Thanks everyone for 300k! Only took me... 4 weeks to upload this since my last video lol, was travelling and got a bit burnt out but I'm back now (for better or for worse). Any of you remember the iPod loop, and did anyone actually use it? Curious here, don't think I ever saw one in public

@theappleexpert3298

Жыл бұрын

I have a iPod touch 7th generation or the iPod touch(2019-2022) model so I didn’t have these

@7x7vv

Жыл бұрын

Yes I used the iPod loop, I guess it added a level of safety. Mainly I used it because there wasn’t any reason for me not to use it.

@sosopwsi829Jjw9

Жыл бұрын

You should do a video on the Xperia Z Ultra, the 6.4" phone in 2013.

@TAELSDOLL

Жыл бұрын

ipod sock

@Entertainment-

Жыл бұрын

I used one, every cool kid at school had an iPod and the loop helped keep is safe, but they really don’t age well so you would have to get replacements after 4 months.

I never used the loop but I must admit the silver button on the back of the iPod made a great little fidget popping it in and out

@Flubbizockt

Жыл бұрын

Yes, best fidget toy

@Whack18

Жыл бұрын

So true lol

When I was younger, I used to think that the loop was actually just the security circle apple would attach to their devices in the stores and the circles just didn't come off when you bought them lol

@Drewiss

Жыл бұрын

Great video though! I love your content!

@jdowg494

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@TruFire710

Жыл бұрын

Same here😂

@ivebeenmemed

Жыл бұрын

@@Drewiss did you just reply to your own comment 😂

I think the loop failed because as soon as someone bought an iPod 5, they immediately shoved it in an otter box since the iPod was so flimsy dropping it on a couch cushion was enough to shatter the thing into over a thousand fragments. Apple really didn’t build them well.

@Zach27727

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I had one of the griffin survivors when I first got mine

@PhoenixsWorldVideos

Жыл бұрын

Somehow my iPod touch 5 is still mint condition after heavy use growing up and surviving two water drops.

@musaratjahan7954

Жыл бұрын

Funny enough mine survived many falls onto solid concrete without any case or protectors, it only got scratches but it was perfectly fine. I only recently managed to kill it by accidentally dropping it in my soup.

@gameguy_

Жыл бұрын

fr i saw a youtuber crack one with duct tape

@JasperPeters

Жыл бұрын

@@gameguy_ I need to see that video lol

I wish apple found a way to keep the iPod alive. Such an iconic device

@wil-fri

Жыл бұрын

yes but there would be a battle due the 3.5 mm audio jack

@HighFidelityFox

Жыл бұрын

@@wil-fri the problem is that unless you really care about audio quality, there’s no point to carrying around a second device. The iPod was successful because when it came out there was no other mass media portable music player. But now your phone can do the same exact thing, but better

I bought the 5th generation iPod Touch 64GB silver in 2013 and I absolutely LOVED it. It was so far beyond the 4th generation in terms of design and especially display quality. I jailbroke it and got SO much use out of it from tons of old school console and arcade video game emulators with a Wiimote controller, to free calling/texting, a cool voice control music app called Vokul that I used while driving, videos, etcetera. I used it for years until the battery was completely shot and it finally died on me last year without a scratch on it. It was an amazing device and my most prized electronic gadget.

@danielt_The_entertainer

Жыл бұрын

Right on bro. My friend did the same exact thing he tried to convince me at the time to jailbreak mines. (Mines was the product red edition, His was the black ipod 5). But i never wanted to lose my warranty i took real care of it until one day it just stopped working right after ios 7, it lagged a lot and the battery would die out really fast. Good times and it brings back so much memories of my freshman and sophomore yesr of highschool until i purchased the iphone 6

@kingkane

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man. Jailbreaking an old iOS felt like a right of passage in my school. Make sure you save your iPod tho, you could replace the battery on them so long as you’re careful.

I absolutely loved the loop! I used it all the time, so much I actually broke the one included so I had to buy a new one. Maybe it's because I've always been paranoid about losing my stuff but I've always held my phone (iPod at that time) in my hand because I always had that tactile and visual reminder that it's still with me, so the loop was actually pretty useful to be able to hold stuff with both hands while also having the iPod in sight. I actually miss the feature, a lot now that I'm reminded of it.

@heavenlydusk

Жыл бұрын

Finally I'm not the only one paranoid about my phone.

