Once separated, gingerly disconnecting the few ribbon cables allowed the iPod to be opened fully ... but 128GB is still a step up from 80GB — and a new 3000mAh battery. Combined with replacing ...

So what if the new iPod is the only Apple device capable of playing that music back without the need for an extra accessory? That would certainly make it worth bringing back a music-only product.

Music streaming services are convenient, but I often find myself consuming albums the good old-fashioned way: by loading up ...

Beyond the Wi-Fi, there’s another new connection method that the iPod can only glance at with jealousy. There’s a Bluetooth module on board, which means you can stream your audio wirelessly to ...

Exactly what Apple was looking for. Apple's new media player was now possible. The first iPod was announced on October 23, 2001. More from Tech ...

The first iPod came out in 2001 ... set to bring his blockbuster Love on Tour back to North America with 42 new dates across New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin and Toronto.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Apple iPod Touch was a great portable music player, but the relentless progression of the ...