\tApple updated its iPod Touch, using the A10 Fusion chip which debuted in the iPhone 7 family and subsequently made it into the iPad line [1].<\/p>\n
The company said the update delivers improved performance in games and, for the first time on iPod, immersive AR and Group FaceTime support.<\/p>\n
Apple noted that the device is the most affordable in the iOS family, priced at $199 with 32GB of storage, providing an entry-point to the platform for cost-sensitive buyers. It also adds a 256GB capacity option at $399, with a 128GB version sitting between ($299).<\/p>\n
In a statement, Apple touted its music credentials \u2013 \u201ca catalogue of over 50 million songs, thousands of playlists, Beats 1 Radio and daily editorial selections from the world\u2019s best music experts\u201d \u2013 and its games proposition, including the forthcoming Apple Arcade subscription service.<\/p>\n
In terms of physical design, the device retains the same shape as previous versions, including the presence of a large home button. It has a 4-inch touch screen, 8MP main camera and 1.2MP front-facing camera for 720p FaceTime calls.<\/p>\n
The last iPod update was in 2015 [2], at which point it moved to the A8 processor used in the prior-year\u2019s iPhone 6.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/devices\/news-devices\/apple-targets-schools-with-discounted-ipad\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/devices\/news-devices\/apple-updates-ipod-line\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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