Apple has announced a new version of iPod touch, marking the first update to the classic music and video player since 2015. According to an Apple press release, the new seventh-generation iPod touch is expected to bring "improvements in power , ability and communication". These new features are highlighted in Apple's A10 Fusion chip, which first shipped with the iPhone 7 in 2016. Not the company's recent chipset at all, but from an update to iPhone 6 internals dating back to of the latest iPod. In terms of design, it looks almost identical to the old iPod touch with a four-inch screen and lightweight build. Apple says the new model is available for purchase in six finishes, including "Space Grey, White, Gold, Blue, Pink, and Red." Prices vary depending on the chosen storage space. the new iPod touch costs €199 / €199 / €299 for the entry-level 32GB model, €299 / €299 / AU$499 for the 128GB model, and €399 / €399 / €599 for the 256 Go model max out.
Made for games
The inclusion of Apple's A10 Fusion chip means the new iPod touch is optimized for gaming, including what Apple calls "immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences." Apple says the new iPod touch offers "fun and productive AR experiences in the areas of gaming, education, and web browsing," and even more immersive experiences with "new features for persistent and shared AR, tied to a specific location, and "image sensing," which enables the new iPod touch to "bring 3D objects, like toys and sculptures, to life."The launch of the new iPod touch came just in time for the launch of the company's new gaming service, Apple Arcade. , this fall (between September and November 2019).
Apple Arcade (Image credit: Apple) The new subscription service for mobile and Mac games will bring the best of the App Store, already the world's largest gaming platform, according to Apple. A monthly subscription will be added, such as Apple Music and Apple News +. Apple says the service will come with "over 100 new exclusive games with no adverts or additional purchases, and the ability to download games for offline play," and it appears the company is installing the new iPod touch as a cheap way.) have access to it. After all, even the relatively outdated iPhone 7 currently costs $449 / £449 and, if you don't already have an Apple device, that's a lot of money to pay for access to Apple Arcade - and the Arcade price. It only remains to be confirmed. The new iPod touch also offers fun and productive AR experiences in the areas of gaming, education, and web browsing. AR is even more captivating and immersive thanks to new Shared AR, Persistent AR, Location-Linked AR, and Image Detection features, enabling the new iPod Touch to bring 3D objects like toys and sculptures to life. The A10 Fusion chip also means users can access Group FaceTime, allowing "easily chat with family members, friends or colleagues at the same time."
The new iPod touch in black (Image credit: Apple)