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Matt Bolton

It’s time for the iPod Shuffle to come back, in wireless form

Apple iPod Shuffle second generation.

This year is the 20th anniversary of the iPod Shuffle's launch, and the eighth anniversary of its discontinuation. The iPhone especially made it seem pretty redundant, and I hadn't really thought about it in years – but talking to people in the tech world recently about a few trends not only put it back in my mind, it actually got me excited for what a new version of it could be.

First up: dedicated music players are having a real moment. The stalwarts of Sony and Astell & Kern, among the best MP3 players, have been joined by Chinese brands such as Fiio, HiBy, and Shanling to shake things up, bringing audiophile specs for affordable prices.

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