""There's a growing trend, particularly amongst younger users, to mitigate the ease with which they can be distracted by smartphones, often driven by mental health and well-being concerns. Having a dedicated music device, such as an iPod, is a good way to reduce your dependence on a smartphone and avoid being drawn into other activities, like doomscrolling through social media feeds, when you only really want to listen to music.""
""Based on my discussions with people in the market, there has definitely been renewed interest in refurbished iPods.""
""Back Market, which operates in the U.S., Japan and more than a dozen European countries, said iPod sales last year jumped 48% from 2024.""
After Apple discontinued the iPod, secondhand sales have increased significantly, particularly among younger users. This trend is driven by a desire to listen to music without distractions from smartphones. Many young people are concerned about mental health and prefer dedicated music devices to avoid social media distractions. The secondhand market is thriving, with numerous listings available on platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Back Market, which reported a 48% increase in iPod sales last year.
Read at Fast Company
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