IPod Touch

The iPod Touch was added to the Apple iPod series in September of 2007.¹ With features similar to the iPhone, the iPod Touch is a MP3 player with WiFi capabilities and touch screen technology.²

At the September 9, 2008, Apple Let's Rock event, Steve Jobs announced a new version of the iPod Touch that has a slimmer design more like the iPhone, in stainless steel with integrated volume controls on the side of the device. It will have a built in speaker and Genius playlist creation. ³

Fast Facts

1. Developed by: Apple⁴
2. Announced: September 5, 2007¹
3. Price range: $229-$399⁴
4. Memory: 8GB, 16GB or 32GB⁴
5. Battery life: 36 hours of audio or 6 hours of video³

iPod Touch Features

The iPod Touch is compatible with the iTunes WiFi Store.² The 3.5-inch wide-screen, multi-touch display features a 480 x 320 pixel resolution. The battery provides 36 hours of audio playback or six hours of video playback.⁵ The iPhone jailbreak works to unlock the iPod Touch, allowing for the use of third party applications.⁶

On August 4, 2008, Apple released a firmware update for the iPod Touch and the iPhone.⁷

Cultural Status

British iPod Touch fan Nick Haley created a homemade YouTube advertisement for the device to the tune of CSS's "Music Is My Hot Hot Sex," which Apple eventually had him help remake at higher quality. The ad was eventually broadcast during the World Series.⁸

Reviews

1. CNET: 8.7/10⁹
2. PC Magazine: 5/5¹⁰
3. PC World: 78/100¹¹

Apple Let's Rock Event Announcements

iTunes 8 upgrade and iTunes 8 download

High definition TV shows from the iTunes store for $2.99

iTunes Genius: Smart playlists for iTunes

iPod Classic: 120GB for $249

New 4G iPod Nano: 8GB for $149, 16GB for $199

New iPod Touch: 3GB for $229, 16GB for $299, 32GB for $399

iPod Touch features: Thinner, 36 hours of music, built-in speaker/App Store/Nike+

New App Store games such as Spore Origins utilize the iPod Touch accelerometer

New earbuds featuring pause/play/volume controls for $79

iPhone firmware upgrade improves battery life and call connections

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