Father of iPod Tony Fadell has a 'business idea' for CEO Tim Cook: Apple can …

2026-02-03 - 06:55

Tony Fadell, the 'father of the iPod,' has urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to revive the iPod. He believes Apple can leverage nostalgia and the growing demand for distraction-free music devices, citing the resurgence of 'dumb phones' and retro tech as evidence. Fadell suggests integrating iPod functionality into AirPods or offering a standalone minimalist player.