@bntrs

Жыл бұрын

If you still want a wrist strap on your phone, plenty of cases have two holes for putting on a charm or something on but a Wii wrist strap or similar attaches the same way

I was quite confused when I saw it what that silver circle is used for. Nobody ever used one in my surrounding. And while iPod Touch was basically stripped down iPhone , it was still expensive to let it dangle from your wrist and get scuffed , beaten and glass broken , especially since new screen wasn't (and still isn't) cheap part to replace.

My dad used to have a 5th generation iPod but it disappeared several years ago and we haven’t seen it since. Looked EVERYWHERE for that dang thing, never found it. Lol

@NFStopsnuf

Жыл бұрын

You got burgled

I remember going to the Apple store at the mall near me and seeing the loop button on the iPod touch, not knowing what it was for. I don’t remember ever seeing that loop band out and about or even in the store. Didn’t know it existed until now so I’m glad I finally know what that button was for.

I remember unboxing my blue iPod 5 in 2012 and was very excited to use it with the loop. I never used it once and it got lost

I have this iPod and a case that has a cutout for the loop, I used it frequently and loved this feature! Back in the time it cost lot of my money so I cared for the iPod as best as I could so I made sure to never drop it ;)

To be honest I would love to see this on today’s iPhone‘s.

@tafifish

Жыл бұрын

Im sure they have plenty of phone cases with loops already built-in

@JoZibi

Жыл бұрын

@@tafifish Yes you’re right

@John-zp2jm

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I wouldn’t risk my 13pro made of titanium rely on a small rubber strap

@anthony64924

Жыл бұрын

@@John-zp2jm wow titanium 😐

@JoZibi

Жыл бұрын

@@John-zp2jm Titanium?

I always wondered about this one. Happy to learn more about it!

i had that exact ipod touch. my first big purchase. $320, I remember that. iOS 7 was nuts. I still have it in my drawer, might as well fire it up for old time's sake

Only one third party vendor made a case that was iPod loop compatible. Wish the loop made its was to the iPhone line. I had a few loops for my iPod touch but only ever used the red one. I was hoping they’d release an adjustable fabric loop, but that never came to fruition. Those old iPod touches are life savers in the wedding DJ community. Zero message alerts or notifications while playing music is priceless.

@stefan-bayer

Жыл бұрын

Hope you don’t mind me asking. Do you know what the loop was made of, real leather, plastics or anything else? Have a great day :)

@kylehazachode

Жыл бұрын

@@stefan-bayer like a silicone. Third party companies made leather ones. I think there’s an Etsy seller that can make leather ones rn.

@stefan-bayer

Жыл бұрын

@@kylehazachode Thanks for your fast reply! If you had to guess - do you think the form was injection molded with silicone or would you say it was stamped afterwards to get the fit. Was thinking about to use this in another field of application and can not find any information about the processes Apple uses.

I had the loop. They were a nice feature, surprisingly handy. Expensive for what they were and got grubby very quickly if you actually used them.

This exact iPod was the first electronic Product I bought myself with my own money. I first thought the loop was pretty practical, especially since I actually used my iPod as my main camera, since my phones camera was much worse. After I searched for my first backcover I discovered there were no cases with space for the loop open, so I ditched the loop since then. That was definitely the main reason why people didn't care about it since no case supported it and cases are just a more reasonable kind of drop protection than the loop lol

@vonn1334

Жыл бұрын

There’s actually a case that supported it💀

@user-ck4pg9zn5f

Жыл бұрын

@@vonn1334 There were, but not the ones I wanted back then hahaha My old self insisted on having a Batman one and it didn't exist back then

If latests iPhone models had that loop besides already being really durable they’d never fall, honestly it was an awesome idea imo and I’m sad it didn’t work out. Also I’d find it really convenient to keep the loop on when having my phone in my pockets and just pull it out with the loop without worrying about it falling off. Tbh it’s a simple idea yet secure which I definitely want on an iPhone.

@yourgrandmasjzexboyfriend

Жыл бұрын

Lol just grab your phone with your hands its not any harder or less convenient.

I use to do roller coaster POV’s in 2012... loop was really helpful.. I still have this iPod running iOS 6 in 2022...

whenever I buy a new phone case one of the first things I do is drill 2 small holes in it on the side. That lets me get a cheap wrist strap in and attach it to the case. I can't understate how nice it is knowing the strap is there to keep my phone from falling out of my hand.

