This article tracks the evolution of the iPod touch by covering the history, features, and specs of every generation of the iPod touch. Curious about how the iPod touch contributed to the overall sales of the iPod line? Released: Sept. The iPhone 3G had debuted a few months earlier and, by this time, Apple knew it had a hit on its hands with the iPhone. It also knew that not everyone wanted, needed, or could afford an iPhone.
To bring some of the best features of the iPhone to the iPod, it released the First Generation iPod touch. Many people referred to the touch as an iPhone without the phone features. Screen x pixels 3. Networking Supported Media Formats. Dimensions 4. Weight 4. Battery Life. If this isn't enough battery life for you, there are ways to improve the battery life of an iPod touch.
Colors Silver. The Second Generation iPod touch had the same shape as the iPhone 3G, though it was thinner at just 0. Like the iPhone, the 2nd gen. Unlike the iPhone, the touch lacked phone features and a camera. In most other ways, the two devices were very similar.
The 3rd Generation iPod touch was met with a somewhat tepid response at its initial introduction because it offered only slight improvements over the previous model. Based on rumors, many observers had expected that this model would incorporate a digital camera it later appeared on the 4th generation model. Despite that initial disappointment in some corners, the 3rd Generation iPod touch continued the line's sales success.
The 3rd gen. It distinguished itself due to its increased capacity and faster processor, as well as support for Voice Control and VoiceOver. Another key addition to the third-generation model was the same processor as used in the iPhone 3GS, giving the device more processing power and allowing it to display more complex graphics using OpenGL.
Like previous iPod touch models, this one lacked the digital camera and GPS features available on the iPhone. The 4th Generation iPod touch inherited many of the features of the iPhone 4, significantly upgrading its display capabilities and making it more powerful. The major changes introduced with this model were the addition of Apple's A4 processor which also powered the iPhone 4 and the iPad , two cameras including one user-facing and support for FaceTime video chats, high-definition video recording, and the inclusion of the high-resolution Retina Display screen.
It also included a three-axis gyroscope for better gaming responsiveness. The model was the smallest yet -- with just 1 or 2 GB of storage -- and it featured a clip. Keep in mind, we were using wired earbuds this whole time. The 3rd generation of Shuffle was introduced in March in a simplified color scheme. At 2 or 4 GB, the shuffle line seemed to be aimed at casual listeners who used it when working out. In a freshly elegant and tiny Shuffle the 4th generation made its debut in 5 jewel-tones with 2 GB.
In the iPod Nano was announced, which seemed to be a new spin on the Mini concept. With a color screen and click wheel but less delicate flash memory, this model allowed syncing over a USB 2 cable. It was available in 1, 2, or 4 GB. The 3rd generation iPod Nano got an entirely new form -- shorter and squatter but ever so dainty and thin. It could play video, though was limited to 8 GB of space. It featured a taller screen and an sleek oval shape when viewed from the side and was offered in 8 or 16 GB models.
The 6th generation Nano saw the line shrunk down to the size of a watch-face and indeed many accessories were developed for folks to wear this ipod as a watch. It squeezed up to 16 GB into it's magically small touch-screen color discplay. In the Nano line morphed into a vaguely iphone-like shape, with a home button and a larger multi-touch display. It was offered in 8 shades with up to 16GB.
The original iPod Touch model debuted in September of and yes, it looked, felt and worked very much like the iPhone. For the first time you could browse the internet, watch YouTube and directly buy songs through the iTunes store right there over WiFi on your iPod.
This model came in 8, 6, or 32 GB. The 2nd generation Touch came out the following year and looked slightly different, but no special spec changes were announced. In the iPod Touch got it's first camera in the 4th generation-- two actually, a Facetime HD camera and an iSight camera. Retrieved on October 2, Apple iPod Touch 5th generation review. Retrieved on June 7, Retrieved on March 3, AnandTech September 23, Electronista AnandTech Technology Depot.
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