IPod touch

The iPod touch (also colloquially referred to as the iTouch, by analogy to the iPhone) is a discontinued mobile device that can be used as a portable media player, personal digital assistant, and handheld gaming console.
The iPod touch adds the multi-touch graphical user interface to the iPod line. It is the first iPod with wireless access to the iTunes Store, and also has access to Apple's App Store, enabling content (such as music, games, and movies) to be purchased and downloaded directly on the device. As of March 2011, Apple has sold over 60 million iPod touch units.
Apple announced on May 10, 2022 that the iPod product line would be retired once the last remaining inventory of the 7th-generation iPod touches were sold out.Apple Kills the iPod by Phillip Tracy, Gizmodo. 2022-05-10. 
==Models==
===1st generation===
The 1st generation iPod touch was originally released on September 14, 2007 in black with 8 or 16 GB of storage. A 32 GB model was later added on February 5, 2008. The first of its kind, the iPod touch was an instant hit; achieving success similar to the first generation iPhone, which was released a few months prior to the iPod touch. The iPod touch was the first iPod with Wi-Fi and a multi-touch interface. The device features the Safari web browser and access to the iTunes Store and YouTube. The line was discontinued on September 9, 2008, in favor of the 2nd-generation iPod touch.
Picture	Capacity 	RAM 	Release date 	Original OS 	Battery life
 	  8 GB16 GB32 GB	128 MB	  8 GB: Sep. 14, 200716 GB: Sep. 14, 200732 GB: Feb.  5, 2008	  8 GB: iOS 1.116 GB: iOS 1.132 GB: iOS 1.1.3	Audio: 22 hoursVideo:   5 hours
===2nd generation===
The 2nd generation iPod touch was a slightly improved model compared to its predecessor. Its Wi-Fi antenna on the back top left was oval shaped, the rim and the casing's color was changed to silver, and instead of only being able to be updated to iOS 3.1.2., it could be updated to iOS 4.2.1, on top of a greatly improved battery lifespan. It was a vast improvement to its predecessor but it was succeeded by the 3rd-generation iPod touch.
====New features====
The 2nd-generation iPod touch featured improved battery life, physical volume controls, and the ability to upgrade up to iOS 4.2.1, and a thinner design.
Picture	Capacity 	RAM 	Release date	Original OS	Battery life
 	  8 GB16 GB32 GB	128 MB	Sep. 9, 2008 	iOS 2.1 	Audio: 36 hoursVideo:   6 hours
===3rd generation===
The 32 GB and 64 GB models were updated to include the upgraded RAM, CPU and GPU internals from the iPhone 3GS; they include voice control support, Voice Control, included iPhone OS 3.x, and bundled remote earphones with microphone. The third generation iPod touch with iPhone OS 3.1 was released on September 9, 2009. Apple's published technical specifications for the third generation iPod touch only include references to the 32 GB and 64 GB models.
Following the introduction of the third generation iPod touch, Apple also continued offering the second generation 8 GB version, upgraded to the same iPhone OS version as the new third generation devices. The iPod touch (third generation) is model A1318. This generation supports only up to iOS 5.1.1; it does not support iOS 6. It will slow down when using some new iOS, and has a lower battery life compared to the 2nd generation version.
====New features====
The 3rd-generation iPod touch featured much-improved internal components, the ability to upgrade to iOS 5.1.1, and a 64GB model.
Picture	Capacity 	RAM 	Release date	Original OS	Battery life
 	32 GB64 GB	256 MB	Sep. 9, 2009 	iOS 3.1 	Audio: 30 hoursVideo:   6 hours
===4th generation===
The 4th-generation iPod touch was originally released on September 12, 2010 with just a black model, but later a new white model was added on October 12, 2011 at the same time as the iPhone 4S. This iPod touch was set at the price $199-$399.
====New features====
The new iPod touch included many new features from the iPhone 4, including a Retina display, a FaceTime camera, and a 720p HD iSight camera. The iPod touch 4 is 26% thinner than the iPod touch 3. The iPod touch 4 came in black and white included first the iOS 4.0 and later the iOS5.0 update, which includes the following new features:
FaceTime (video-calling):
FaceTime was added to the iPod touch 4 with the front camera; it enables iPod touch users to call any Mac with video conference ability, iPhone 4 or later, iPad 2 or later or another iPod touch 4 or later and have a video chat (similar to Skype). To use FaceTime on an iPod touch, you need to use an email address.
iMessage (texting):
iMessage was introduced in the iPod touch 4 to enable users to freely text another Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Mac) running iOS 5 or OS X Mountain Lion or later by using an email address. This feature became very popular among iPod touch users who did not own mobile phones, as it allowed them to text their friends.
