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If only apple could work on a modern ipod replacement. I used to have an ipod shuffle (this tiny thing with a clip), and I was using it every day for sports. H
by dakiol 1y ago
If only apple could work on a modern ipod replacement. I used to have an ipod shuffle (this tiny thing with a clip), and I was using it every day for sports.
How do people listen to music when doing sports? Iphones suck in this regard (you cannot run with it in your pocket or hands; and this band on your arm is just uncomfortable).
- SlowTao 1y agoApple could do well with just an iPod classic with a moderns screen, a half terabyte of storage, headphone jack and support for Airpods and Apple Music. They could shift a decent amount of units. It wouldn't have to be cheap just done well.
- FridayoLeary 1y agoSony walkman kind of dominate the market as far as i understand. Not exactly the same, but close enough that Apple might not sell as much as you think.
- SlowTao 1y agoI suspect there might be a good few million units in this but that is a long shot from things like Apple watch and iPhone. It would be more of a luxury product than a new product category.
- newsclues 1y agoiPod classic would be a big hit, just needs modern electronics with the classic user interface. I’d love one, but I guess having a device that isn’t a cellular tracking and surveillance is not desirable.
- nickcoury 1y agoA lot of watches now have Bluetooth music playback, both smart watches and sport watches. I can also still manage to fit an iPhone 12 Mini comfortably in many running shorts in the small rear key pockets or back zipper pockets. Some running waistbands also work well. But it's hit and miss vs old mp3 players that weighed next to nothing.
- karel-3d 1y agoI guess Apple Watch can scratch that itch? It has about the same size as iPod Shuffle?
- internet2000 1y agoApple Watch is a drop-in replacement for that usecase.
- nkotov 1y agoApple Watch + AirPods
- toomim 1y agoBuy a shuffle from ebay! I've been re-purchasing ipods from ebay/etsy and they're awesome. People on etsy will even mod them for you with modern batteries and giant sd cards.
- em3rgent0rdr 1y ago> "How do people listen to music when doing sports?" My current "cellphone" is an 8.7" tablet. It's always in a water-proof case with straps. When I go running, I throw it on my back and have the straps just tight enough that the tablet doesn't bounce around.