I understand the deprecation of the iPod classic [0] but i don't for the life of me know why Apple still hasen't increased the iPod touch storage space to 256gb

I understand the deprecation of the iPod classic [0] but i don't for the life of me know why Apple still hasen't increased the iPod touch storage space to 256gb. [0] https://www.geek.com/apple/ipod-classic-discontinued-because-apple-couldnt-source-parts-anymore-1607952/