the exception of mobile phone use. It shares much of the same technology as the iPhone but at the same time it is thinner and lighter, making it an ideal mobile gaming and entertainment platform that has been a huge success for Apple.
Here are some useful iPod Touch links and resources:
- iPod Touch 4 review
- iPod Touch 4 price UK – Compare prices from leading UK retailers, including new white iPod Touch
- iPod Touch speaker docks
Apple iPod Nano
The little brother in the iPod range, the iPod Nano has changed form and functionality a few times since it was first introduced, but the focus has remained on being ultra portable and user friendly. A popular alternative amongst people on the go because of the size and ease of use, the current iPod Nano 6 (6th generation) is smaller than ever and now features a touchscreen. The new form has amongst other resulted in a wide range of accessories around using it as a wristwatch.
Here are some useful iPod Nano links and resources:
- iPod Nano 6 review
- iPod Nano 6 UK prices – Compare prices from leading UK retailers
- Getting around issue with switching off iPod Nano and battery life
- iPod Nano wristwatch accessories
Apple iPod Classic
Still the iPod that is closest to the original concept from Apple and still going strong. Interest in the Classic is still strong due to the size of storage (160gb) making it easy to carry your entire music library with you wherever you go. In the recent years there has been lot of rumors and talk about Apple removing the Classic from its iPod line up, but although it has not seen any major upgrades in the recent years, it is still going strong.
Here are some useful links and resources for iPod Classic:
- iPod Classic UK prices – Compare prices from leading UK retailers
Apple iPod Shuffle
Designed to be ultra portable and affordable, the iPod Shuffle does what it says on the tin; allows you to shuffle through a selection of your favourite music on a digital music player that is small enough to clip onto your ties or shirt without looking out of the place.
Here are some useful links and resources for iPod Shuffle:
- iPod Shuffle UK prices – Compare prices from leading UK retailers
What’s next for the iPod
August/September is usually the time of the year that Apple upgrades their iPod line-up and it looks like it will be the same this year. With it being 10 year anniversary we also expect something big from them this year.
There are already plenty of rumors around all the iPod models, but perhaps especially around the iPod Touch and the iPod Nano. Here are some links to the latest rumors, and below are the latest news about the Apple iPod range.
- iPod Touch 5 – news and rumor central
- iPod Nano 7 – latest rumors
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