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Who actually invented the iPod?
Steve Jobs
Tony Fadell
iPod/Inventors
Who was the first person to come up with the idea of the iPod touch?
Fadell partnered with a company called PortalPlayer who had been working on their own MP3 player to design the software for the new Apple music player. Within eight months, Tony Fadell’s team and PortalPlayer completed a prototype iPod.
Who invented the iPod 2001?
One of Apple’s most iconic devices, the iPod, went from idea to launch in a single year: 2001. That’s according to Tony Fadell, the man regularly credited as the “father of the iPod.” Fadell told Stripe CEO Patrick Collison about the history of the iPod’s creation for Collison’s blog.
What was the iPod inspired by?
The name for the iPod device came up with one of the employees of Apple. The inspiration for the name was the line from the famous award-winning sci-fi movie “2001: A Space Odyssey” made by Stanley Kubrick, not from the Blade Runner. The device was first introduced and put into production in the second half of 2001.
Why did Apple stop making ipods?
Three years later, Apple discontinued the iPod Classic. These were the last of Apple’s devices that didn’t connect to the internet, which meant they couldn’t use the services that Apple was focusing on, like the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple TV Plus.
Will there be a new iPod Touch in 2021?
Besides, the iPod Touch 8th Generation release date 2021 is not in rumors, but it is most likely to be released in the coming next months, after the official release of the iPhone 13.
Does Apple still sell iPod?
Of course, Apple does still sell an iPod, after all these years: the iPod Touch. Now, don’t get me wrong, the iPod Touch is a very good device, especially for children, and people who just want a non-expensive iOS device.
Will there be a new iPod Touch in 2020?
Eighth-gen iPod touch with iPhone 12-style design planned for launch in autumn 2021, according to latest report. The most recent version of the iPod touch, the seventh-generation model, was released on 28 May 2019, very nearly two years ago. This means it should be time for a new model relatively soon.
Is iPod worth buying?
Overall, we were impressed by the iPod touch (7th generation). For the number of apps you get with iOS 12, it feels like good value for money – especially when you compare it to the cost of an iPhone.
Is it worth buying an iPod in 2021?
As in 2021, there’s almost no reason to buy this iPod. For many people, it’s a better investment to spend $100 more and buy the base-iPad model. With a bigger screen, better processor, and improved cameras, it takes advantage of the Apple Pencil, as well as the Smart Keyboard, perfect for homeschooling.