Apple exactly 11 years ago, on March 9, 2007, it sold its 100th iPod, five and a half years after the portable music player went on sale. It turned out that the iPod is the Cupertino company's most popular product of all time, or at least until it went on sale. iPhone.
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Apple In April 2007, it sold more than ten iPod models, including five original iPods, two iPods mini, two iPod nanos and two iPod shuffles. The Californian giant has released more than four thousand accessories for the devices, from cases to separate speakers. In fact, more than 70% of cars manufactured in the United States in 2007 offered iPod connectivity.
The success of the iTunes store gradually grew Music Store, which at the time became the third largest music store in the United States. Together with the iPod, Apple shot to the top in the technology world.
"On this historic milestone, we want to thank all music lovers for making the iPod the most successful product ever," he said Steve Jobs. "iPod has helped millions of people around the world rekindle their passion for music, and we're thrilled to be a part of that."
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Even celebrities paid tribute to the iPod. "It's hard to remember what I did without my iPod," said singer Mary J. Blige. “iPod is more than just a music player. It's an extension of your personality and a great way to keep your favorite music with you everywhere you go.” Also a multiple Tour de France championancand LancArmstrong praised the iPod: “I bring running shoes and an iPod. I listen to music when I run. Having music with you is really motivating.”
Apple by 2011, it had sold a whopping 300 million iPods. The Apple company no longer informs about how many iPods it has sold, but according to all accounts it should be around 400 million.
Source: Cult of Mac
