The 16GB variant of the fifth-generation iPod touch is already marked as obsolete, with Apple looking to add the 32GB and 64GB options to the list later this month.

SEE ALSO: The best and worst iPods from the last 15 years An Apple spokesperson says they're eliminations will allow them to focus on the iPod touch, which is the most popular iPod.

The iPod touch will cost $229 for the 8 GB model, $299 for 32 GB, and $399 for 64 GB. All new iPod models will be available starting next week and are available for pre-order on Apple's site today.

So long and thanks for all the tunes: Apple has bid a fond farewell to the last model in its iconic line of iPod music players — ending the music player’s two-decade run. The tech giant’s ...

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