Apple Inc. will discontinue making the iPod, a music player that was first launched in 2001. Here’s a look at how the stock has performed since the music player was launched.
What Happened
Apple released the iPod in 2001 as one of its first personal electronics products. The first iPod was released on Oct. 23, 2001.
Later versions of the iPod were introduced including the iPod Mini in 2004, iPod Nano in 2006, iPod Touch in 2007, and several versions of the iPod Shuffle.
The device was one of several items that expanded the product line for Apple away from the computer market, and also one of the many products that were launched with co-founder Steve Jobs serving as Apple CEO….