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What is the story behind the name "iPod"?
Interesting! Did Apple consider any other names for the device before settling on "iPod"?
From what I've read, there were a few other potential names floating around before they landed on "iPod." One that I came across was "MackinTosh," which was obviously a nod to the Apple Macintosh line, but ultimately didn't make sense given that the device was designed specifically for music playback. There were also some other ideas that were more descriptive and straightforward, like "AudioMate" and "StereoPod," but those didn't have the same marketing-friendly ring to them as "iPod."