Saying so long to the iPod. Saying goodbye to the iPod era, a 16-year-ride that changed the music business and our lives forever. — Sneak peek at Apple's plans for Augmented Reality.AR is coming to the iPhone in the fall, with animated figures ... ( read original story ...)
Apple searches for the next big thing
did not realise that it would one day upend the music industry as a key component of the iPod. “Every handful of years, there is a window of opportunity,” one former employee said, recalling a lesson taught at Apple University, its internal training ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Apple will release an LTE-enabled Apple Watch this fall
Without reliance on the iPhone, Apple could presumably sell Apple Watch to Android users too, opening it up to a massive new audience. Remember, the iPod didn’t take off until Apple let Windows users get it on the fun, so it’s not a crazy thought. ( read original story ...)
Tales In Tech History: Apple iPod
From this week, users will no longer see any mention of the iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle on Apple’s website. The iPod Touch (considered by many not a real iPod but rather an iPhone-lite) remains the sole standard bearer in this product category. ( read original story ...)
Apple Kills Off Its First and Only FM Radio
Apple recently announced the end for two more of its iPod music player models, the iPod Shuffle and the iPod Nano. The cancellation of the latter also eliminates Apple’s first, and only, radio receiver. While the iPod Touch remains in production ... ( read original story ...)
Google Earth for iOS gains 3D imagery, guided tours, 64-bit support & more
Importantly, it’s received much needed support for 64-bit iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices to ensure that it will continue to run on iOS 11 which does not support 32-bit apps at all. If you like the Flyover feature on Apple Maps, you’ll love 3D ... ( read original story ...)
Finally, Apple, Inc.’s Growth Isn’t Just About the iPhone
Apple saw even stronger growth in its "other products" segment, which includes devices like the iPod and Apple Watch and accessories like Apple's popular AirPods. The segment's revenue rose 23% year over year, despite ongoing supply constraints for the ... ( read original story ...)