Happy 25th Anniversary, iPod
Apple is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original iPod, which was unveiled by Steve Jobs in 2001. The device is credited with transforming Apple's business model and expanding its influence beyond the computer market.
Why it matters
The iPod is considered a pivotal product in the history of consumer electronics and the digital music revolution.
Apple today marks 25 years since the introduction of the original iPod, one of the company's most significant products and a major contributor to its expansion beyond the Mac.
Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPod on October 23, 2001, at a small press event in the Town Hall auditorium at Apple's Infinite Loop headquarters. Advertised as offering "1,000 songs in your pocket," the device combined a 5GB hard drive with a monochrome LCD display, a mechanical scroll wheel, and up to 10 hours of battery life.
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