iPod

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iPod

iPod is a multi-purpose portable media player with internal storage. iPod, Apple Inc. It is a registered media player manufacturer brand operating within the company.

iPod, like a classic portable MP3 player, allows the user to save songs to the device’s internal memory and listen to them anywhere. Since the battery life varies depending on the model, uninterrupted usage times are different. It can be charged via FireWire and USB connection cables. Apart from its function as a music player, iPod can also be used as an external (portable) storage unit.

It was very popular in the 1990s and created a buzz around the world. sony developed by Walkman There were many portable media players (MP3 Players), especially However, the examples on the market at the time had problems such as dysfunctional user interface or huge size and weight. Apple CEO Steve Jobshas developed a new generation device that is free from all existing problems in portable media player devices.

With the first iPod version introduced in 2001, Apple made a rapid entry into the portable media player/MP3 music player market with a stylish and portable design with a user-friendly interface. In the first versions, the user firewire cable and later the USB connection cable. With the iPod Touch model, file transfer has become more practical thanks to wireless connection support. It can also connect with Apple’s music platform iTunes.

Apple has become the world’s best-selling digital media player, with sales of more than 173 million iPods in 2008.

There are 4 iPod series that differ from each other in terms of storage, docking unit, design and user interface features. Each series is divided into different generations according to hardware and software features.

iPod history

The first version of the iPod was launched in October 2001 with the slogan “1000 songs in your pocket”. Within the scope of the project, Apple reached an agreement with Fuse Systems, which already works in this field, as an “independent contractor”. Regarding device software Fuse Systems with PortalPlayer A partnership was established between These developments resulted in Apple’s first music player being developed outside the company for the first time in terms of hardware and software components.

The name “iPod” did not yet exist during the development process. The project was named with the code name “P-68”. After the software and engineering of the device was completed, the first prototype was revealed. The first prototype was developed in less than 1 year. The namesake of the iPod name is considered to be “Vinnie Chieco”. Although it was decided to offer the product to the user under the name iPod, a problem was encountered in the registration of the brand. Because iPod was registered as a trademark by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The iPod brand was registered in 2000 by Joseph N. Grasso, an internet kiosk manufacturer.

Grasso, which was determined to have ceased its activities in 2001, transferred all its legal rights to Apple Inc. for the re-registration of the trademark. The commercial registration of the iPod brand to Apple Inc was completed only in 2003.

The name iPod was registered as a trademark in the USA in 1991 by an office furniture manufacturer called Chrysalis Corporation of Sturgis.

After the first version was presented to the user, the user interface software was evolved by Apple in the new versions. Font, theme and menu system transitions have been transformed from the foreign dependency/different line of the first version to the classic Apple and iOS software standard.

The iPod 4G model, released in 2004, was developed with Apple HP (Hewlett-Packard) joint work. The model is offered for sale by HP. There is the HP logo on the back of the device.

Apple worked with the world-famous Irish rock band U2 for the special edition of the iPod 5G model released in 2006. There are signatures of U2 members on the back of the model. The iPod 5G special edition is also known for using a different color (black) than the classic metallic color in Apple’s iPod series. In addition, for the first time on iPod devices, the video storage feature (limited to 33 minutes) is also included.

Since 2001, Apple has introduced model series such as “iPod Classic”, “iPod Mini”, “iPod Nano”, “iPod Shuffle” and “iPod Touch”. Since July 2017, only the iPod Touch series has been sold in the Apple store.

Differences between iPod Touch and iPhone

iPod Touch and iPhone are related Apple products. However, this relationship is not limited to their existing similarities in design. Apple CEO Steve Jobs explained the close relationship between these two products of the company by saying that the iPod was an exercise for the iPhone.

iPhone and iPod Touch use the same operating system. It has many important functions such as multi-touch screen and Wi-Fi connection. As well as these equalities/similarities in software and application, there are also sharp differences that distinguish them from each other. While the iPod Touch is a media player and personal digital assistant, the iPhone is a smart phone.

The most obvious difference between them is that internet access on the iPod Touch is limited to a Wi-Fi connection only. iPhone, on the other hand, can access the internet with a cellular data connection (mobile network connection) in addition to the Wi-Fi network. It also includes GSM network support feature on iPhone devices.

There are also differences between iPhone and iPod Touch in terms of hardware components such as internal storage capacity, processor, RAM and screen sizes.

iPod models

Model	Generation	Picture	Capacity	Connection	Original Release Date	Minimum operating system
classical	First		5.10gb	firewire	23 October 2001	Mac: 9, 10.1
The first model has a mechanical sliding wheel. The 10 GB model was released later.
Second		10, 20GB	firewire	July 17, 2002	Mac: 10.1 Windows: 2000
It has a touch wheel. Firewire port is hidden. It can run on Windows with Musicmatch.
Third		10, 15, 20, 30, 40 GB	FireWire (USB charging only)	28 April 2003	Mac: 10.1 Windows: 2000
It has full touch buttons. Its design has been slimmed down and it is dock connector compatible. Musicmatch support became unpopular with iTunes 4.1’s support for Windows.
Fourth (Photo) (Color)		20, 40GB	FireWire or USB	July 19, 2004	Mac: 10.2 Windows: 2000
There is a click wheel.
	photo: 30, 40, 60GB	FireWire or USB	26 October 2004	Mac: 10.2 Windows: 2000
color: 20, 60GB	June 28, 2005

iPod, the first version of which was released in 2001, has been developed in 5 different models. Each model, with its different generations, has included Apple’s development in both hardware and software.

