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Da iPod Touch is good for da playin.
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| name = iPod Touch
| aka =
| logo = ]
| image = ]
| caption = Black 4th generation iPod Touch
| developer = ]
| manufacturer = ]
| family =
| type =
| generation =
| releasedate = {{Plainlist|
* {{Start date|2010|9|8}} (current generation)
* September 5, 2007 (1st generation)
}}
| lifespan =
| discontinued =
| unitssold = 60 million
| unitsshipped =
| media =
| os = 1G: ] 3.1.3 <br> 2G: iOS 4.2.1 <br> 3G: iOS 5.1.1 <br> 4G: iOS 5.1.1
| power = 3.7&nbsp;] rechargeable ], 3.44&nbsp;Wh, 930&nbsp;mAh; <br />]: 40 hours; video: 7 hours<ref>{{cite web |author=FCC Office of Engineering and Technology |url=https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=338019&fcc_id=%27BCG-E2407 |title=OET List Exhibits Report |publisher=US Federal Communications Commission |accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/ipod-touch-4gs-battery-is-bigger-but-is-it-better/ |title=iPod touch 4G’s Battery Is Bigger, But Is It Better? |last=Horwitz |first=Jeremy |date=September 1, 2010 |publisher=iLounge |accessdate=February 19, 2011}}</ref>
| cpu = <small>] ] 1&nbsp;GHz (] to 800&nbsp;MHz)</small>
| storage = <small>8, 32 or 64&nbsp;] ]</small>
| memory = 256&nbsp;] ]<ref name="anandtech-3903" />
| display = {{convert|3.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, 3:2 ], 24‑bit ], aluminosilicate glass-covered LED-backlit ], 960×640&nbsp;] at 326&nbsp;]
| graphics =
| sound =
| input = {{Plainlist|
* ] ] display
* ] sensors
* volume buttons
* microphone
* ]
* 3-axis ], ]
}}
| controllers =
| camera = {{Plainlist|
*Rear: Video recording, 1280×720 up to 30 frames/s with audio, 960×720 still camera with 5&times; digital zoom, 0.7 MP<ref>{{cite web |author=iPod Touch 4th Generation |url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-Touch-4th-Generation-Teardown/3562/1#s17091 |title=iPod Touch 4th Generation Teardown |publisher=iFixit |date=September 8, 2010 |accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref><ref name="specifications"/>
* Front: Video recording, ] up to 30 frames/s with audio, VGA-quality still camera, 0.3 ]
}}
| touchpad =
| connectivity = {{Plainlist|
* ] ] (802.11n 2.4 GHz only)
* ] ]
* ]<ref name="CNET">{{cite web |url=http://news.cnet.com/ipod-touch-gets-bluetooth-after-os-upgrade/ |title=iPod touch gets Bluetooth after OS upgrade |work=] |publisher=CBS Interactive |accessdate=January 22, 2010}}</ref>
}}
| service = ], ], ], ]
| dimensions = {{convert|110|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|58|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|7.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| weight = {{convert|101|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| topgame =
| compatibility =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| related = ]
| website = {{URL|www.apple.com/ipodtouch}}
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| slogan = "It has fun written all over it."<ref>http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/ Retrieved December 15, 2011.</ref>
| generation = 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G.
| colour = Black, White
| model = 1G: A1213<br />2G: A1288<br />3G: A1318<br />4G: A1367<ref>. Retrieved September 21, 2011.</ref>
| partnumber = 1G: MA623, MA627, MB376<br />2G: MB525, MB528, MB531, MB533, MC086<br />3G: MC008, MC011<br />4G: MC544<ref>. Retrieved September 21, 2011.</ref>
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| media = ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]
|title=OET List Exhibits Report |publisher=US Federal Communications Commission |accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/ipod-touch-4gs-battery-is-bigger-but-is-it-better/ |title=iPod touch 4G’s Battery Is Bigger, But Is It Better? |last=Horwitz |first=Jeremy |date=September 1, 2010 |publisher=iLounge |accessdate=February 19, 2011}}</ref>
| gpu = ] ]
| hac = Yes

