The iPod is a discontinued series of portable media players and multi-purpose mobile devices that were designed and marketed by Apple Inc. [2][3] from 2001 to 2022. The first version was released on November 10, 2001, about 81⁄2 months after the Macintosh version of iTunes was released. Apple sold an estimated 450 million iPod products as of 2022.

Jan 12, 2020 · The iPod helped revolutionize music & tech. Learn the history of each iPod model, from the first iPod and every new model throughout the years.

May 10, 2022 · British inventor Kane Kramer created the first digital audio player, called the IXI, which was able to play about one song. The prototype was shelved when Kramer couldn't market it successfully,...

May 16, 2022 · Let’s take a look at that history and remember the iPod—from its beginnings in 2001 to its last days in 2022. The very first iPod was unveiled on October 23, 2001. The size of a deck of cards and weighing 6.5 ounces, the all-white music player had 5GB of storage.

Sep 8, 2023 · At the dawn of the new millennium, Apple revolutionized the way we listen to music with the introduction of the iconic iPod. It all began with the vision of Apple’s visionary co-founder, Steve Jobs, who sought to create a portable music player that would fit in the palm of your hand.

The first-generation iPod was launched on October 23, 2001. It had a scroll wheel, monochrome screen, and a 5GB hard disk that could store around 1,000 songs. The device was compatible with Mac computers only and was priced at $399.

On October 23, 2001, Apple lifted the curtain on the very first iPod, which packed 5GB of music storage into a sleek white box no bigger than a deck of cards. Macworld’s Jonathan Seff, Rick...

Dec 11, 2024 · Launching originally in 2001, the very first iPod from computing pioneers Apple was something of a mystery on the market. At the time, MP3 players were inexpensive, meant more as portable alternatives to Discman and the failing Minidisc.

Nov 9, 2023 · On October 23, 2001, Apple unveiled the very first iPod at an event in Cupertino, CA. The original iPod was a sleek white rectangle with a small black and white screen and prominent click wheel. It packed 5GB of storage capable of holding "1,000 songs in your pocket" as Apple boasted.

Dec 31, 2024 · On October 23, 2001, Apple introduced the original iPod. The device was remarkably compact for its time, featuring a mechanical scroll wheel for navigation and a monochrome LCD screen. It came with 5 GB of storage—enough to store around 1,000 songs—setting it apart from many rival products.