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Modernized Classic Music Players

The iPod Classic 2021 Concept by Andrea Copellino is Nostalgic

— September 6, 2021 — Tech
The Apple iPod experienced a number of design changes and upgrades before being discontinued by the brand in 2014, so the iPod Classic 2021 concept has been designed to identify what could be observed if the device were still around today.

Designed by Andrea Copellino, the iPod is imagined with a design that calls to mind the latest-generation iPhones and boasts a crisp display that's accented by the classic Apple click wheel below. The MP3 player is imagined as a port-free device that follows on the brand's shift away from the 3.5mm headphone jack as it helps to usher in the discontinuation of physical ports.

The iPod Classic 2021 concept is designed in two finishes that are highly polished with a matte finish on the front to call to mind the original devices.

Image Credit: Andrea Copellino
Trend Themes
1. Revived Classic Technology - The modernization and reimagining of classic technology devices and gadgets to fit with modern aesthetics and features, can offer profitable opportunities for businesses.
2. Shift to Wireless Technology - The removal of physical ports and embrace of wireless technology allows room for innovation in designing and developing wireless gadgets and accessories.
3. Nostalgic Design Aesthetics - Nostalgia sells, incorporating classic and vintage design aesthetics in modern devices can be a great way to appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia and create a unique selling point.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The Technology industry can benefit from reviving classic technology devices such as MP3 players, smartphones, and handheld gaming consoles to appeal to customer nostalgia.
2. Design - The Design industry can create innovative and modern designs for classic gadgets such as cameras, vinyl turntables, and typewriters, offering unique and original design aesthetics for modern consumers.
3. Audio Accessories - The Audio Accessories industry can embrace the shift towards wireless technology and create innovative wireless earbuds, headphones, and Bluetooth speakers to complement the modernized and wireless audio devices.
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