The iPod Touch is being discontinued

The iPod as we know it is officially dead.

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Apple announced that it’s quietly discontinuing the $199 iPod Touch, the latest version of its iconic MP3 player

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The iPod Touch is currently available on Apple’s website as well as most big third-party retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.

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Considering virtually everyone uses their smartphone as a music player, what’s the point of buying an iPod these days?

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It has access to the trove of apps and games on Apple’s App Store, meaning kids can play Roblox, watch their favorite YouTube videos or jam out to

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This could also help prepare the youngsters in your life for their first handset

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Finally, Apple’s newest iPod may hold some appeal for old-school or minimalist users who truly want a device just for playing music

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Smartphones fill up fast with apps, photos and messages, so serious listeners who prefer to download rather than stream could get a lot out of a dedicated music player

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The latest iPod is effectively a slimmer iPhone SE, packing a vibrant 4-inch screen, a decent 8-megapixel camera and an Apple A10 Fusion processor that delivered smooth performance for apps

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Fortunately, the latest iPod Touch remains a great buy for kids, digital music snobs or hardcore Apple collectors.

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