Analysts say the iPod product line will be replaced by the iWatch

Although Apple has not yet made it clear whether it will launch the iWatch to enter the wearable device market, there have been various rumors about the iWatch on the Internet, and Apple has recently officially applied for trademark protection in the field of jewelry watches, which makes people more convinced that the arrival of the iWatch is only a matter of time. From previous rumors and Apple's recruitment notice, it is not difficult to see that the iWatch will focus on health functions and will be able to be paired with the Healthbook application in iOS 8.

However, will the iWatch, as a new product, replace the iPod? Although the iWatch and iPod are very different, Christopher Caso, an analyst from Susquehanna Financial Group, still believes that the iPod will eventually be replaced by the iWatch.

He also predicted that Apple would not update the iPod this year. As a declining product line, the iPod has not had any substantial upgrades for quite some time. However, considering that smartphones have gradually become the main tool for people to listen to music, the necessity of separate MP3 players is gradually decreasing. Therefore, it is not surprising that the once glorious iPod has fallen into such a situation. Even Apple's current CEO has admitted that iPod sales are indeed declining.

Except for iPod touch, other products in the iPod product line are known for being small and portable. From this perspective, it is not impossible for iWatch, which is equally portable and rich in functions, to replace iPod. And if iWatch can continue the relatively low price of iPod, then iWatch may become a new favorite of consumers who like small and portable electronic devices.

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