Hey Josh! I was wondering if you could make some sort of a video essay on the Pebble line of smartwatches. They have such an interesting backstory, and quite an interesting downfall from grace. It's honestly very sad to see how they were basically killed by the Apple Watch, so much so that I'd just like for you to make a video on them! You can find them on eBay for fairly cheap, and in good condition (especially the Pebble Time; I saw a red one being sold for less than 100 dollars)

As a kid I had a blue one and the only use I had for the loop was chewing on it when I was bored

Cool! I'm thinking of buying one of these ipods, haha!

I think the strap was more for sports like running so you didn’t drop it while running

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A GOOD PLACE TO FIND AN IPOD. THANK YOU!!!

This is genous!!

I got one when I bought my iPod touch 5 and I lost the loop within a week

I LOVE YOU AND I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

I had one of these in middle school and i loved it.

I bought my first ipod touch for 50$. It was one of the early ones too, like the one with the silver metal back. I never get apple products anymore but I loved having that iPod, it was my first touchscreen device.

Fun fact, my whole graduation was shot on a IPod nano camera and it actually looks really cool and antique for what it really was that shot it (think of like a Cannon 1990s feel)

I feel like having the strap you’ll have been great for concerts, sure it’s easy to hold an iPod but how easy is it to hold one when people are moshing around you

I wish they kept some type of attachment for the iPods. it’s just a nice to have. (doesn’t matter bc they discontinued them anyways lol)

I... Never seen that but I like it! Bring it back! 😂

Yay I'm early and the loop is nostalgic u still got my ipod touch 7 ima miss the ipod touch :(

@GentlemanGaming1122

Жыл бұрын

I'm early to! 😎

@Flame-lv4er

Жыл бұрын

@@GentlemanGaming1122 heck yeah

The loop attachment mechanism reminds me of the AirTag Loop’s snap closure.

I actually went after the basic 16gb touch 5 without camera a couple years ago and got one because ever since it came out I was hooked by its super clean design without the loop hook, black Apple iPod logos and buttons, and mostly because it was the only device you could get at the time with the shiny silver chamfered edges from white devices with a black screen. It looks super clean and different - even though this black and silver combo has become more commonplace now as Apple stopped making devices with white screens for quite a while now. But yeah, I remember seeing this iPod quite often in high school, and I never ever saw anyone of them with its loop attached. It’s sad because it was cool and possibly an invitation from Apple for people to ditch cases. I got mine on an iPod 6 case. The hole for the nonexistent camera sadly is there but at least the loop hole isn’t. It’s handy as a focused music player you can use without being bothered by other apps, I love mine and put it to good use, only problem is you can’t keep almost anything downloaded with 16gb.

Love the Sonic 3 music in the background 😁

Great video i really want an ipod touch and then love the idea of the loop, meanwhile in use an iphone 4 with rockform cases that includes her own brand loop, i never knew how is going with the ipod and the change in design

Hold on, I saw those today in a store I think. They are remodeling and selling a whole bunch of outdated stuff. I should totally go back and see if it really was this loop. Might be fun to hold on to a pair for resale value for collectors if they are cheap

@K3VG979

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah go back n check

i LOVED the loop button to just click

Saw the new airpods pro lanyard loop and immediately thought of this video, hopefully it turns out differently this time haha

good video!

The tab S2 has the best attachment where the case clicks into 2 tabs on the back of the tablet so the case doesn't have any bezels and looks like it's stuck to the tablet.

Got the 5th gen iPod from my mom as a phone/disposable camera substitute for a school trip to DC (we weren't allowed to bring phones but i guess iPods were fine...) The wrist strap might have helped for the first month or two that I had it, but I still have it now and the screen is positively destroyed.

I loved the loop

Hey, are you going to do an iPhone 7 Plus review? I still have one as my backup phone, and I’m extremely satisfied with the performance. I just wanted to know if I should upgrade it to an XR or something, or it can last me another year on IOS 15 with no issues. Thanks

That loop thing was ahead of its time. We weren't ready for that innovative/ game-changing / life-changing strap of technological marvel.

Wow this brings back memories. I agree that it was cool but useless. Most of the time my iPod was in a case so I could never use the strap.

i always thought this was pretty cool; it would be great to have this on the iphone

When the 5th Gen came out I bought the red edition and actually used the looped. Had it till it broke. I still have my iPod 5th but need a new battery

I brought a cheap set of plastic cases from a Walmart bargain shelf after I got the last iPod touch after Covid began. They have a special hole for the loop, which I thought was odd.

