The iPod is a line of portable media players and multipurpose pocket computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The first version was released on October 23, 2001, approximately 8 Ã, 1 / 2 months after the Macintosh version of iTunes was released. On July 27, 2017, only the iPod Touch is still being produced.
Like other digital music players, iPods can function as external data storage devices. Apple's iTunes software (and other alternative software) can be used to transfer music, photos, videos, games, contact information, e-mail settings, Web bookmarks and calendars to devices that support these features from a computer using Apple Macintosh certain versions and Microsoft Windows operating system.
Prior to the iOS 5 release, the iPod brand was used for the media player that came with iPhone and iPad, a combination of Music and Video apps on iPod Touch. On iOS 5, separate apps named "Music" and "Video" are standardized across all iOS supported products. While the iPhone and iPad basically have the same media player capabilities as the iPod line, they are generally treated as separate products. During mid-2010, iPhone sales went beyond the iPod.
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History
Although the iPod was released in 2001, its price and Mac compatibility only caused sales to be relatively slow until 2004. The iPod line comes from Apple's "digital hub" category, when the company started making software for a growing market of personal digital devices. Digital cameras, camcorders and organizers have an established mainstream market, but companies find digital music players that are "big and clumsy or small and useless" with a user interface that is "amazingly horrible," so Apple decides to develop it on its own. As commanded by CEO Steve Jobs, head of Apple hardware designer Jon Rubinstein assembled a team of engineers to design the iPod line, including hardware engineers Tony Fadell and Michael Dhuey, and design engineer Sir Jonathan Ive. Rubinstein had found Toshiba's hard disk drive when meeting Apple suppliers in Japan, and purchased the rights to it for Apple, and also knew how the screen, battery, and other key elements would work. This aesthetic is inspired by the 1953 T3 transistor radio designed by Dieter Rams, while the wheel-based user interface is requested by Bang & amp; Telephone Olufsen BeoCom 6000. The product ("Twenty-first-century Walkman") was developed in less than a year and was inaugurated on October 23, 2001. Jobs announced it as a Mac compatible product with 5à ¢ â,¬â "¢ hard disk, which put" 1000 songs in your pocket. "
Apple does not develop iPod software entirely in-house, instead of using a PortalPlayer reference platform based on two ARM cores. The platform has an imperfect software running on embedded commercial microkernel operating systems. PortalPlayer has previously worked on IBM branded MP3 players with Bluetooth headphones. Apple contracted another company, Pixo, to help design and implement the user interface under Steve Jobs direct supervision. As developments take place, Apple continues to improve the look and feel of the software. Starting with iPod Mini, the Chicago font is replaced by Espy Sans. Then iPod switches the font again to Podium Sans - a font similar to Apple's corporate font, Myriad. The iPod color screen then adopted several Mac OS X themes such as the Aqua progress bar, and brushed metal intended to generate a combination lock. In 2007, Apple modified the iPod interface again with the introduction of the sixth-generation iPod classic and third-generation iPod Nano by changing the font to Helvetica and, in many cases, dividing the screen into two by displaying the menu on the left and album artwork, photos or videos on the right (which is appropriate for the selected item).
In 2006, Apple presented a special edition for iPod 5G from Irish rock band U2. Like its predecessor, this iPod has carved the signatures of four band members on its back, but this is the first time the company changed the color of the metal (not silver but black). The iPod is only available with 30GB of storage. A special edition entitled buyers for exclusive videos with 33 minutes of interview and performance by U2, can be downloaded from the iTunes Store.
In September 2007, during a lawsuit with Burst.com's patent holding company, Apple drew attention to a patent for a similar device developed in 1979. Kane Kramer submitted a British patent application for his design of the "plastic music box" in 1981., which he called IXI. He could not get the funding to renew his worldwide patent worth US $ 120,000, so it was not applicable and Kramer had never gotten a profit from his idea.
The name iPod is proposed by Vinnie Chieco, a freelance copywriter, who (along with others) is called by Apple to find out how to introduce new players to the public. After Chieco saw the prototype, he thought of the 2001 movie: A Space Odyssey and the phrase "Open the pod bay, Hal!", Which refers to the white EVA foam from the Discovery One spacecraft. Chieco sees the analogy of the relationship between the spacecraft and the smaller independent pod in the relationship between a personal computer and a music player. Apple scrutinized the trademark and found that it was already in use. Joseph N. Grasso of New Jersey originally registered the trademark "iPod" with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in July 2000 for an internet kiosk. The first iPod kiosk was shown publicly in New Jersey in March 1998, and commercial use began in January 2000, but appears to have been discontinued in 2001. The trademark was registered by the USPTO in November 2003, and Grasso assigned it to Apple. Computer, Inc. in 2005.