Reminders (personal digital assistance):
Reminders was brought in on the iPod touch 4 as an alternative to Calendar or Clock alerts, and a way to create a virtual schedule day-by-day. Reminders allows users to schedule events by date, time, and month, similar to the Calendar application, but actually alerts the user when it is time to complete the task they have scheduled.
Game Center (gaming):
The Game Center was added to the iPod touch 4 as a gaming leaderboard where users can create an account, add friends and access their scores while playing games on third-party applications. Users also gain a ranking on worldwide leaderboards where they can connect with other players of the game.
Newsstand (news):
The Newsstand application was added as a way for users to read magazines and newspapers on their iPod touch, which they can download from the App Store. Users can also manage their magazine or newspaper subscriptions from the app.
Voice Memos (recording):
Voice Memos allowed users to record important moments in their lives by utilizing the iPod touch's built-in microphone and recording audio files. These 'memos' can later be transferred onto a user's computer.
Camera (taking photos):
The Camera app works with the iPod touch 4's dual cameras to take pictures, record videos, and edit them all in one app. Similarly, there are synchronized sharing options within the app, so users can send their pictures to friends or post them on Facebook and Twitter with a tap of the screen. The iPod touch 4G is the first iPod touch model to have not only one camera, but two, the front camera is 0.3mp and the back is 0.7mp but supports HD video recording at 720p. There are apps on the App Store that make the camera better.
Retina display: The display on the iPod touch 4 is designed by Apple and manufactured by LG. It features a multi-touchscreen with pixel density of 326 pixels per inch (pip) and res of 960x640. The screen is marketed as a "Retina Display", based that 300 ppi at 12 inches from the eye is the maximum amount of detail the human retina can process.
Notification Center (notifications):
The Notification Center is a central place where iPod touch users can view all of their notifications from third-party and built-in applications and mark them as read. It is an easy place to catch up on what you've missed, especially if you haven't used your iPod touch for a few hours.
This generation supports updates through iOS 6.x.
====Issues====
Some 4th-generation iPod touch users have experienced Wi-Fi signal dropping when texting and browsing the web. Other users experienced sound when recording video with Wi-Fi on.
The older, original 4th-generation iPod touch (not originally with iMessage installed) doesn't work with some docking stations.
4th-generation iPod touch models manufactured after a certain date shipped with iOS 6, and due to manufacturing differences, cannot be downgraded like previous models as a result of hardware changes. 
====White model====
On October 4, 2011 Apple announced a new white iPod touch, which was still from the 4th generation iPod touch family as it had the same specs as the original black one. All of its new features were from the new iOS 5 update that was released on October 12, 2011.
Picture	Capacity 	RAM 	Release date 	Original OS 	Battery life
 	  8 GB16 GB32 GB64 GB	256 MB	Black: Sep. 12, 2010White: Oct. 12, 201116 GB: Sep. 12 2012	Black: iOS 4.1White: iOS 516 GB: iOS 5.1	Audio: 40 hoursVideo:   7 hours
===5th generation===
The 5th generation iPod touch features a larger screen identical to that of the iPhone 5, and comes in more colours and is noticeably thinner than previous models. It was originally introduced in October 2012 and is $299 for the 32GB version and $399 for the 64GB version. In May 2013, a 16GB 5th Gen model was released for $229 to replace the 4th Gen model before iOS 7 was released, as the 4th Gen model was not going to be supported. The 16GB model only comes in one color, a black front with a silver back panel. The metal buttons were also replaced with black plasitc buttons, and the back camera along with the iPod touch loop were dropped to save money.
====New features====
The 5th generation iPod touch came with the same dual cameras featured on the previous model, but both cameras had new capability to take pictures in panorama mode and record in 1080p HD, effectively replacing digital point-and-shoot cameras. The 5th generation iPod touch also featured the iPod touch loop, it's to prevent users from dropping their iPod touch. The iPod touch 5th Gen has the similar specifications of the iPhone 4S such as 512MB of RAM and Apple A5 processor, but the camera is the same as iPhone 4's camera.
