iPod

technology · music · invention

Portable music revolution. The iPod was released by Apple on November 10, 2001, and let people carry thousands of songs in their pocket. Before this, most portable players only held a few dozen songs at a time.

Huge success story. Apple sold about 450 million iPods over more than 20 years. It became one of the most popular gadgets ever made and helped make Apple one of the biggest companies in the world.

Long product life. The iPod lasted over 20 years before Apple stopped making it in May 2022, making it Apple's longest-running product ever. That's longer than many people have been alive!

Changed music listening. The iPod worked perfectly with iTunes, Apple's music software, so people could easily get songs onto their device. This partnership made listening to music on the go easier than ever before.