The earliest use of footage in the trademark trade "iPod" was in 1991 by Chrysalis Corp of Sturgis, Michigan, in the style of " i POD".
By mid 2015, several new color schemes for all iPod models are currently visible in the latest version of iTunes, 12.2. The Belgian, Belgian, iPhone site originally found the picture when plugging the iPod for the first time, and the next leaked photo was discovered by Pierre Dandumont.
On July 27, 2017, Apple removed the iPod Nano and Shuffle from its store, marking the end of Apple's self-contained music player. Currently, the iPod Touch is the only iPod manufactured by Apple.
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Hardware
Audio
The third-generation iPod has a weak bass response, as shown in audio testing. The combination of small, low-impedance DC blocking capacitors typical of most consumer headphones forms a high-pass filter, which weakens low-frequency bass output. Similar capacitors are used in fourth generation iPods. The problem is reduced when using high-impedance headphones and is completely closed when driving high-impedance loads (line level), such as external headphone amplifiers. The first iPod Shuffle generation used a dual transistor output stage, not a single capacitor output, and did not show any bass response reduction for any load.
For all iPods released in 2006 and earlier, some equalizer sound (EQ) settings will distort the bass sound too easily, even on songs that are not too light. This will happen for EQ settings such as R & amp; B, Rock, Acoustic, and Bass Booster, as the equalizer amplifies the digital audio level beyond the software boundary, causing distortion (clipping) on ​​the bass instrument.
From the fifth-generation iPod, Apple introduced user-configurable volume limits in response to concerns about hearing loss. Users report that on the sixth-generation iPod, the maximum volume output level is limited to 100 dB in the EU market. Apple had previously had to wipe the iPod off the shelves in France for exceeding this legal limit. However, users who have purchased a new sixth generation iPod by the end of 2013 have reported new options allowing them to disable EU volume limits. It has been said that this new iPod comes with updated software that allows this change. The older sixth-generation IPod, however, can not update to this version of the software.
Connectivity
Initially, the FireWire connection to the host computer is used to update the song or recharge the battery. The battery can also be charged with the power adapter that came with the first four generations.
The third generation starts including a 30-pin dock connector, allowing for FireWire or USB connectivity. This provides better compatibility with non-Apple machines, as most of them do not have FireWire ports at the time. Eventually Apple started shipping iPods with USB cable instead of FireWire, although the latter was available separately. As the first generation iPod Nano and the fifth generation iPod Classic, Apple was discontinued using FireWire for data transfer (while still allowing the use of FireWire to charge devices) in an effort to reduce costs and form factors. On second-generation iPod Touch and fourth-generation iPod Nano, FireWire charging capability has been removed. Second, third and fourth generation, iPod Shuffle uses a single 3.5 mm minijack phone connector that acts as a headphone jack or USB data and charging port for the dock/cable.
The dock connector also allows the iPod to connect to the accessory, which often complements iPod music, video, and photo playback. Apple sells several accessories, such as the now discontinued iPod Hi-Fi, but most are manufactured by third parties such as Belkin and Griffin. Some peripherals use their own interface, while others use their own iPod screen. Because the dock connector is a proprietary interface, interface implementation requires royalty payments to Apple.
Apple introduced the new 8-pin dock connector, named Lightning, on September 12, 2012 with their announcement of the iPhone 5, the fifth-generation iPod Touch, and the seventh-generation iPod Nano, all of which featured it. The new connector replaces the old 30-pin dock connector used by older iPods, iPhones, and iPads. The Apple Lightning cable has pins on both sides of the plug so that it can be inserted with both sides facing up.
Accessories
Many accessories are made for iPod channels. A large number are made by third party companies, although many, such as iPod Hi-Fi, are made by Apple. Some accessories add additional features that other music players have, such as voice recorder, FM radio tuner, wired remote control, and audio/visual cable for TV connection. Other accessories offer unique features like the Nike iPod pedometer and iPod Camera Connector. Other important accessories include external speakers, wireless remote control, protective, screen film, and wireless earphones. Among the first accessory manufacturers were Griffin Technology, Belkin, JBL, Bose, Monster Cable, and SendStation.
