Apple discontinues the iPod


After 20 years, Apple has announced the end of the iPod. The iPod is the device that launched Apple into the consumer electronic space, later prompting a name change from Apple Computer to just Apple.

The original iPod grew into a family of iPods with varying capabilities and price points. Eventually, the family consolidated down to the iOS-powered iPod touch. The iPod touch retained value as a low-cost iOS device that could practically do everything an iPhone could, but make phone calls. The announcement now ends the iPod touch.

"Music has always been part of our core at Apple, and bringing it to hundreds of millions of users in the way iPod did impacted more than just the music industry -- it also redefined how music is discovered, listened to, and shared," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "Today, the spirit of iPod lives on. We've integrated an incredible music experience across all of our products, from the iPhone to the Apple Watch to HomePod mini, and across Mac, iPad, and Apple TV. And Apple Music delivers industry-leading sound quality with support for spatial audio -- there's no better way to enjoy, discover, and experience music."


Apple says the iPod touch will remain available while supplies last.