iPod Linux (2017)

If only apple could work on a modern ipod replacement. I used to have an ipod shuffle (this tiny thing with a clip), and I was using it every day for sports.

How do people listen to music when doing sports? Iphones suck in this regard (you cannot run with it in your pocket or hands; and this band on your arm is just uncomfortable).

Apple could do well with just an iPod classic with a moderns screen, a half terabyte of storage, headphone jack and support for Airpods and Apple Music. They could shift a decent amount of units.

It wouldn't have to be cheap just done well.

iPod classic would be a big hit, just needs modern electronics with the classic user interface.

I’d love one, but I guess having a device that isn’t a cellular tracking and surveillance is not desirable.

A lot of watches now have Bluetooth music playback, both smart watches and sport watches.

I can also still manage to fit an iPhone 12 Mini comfortably in many running shorts in the small rear key pockets or back zipper pockets. Some running waistbands also work well. But it's hit and miss vs old mp3 players that weighed next to nothing.

I guess Apple Watch can scratch that itch? It has about the same size as iPod Shuffle?

Apple Watch is a drop-in replacement for that usecase.

Sony walkman kind of dominate the market as far as i understand. Not exactly the same, but close enough that Apple might not sell as much as you think.

Apple Watch + AirPods