The iPod touch can make that possible. But those aren’t the only people that the iPod touch is for. People with low or no vision have long been champions of the iPod touch because it’s a low-cost screen reader. The iPod touch is worth buying, even if you already own an iPhone.

What is the point of an iPod?

Overview. The primary purpose of the iPod is being able to listen to music anytime, anywhere. The iPod is available with various amounts of storage capacity for music and videos.

Why were iPods so popular?

It boasted an intuitive interface design and was, for its time, lightweight. But the value of the device was cemented by its seamlessness with the iTunes music management software. Despite being available only for Mac users, the iPod was the fastest selling mp3 player to ever hit the market.

Why does Apple want to sell you an iPod?

Apple wants to sell it to you because it’s committed to services like the App Store and TV+ and a cheap iOS device lets it get those services into the hands of more people. But what about you?

Why are so many people still using Apple iPods?

Smartphones, which are typically about the size of the iPods currently being sold by Apple, allow music lovers to store hundreds of downloaded songs, or, as is the case for millions of people, grant them access to the streaming service of their choice, letting anybody listen to pretty much any piece of music ever released.

Why did people stop buying the iPod Touch?

A lot of families stopped buying iPod Touches once the iPad Mini got down to the $249 price point. You get a lot more device for your buck, and Touch sales dropped off very quickly. I could go on and on about this, but young kids love iPads more than most of us 20-30 somethings can imagine.

Do you still need an iPod if you have a phone?

A smartphone can play all your music and do everything else. Photo: Apple. The last set of people who want an iPod are most likely those who still carry around a basic cell phone instead of a smartphone and therefore need a dedicated music player.