"Tim Cook, I hope you're listening. Because the people have spoken - and they're begging for the iPod to return! Recently, I wrote about how parents are desparate for something like an iPod for their kids. As more and more parents try to limit screentime, or delay giving their kids a cellphone, they want something that will let their kids listen to music, audiobooks, or podcasts."
"Some parents are going fully old school and getting a CD player for their kid's bedroom. Others are buying portable MP3 players and loading them up with songs. There's even devices like The Mighty that are specifically designed for a screen-free experience for kids and can offline sync Spotify playlists. But none of these options is exactly perfect for everyone - and I hear from parents all the time they just wish that they could get an Apple iPod."
Parents are seeking non-internet, non-phone devices that let tweens and children listen to music, audiobooks, and podcasts while limiting screen time. Some families use CD players or portable MP3 players, while others choose kid-focused devices that offline sync playlists. These alternatives do not satisfy every need, and many parents express a strong preference for an Apple iPod-style device. An unscientific online poll of 720 respondents showed nearly 94% want the iPod to return. Apple discontinued the iPod in 2022, likely because most people now use phones to listen to music.
Read at Business Insider
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