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The first MP3 player was released
The first MP3 player was released, designed as a personal music player that could hold up to eight songs, priced at $200. -
Apple released the first iPod
Apple released the first iPod, which quickly became the most popular type of MP3 player. It was portable, about the size of a deck of cards, and weighed 6.5 ounces. -
Apple launched the second-generation iPod
Apple launched the second-generation iPod, allowing Windows PC users to utilize the device with MusicMatch Jukebox software. This model could store between 1,000 to 4,000 songs, depending on its storage capacity. -
The iTunes Store was launched
The iTunes Store was launched, beneficial for MP3 players by enabling users to sync music directly to their devices instead of having to download each file individually. -
Flash-based Mp3 players were gaining popularity
Flash-based MP3 players were gaining popularity from brands including Creative, SanDisk, and Samsung as they offered more portability and reliability compared to the hard-drive-based players. -
Microsoft Zune launched
Microsoft Zune launched. It is a media player that includes wireless sharing and a 30 GB hard drive. However, it did face the competition with the iPod. -
Apple introduced the iPod Touch
Apple introduced the iPod Touch, which functioned similarly to a standard iPod but featured additional capabilities, including games, a digital camera, a web browser, and messaging. By 2013, approximately 100 million units had been sold. -
Apple released the iPod touch 2nd gen
Apple released the iPod touch 2nd gen it was a multi-touch mobile device with a touchscreen-based user interface. This iPod generation 2 was created with gigabytes ranging from 10 to 20, when the 1st gen only had 5 so the 2nd gen could store more. -
Mp3 players began to decline
MP3 players began to decline because they were facing a decline in sales because the smartphone became the new popular of this beginning era. The smartphone offered music streaming and more downloading capabilities alongside the other features.