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The content of List of iPod models was merged into IPod on April 15, 2023. The former page's history now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter page, and it must not be deleted as long as the latter page exists. For the discussion at that location, see its talk page.

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List of iPod models was merged here, but some of its contents don't appear to be mentioned here. It wasn't very well sourced so I won't copy it, but others might be interested in rescuing it. DFlhb (talk) 12:54, 14 May 2023 (UTC)Reply

the article lists the final iteration of each ipod model, but conspicuously does not include the ipod mini. any reason why? 173.49.61.70 (talk) 03:08, 5 February 2024 (UTC)Reply

It is implied in the Article that the nano was the successor to the mini, but if you would like to make an updated version of the image including the ipod mini 2nd generation then you are welcome to. MrGumballs (talk) 20:07, 10 August 2026 (UTC)Reply

Could someone please add information about its voice note recorder feature? bkil (talk) 19:54, 4 September 2024 (UTC)Reply

I'm considering bringing the sources I've gathered for other Apple products to improve this one, and also arrange it a bit more like other featured-quality products. In that vein:

• The article definitely needs a rewrite to decontextualize this as a dormant/extinct product line, rather than something Apple is still selling. A lot of proseline-level stuff that should be cleaned up.
• The list of models cites Mactracker, which isn't a reliable source.
• A lot of the hardware/software specific stuff feels like it should be more broadly summarized; specific technical information that's unique to certain models can exist on those product lines rather than trying to summarize every single iPod.
• The history section is pretty bad, but that's easily covered by the Steve Jobs, Jony Ive, and Tim Cook biographies.
• Almost nothing on the legacy and impact of the product, but there's a lot of what feels like COATRACKing of criticisms; most don't directly relate to the iPod at all, or only specific iPods, and seem like they should be covered elsewhere (and are, for example Apple's business practices in China.) This stuff seems easy to just plain axe as redundant.
• A lot that's unreferenced, or needs better referencing (preferably non-primary, to demonstrate it's important enough to include.)

Not going to be diving in any time soon, but mostly ruminating. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^talk 19:12, 14 March 2025 (UTC)Reply

Two other items to consider for inclusion: 1. Why did Apple cease production? and 2. Return of interest - if you look on Youtube you will find a movement of people who claim to be moving away from smartphones and back to "dumb-phones"/"flip-phones" + their old ipods. Regards, 14.2.199.62 (talk) 12:14, 17 September 2025 (UTC)Reply

What makes Mactracker an unreliable source? MrGumballs (talk) 20:08, 10 August 2026 (UTC)Reply

Mactracker pulls content from other unreliable sources like Everymac and Wikipedia (which makes it a circular source.) Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^talk 15:27, 11 August 2026 (UTC)Reply

Ipod classic gen 7 isn't listed Neiyenz (talk) 08:29, 12 May 2025 (UTC)Reply