This generation supports updates through iOS 9.x.
Picture	Capacity 	RAM 	Release date 	Original OS 	Battery life
 	16 GB32 GB64 GB	512 MB	32, 64 GB: Oct. 11, 201216 GB no iSight: May 30, 201316 GB with iSight: June 26, 2014	32, 64 GB:iOS 6.016 GB no iSight: iOS 6.1.3Apple iPod touch 5th Gen, No iSight, 2013 16 GB Specs, Everyi. Accessed 2022-09-19.16 GB with iSight: iOS 7.1.xApple iPod touch 5th Gen, 16 GB, 2014 16 GB* Specs, Everyi. Accessed 2022-09-19. Note the source states iOS 7.1.2, however this is improbable as the update was released 4 days after the release of this iPod model.	Audio: 40 hoursVideo:   8 hours
===6th generation===
The 6th generation iPod touch features the same 4-inch Retina Display as the previous generation, and comes in Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue, Pink, and . It was originally introduced in July 2015 and starts at $199.
====New features====
The 6th generation iPod touch introduced all-new colors, as well as more powerful internal components. The 6th generation iPod touch has the similar specifications of the iPhone 6, including 1GB of RAM and the A8 processor, alongside the same camera used on the iPhone 6. 
This generation supports updates through iOS 12.x.
Picture	Capacity 	RAM 	Release date	Original OS	Battery life
 	16 GB32 GB64 GB	1 GB	July 14, 2015 	iOS 8.4 	Audio: 40 hoursVideo:   8 hours
=== 7th generation ===
The 7th generation iPod touch is the latest version of the iPod touch which features a A10 Fusion chip, the same that was used on the iPhone 7, and up to 256GB of internal storage. Originally introduced on March 28th, 2019, the device could also be requested for a custom laser engraving message, and came with the same colors as the 6th-generation iPod touch (above). Prices started at $199. 
This generation supports up to iOS 15.x, which includes services such as Apple Arcade and Apple One, and was the last remaining iPod model available from Apple.
Picture	Capacity 	RAM 	Release date	Original OS	Battery life
 	  32 GB128 GB256 GB	2 GB	May 28, 2019 	iOS 12.3.1 	Audio: 40 hoursVideo:   8 hours
==Specifications==
Model 	Model 	1st generation 	2nd generation 	3rd generation 	4th generation 	5th generation 	6th generation
Picture 	Picture 	 	 	 	 	 	
Initial release operating system 	Initial release operating system 	iPhone OS 1.1 	iPhone OS 2.1.1 (MB model)iPhone OS 3.1.1 (MC model) 	iPhone OS 3.1.1 	iOS 4.1 	iOS 6.0iOS 6.1.3 (16 GB model (2013)) 	iOS 8.4
Highest supported operating system 	Highest supported operating system 	iPhone OS 3.1.3 	iOS 4.2.1 	iOS 5.1.1 	iOS 6.1.6 	iOS 9.3.5 	iOS 12.4.7
Display 	Display 	3.5-inch, 3:2 , 262,144-color (18-bit), glossy glass covered LED-backlit TN LCD, 480 × 320 px () at 163 ppi, 200:1 contrast ratio	3.5-inch, 3:2 , 262,144-color (18-bit), glossy glass covered LED-backlit TN LCD, 480 × 320 px () at 163 ppi, 200:1 contrast ratio	3.5-inch, 3:2 , 262,144-color (18-bit), glossy glass covered LED-backlit TN LCD, 480 × 320 px () at 163 ppi, 200:1 contrast ratio	3.5-inch, 3:2 aspect ratio, 16,777,216-color (18-bit + FRC), glossy glass-covered LED-backlit TN LCD, 960 × 640 px at 326 ppi, 800:1 contrast ratio 	4-inch, 71:40 aspect ratio, LED-backlit IPS TFT LCD, 1,136 × 640 px at 326 ppi, 800:1 contrast ratio 	4-inch, 71:40 aspect ratio, LED-backlit IPS TFT LCD, 1,136 × 640 px at 326 ppi, 800:1 contrast ratio
