TechnologyThe Verge•1 min read•10/15/2026 (3h ago)

Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod

Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod
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There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade. Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, a microSD card slot, FLAC playback, and more. And while cracking open an iPod...

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  • There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade.
  • Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, a microSD card slot, FLAC playback, and more.
  • And while cracking open an iPod will never not be intimidating, at least the Sprout doesn't require any soldering.

There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade. Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, a microSD card slot, FLAC playback, and more. And while cracking open an iPod will never not be intimidating, at least the Sprout doesn't require any soldering. The firmware allows audio over USB for wired headsets, as well as over the original 3.5mm jack. Plus, Bluetooth support lets you connect to your AirPods or favorite UE party speaker. Wi-Fi enables Google Cast and AirPlay streaming, as well … Read the full story at The Verge.

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