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The MP3 is almost 30, and it still sounds like the early internet
Through the looking glass: Nearly three decades after its US patent date, the MP3 is no longer the cutting edge of audio compression. Yet support for it remains ubiquitous in media players, browsers, automotive systems, and embedded devices. For many people, it also evokes a particular moment in internet culture, when ripping, cataloging, and sharing files felt like core digital rituals rather than background processes handled by cloud services.
Every iPod clickwheel game has been saved from digital oblivion, thanks to a dedicated preservation project
All available on the Internet Archive
Apple iMac: The Computer That Saved the Company
Before the iPhone or iPod, Apple's comeback began with the iMac. In 1998, the Bondi Blue desktop revolutionized home PCs, rescued Apple from near bankruptcy, and set the stage for its future success.
Before Apple, iPod creator Tony Fadell had his MP3 player idea rejected by which two companies?
Companies believed the market for an MP3 player was too niche and unprofitable. But not Apple.
The Apple iPod: Pocket Music Before That Phone
These days, everyone has a phone in their pocket that can stream music. But two decades ago, you needed a dedicated player to listen to your favorite songs on the go. Enter the iPod.
Modder uses old iPods to control games on the Steam Deck, starting with Skyrim
Custom firmware makes almost anything possible on an iPod
Apple iPod: The First 10 Years of the Ubiquitous Media Player
#TBT In 2001, Apple launched an MP3 player that would eventually shape the landscape of today's mobile computing market, and the product that put Apple on the path to become a dominant tech player.
Apple discontinues the iPod after two decades
iPod Touch 7th generation available while supplies last
Breathing new life into an old iPod with a few thoughtful upgrades
A modern alternative to streaming music
Apple designed this prototype of the first iPod to keep the form factor from leaking
It was bigger than a Walkman, but inside was mostly empty
Internal email uncovers Apple products that never made it to market: new iPods, 15-inch MacBook Air, and Mac tablet
The internal email was written by Steve Jobs and dates back to 2007
Someone modified an iPod Classic to run Spotify
Modernizing a Classic iPod by adding Spotify support
Apple made a top secret iPod for the US government fifteen years ago
Even Steve Jobs didn't know about it
The first iPod had an Easter Egg accessed by holding down the center button for a few seconds on the "About" menu. What was it?
What was the first iPod Easter Egg?
Convert your iPhone into a classic iPod with this app
'Rewound' is available now for free
Apple refreshes iPod touch with A10 Fusion chip and new 256GB capacity
Apple's game-changing iPod lives on
Apple could have a 7th-gen iPod touch and new iPads in the works
Unfamiliar model numeration found in iOS 12.2
iOS 11.3.1 fixes unresponsive iPhones with aftermarket screens, improves security
A minor point update for iOS improves the security of your iPhone/iPad and addresses an issue where touch input was unresponsive on some iPhone 8 devices because they were serviced with non-genuine replacement displays.
11 Tech Products That Were Supposed to Fail... But Didn't
You'll often find that when a new product or service fails, there's a line of people waiting to say, "I told you so." But despite initially looking like absolute turkeys destined for the trash can, there have been plenty of predicted tech disasters that turned out to be successful. Here are some of the most memorable.
Apple releases first update for iOS 11, fixing bugs
Just a week after launching iOS 11, Apple has released the first update (11.0.1) fixing several bugs, among which the most notable is one that prevented users from sending emails from Outlook, Office 365, and Exchange Server. You can update over the air or download the ipsw files for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod right here.
Apple discontinues iPod nano and shuffle, increases storage on iPod touch
After 12 years, two more iPods are retired
Apple removes Activation Lock status tool that helped people avoid buying stolen iOS devices
Buying a used Apple device is now a little less convenient