Trending Now - Reviving the Ipod: Tips for Enjoying Distraction-free Music

WHO:

Fast Company - Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight

AP News - Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight

WHAT:

Fast Company - Secondhand sales of iPods are surging four years after Apple discontinued the device.

AP News - Apple sold 450 million iPods over two decades.

AP News - iPod sales on Back Market jumped 48% from 2024.

Fast Company - Thousands of listings for used iPods are available on eBay.

AP News - Thousands of listings for new iPods on eBay are from China-based sellers, with complaints of counterfeit packaging.

WHERE:

Fast Company - Listings for used iPods are available on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Mercari, and Back Market.

AP News - Back Market operates in the U.S., Japan, and more than a dozen European countries.

WHEN:

Fast Company - Apple discontinued the iPod four years ago, in 2022.

AP News - The original iPod was released in 2001.

AP News - The most recent version of iOS that works on the seventh generation iPod Touch is iOS 15.

WHY:

Fast Company - There is a growing trend among younger users to mitigate distractions from smartphones, driven by mental health and well-being concerns.

AP News - Young people are interested in the iPod for its retro looks and focused music listening experience.

HOW:

Fast Company - Users can manage their iPod and sync music using iTunes on Windows or Apple Music on Mac.

AP News - Users can perform a factory reset on their iPod using a computer to restore original settings.

Fast Company - Users can replace the iPod's firmware with open-source software like RockBox for enhanced features.

(UPDATED April 9, 2026 19:23 UTC)

Sales of secondhand iPods are experiencing a remarkable surge, four years after Apple discontinued the device, with a 48% increase in sales on Back Market compared to 2024. Over the past two decades, Apple sold 450 million iPods, and now thousands of listings for used models can be found on platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Mercari, although some new listings from China have raised concerns about counterfeit packaging. This growing interest, particularly among younger users seeking a distraction-free music experience, highlights a trend towards retro technology as they look to manage their smartphone distractions.