Back in 2007, I was gifted a 1GB Ipod shuffle from my cousin Raakhee. She lives in the US & sent it to me via her mother (my mom’s sister) who was visiting her on the birth of her (Raakhee’s) second child. Her mom came back to India that year after her visit and she gave the box to my mum and another sister who were there waiting to pick her up. My mum came back home and sprung this surprise on me when she gave the box to me. The iPod Shuffle was a small, flash-memory-based MP3 player by Apple, known for its simplicity and portability, featuring no screen, FM radio, or Dock Connector, and was discontinued on July 27, 2017.

Here are some key facts about the iPod Shuffle:

• Smallest iPod: It was the smallest model in Apple’s iPod family.
• Flash Memory: It was the first iPod to use flash memory for storage.
• No Screen: It lacked a screen, FM radio, and a Dock Connector, focusing on simplicity.
• Headphone Controls: The 3rd generation Shuffle had no buttons on the device itself, relying on a small remote on the headphone cord, while the 4th generation added buttons back.
• First Model: The first model was announced at the Macworld Conference & Expo on January 11, 2005.
• Discontinuation: The iPod Shuffle was discontinued by Apple on July 27, 2017, along with the iPod Nano.
• Capacity: The iPod shuffle was available in 2GB and 4GB memory capacities.
• Dimensions: The iPod shuffle is 45.2mm tall, 17.5mm wide, and has a depth of 7.8mm.