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Behold, the coolest modern Apple iPod concept yet
Nostalgia for the iPod persists as fans share a MacBook Neo-inspired concept design featuring an aluminium body and a classic click wheel.
What: Elite Obsolete Electronics, a parts vendor for device modding, shared a concept render of a modern iPod that lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and integrates Apple Music.
Why it matters: The resurgence of demand for refurbished iPods indicates a growing segment of users seeking digital minimalism and detachment from smartphone notifications.
Decoder
- Click wheel: The iconic touch-sensitive rotating navigation interface introduced on the original iPod in 2001.
- iPod modding: The hobbyist practice of restoring or upgrading legacy Apple portable media players with modern components like flash storage or high-capacity batteries.
Original article
A modern Apple iPod concept featuring a curved aluminium body and classic click wheel has reignited nostalgia as refurbished iPods surge in popularity, despite it being unlikely that Apple will ever revive the product.
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