BMW released its first iPod car interface, allowing newer BMW vehicle drivers to control the iPod using internal steering controls or radio head-unit buttons. Apple announced in 2005 that a similar system would be available for other vehicle brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Nissan, Toyota, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Acura, Audi, Honda, Renault, Infiniti and Volkswagen. Scion offers standard iPod connectivity in all their cars.
Gecko Gear, founded in 2006, sells 100 accessories ranging from protective covers to screen protectors, screen protectors to armbands.
Some independent stereo manufacturers including JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, and Harman Kardon also have an iPod-specific integration solution. Alternative connection methods include adapter kits (which use cassette decks or CD changer ports), audio input jacks, and FM transmitters such as iTrip - although private FM transmitters are illegal in some countries. Many car manufacturers add audio input jacks as standard.
Starting mid-2007, four major airlines, United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates, reached an agreement to install iPod seat connections. The free service will allow passengers to turn on and fill iPods, and view videos and music libraries on each rear seat view. Initially KLM and Air France reportedly became part of the deal with Apple, but they later released a statement explaining that they were only contemplating the possibility of incorporating the system.
Software
IPod channels can play multiple audio file formats including MP3, AAC/M4A, AACF Protected, AIFF, WAV, Audible Audience, and Apple Lossless. IPod Photo introduces the ability to display JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG image file formats. The fifth and sixth-generation iPod classics, as well as the third-generation iPod Nano, can also play MPEG-4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) and QuickTime video formats, with video dimensions restrictions, coding techniques, and data rates. Originally, iPod software only works with Classic Mac OS and macOS; The iPod software for Microsoft Windows is launched with a second generation model. Unlike most other media players, Apple does not support the Microsoft WMA audio format - but converters for WMA files without digital rights management (DRM) are provided with Windows versions of iTunes. MIDI files also can not be played, but can be converted to audio files using the "Advanced" menu in iTunes. Alternative open source audio formats, such as Ogg Vorbis and FLAC, are not supported without installing custom firmware to iPod (eg Rockbox).
During installation, the iPod is associated with a single host computer. Whenever an iPod is connected to its parent computer, iTunes can sync all music libraries or music playlists automatically or manually. Song rates can be set on iPod and synced later to the iTunes library, and vice versa. Users can access, play and add music on a second computer if the iPod is set to manual instead of automatic sync, but anything added or edited will be reversed when connecting and syncing with the main computer and its libraries. If users want to automatically sync music with other computers, the iPod library will be completely removed and replaced with other computer libraries.
Interface
iPod with color display using graphics and anti-aliased text, with sliding animation. All iPods (except the 3rd generation iPod Shuffle, the 6th & 7th generation iPod Nano, and iPod Touch) have five buttons and the next generation has buttons integrated into the click wheel - an innovation that provides a neat minimalist interface. These buttons perform basic functions such as menu, play, pause, next track, and previous tracks. Other operations, such as scrolling through menu items and controlling the volume, are performed using the click wheel in turns. The 3rd generation iPodod Shuffle has no control over the actual player; instead of having a small control on the earphone cord, with the volume-up and -down buttons and one button for play and pause, subsequent tracks, etc. iPod Touch does not have a click wheel; instead of using the touch screen along with the home button, the sleep/wake button and (on the second and third generation of the iPod Touch) volume-up and -down buttons. The user interface for the iPod Touch is identical to the iPhone. The differences include the lack of phone applications. Both devices use iOS.
iTunes Store
The ITunes Store (introduced on April 29, 2003) is an online media store run by Apple and accessed via iTunes. The store became the market leader soon after its launch and Apple announced video sales through stores on October 12, 2005. Full-length movies became available on September 12, 2006.
