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Apple has announced it is discontinuing the iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle.
The company’s decision to stop selling the two music players – which came out back in 2005 as less expensive and small alternatives to the standard iPod – reflects the rise in people storing or streaming their tunes on smartphones.
While Apple plans to continue selling its internet-connected iPod Touch, many Twitter users aren’t processing the news about the Nano and Shuffle well…
RIP #ipodshuffle, best workout accessory ever made. Completely beyond me why they would choose to retire such a fantastic piece of tech.
— Diego Andersen (@a_mathemagician) July 28, 2017
My iPod still works fine, dammit, and you can pry it out of my cold dead recharge socket if you want to come for it.
— Brian F. Kelcey (@stateofthecity) July 27, 2017
I'm sad that Apple is officially killing the iPod Nano. I like having a dedicated "podcast player" so that my phone can do other tasks.
— Britton Peele (@BrittonPeele) July 27, 2017
Just yesterday I replaced my 1st generation iPod clickwheel with a nano. Sure, I'm old and irrelevant, but I DON'T CARE!
— Gord Perks (@gordperks) July 28, 2017
My old friends, you had a brilliant run but it is time to say goodbye. Apple Discontinues iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle https://t.co/s31a1yl8ud
— Jonathon Kruger (@jkruger71) July 27, 2017
I loved my first iPod: A pink mini. It was stolen in middle school and I cried for DAYS. https://t.co/JSjsA3TaJh
— Diana Pearl (@dianapearl_) July 27, 2017
Prediction: iPod revival in 2034
— Peter Robinson (@Popjustice) July 27, 2017
Apple has long predicted iPods would gradually fade away as more people bought iPhones or other smartphones capable of playing music.
Stay strong, everyone.
