The road to Steve Jobs' resignation, and the rise of Tim Cook as his successor

On August 24, 2011, just six weeks before his death, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs announced his resignation as CEO. Tim Cook now seems to have been his obvious successor, but back then, he was an unexpected and even controversial choice.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 46

Original unopened iPod to sell for record-breaking $29,000

A first-generation iPod that's been around the auction block is up for sale once again — fetching the highest price yet at $29,000.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

How to fix an iPod that won't sync with macOS Ventura

If you're still rocking it old school with an iPod, syncing may be an issue. It still works, but you may have to finesse it a bit. Here's what to try if your iPod won't sync with macOS Ventura.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Best apps to learn Spanish on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Learning a new language is now more accessible than ever. These apps and services are best choices for people who want to learn Spanish.

Julia Gomez 3 years ago 0

Mac delays, iPod's demise, and Musk hesitates over Twitter - Apple's May 2022 in review

For a month that could otherwise be known as just "the one before WWDC," May 2022 proved to be a volatile time for Apple and the whole technology industry, with moves like unionization that will have long-lasting effects.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 1

'Father of the iPod' Tony Fadell joins Arm's board

Nest and iPod co-designer Tony Fadell has joined the board of processor designer Arm, which works with Apple on the M- and iPhone A-series chips.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Apple Music celebrates 100 million songs

Apple has announced that Apple Music now features more than 100 million songs, and says 20,000 are being added by artists every day.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Want to write for AppleInsider during the next Apple event? Apply within!

Does the iPhone 14 event really excite you? Do you like teaching people how to use that iPhone or iPad? We may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Mike Wuerthele 3 years ago 0

Apple's features graveyard: Once heavily marketed, now gone

While Apple continues to release new products and features every year at their Apple Events, that has not stopped them from ruthlessly dropping once-popular aspects and features.

Nathaniel Pangaro 3 years ago 29

How and why Apple's iPod touch could be reborn

Since the discontinuation of iPod touch, it has left us wondering what Apple could have done to keep the legacy of iPod alive. Here are four ways iPod touch could have stayed relevant.

Robert Irish 3 years ago 8

How to use the Accessibility features on iPhone and iPad

The usability of Apple's iPhone and iPad goes well beyond users with perfect hearing or vision. Here's how to set up Accessibility features in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.

Darryl Boxberger 3 years ago 0

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AirPods Pro 2 rumors, USB-C on iPhone 15, goodbye to iPod & more on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 0

Apple officially sells out of iPod touch in its US online store

Apple's final iPod, the 2019 iPod touch, is now officially sold out on the official US online storefront, with some stock remaining in Canada, Brazil, and the UK.

Darryl Boxberger 4 years ago 5

Apple sells out of all 256GB iPod touch colors

A day after announcing the iPod touch would remain on sale only while stocks last, the 256GB versions of every color model have already sold out.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Apple's iPod is the other device that saved Apple, and set the table for the iPhone

It was the iMac that saved Apple Computer, but it was the iPod that made the company into a consumer technology hit — and it lasted for an amazing 21 years.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 11

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