{
  "id": 16243210,
  "title": "Apple’s iPod Turns 25: The Song Catalog That Rode Wit You",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/apples-ipod-turns-25-the-song-catalog-that-rode-wit-you",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:37:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-ipod-25th-anniversary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2001, Apple unveiled its original iPod, a revolutionary music player that changed the way people listened to their favorite tunes. Featuring a sleek white design and a capacity for between 1,000 and 2,000 songs, the iPod was a game-changer. Prior to its release, portable music players like the Diamond Rio and Creative's Nomad Jukebox existed, but they were not as popular. The iPod's introduction made portable electronics more user-friendly and accessible, laying the groundwork for the smartphone era. Tony Fadell, an engineer who led the iPod project at Apple, famously stated that the device was built with the promise of \"1,000 songs in your pocket.\" Decades later, the iPod remains a nostalgic favorite for many music enthusiasts, with some even paying thousands of dollars for original models in working condition. The device's design and functionality have inspired various modern MP3 players, such as the Fosi Audio DAP Neo and the Android-based HiBy R4. For those who still crave the iPod experience, iOS apps like RetroPod offer a digital way to relive the glory days.",
  "summary": "An Apple Music easter egg will let you experience the sound and the scroll of the click wheel.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}