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The '''iPod Touch''' (stylized and marketed as lowercase '''iPod touch''') is a ], ], ], and ] ] designed and marketed by ] The iPod Touch adds the ] ] to the ] line. It is the first iPod with wireless access to the ], and also has access to Apple's ], enabling content to be purchased and downloaded directly on the device. As of March 2011, Apple has sold over 60 million iPod Touch units.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/04/19/apples_samsung_lawsuit_notes_over_60_million_ipod_touch_sold.html |title=Apple's Samsung lawsuit reveals over 60 million iPod touch sold |work=] |date=April 19, 2011 |accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thisismynext.com/2011/04/19/apple-sues-samsung-analysis/ |title=Apple sues Samsung: a complete lawsuit analysis |publisher=This is my next... |accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref>

==Software==
The iPod Touch runs ]. The first major update after the initial release was ] 2.0 This update introduced the ], which allowed third-party applications for the first time. iPhone OS 2.0 debuted July 11, 2008. iPhone users received the update for free, while iPod Touch users had to pay for the update. The second major update to the operating system, iPhone OS 3.0, was released June 17, 2009. iPhone OS 3.0 added features such as cut, copy, and paste; data tethering; and push notification support. As with the prior major release, iPhone users received the update for free, while iPod Touch users had to pay for the update. iOS 4.0 was made available to the public on June 21, 2010. It was the first major iOS release to drop support for some devices; the first generation iPod Touch and original iPhone are not supported in iOS 4.0. The iPhone 3G and second generation iPod Touch had limited functionality under iOS 4.0, while the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, third generation iPod Touch, and fourth generation iPod Touch had full functionality under iOS 4.0. The major features introduced in iOS 4.0 included ], ], and multitasking. iOS 5.0 was previewed to the public on June 6, 2011, and was released on October 12, 2011.<ref name="AppleOSUpdates">{{cite web|url=http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/11piuhbvdlbkvoih10/event/index.html |title=Apple announce iOS 5 and iPhone release date |publisher=] |date=October 4, 2011 |accessdate=October 4, 2011}}</ref>

Apple has received criticism for charging iPod Touch owners for major iOS updates that iPhone owners receive for free, as well as excluding certain features from the iPod Touch software that are included in the iPhone.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/17/ipod-touch-users-if-you-bought-after-jan-1-the-new-apps-are-fre/ |title=iPod touch users: if you bought after Jan 1 the new apps are free – maybe |publisher=Engadget.com |accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Arya |first=Aayush |url=http://www.applematters.com/article/early-adopter-tax-resurfaces-with-the-ipod-touch-january-software-upgrade/ |title=Early Adopter Tax Resurfaces with the iPod touch January Software Upgrade |publisher=AppleMatters |date=January 24, 2008 |accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> Apple has said that they can add features for free to the iPhone because the revenue from it is accounted for on a subscription basis under accounting rules, rather than as a one time payment.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dalrymple |first=Jim |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/131991/2008/02/ipodtouch.html |title=Accounting rules behind iPod touch update charge |publisher=Macworld |accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> At WWDC in June 2010, Steve Jobs announced that Apple had "found a way" to make subsequent OS upgrades available free to iPod Touch owners. However, iOS 4.0 and onwards isn't available for the first generation iPod Touch, and some features are only available for the 32 and 64&nbsp;GB third generation iPod Touch released in September 2009 and the fourth generation iPod Touch released in 2010.

