IPod Touch
Model

| Model | Picture | Capacity | RAM | Connection | Release Dates | Minimum OS to sync | Rated battery life (hours) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1st generation |  | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB | 128 MB | USB via dock connector (FireWire for charging only) | 8, 16 GB: September 14, 2007 32 GB: February 5, 2008 (Rereleased 8, 16 GB: January 31, 2008) | Mac: 10.4 or later Win: XP, Vista, 7 | audio: 22 video: 5 |
1st generation: The first generation iPod Touch was launched on September 5, 2007, at an event called The Beat Goes On. First iPod with Wi-Fi and a multi-touch interface. Features Safari web browser and wireless access to the iTunes Store and YouTube. Later added 16 and 32 GB versions, 32 GB in February 2008. iPhone OS 2.0 and App Store access require an upgrade fee. iOS 4.0 and later are not supported because they require newer hardware.
| 2nd generation |  | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB | 128 MB | USB via dock connector | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB(iOS 2.1): September 9, 2008   8GB (iOS 3.1): September 9, 2009 | Mac: 10.4 or later Win: XP, Vista, 7 | audio: 36 video: 6 |
2nd generation: The second generation iPod Touch featured a new tapered chrome back with Nike+ functionality, volume buttons, and built-in speaker added, It was unveiled on September 9, 2008. It originally shipped with iPhone OS 2.0 and App Store access. Bluetooth support was added with iPhone OS 3.0, which required an upgrade fee. The 2nd generation comes with the chrome frame seen on the iPhone 3G, making the two almost identical when viewed from the front. However, there are some notable differences, as there is no speaker above the screen, no silent/ringer switch, the back is metal, and the sleep/wake button is on the other side. The 2nd generation also supports audio input when a headphone or earphone with microphone abilities is plugged into the audio output (headphone) jack. The CPU runs slightly faster than the processor inside the iPhone 3G, but slower than the iPhone 3GS. iOS 4 was released for free for second generation iPod Touch models June 21, 2010, but included a limited selection of features, with no support for iOS applications utilizing the iPhone's camera or GPS receiver and no support for iOS 4's multitasking and home screen background customization features. The 2nd generation iPod Touch cannot be upgraded beyond iOS version 4.2.1. The iPod Touch (2nd generation) is model A1288.
| 3rd generation |  |  32 GB 64 GB | 256 MB | USB via dock connector | September 9, 2009 | Mac: 10.4 or later Win: XP, Vista, 7 | audio: 30 video: 6 |
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, VoiceOver, included iPhone OS version 3.x, and bundled remote earphones with microphone. The 3rd generation iPod Touch with iPhone OS 3.1 was released on September 9, 2009. Apple's published technical specifications for the 3rd generation iPod Touch only include references to the 32 GB and 64 GB models. Following the introduction of the 3rd generation iPod Touch, Apple also continued offering the 2nd generation 8 GB version, upgraded to the same iPhone OS version as the new 3rd generation devices. The iPod Touch (3rd generation) is model A1318. 
| 4th generation |  | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB | 256 MB | USB via dock connector | September 1, 2010 | Mac: 10.5 or later Win: XP, Vista, 7, 8 | audio: 40 video: 7 |
4th generation: Apple unveiled the 4th generation iPod Touch on September 1, 2010. It includes a front-facing camera for FaceTime, the iPhone 4's Retina display without an IPS screen, support for recording 720p video and 960 x 720 still photos via a back camera, Apple's A4 chip, a built-in microphone, and a 3-axis gyroscope. On October 12, 2011, the iPod Touch 4th-generation began shipping with iOS 5.0 pre-installed for PC-free activation. Also, an additional color option, white, was made available. On September 12, 2012, the 8GB model was discontinued leaving the 16GB as the base model, the 32GB model was reduced in price, and the 64GB model was discontinued in favor of the fifth generation models.
| 5th generation |  | 32 GB 64 GB | 512 MB | USB via Lightning connector | October 15, 2012 | Mac: 10.6.8 or later Win: XP (SP3), Vista, 7, 8 | audio: 40 video: 8 |
5th generation: Apple unveiled the 5th generation iPod Touch on September 12, 2012. Improvements include a 4-inch screen, IPS display, support for recording 1080p video and panoramic still photos via the rear camera, Apple's A5 chip, and support for Apple's Siri. Additionally, colors matching the iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle were added, making the iPod Touch colors available Slate, Silver, Pink, Yellow, Blue and Product Red.