Input 	Input 	Multi-touch touchscreen display 	Multi-touch touchscreen displayvolume buttonsbuilt-in speaker 	Multi-touch touchscreen displayvolume buttonsbuilt-in speaker and microphone with new earphones 	Multi-touch touchscreen displaybuilt-in speaker and microphonevoice control3-axis accelerometer, gyroscopevolume buttonsambient light sensors 	Multi-touch touchscreen displaybuilt in speaker and microphoneSiri3-axis accelerometer, gyroscopevolume buttons 	Multi-touch touchscreen displaybuilt in speaker and microphoneSiri3-axis accelerometer, gyroscopevolume buttons
Processor 	Processor 	620 MHz ( to 412 MHz, originally 400 MHz) 32-bit RISC ARM 1176JZ(F)-S v1.0 (32 KB L1) (Samsung S5L8900) 	620 MHz ( to 533 MHz) core (32 KB L1) with internal core for acceleration (Samsung S5L8720) 	833 MHz ( to 600 MHz) ARM (64 KB L1) (Samsung S5L8922) 	800 MHz Apple A4 (SoC) 	1 GHz ( to 800 MHz) dual-core Apple A5 (SoC) 	1.4 GHz ( to 1.1 GHz) dual-core Apple-designed 64-bit Apple A8 with M8 motion coprocessor
GPU 	GPU 	PowerVR MBX Lite GPU 	PowerVR MBX Lite GPU 	PowerVR SGX535 GPU 	PowerVR SGX535 GPU 	PowerVR SGX543MP2 (dual-core, 200 MHz) GPU 	PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core, 450 MHz) GPU
SoC 	SoC 	Samsung S5L8900 	Samsung S5L8720 	Samsung S5L8922 	Apple A4 	Apple A5 	Apple A8
Storage 	Storage 	8, 16 or 32 GB 	8, 16 or 32 GB 	32 or 64 GB 	8, 16, 32 or 64 GB 	16, 32 or 64 GB 	16, 32, 64 or 128 GB
MSRP (US) 	MSRP (US) 	$299 (8 GB), $399 (16 GB), $499 (32 GB) 	$229 (later $199) (8 GB), US$299 (16 GB), $399 (32 GB) 	$299 (32 GB), $399 (64 GB) 	$229 (later $199) (8 GB), $199 (16 GB (replaced 8 GB)), $299 (later $249) (32 GB), $399 (64 GB) 	$229 (later $199) (16 GB), $299 (later $249) (32 GB), $399 (later $299) (64 GB) 	$199 (16 GB), $249 (32 GB), $299 (64 GB), $399 (128 GB)
RAM 	RAM 	128 MB DRAM 	128 MB DRAM 	256 MB DRAM 	256 MB DRAM 	512 MB DRAM 	1 GB DRAM
Connector 	Connector 	30-pin dock connector 	30-pin dock connector 	30-pin dock connector 	30-pin dock connector 	Lightning connector (8-pin) 	Lightning connector (8-pin)
Connectivity 	Connectivity 	Wi-Fi (802.11b/g),30-pin dock connectorincludes earphones and polishing cloth (only in 1st and 2nd generations) 	In addition to prior:Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (requires iPhone OS 3.0),built-in speaker, hardware volume controls, Nike + iPod Sensor support 	In addition to prior:Voice control,includes earphones with remote and mic 	In addition to prior:Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)(802.11n on 2.4 GHz)3-axis gyroscopebuilt-in microphoneincludes earphones (no remote or mic) 	In addition to prior:Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)(802.11n on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)replaced 30-pin dock connector with 8-pin Lightning connectorSiri voice assistantRevised EarPods	In addition to prior:Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
GPS 	GPS 	colspan=6 	 	 	 	 	
Digital compass 	Digital compass 	colspan=6 	 	 	 	 	
Bluetooth 	Bluetooth 	 	Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 	Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 	Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 	Bluetooth 4.0 	Bluetooth 4.1
Cameras 	iSight 	colspan=3 rowspan=2 	0.7 MP backside illuminated CMOS image sensor with video (720p HD at 30 fps) and 0.7 MP photos 	5 MP backside illuminated sensor with video (1080p HD at 30 fps), LED flash16 GB (2013): N/A 	8 MP backside illuminated sensor with video (1080p HD at 30 fps with 3x zoom, 720p slo-mo video at 120 fps, time-lapse video, cinematic video stabilization), improved face detection, exposure control, panorama (up to 43 megapixels), burst mode, tap to focus, photo & video geotagging over Wi-Fi	 	
