iPods
The
iPod is the most popular device made for storing and playing digital
music. Because of its size, iPod users can enjoy listening to music
while on the go.
In two thousand, Apple realized that digital music players were not
selling because they were not well designed. Apple decided to change
this. The company worked to develop a device that would have a fast
computer connection so songs could go from a computer to the player
quickly. The device also had to work well with Apple’s music program
called iTunes, which permits users to easily organize thousands of
songs. It had to be very easy to use. And it had to be good looking.
Have iPod, must travel ... on a New York subway
An advertising writer on Apple's team came up with the name iPod. He was
influenced by the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Apple released
the first iPod in October, two thousand one.
Since then, Apple has developed several versions of the device. Some
iPods are small enough to fit in your hand, while others can play
videos, store photographs or connect to the Internet. They come in
different colors, prices, and memory storage sizes. In October, Apple
announced that it had sold one hundred and twenty million iPods.
Experts say these revolutionary devices are having a big effect on the
music industry. Apple has sold over one billion digital songs from its
iTunes program. This represents important income for many record
companies that have been experiencing reduced album sales. Museums and
schools are using iPods to play educational programs for visitors and
students.
iPods have changed the way people listen to music. It would be hard to
walk down a busy street or college campus in America without seeing
several people with iPods and earphone devices. Music lovers can now
hold thousands of songs in the palm of their hand. VOA
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