Is there really a merit in releasing a new iPod at this point though? Some claim that the device has become a very limited niche product, and in fact the main users for it right now are iOS developers who need a cheap option for testing their apps. At the same time, regular users have moved to using their smartphones for music players and don’t invest in dedicated multimedia devices anymore.
Audiophiles, on the other hand, still prefer portable music players with specialized audio processing hardware due to the better sound quality that they offer. The iPod is not really in that category, but that could easily change if Apple want it to.
And that could definitely be a winning move for the company, as they’re already associated with luxury and high quality, so they will be able to easily attract people to their new product. Whether or not it has a chance of success also depends on the kind of price that Apple give it, of course.
I love music and pls release s new big size mp3 music player. I dnt like the current one i dislike the narrowness. I listen to music for mood and inspiration that comes from the artist and music. I also collect and keep my music through the years.
I dnt like using my phone mixed use with my phone as already using music and playing games uses up battery n space. I like my phone and music device separate. Please release a new ipod model for all music lovers. Thanks!