Apple delivered one of its most impressive keynote speeches in recent years this week, where they revealed the release date, cost and photo specs of their new devices, the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch. What they didn't mention, however, is that the company has officially killed of their game-changing iPod, and we have all of the details.
It was the device that forever changed how the world listens to music, and after an impressive 13-year run, the mp3 player is no more. While customers still have an option to purchase the iPod Touch, iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle, there is no mention of the original device on Apple's official website.
The change happened quickly and, more importantly, quietly, as Washington Post reveals:
"..The death Tuesday of the iconic iPod just before its 13th birthday went unacknowledged by that company and by a Silicon Valley crowd that wildly applauded the unveiling of a new phone and a smartwatch...Instead of an announcement, there was only the sad implication of a redirected online page, sending visitors not to information about the iPod Classic but rather to Apple's home page."
Apple may have underplayed the removal of the iPod from their product line, but in typical Apple fashion, they wowed audiences with their new device lineup.
The cult of Apple rejoiced when the iPhone 6, iPhone Plus and the new Apple Watch was revealed at Apple's keynote speech.
With a number of major improvements, the iPhone 6 will likely be a great seller. The same can also be said for the new Plus phone, which sports a major size increase and the ability to display full 1080p HD content.
What generated the most applause and coverage, however, was the unveiling of Apple's new digital watch, which CEO Tim Cook said was the most personal product they've ever created.
In case you missed the big reveal, you can check things out over at Apple. Though, you have to use Safari, Apple's internet browser, to view the address-a move that Steve Jobs would have approved.
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