After talking to you about the new iPod Nano, let’s move on to introduce you to the new generation of iPod Toch, also completely renewed and redesigned by Apple
With the thickness of only 6.1 mm, the weight of 8.8 grams, display from 4 ″ in 16: 9 very similar to the iPhone 5, the new iPod Touch completely changes the cards on the table by renewing itself 100% compared to the previous model .
Inside is the new dual-core A5 CPU twice as powerful as its predecessor and a dual-core GPU capable of delivering twice as much graphics performance in this case as well. The battery has also been improved and will now guarantee 40 hours of continuous listening to music.
For the Apple camera confirms the iSight, with 5 megapixel sensor, autofocus, LED flash, hybrid IR filters, and f2.4 aperture. Introduced a particular new accessory, iPod Touch Loop, able to secure the device to the wrist during use.
Important news also for FaceTime, with front camera at 720p, Bluetooth 4.0 chip and for AirPlay and Siri which will now also be available top-of-the-range iPod sugo. Also introduced new colors, in addition to the classic black and white we will have pink, yellow, blue, silver and slate. The new iPod Touch will also take advantage of the new Apple Lightning dock.
The new iPod Touch will arrive on the market in October in denominations from 32 GB to € 329 and from 64 GB to € 439.
Below is the Apple press release:
“Apple launches the new iPod touch and iPod nano
The world’s most popular players reinvented with ultra-slim designs and amazing new features
SAN FRANCISCO — September 12, 2012 — Apple today announced a new line of the world’s most popular music players, featuring the incredible newest iPod touch and iPod nano. The new iPod touch is the thinnest iPod touch ever and has a brilliant 4-inch Retina display, a 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, Apple’s A5 chip, Siri, the smart assistant, and iOS 6, the most advanced mobile operating system in the world. The new iPod touch has a gorgeous, ultra-thin and lightweight anodized aluminum design, and for the first time ever, it’s available in five brilliant colors. The new iPod nano is the thinnest iPod ever with a 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display, convenient buttons and built-in Bluetooth for wireless listening; the new iPod nano is available in seven exciting new colors.
“With over 350 million units sold, iPod is the most popular and beloved player in the world,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Now music fans will be able to choose between the all-new iPod nano, the thinnest iPod ever, and the incredible iPod touch with 4-inch Retina display, 5-megapixel iSight camera and ultra-slim design, both available in new, beautiful colors. “
The new iPod touch has been redesigned and now offers a brilliant 4-inch Retina display and an ultra-thin and light anodized aluminum case, making it the thinnest iPod touch ever, at just 6mm thick and light weight. of only 88 grams. Thanks to Apple’s dual-core A5 chip, iPod touch offers up to two times faster processing power and up to seven times faster graphics than fourth-generation iPod touch, while offering the same incredible battery life: up to 40 hours of music and up to 8 hours of video. * And for the first time ever, iPod touch is now available in five brilliant colors.
The new iPod touch includes a 5 megapixel iSight camera with autofocus, support for 1080p video recording with image stabilization, face detection and LED flash, while the new panorama function allows you to capture breathtaking panoramic images – just move the camera with a single linear movement. Each new iPod touch has a matching wrist strap that’s smart and convenient to use when taking photos, recording videos or playing wild video games.
The new iPod touch includes iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 features, and for the first time even Siri, the intelligent assistant that does everything you ask. Siri comes to the new iPod touch with support for even more languages and easy access to sports scores, recommended restaurants and theaters. ** The new iPod touch also includes: Facebook integration with the ability to post directly from Siri; Photo streaming shared via iCloud; and other key iOS features like iMessage, FaceTime, Mail, and Game Center. Now you can wirelessly stream content on your iPod touch display directly to an HD TV with AirPlay Mirroring, to enjoy photos, videos, apps, music and games on the big TV screen. ”