Cameras 	FaceTime 	(VGA) photos and video at up to 30 fps 	photos and 720p video at up to 30 fps 	backside illuminated sensor with 720p HD video 	 	 	
Audio codec 	Audio codec 	Wolfson Microelectronics WM8758BG 	CS42L58 (338S055C) 	CLI1480A (338S0559) 	338S0589 	338S1077 	338S1116
Made for iPhone Hearing Aid Compatible	Made for iPhone Hearing Aid Compatible	colspan=4 	colspan=2 	 	 	 	
Live Listen 	Live Listen 	colspan=4 	colspan=2 	 	 	 	
Materials 	Materials 	back and aluminium alloy bezel; plastic for Wi-Fi antenna 	Contoured back and bezel; plastic for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna 	Contoured back and bezel; plastic for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna 	Glass display, stainless steel back and bezel 	Contoured aluminium alloy back and bezel; plastic for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna 	Contoured aluminium alloy back and bezel; plastic for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna
Color 	Color 	 	 	 	 	16 GB (2013): 	
Power 	Power 	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery 	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery 	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery 	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery 	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery 	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
Power 	Power 	3.7  2.15  (580 ) 	3.7 V 2.73 Wh (739 mAh) 	3.7 V 2.92 Wh (789 mAh) 	3.7 V 3.44 Wh (930 mAh) 	3.7 V 3.8 Wh (1,030 mAh) 	3.83 V 3.99 Wh (1,043 mAh)
Rated battery life (hours) 	Rated battery life (hours) 	audio: 22video: 5 	audio: 36video: 6 	audio: 30video: 6 	audio: 40video: 7 	audio: 40video: 8 	audio: 40video: 8
Dimensions 	Dimensions 	110mm H
61.8mm W
8mm D 	110mm H
61.8mm W
8.5mm D 	110mm H
61.8mm W
8.5mm D 	110mm H
58mm W
7.1mm D 	123.4mm H
58.6mm W
6.1mm D 	123.4mm H
58.6mm W
6.1mm D
Weight 	Weight 	120g 	115g 	115g 	101g 	88g16 GB (2013):
86g 	88g
Greenhouse gas emissions 	Greenhouse gas emissions 	 	30 kg 	33 kg CO2e 	50 kg CO2e 	45 kg CO2e60 kg CO2e 	70 kg CO2e
Hardware strings 	Hardware strings 	iPod1,1 	iPod2,1 	iPod3,1 	iPod4,1 	iPod5,1 	iPod7,1
Model number 	Model number 	A1213 	A1288A1319 	A1318 	A1367 	A1421A1509 	A1574
FCCID 	FCCID 	BCGA1213 	BCGA1288 	BCG-2310 	BCG-E2407 	BCG-A1421 	BCGA1574
Released 	Released 	8, 16 GB: September 5, 200732 GB: February 27, 2008 	MB model: September 9, 2008MC model: September 9, 2009 	September 9, 2009 	Black (8, 32, 64 GB): September 1, 2010White (8, 32, 64 GB): October 12, 2011Black and white (16 GB): September 12, 2012 	32, 64 GB: October 11, 201216 GB (2013): May 30, 201316 GB (2014): June 26, 2014 	July 15, 2015
Discontinued 	Discontinued 	September 9, 2008 	16, 32 GB: September 9, 20098 GB: September 1, 2010 	September 1, 2010 	8, 64 GB: September 12, 201216, 32 GB: May 30, 2013 	16 GB (2013): June 26, 201416 GB (2014), 32, 64 GB: July 15, 2015 	May 28, 2019
==Gallery==
655644.png|iPod touch 1G
5775.png|iPod touch 2G
766666666666.png|iPod touch 3G
456456456469.png|Apple touch 4G(white)
Ipodtouch16-product-20130910.png|iPod touch 5G(16GB silver)
24244.png|iPod touch 5G(blue)
4747474.png|iPod touch 6G and iPod touch 7G
==References==
==External links==
*iPod touch Support at Apple Support
**Identify your iPod model: iPod touch
**Manuals: iPod touch
***iPod touch User Guide
**Tech Specs: iPod touch
*iPod touch at The iPhone Wiki
* at Wikipedia
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