At the time the store is introduced, purchase audio files using AAC format with additional encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system. Up to five official computers and unlimited number of iPods can play files. Burning files with iTunes as audio CDs, then re-importing will create music files without DRM. DRM can also be removed using third-party software. However, in an agreement with Apple, EMI began selling DRM-free high quality songs on iTunes Stores, in a category called "iTunes Plus." While individual songs are made at a cost of US $ 1.29, 30Ã, Â ¢ more than the usual DRM song fee, the entire album is available for the same price, US $ 9.99, as the album is DRM encoded. On October 17, 2007, Apple lowered the cost of each iTunes Plus song to US $ 0.99 per song, the same as the DRM coded track. On January 6, 2009, Apple announced that DRM was removed from 80% of the music catalog, and it would be removed from all music in April 2009.
iPods can not play music files from competing music stores using competing DRM technologies such as Microsoft-protected WMA or RealNetworks' Helix DRM. Sample stores include Napster and MSN Music. RealNetworks claims that Apple created a problem for itself by using FairPlay to lock users into using the iTunes Store. Steve Jobs stated that Apple earns a small profit from track sales, though Apple uses stores to promote iPod sales. However, the iPod can also play music files from online stores that do not use DRM, such as eMusic or Amie Street.
Universal Music Group decided not to renew their contract with iTunes Store on July 3, 2007. Universal will now supply iTunes in the 'as you please' capacity.
Apple debuted on the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in a Media Event titled "The Beat Goes On...". This service allows users to access the Music Store from either iPhone or iPod Touch and download songs directly to devices that can sync to the user's iTunes Library via WiFi connection, or, in the case of iPhone, the phone network.
Games
Video games can be played on different versions of the iPod. The original iPod has a game Brick (originally created by Apple founder Steve Wozniak) included as a hidden feature easter egg; firmware version then add it as menu option. Then the iPod revision added three more games: Parachute , Solitaire , and Music Quiz .
In September 2006, the iTunes Store began offering additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth-generation iPod with iPod 1.2 or newer software. The games are: Bejeweled , Cubis 2 , Mahjong , Golf Mini , Pac-Man , Tetris , Texas Hold 'Em , Vortex , Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Zuma Additional games have been added. These games work on the 6th and 5th generation of iPod Classic and the 5th and 4th generation iPod Nano.
With third parties like Namco, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Sega, and Hudson Soft making games for iPod, Apple's MP3 player has taken steps to enter the gaming console game market. Even video game magazines such as GamePro and EGM have reviewed and assessed most of their games in recent times.
This game is a.ipg file, which is actually a disguised.zip archive. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to possible third-party games. Apple has not released a software development tool (SDK) for iPod-specific development. Applications built with the iPhone SDK are only compatible with iOS on iPod Touch and iPhone, which can not run click-based play.
File storage and transfer
All iPods except iPod Touch can function in "disk mode" as a mass storage device to store data files but this may not be the default behavior, and in the case of iPod Touch, requires special software. If the iPod is formatted on a Mac OS computer, it uses the HFS system file format, which allows it to function as a booting disk for Mac computers. If it is formatted on Windows, the FAT32 format is used. With the release of iPod compatible with Windows, the default file system used on the iPod channel is switched from HFS to FAT32, although it can be reformatted to the file system (excluding the very FAT32 iPod Shuffle). Generally, if a new iPod (excluding iPod Shuffle) is initially plugged into a computer running Windows, it will be formatted with FAT32, and if initially plugged into a Mac running Mac OS it will be formatted with HFS.
Unlike many other MP3 players, simply copying audio or video files to a drive with a typical file management application will not allow the iPod to access them properly. Users must use software that is specifically designed to transfer media files to iPod, so files can be played and viewed. Usually iTunes is used to transfer media to iPods, though some alternative third-party applications are available on a number of different platforms.
iTunes 7 and above can transfer media purchased from the iTunes Store from iPod to computer, provided that a computer containing DRM-protected media is authorized to play it.
Media files are stored on iPods in hidden folders, along with proprietary database files. Hidden content can be accessed on the host operating system by enabling hidden files to display. Media files can then be recovered manually by copying files or folders from iPod. Many third-party applications also allow easy copy of media files from iPod.
Models and features
While the "Classic" suffix is ​​not introduced until the sixth generation, it has been applied here retroactively to all generic iPods for clarity.
Patent disputes
In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod channel and its related technology: Advanced Audio Device claimed the iPod channel infringes its patent on "jukebox music", while the Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a lawsuit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology infringes on patents issued to inventor Ho Keung Tse. The latest cases also include Sony's online music store, RealNetworks, Napster, and MusicMatch as defendants.
Apple's application to the US Patent and Trademark Office for patents on "rotational user input", as used on the iPod interface, received the third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology , one of Apple's leading competitors in the MP3 player market, announced that it holds a patent on the part of the music selection interface used by the iPod channel, called the "Zen Patent Creative Technology", which was given on August 9, 2005. On May 15, 2006, Creative filed another lawsuit against Apple with the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Creative also asked the United States International Trade Commission to investigate whether Apple violated US trade laws by importing iPods to the United States.
