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MP3 technology started in German
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Then Tomislav Uzelac made the first successful MP3 player after the Germans MP3 became a disaster.
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Two German college students bring the AMP playback engine to Windows, creating Winamp, the first MP3 playback software for Windows.
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Nike releases the PSA Play 120, the first MP3 player aimed at the workout crowd, with an armband and a coating to keep sweat from getting into the player
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Music phones take off in the United States, with LG, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia and SonyEricsson releasing phones with integrated MP3 players.
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Apple releases iPhone and iPod Touch. These MP3 players feature touch screens, Web connectivity and downloadable software that expands their functionality.