NEWS
NEWS
NEWS
The iPod lives! Apple unveils new iPod touch, A8 chip, 8MP iSight camera, new colors
Following rumors last month suggesting Apple had a new iPod touch in the works, Apple on Wednesday introduced a new version of its iPod touch music and media player – the first update to the device since 2012. (via 9to5Mac)
The sixth-eneration iPod touch features a 64-bit A8 CPU, 4-inch Retina display with 1136×640 resolution, a 5 megapixel front-facing FaceTime HD camera and 8 megapixel rear-facing iSight camera – equal to those found on the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2.
“iPod touch gives customers around the world access to Apple Music, the App Store and iOS, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system …,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of iPhone, iPod and iOS Product Marketing. “With big advancements like the A8 chip and the 8 megapixel iSight camera, customers can experience next-level gameplay, take even more beautiful photos and enjoy their favorite music, TV shows and movies.”
Externally very little has changed, but the iPod touch is available in new dark blue and pink case options, as well as a gold option to match the option available on the iPhone and iPad.
Three models are available: a new 128 GB model for $399; the 64 GB model for $299; the 32 GB model for $249; and the entry-level 16 GB version for $199.
The new iPod touch also boasts the same M8 motion processor found in the iPhone for fitness, steps and elevation tracking and supports the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard for faster connectivity.
Pre-loaded with iOS 8.4 – including Apple Music – users will be able to upgrade to iOS 9 when it is released in the fall.
The iPod shuffle and iPod nano also received a makeover, although this is limited to new color options, including dark blue, pink and gold, while the technical specifications and prices remain unchanged.
Sadly, there is no sign of the rumored 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch version, or Force Touch technology for the screen.
The new iPod touch, iPod shuffle and iPod nano is on sale now, and you can compare iPods before deciding which one to buy.
Image via apple.com
Since you’re here …
… We’d like to tell you about our mission and how you can help us fulfill it. SiliconANGLE Media Inc.’s business model is based on the intrinsic value of the content, not advertising. Unlike many online publications, we don’t have a paywall or run banner advertising, because we want to keep our journalism open, without influence or the need to chase traffic.The journalism, reporting and commentary on SiliconANGLE — along with live, unscripted video from our Silicon Valley studio and globe-trotting video teams at theCUBE — take a lot of hard work, time and money. Keeping the quality high requires the support of sponsors who are aligned with our vision of ad-free journalism content.
If you like the reporting, video interviews and other ad-free content here, please take a moment to check out a sample of the video content supported by our sponsors, tweet your support, and keep coming back to SiliconANGLE.
