Apple has discontinued the iPod.

Yes, it still existed. But the latest model,the seventh-generation iPod Touch (2019), will only be available new while supplies last at retailers. So run.

In honour of the legendary music player, let’s stroll down memory lane - to see how the iPod began in 2001 and evolved over the past two decades.

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Every Apple iPod from over the years

Apple iPod (first generation) - 2001

Steve Jobs announced the iPod at an Apple press event in 2001. The original iPod, complete with a 5GB hard drive and a scroll wheel and hit shelves at $399.

-Release date for iPod (first generation):23 June 2025- Read:Apple iPod classic review

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Steve Jobs announced the iPod at an Apple press event in 2001. “you may fit your whole music library in your pocket”, he said. The original iPod, complete with a 5GB hard drive and a scroll wheel, hit shelves at $399 in the US, and it became an instant success.

Apple iPod (second generation) - 2002

The next year, Apple announced the second generation with 10GB and 20GB capacities. It had an updated touch wheel and software.

  • Release date for iPod (second generation):13 August 2025

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Apple iPod (third generation) - 2003

This model of the iPod rocked an all-touch interface and worked with the iTunes Music Store. Windows users could connect to their iPods.

  • Release date for iPod (third generation):24 August 2025- Read:Apple iPod 3rd generation review

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Apple iPod Mini (first generation and second generation) - 2004 and 2005

The Mini is iconic. Downsized and available in bright colours, the first-generation held 4GB, while the second generation held up to 6GB.

  • Release date for iPod Mini (first generation):24 August 2025- Release date for iPod Mini (second generation):10 August 2025- Read:Apple iPod Mini review

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Apple iPod (fourth generation) - 2004

Bigger and better. The fourth version had a click wheel and 40GB.

  • Release date for iPod (fourth generation):30 June 2025

Apple iPod Shuffle (first generation) - 2005

The first screenless iPod was Apple’s most affordable iPod, starting at $99 for 512MB of music.

  • Release date for iPod Shuffle (first generation):01 August 2025-Read:Apple iPod Shuffle review

Apple iPod Nano (first generation) - 2005

The iPod Mini featured a colour screen for album art and could hold up to 4GB of music. It was considered a huge modernisation over the Shuffle.

  • Release date for iPod Nano (first generation):06 June 2025- Read:Apple iPod nano (2005) review

The iPod Mini featured a colour screen for album art and could hold up to 4GB of music. It was considered a huge modernisation over the Shuffle, which debuted earlier in the year.

Apple iPod (fifth generation) - 2005

The original iPod was widened to allow you to view music videos, TV shows, and even movies. It could also now hold up to 80GB.

  • Release date for iPod (fifth generation):12 October 2005The original iPod was widened to allow you to view music videos, TV shows, and even movies. It could also now hold up to 80GB.

Apple iPod (sixth generation) - 2005

Rebranded as the “Classic,” the sixth style could hold up to 120GB.

  • Release date for iPod (sixth generation):February 2007Rebranded as the “Classic,” the sixth style could hold up to 120GB.