I like your choice of music. w HOME

my main problem with the design is laying it flat on a desk it wobbles due to the camera and the button loop doesnt help much to level it out eventually there were wear marks on the opposite side

I’m sure it was just so people thought of the iPod as an alternative to a point and shoot digital camera. However they completely forgot that most people would have put the iPod in a case making the loop completely useless

When I had an iPod Touch I always wondered what that circle was for! I never even knew it was a button!

The only other time I can think of that Apple designed a product to work with a singular, specific accessory on a hardware level was the iPad 2’s hinge magnets for the Smart Cover.

I have a wrist strap on my samusung case i love it

I used the loop that came with mine maybe twice. And by used, I mean more like tried on. I remember it chafing my wrists.

Felicitaciones ... Guau 300m subscripciones.. Es grandioso! El iPod touch "loop" era una nueva y colorida forma de tener su iPod touch a mano. Eso era perfecto para cuando desea disparar desde un ángulo de cámara difícil de alcanzar o girar el iPod touch hacia arriba para escribir un iMessage rápido o simplemente diviértelo cuando tenga menos bolsillo.

I had a iPod touch 6 and my case had a weird hole in it that I didn’t know what It was for but now I know it was just for the iPod touch 5th gen

It's a shame Josh only has around 300k subs. I've been watching him since 2018. He makes great content

I had one of these. This felt more like a test for the iPhone, but threw it on the iPod.

Wii remotes needed this

i have an old jailbreaked ipod touch 5, i use it as a fidget lol

I have a iPhone 13 Mini and the two cases I have bought have designs to add a wrist strap. I think it’s useless, but my sister thinks it’s neat carrying your phone on your wrist like a wristlet purse. I don’t I’ll ever carry my phone like that.

I remember this lol. I had a 5th gen

You sir are really good at what you do. for I just watched a 10 minute video about an attachment point for a wrist strap on a obsolete device. Even saying it out loud kind of makes me feel stupid.

Wasnt this a beloved feature back in the day In some markets? Even without safety feature you could hang a fun little charm off if that would dangle from your phone or hang out your pocket like a fashion accessory. Sad to see it not take off here

I had a friend in high school with a 5th gen ipod touch and I often wondered what that button was for until I asked him and he said "oh it's for some stupid loop or something" so yeah, even I can't say I saw anyone use it.

I like the sonic 3 angel island music

Hello my nano ipod 7th generation broke looking to get a ipod. what model and generation to get?. Looking for 64GB Capacity. Can you help me?

it’s funny because most phone cases have two little holes that can support a wrist strap. At least, I use it for that purpose. Put a Wii strap on there, never dropped my phone 🤞🏼

0:14 I use to like the loop on iPod touch 5th

i was curious on what that little circle was as a kid, never found out

I could use that for just dance for my kids

I have an iPad mini gen 2 brand new sealed in the box still, never been opened. Would you be interested in buying it?

I remember using it as a fidget toy. Never using it as the loop though.

feel like the nubs broke alot. heard of this back in the day but thought it was bs cuz almost no one i knew could actually get theirs open

i had the i pod 4 and the 5th and it was a MAJOR upgrade from the 4 and the 5😭

Tbh i had a charm on my old Xs max case So i kinda like this

Honestly i would kinda want one

At the time I worked for a Premium Reseller and we never sold any iPod touch loops, same with the remote loop for the  Siri Remote

I still have my loop… never used it!

i had no idea that thing popped out

Still have my iPod touch. Never used the wrist straps. The iPod is now a paper weight 😂

I want this on an iPhone

Ok, but I actually liked the loop. And even got replacement bands for it.

Another thing is the charging magnet/dock for Apple Pencil on iPads

Can I import my softs into soft soft and process without using a mic

This is my first time hearing about the iPod loop.

Honestly I wouldn’t mind this loop attachment on the iPhone 14!

i think the circle adds a lot to the look of the device

Does anyone know what the loop was made of, real leather, plastics or anything else? Thanks Have a great day :)

I always thought it was cool for no particular reason🤣🤣🤣

i used the loop maybe once or twice in my bedroom before i put a case on it.

An externally attached magsafe charger would be nice too

@tylern6420

Жыл бұрын

Bad

I liked it.

Ngl id love to have a loop on my iphone 13 or at least on a case 🤔