In June 2011, iOS 5, the fifth major release of iOS software, was announced at Apple's ]. There will be added features in the new update, including notifications, messaging and reminders. On October 4, 2011 at Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" event iOS 5 and the iPhone 4S were announced to the public with many new features such as Siri, iMessage and wireless upgrades; this software upgrade was released on October 12, 2011. No new iPod Touch specific changes were announced yet, other than a price drop and the option to choose between black and white.<ref name="enit">{{cite web | url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/new-ipod-touch-maxes-out-a-64gb-399-available-in-white-octob/ | title=iPod touch still maxes out at 64GB / $399, available in white October 12th | publisher=] | work=] | date=October 04, 2011 | accessdate=May 05, 2012 | author=Lawler, Richard}}</ref>

==Comparison to the iPhone==
{{main|List of iOS devices}}
{{See also|iOS|iOS version history}}

The iPod Touch and the ] share essentially the same hardware and run the same ] operating system. The iPod Touch lacks some of the iPhone's features and associated apps, such as access to cellular networks and the built-in compass. Older models also lacked speakers and cameras. Although the SMS and Phone apps are included on the iPod Touch software, they are disabled and therefore not visible. Also, the sleep/wake button was on the opposite side, up until the release of the iPod Touch 4th generation. Since it doesn't need cellular components, the iPod Touch is slimmer and lighter than the iPhone. ] once referred to the iPod Touch as "training wheels for the iPhone".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/iphone-finally-arrives-but-its-neither-cheap-nor-g3-402835.html |title=iPhone finally arrives but it's neither cheap nor G3. |first=Nic |last=Fildes |work=The Independent |location=UK |date=September 19, 2007 |accessdate=October 24, 2008}}</ref>

Another major difference is the quality of the back camera compared to the iPhone. While the iPod Touch, like the iPhone, allows for HD video recording, the iPhone camera still delivers higher quality photos to that of the iPod's.<ref>{{cite web|last=Foresman|first=Chris|title=iPod Touch camera review|url=http://arstechnica.com/apple/reviews/2010/09/ipod-touch-4-vs-iphone-4-camera-fight-no-contest.ars|work=iPod touch camera review}}</ref> Also, the iPod Touch camera lacks a flash for low light photography.

==Requirements==
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* iTunes 10 or later (iTunes 10.5 for iOS 5.0+)
* Mac OS 10.5 or later (10.5.8 for iOS 5.0+)
* Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later (Vista or later to use ])

===Setup and synchronization===
For iPod Touch units bought before October 12, 2011, users must own a Mac or PC computer to be able to use the iPod. Users then must install iTunes and connect the iPod through a ] port. The iPod will then be set up in iTunes. New iPods bought after October 12, 2011 have iOS 5.0 preloaded, and allow activation wirelessly, without the need of a PC or Mac.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/ios/features.html#pcfree |title=iOS 5 - See new features included in iOS 5 |publisher=Apple |date= |accessdate=2011-11-29}}</ref>

Earlier iPod Touch units must be plugged into a computer to be synced. This will charge the iPod Touch and sync the music library, videos, pictures and back up data. iOS 5 enables the user to do all this from the device and send it to the ] service. It is not manageable by ].<ref>{{cite web|author=View: Everyone Only Notes |url=https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2565323?threadID=2565323 |title=iPod touch 4G on Mac OS X 10.4?: Apple Support Communities |publisher=Apple Support Communities |date=September 2, 2010 |accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref>

===Battery charging===
Starting with the second generation, iPod Touch can only be charged from the 5 ] pin of the dock connector while most prior iPod models (including the original iPod Touch) could also be charged from the 12 V pin for FireWire power.<ref name="applepower"/> This change dropped support for charging in vehicles equipped with a FireWire-based iPod connection. Most aftermarket manufacturers of such equipment offer cables and/or adapters which convert the vehicle's 12&nbsp;V to 5&nbsp;V.<!--when citing this might be nice to have something about why FireWire based adapter where used as they charged some traditional iPods faster. However, you may notice, that, through constant use of iPod Touch, the battery will be low, so you will need to charge. Constant charging may cause the battery to break.-->

===Purchasing content===
To purchase content on the iPod Touch, the user must create an Apple ID or have an existing account. With this account you may download music and videos from the ], apps from the ], or books from the ]tore. An Apple ID account created without a credit card can be used to get free content.

