Apple Closes Out iPod Era, Selling Remaining Stock 'While Supplies Last'

An era ended at Apple Tuesday with the announcement it's phasing out its last iPod, the touch. The music player will be available "while supplies last," Apple said. “Since its introduction over 20 years ago, iPod has captivated users all over the world who love the ability to take their music with them on the go,” said the company in a product update, saying the ability to “take one’s music library out into the world” has been extended across the company’s product line in computers, tablets, smartphones, Apple Watch, Apple TV and the HomePod mini. “The spirit of iPod lives on,” said Greg Joswiak, senior vice president-worldwide marketing. Models were available at Apple Tuesday in 32 GB ($199), 128 GB ($299) and 256 GB ($399) versions in six colors. Best Buy listed the iPod touch Tuesday as an MP3 player; prices were $229 for 32 GB and $349 for the 128 GB version. The 256 GB model was sold out at bestbuy.com. Apple didn’t respond to questions on how long it will support the devices via software updates.