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1. The iPod is Dead: Apple Pulls the Plug on a Music
Legend
The iPod was one of the first iconic pieces of
technology that has come to symbolize the modern
tech revolution, and since its 2001 launch it’s been
an enduring presence in the world of consumer
electronics. With its death this week, however, we
mark the end of an era in the history of technology.
But how did the iPod come about, and what led to

2. its ultimate demise? Let’s take a look at the iPod’s
history and how it came to be one of the most
popular pieces of consumer technology ever
created.
Why it's time to move on
The saying goes that records (remember those?) are
for classical music and digital files are for rock. The
truth is, once you get into music as heavily as most
people do, it's hard to leave something like an iPod
behind. For many people, it was their first
introduction to digital audio and they grew up using
them. That's why saying goodbye to your iPhone or
iPad means saying goodbye to your music library
and moving on... but there are plenty of alternatives
out there! To help you move into new territory with
ease, here's what you need to know about where
your music library goes when you say goodbye to an
old friend like your trusty iPod.

3. Why Apple made this decision
What's in it for them? The reasoning behind Apple's
decision isn't exactly clear. In their statement, they
said that although the iPod Shuffle continues to be
available, all future hardware will be focused on
their streaming service and other devices like
iPhones. Is selling hardware becoming more of a
hassle than it's worth? Or are they trying to focus all
of their efforts onto growing one type of device
versus others that have started to slip into oblivion?
Whatever your opinion may be, you can't deny that
today marks an end to an era, just as Microsoft did
when they pulled Windows XP from store shelves
last year.
7 Things That Will Disappear Next
Just because we're dealing with one icon's last gasp
doesn't mean we have to mourn just yet. Though

4. many of us have grown up with iPods, and now will
have to figure out where our music lives without it,
there are still some things in today's world that
won't be around for much longer. In fact, many of
them we haven't even gotten used to yet—or may
not realize their coming demise. If you think music
players are on their way out, just wait until these
technologies disappear altogether.
Yes, I still have my first iPod
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