The iPod may be the source of annoyance to thousands of people on public transport every day, but Apple's media player is making amends by dealing with another of society's irritants.
Apparently it is killing off the wedding DJ, as couples increasingly opt to choose their own music and hook their iPod up to speakers, rather than inflicting Phil Collins and Chris De Burgh on their guests.
During the past 12 months more than two-thirds of receptions staged at the Lowry Hotel in Salford saw couples elect to dispense with the services of a DJ and provide their own playlist, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The trend may be welcomed by anyone who has recently received a wedding invitation, but veteran DJ Billy King told the newspaper using an iPod to provide the entertainment at a wedding is an "atrocious idea" that kills the atmosphere.
Instead, Billy recommended his own formula for a successful reception.
"After a few drinks, it's Amarillo, Come On Eileen and songs by The Nolans that everyone can enjoy. They might be cheesy, but they fill the dancefloor," he explained.
Couples who want their reception to feature some traditional wedding staples but do not want to pay one of Billy's comrades can find The Tony Christie Love Collection and The Nolans: Superhits at iTunes.
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