It’s been just a few years since Apple discontinued its iPod lineup. Whereas the iPod contact was discontinued final yr, gross sales of the iPod shuffle and iPod nano led to 2017. However after all, even within the streaming period, some individuals nonetheless maintain their iPods alive for nostalgic causes. And when you’re experiencing points syncing your iPod shuffle together with your Mac, Apple is fixing that with macOS 13.5.
Apple fixes bug affecting iPod shuffle homeowners (you learn that proper)
The corporate has been testing macOS Ventura 13.5 beta for just a few months. Whereas the replace doesn’t include any new options or different vital adjustments, there’s an intriguing bug repair coming with the replace. The discharge notes for macOS Ventura 13.5 beta 5 (by way of MacRumors) point out that the replace fixes a bug affecting iPod shuffle syncing.
“Fastened a problem the place iPod shuffle (third and 4th technology) can’t be synced as a result of an unknown error (-244),” says the official replace changelog. It’s unclear how lengthy the bug has been affecting iPod shuffle homeowners, or even when it solely impacts a small variety of customers, however fortunately Apple is working to repair it quickly.
The third technology iPod shuffle was launched in 2009 and discontinued in late 2010 with the launch of the 4th technology iPod shuffle, which introduced again the built-in management buttons. This mannequin was the one which remained obtainable till the tip of conventional iPods in 2017.
For these unfamiliar, iPod shuffle was a particular mannequin within the iPod lineup recognized for not having a show. Regardless of that, iPod shuffle was fairly in style as a result of its actually small form-factor and sub-$100 price ticket. You may nonetheless discover some refurbished iPod shuffle on Amazon.
As for macOS Ventura 13.5 beta, there’s no phrase on when Apple will launch the replace to the general public. However contemplating that iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma are anticipated to be launched this fall, it’s seemingly that the present betas of iOS 16 and macOS 13 can be launched to everybody within the coming weeks.
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