On August 24, 2006, Apple and Creative announced a wide settlement to end their legal dispute. Apple will pay Creative US $ 100 million for a paid license, to use the Creative rights granted in all Apple products. As part of the agreement, Apple will cover a portion of its payment, if Creative successfully licenses the patent. Creative then announced its intention to produce iPod accessories by joining the Made for iPod program.
Sales
Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated the sales of digital music players in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the years from January 2004 to January 2005, the high level of sales caused US market share to increase from 31% to 65% and in July 2005, this market share was measured at 74%. In January 2007 iPod market share reached 72.7% according to Bloomberg Online.
On January 8, 2004, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced that it would sell its iPod branded HP under Apple's license agreement. Several new retail channels are used - including Walmart - and this iPod eventually reaches 5% of all iPod sales. In July 2005, HP stopped selling the iPod due to unfavorable terms and conditions imposed by Apple.
In January 2007, Apple reported a record quarterly earnings of US $ 7.1 billion, of which 48% resulted from iPod sales.
On April 9, 2007, it was announced that Apple had sold a hundred million iPods, making it the best-selling digital music player of all time. In April 2007, Apple reported second-quarter earnings of US $ 5.2 billion, of which 32% resulted from iPod sales. Apple and some industry analysts point out that iPod users tend to buy other Apple products like Mac computers.
On October 22, 2007, Apple reported quarterly revenues of US $ 6.22 billion, of which 30.69% came from Apple notebook sales, 19.22% of desktop sales and 26% of iPod sales. Apple's revenue in 2007 increased to US $ 24.01 billion with a profit of US $ 3.5 billion. Apple ended fiscal 2007 with $ 15.4 billion in cash and no debt.
On January 22, 2008, Apple reported the best quarterly earnings and earnings in Apple's history so far. Apple posted record revenues of US $ 9.6 billion and posted a quarterly net profit of US $ 1.58 billion. 42% of Apple's revenue for the first fiscal quarter of 2008 came from iPod sales, followed by 21% of notebook sales and 16% of desktop sales.
On October 21, 2008, Apple reported that only 14.21% of total revenue for the 4th fiscal year of 2008 came from the iPod. At the September 9th, 2009 presentation at Apple Event, Phil Schiller announced total cumulative iPod sales exceeding 220 million. The continuing decline in iPod sales since 2009 has not been a surprising trend for Apple companies, as explained by Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer in June 2009: "We expect our traditional MP3 players to decline over time as we cannibalize ourselves with the iPod Touch and iPhone. "Since 2009, iPod sales companies continue to decline every quarter of the financial and in 2013 new models are not introduced to the market.
In September 2012, Apple reported that the total number of iPods sold worldwide is 350 million.
Industry impact
The iPod has won several awards ranging from engineering excellence, to the most innovative audio products, to the fourth best computer product of 2006. iPods often receive favorable reviews; score on appearance, clean design, and ease of use. PC World says that the iPod line has "changed the landscape for portable audio players". Some industries modify their products to work better with iPod channels and AAC audio formats. Examples include CD copy protection schemes, and cell phones, such as phones from Sony Ericsson and Nokia, that play AAC files rather than WMA.
In addition to earning a reputation as a respected entertainment device, the iPod has also been accepted as a business device. Government departments, major institutions and international organizations have turned to iPod channels as a delivery mechanism for business communications and training, such as Royal and Western Infirmaries in Glasgow, Scotland, where iPods are used to train new staff.
iPods are also gaining popularity for use in education. Apple offers more information about the use of education for iPods on their websites, including a collection of lesson plans. There is also academic research conducted in this field in nursing education and more general K-16 education. Duke University provided the iPod to all new students in the fall of 2004, and the iPod program continues today with modifications. Entertainment Weekly put it at the end of the decade, the "best-of" list, said, "Yes, kids, there really are times when we roam the earth without our favorite thousands of jams tucked comfortably into our hip pockets. Strange. "
The iPod has also been credited with the acceleration of the shift in the music industry. Popularizing iPod digital music storage allows users to ignore listening to the entire album and can instead choose certain singles that accelerate the end of the Album Era in popular music.