iPod Classic

iPod classic 1st generation; It was released in 2001. It has 5 GB and 10 GB storage space and Mac OS 9 and 10.1 operating system support.
iPod classic 2nd generation (July 2002); It has 10 GB and 20 GB storage options. Windows 2000 and Mac OS 1.01 operating system. “Musicmatch” software is used to run on Windows.
iPod classic 3rd generation (April 2003); There are 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 GB storage options. USBIt has charging feature. There is support for Windows 2000 and Mac OS 10.1.
iPod classic 4th generation was released in 2 different models. It was launched in October 2006 with 30, 40 and 60 GB support. In June 2005, the 2nd Model with color screen and 20 and 60 GB storage options was introduced. Both models have support for Mac OS 10.2 and Windows 2000.
iPod classic 5th generation (October 2005); It has 30, 60 and 80 GB storage and Mac OS 10.3 and Windows 2000 support. It has the largest screen and video playback feature ever developed.
iPod classic 6th generation (September 2007); It has 80, 120 and 160 GB storage and Mac OS 10.4 and Windows 2000 support.

iPod mini

iPod Mini 1st generation (January 2004); It has 4 GB storage space. There is support for Mac OS 10.1 and Windows 2000. It has USB and FireWire connection options. In addition to the minimal design, there are 5 different color options.
iPod Mini 2nd generation (February 2005); There are 4 GB and 6 GB storage options. It has support for Mac OS 10.2 and Windows 2000. Screen brightness has been increased compared to the previous generation. The 8-hour battery life in the first version has been increased to 18 hours.

iPod Nano

iPod Nano 1st generation (September 2005); It was developed with 2 and 4 GB storage options (1 GB option was added later). It has black and white color options. It supports Windows 2000 and Mac OS 10.3 operating system.
iPod Nano 2nd generation (September 2006); It was developed with an aluminum case, 2, 4 and 8 GB storage space and 6 different color options. There is USB connection support. It supports Mac OS 10.4 and Windows 2000 operating systems.
iPod Nano 3rd generation (September 2007); It was developed with a chrome-plated rear case and 4 and 8 GB storage space. Windows XP It has migrated to the operating system and supports Mac OS 10.4. The model with 2-inch QVGA screen technology allows you to listen to music uninterruptedly for up to 24 hours.
iPod Nano 4th generation (September 2008); It has an aluminum-plated case and 4, 8 and 16 GB memory options. There are 9 different color options. It has USB connection support and Windows XP and Mac OS 10.4 operating support. It has accelerometer (shaking and horizontal position) technology.

iPod Shuffle

iPod Shuffle 1st generation (January 2005); It has a capacity of 512 MB and 1 GB with flash memory technology. It is an iPod model without a screen. It supports Windows 2000 and Mac OS 10.3. It has the capacity to listen to music for 12 hours without interruption.
iPod Shuffle 2nd generation (September 2006); It is a screenless model with minimal dimensions. It has 1 GB and 2 GB capacity with 4 different color options. There is support for Windows 2000 and Mac OS 10.3.
iPod Shuffle 3rd generation (March 2009); It is offered with 2 color options and 4 GB storage space. It has USB connection support and Windows XP, Mac OS 10.4 support.

ipod touch

It is the only iPod series for which production and sales support is offered by Apple. Sales of previous iPod series in Apple stores have been discontinued. It complies with the hardware features of Apple’s iPhone smart phone technology. It has touch screen technology, wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) and graphical user interface features.

Seven generations of the ongoing iPod Touch series have been developed since 2007. iOS version update support is also provided for the 7th Generation iPod Touch model.

iPod Touch 1st generation (September 2007); It is offered with 8 and 16 GB capacity options (32 GB capacity option was added in 2008). ARM11 620 Mhz processor and 128 MB RAM It has the feature. USB 2.0 There is connection support. It has support for Mac OS 10.4 and Windows XP operating systems.
iPod Touch 2nd generation (September 2008); It has 8, 16 and 32 GB capacity, ARM11 620 Mhz processor and 128 MB RAM. It has USB 2.0 connection, Mac 10.4 and Windows XP operating support. It has a battery life that provides up to 36 hours of audio and 6 hours of video playback.
iPod Touch 3rd generation (September 2009); It has 32 GB and 64 GB memory, ARM Cortex-A8 833 Mhz processor and 256 MB RAM. It has support for USB 2.0, Mac OS 10.4 and WinXP.
iPod Touch 4th generation (September 2010); It has support for 8, 16, 32 and 64 GB memory, ARM Cortex-A8 Apple A4 800 MHz processor and 256 MB RAM. Supports iOS 4.1 mobile operating system.
iPod Touch 5th generation (September 2012); It has ARM dual-core Cortex-A9 Apple A5 1 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM. There are 16, 32 and 64 GB storage options. Supports iOS 6.0 mobile operating system.
iPod Touch 6th generation (July 2017); It has 16, 32 and 64 GB capacity and 128 GB flash storage. It has a 1.4 GHz 64-bit dual-core ARMv8-A “Typhoon” processor, 1 GB RAM and iOS 8.4 operating system.
iPod Touch 7th generation (May 2019); It has 2 GB RAM, 1.64 GHz 64-bit Dual-Core processor and 32, 128 GB capacity and 256 GB flash disk storage.