What will replace the iPod?

In truth, the iPod has long been on the way out, replaced by smart phones, such as the iPhone, which can both store music and access music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. Apple last updated the iPod Touch in 2019.

Will Apple replace the iPod touch?

There's no charge if the issue is covered under warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law. If your issue isn't covered, the price depends on the type of repair. If we can't repair your iPod, you might need to replace it.

Does Apple still make iPods 2022?

If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. UPDATE: May. 10, 2022, 12:45 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with the announcement that Apple is discontinuing the iPod touch, which "will be available while supplies last." Our original article follows.

Is Apple discontinuing the iPod?

After 22 years, Apple is discontinuing the iPod.

Why were iPods discontinued?

The iPod Has Been on the Way Out for Years

But, it's safe to assume the iPod touch's rapidly declining sales over the past decade are mainly the reason for the discontinuation.

Why Apple Discontinued The iPod

Are iPods obsolete 2021?

It was a small device that allowed users to listen to the music they wanted on the go. But now it is 2021 and despite having Apple Music on our iPhones and even being available on Android and some smart TV's, Apple still sells the iPod Touch.

Why buy an iPod when you have an iPhone?

You can do a lot with the iPod touch.

While the iPod touch can't make and receive phone calls, it can do much of what iPhones can do. You can browse the web, check email, send and receive text messages, and use lots of apps. Sure, the screen is small, but it's a capable device if your eyesight is good enough.

What device is Apple discontinuing?

After 20 years, Apple is discontinuing the iPod: "Available while supplies last"

Will iTunes be discontinued?

After 18 years, Apple is discontinuing iTunes. iTunes is being phased out as part of the launch of Apple's latest software release, MacOS Catalina, and replaced with three separate apps – Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV – which will aim to plug the gap and, hopefully, leave user experience unaffected.

Will there be another iPod?

All signs point to the iPod touch maintaining its status as a product that remains in Apple's lineup, but there are no rumors of an iPod touch 8 ever existing. I would sooner bet that the iPod touch 7 languishes until it loses support for the newest iOS version than wager that a new iPod touch is coming.

What's the best alternative to iTunes?

In a nutshell, MediaMonkey is a versatile and the best iTunes substitute for Android and Windows, if you have a lot of audio/video files to manage.

Can I put my entire iTunes library on iCloud?

If you subscribe to Apple Music or iTunes Match, you can store all your music in your iCloud Music Library, including songs you imported from CDs and purchased from places other than the iTunes Store. You can play those songs on any of your computers or devices whenever you want.

Can I transfer my iTunes library to Apple Music?

If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can turn on Sync Library to access your music library and music that you've downloaded from Apple Music on all of your devices.

Is an iPod worth it in 2021?

For most people, the iPod touch is not worth buying in 2021. While the $199 entry-level price point is very attractive, the iPod touch sports a chip that is almost half a decade old. It also has pretty weak cameras by today's standards.

Is Apple going to release a new iPod in 2020?

Apple's final iPod, now discontinued.

The iPod touch was Apple's last iPod before being discontinued in May 2022. The final iPod touch was released on May 28, 2019, with the A10 Fusion chip and storage options up to 256GB.

What is the point of iPod?

The iPod is a pocket-sized portable music-playing device produced by Apple and sold across the world. It's the best-known family of MP3 players and comes in a variety of models. iPod Touch – full-function version with touchable screen controls and up to 64GB of space for music, photographs, apps and video.

What can you do with old iPods?

Apple runs a refurbishing and recycling program for unwanted iPods and other Apple products. Mail in your iPod to be recycled, or bring it into an Apple retail location. Find out more. You will be given store credit for qualifying devices.

What technology will be obsolete in 10 years?

Older technology like landline phones, USB drives, alarm locks, and more will likely become obsolete in the next 10 years. Eco-friendly changes in the manner technology is created will likely render one-use plastic products and incandescent light bulbs useless in the coming decade.

What technology will be obsolete in five years?

Incandescent Bulbs. I feel the incandescent bulb and tube light have also outlived their time and even they will become obsolete in the next five years.

Which is better iTunes or Apple Music?

iTunes can be used as a portable media player to listen to your favorite music on-the-go, whereas Apple Music cannot be used as a media player. iTunes offers a plethora of media resources including music, movies, TV Shows, Podcasts, Radio, etc. for download and purchase.

What's the difference between iTunes and Apple Music?

iTunes is a free app to manage your music library, music video playback, music purchases and device syncing. Apple Music is an ad-free music streaming subscription service that costs $10 per month, $15 a month for a family of six or $5 per month for students.

Is Apple Music better than Spotify?

Apple Music offers Spatial Audio and Lossless. Spotify doesn't. There's a difference in terms of quality for listening to that music if you look at bitrates. Spotify's apps offer an Ogg Vorbis stream quality equivalent to 160kbps for free users, while its premium service goes up to 320kbps.

How do I save my iTunes music to an external hard drive?

Is iCloud same as iTunes?

An iCloud account, iTunes account and Apple ID are all the same thing. Apple just refers to them a bit inconsistently.

Does iTunes backup your music?

You can manually back up your iTunes content by dragging a copy of its folder to an external drive or server. Before you do, make sure everything in your library is inside your iTunes Media folder. Open iTunes, go to the File menu, choose Library and then Organize Library.