And, just like that, after 21 years, Apple has officially killed the iPod line by discontinuing the 7th gen iPod Touch from 2019. This has been a long time coming as Apple pushed it into the background and issued fewer and fewer updates as purchasing a used iPhone or iPad became a more viable option for those wanting a dedicated music manager or a touch screen device for kids.
Learn More:
- AppleInsider: “End of an era: Apple’s last iPod has been discontinued” – https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/05/10/end-of-an-era-apples-last-ipod-has-been-discontinued
- The Verge: “Apple discontinues the iPod after 20 years” – https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/10/23065412/apple-ipod-touch-canceled-discontinued