Summary
People are buying old iPods again for nostalgia and as a way to unplug from smartphones. Interest in these devices increased after Apple stopped making them, with more people searching for and buying older models online. The trend reflects a wider desire for simpler technology that focuses on one purpose, like just playing music.
Key Facts
- People are buying Apple's old iPods for nostalgia and a break from smartphones.
- Interest in these iPods rose after Apple stopped making them in 2022.
- Online searches and purchases of iPod Classic and iPod Nano increased by 20-25% in 2025.
- iPods offer a single-purpose use, like just playing music, unlike multifunctional smartphones.
- Some people prefer iPods to avoid constant notifications and distractions.
- Using iPods can remind people of less hectic times and provide a sense of nostalgia.
- Younger people are embracing more manual experiences, like loading songs onto an iPod.
- On-demand audio streaming is still growing, with 1.4 trillion song streams in the U.S. in 2025.
