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Business News/ Photos / Apple iPod: Life and times of the portable music player

Apple iPod: Life and times of the portable music player

As the Apple iPod turns 15, here's a look back at its history and influence over the years.

The first portable music player from Apple, 5GB iPod, holding 1,000 songs was launched on 23 October, 2001 for $399. The design for the first-gen iPod meant only for Mac users included a mechanical scroll wheel. Reuters

1/9The first portable music player from Apple, 5GB iPod, holding 1,000 songs was launched on 23 October, 2001 for $399. The design for the first-gen iPod meant only for Mac users included a mechanical scroll wheel. Reuters

Apple introduced three different iPods in 2004: the iPod photo, the fourth-gen iPod in 20GB and 60GB models; and the 4GB iPod mini. The iPod mini (above) was available in five colours. It also introduced the click wheel for one-handed navigation. AFP

2/9Apple introduced three different iPods in 2004: the iPod photo, the fourth-gen iPod in 20GB and 60GB models; and the 4GB iPod mini. The iPod mini (above) was available in five colours. It also introduced the click wheel for one-handed navigation. AFP

Apple introduced two completely new models to the iPod family: the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle in 2005. Apple also released the fifth-gen iPod, otherwise known as the iPod with video (above left). AFP

3/9Apple introduced two completely new models to the iPod family: the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle in 2005. Apple also released the fifth-gen iPod, otherwise known as the iPod with video (above left). AFP

In January 2007 Apple released the first iPhone and by September a multi-surface touch interface had been incorportated into the iPod. The iPod touch which also allowed the user to watch videos was thinner than any other full-sized iPod. AFP

4/9In January 2007 Apple released the first iPhone and by September a multi-surface touch interface had been incorportated into the iPod. The iPod touch which also allowed the user to watch videos was thinner than any other full-sized iPod. AFP

The 2009 version of the iPod Nano included a camera for photos and video. The fifth-gen iPod Nano which boasted a larger screen than its predecessors also added another feature: an FM radio.

5/9The 2009 version of the iPod Nano included a camera for photos and video. The fifth-gen iPod Nano which boasted a larger screen than its predecessors also added another feature: an FM radio.

In September 2010, Apple introduced its new fourth-gen iPod Touch (above) with retina display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording and Game Center. Apple also unveiled the new iPod Shuffle, the world’s smallest iPod. AFP

6/9In September 2010, Apple introduced its new fourth-gen iPod Touch (above) with retina display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording and Game Center. Apple also unveiled the new iPod Shuffle, the world’s smallest iPod. AFP

Apple made a few changes to the Nano’s user interface in 2011. The iPod touch also got a small update. Reuters

7/9Apple made a few changes to the Nano’s user interface in 2011. The iPod touch also got a small update. Reuters

2012 brought some nice changes to the iPod line. First was the new Apple EarPods. The nano also got bigger and was also the first to include Bluetooth, a pedometer, and an FM radio tuner. Reuters

8/92012 brought some nice changes to the iPod line. First was the new Apple EarPods. The nano also got bigger and was also the first to include Bluetooth, a pedometer, and an FM radio tuner. Reuters

The current sixth-generation iPod introduced in 2015 has upgraded the processor to the iPhone 6’s A8 chip. The new iPod Touch gets an updated 8-megapixel iSight camera, a FaceTime HD front camera and Apple’s 64-bit A8 chip and its M8 motion co-processor.

9/9The current sixth-generation iPod introduced in 2015 has upgraded the processor to the iPhone 6’s A8 chip. The new iPod Touch gets an updated 8-megapixel iSight camera, a FaceTime HD front camera and Apple’s 64-bit A8 chip and its M8 motion co-processor.

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