Criticism
Battery problem
Battery life advertised on most models is different from real life that can be achieved. For example, the fifth-generation iPod 30 GB is advertised as having up to 14 hours of music playback. An MP3.com report states that this can hardly be achieved under real-life usage conditions, with an author for MP3.com getting on average less than 8 hours from the iPod. In 2003, a class action lawsuit filed against Apple complained that the battery charge lasted longer than was stated and that the battery was weakening over time. The lawsuits are resolved by offering individuals either US $ 50 store credit or free battery replacement.
The iPod battery is not designed to be removed or replaced by the user, although some users have been able to open the case itself, usually following instructions from third-party iPod replacement battery vendors. In addition to the problem, Apple initially will not replace batteries that are outdated. The official policy is that customers must purchase an updated replacement iPod, at a cost that is almost equivalent to the new one. All lithium-ion batteries lose capacity during their lifetime even when not in use (guidelines are available to extend life span) and this situation leads to the market for third-party battery replacement kits.
Apple announced a battery replacement program on November 14, 2003, a week before a high publicity stunt and website by Neistat Brothers. The initial cost was US $ 99, and it was lowered to US $ 59 in 2005. One week later, Apple offered an extended iPod warranty for US $ 59. For iPod Nano, soldering equipment is necessary because the battery is soldered to the main board. The fifth-generation iPod has a battery attached to the backplate with an adhesive.
The first generation Nano iPod may be overheated and pose a health and safety risk. Exposed iPod nanos were sold between September 2005 and December 2006. This was due to the defective battery used by Apple from a single battery manufacturer. Apple recommends that the affected iPod Nano owners stop using it. Under the Apple product replacement program, the exposed Nanos is replaced with the current Nano generation at no cost.
Reliability and endurance
The iPod has been criticized for its alleged short life and fragile hard drives. A 2005 survey conducted on the MacInTouch website found that the iPod line had an average failure rate of 13.7% (although they noted that comments from respondents indicated that "the actual iPod failure rate may be lower than it appears"). It concludes that some models are more durable than others. Specifically, the failure rate for iPods that use hard drives is usually above 20% while those with flash memory have a failure rate below 10%. At the end of 2005, many users complained that the surface of the first generation iPod Nano could be easily scratched, making the screen unusable. Class action demands are also filed. Apple initially considered a minor flaw issue, but then began shipping this iPod with a protective sleeve.
Labor disputes
On June 11, 2006, the English tabloid The Mail on Sunday reported that the iPod is mainly produced by workers earning no more than US $ 50 per month and working 15-hour shifts. Apple investigated the case with independent auditors and found that, while some factory work practices complied with Apple's Code of Conduct, others did not: employees worked more than 60 hours a week for 35% of the time, and worked more than six consecutive days for 25 % from time.
Foxconn, the Apple manufacturer, initially denied the breach, but when an audit team from Apple found that workers had been working longer than allowed under Chinese law, they promised to prevent workers from working longer than allowed codes. Apple hires a standard workplace audit firm, Verità ©  ©, and joins the Code Group of Electronic Behavioral Code to keep track of its steps. On December 31, 2006, workers at Foxconn's factory in Longhua, Shenzhen formed a union affiliated with the All-China Trade Union Federation, a union umbrella organization approved by the Chinese government.
In 2010, a number of workers committed suicide in Foxconn operations in China. Apple, HP, and others stated that they were investigating the situation. The Foxconn guard was recorded with a video of the beat of the employees. Another employee committed suicide in 2009 when a prototype of Apple disappeared, and stated in a message to his friends that he had been beaten and interrogated.
In 2006, the iPod was produced by about 14,000 workers in the US and 27,000 overseas. Furthermore, the salary associated with this product is highly distributed to highly skilled US professionals, as opposed to a proficient lower US retail employee or overseas manufacturing worker. One interpretation of this result is that US innovation can create more jobs abroad than at home.
iPod model timeline
See also
- Comparison of portable media players
- iPod manager comparison
- iPhone
- Podcasts
References
External links
- iPod - the official site at Apple Inc.
- The iPod troubleshooting and service basics at Apple Inc.
- 21st century Apple articles , Brent Schlender, Fortune , November 12, 2001 article
- iPod Nation in Wayback Machine (archived October 15, 2007), Steven Levy, Newsweek , July 26, 2004 article
- The Perfect Thing , Steven Levy, Wired , November 2006
- iPod (first generation) completed unloading on TakeItApart.com
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