US EditionA new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening
Back Market said iPod sales rose 48% last year as buyers seek distraction-free listening and refurbished models remain plentiful online.
- Four years after Apple discontinued its digital music player, secondhand iPod sales are surging, driven by younger users seeking focused listening experiences without algorithm-determined playlists.
- Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, says the trend stems from a growing desire among younger users to mitigate smartphone distractions and reduce dependence on devices driven by mental health concerns.
- Refurbished electronics platform Back Market reported iPod sales jumped 48% last year, while eBay and Mercari host thousands of listings for the 450 million devices Apple sold over two decades.
- Hobbyists are modifying devices with open-source software like RockBox, which Wood said allows users to upgrade iPods to offer greater control and add features like high-resolution lossless audio support.
- Buyers should exercise caution, as some listings labeled "new" from China-based sellers are counterfeit, and older units may require 30-pin charging cables or battery replacements.
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Remember the iPod? It's making a quiet comeback. Four years after Apple killed off its digital music player, secondhand sales are surging. It's fueled in part by young people interested not just in its retro looks but a desire to listen to music in a focused way and with playlists not determined by algorithms.
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The iPod is undergoing a revival, with secondhand sales surging. Young people in particular are drawn to its retro look and the focused music experience it offers, free from smartphone distractions.
A new young generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening
Remember the iPod? It’s making a quiet comeback. Four years after Apple killed off its digital music player, secondhand sales are surging. It’s fueled in part by young people interested not just in its retro looks but a desire to listen to music in a focused way and with playlists not determined by algorithms. “There’s a growing trend, particularly amongst younger users, to mitigate the ease with which they can be distracted by smartphones, ofte…
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