===Third-party applications===
]

The only official way to obtain third-party applications for the iPod Touch is Apple's ], which is a branch of ]. The App Store application, available in all versions of iOS from 2.0 onwards, allows users to browse and download applications from a single online repository (hosted by Apple) with the iTunes Store. To develop such software, a ] (SDK) was officially announced on March 6, 2008, at an Apple Town Hall meeting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/live-from-apples-iphone-press-conference/ |title=Live from Apple's iPhone SDK press conference |publisher=Engadget |accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> The ] allows making applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch after paying a fee to join the development team. The developer can then set the price for the applications they develop and will receive 70% of money earned. Apple retains 30% of the sale price with no minimum fixed fee.

==Hacks==
A month after the first iPod Touch was released in September 2007, ] released ] 1.0 (also called "AppSnapp") to ] iPhone OS 1.1.1 on the iPhone and iPod Touch,<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilson |first=Ben |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-10115200-233.html |title=Official iPhone 1.1.1 jailbreak released with easy-to-follow instructions; does not require TIFF exploit |work=] |publisher=CBS Interactive |date=2007-10-10 |accessdate=2009-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/139061/hacker_software_can_install_unauthorized_software_on_iphones.html |title=Hacker Software Can Install Unauthorized Software on iPhones |date=October 29, 2007 |author= Gregg Keizer |publisher=PCWorld |accessdate=August 25, 2011}}</ref> enabling users to install third-party programs on their devices (otherwise unavailable since the App Store was not part of iOS yet). These third-party programs could use additional functionality not supported by Apple, such as enabling multitasking, applying themes to the home screen, or enabling a battery percentage indicator. As of December 2011, each version of iOS on iPod Touches can be jailbroken, from 1.1.1 to 5.1.1 (with a tethered jailbreak for versions 4.3.4 through 5.0), using various tools including ] and ] (see ] for details). Apple's warranty statement implies that an iPod Touch after jailbreaking or other modification made by unofficial means is not covered by Apple's warranty. Jailbreaking is a violation of the Terms and Conditions for using iOS. The jailbreaking process is easily undone by performing a restore through iTunes.<ref>http://wiki.eeeuser.com/warranty</ref><ref>, ], page 1. Retrieved on December 24, 2008.</ref>

==Models==
{{Main|List of iOS devices|List of iPod models}}
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!RAM
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!Original release date
!Minimum OS to sync<!-- This area is SIMPLY for MINIMUM operating systems required, not a full list of compatible ones.-->
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|8&nbsp;GB<br />16&nbsp;GB<br />32&nbsp;GB<ref name="identifying-iPod-models">{{cite web|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1353|title=Identifying iPod models|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=February 13, 2011}}</ref>
||128&nbsp;MB<ref name="anandtech-3579" />
||] via ]<small> (FireWire for charging only)<ref name="applepower">{{cite web|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1476|title=iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery|publisher=Apple|date=October 15, 2008|accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref></small>
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||<small>Mac: ] or later<br />Win: ], ], ]
||''audio'': 22<br />''video'': 5
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|colspan="7"|The first generation iPod Touch was launched on September 5, 2007, at an event called ''The Beat Goes On''.<ref name="beatgoes">{{dead link|date=October 2011}}. Retrieved September 5, 2007.</ref> First iPod with ] and a ] interface. Features ] and wireless access to the ] and YouTube. Later added 16 and 32&nbsp;GB versions, 32&nbsp;GB in {{discreet abbreviation|Feb|February}} 2008. ] 2.0 and ] access require an upgrade fee. iOS 4.0 and later are not supported because they require newer hardware.
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|8&nbsp;GB<br />16&nbsp;GB<br />32&nbsp;GB<ref name="identifying-iPod-models" />
|128&nbsp;MB<ref name="anandtech-3579" />
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|September 9, 2008
|<small>Mac: 10.4 or later<br />Win: XP, Vista, 7
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|colspan="7"|The second generation iPod Touch featured a new tapered chrome back with ] functionality, volume buttons, and built-in speaker added, It was unveiled on September 9, 2008, at the "Let's Rock" keynote presentation. iPhone OS 2.0 and App Store access standard. Bluetooth support added but not made active until iPhone OS 3.0, which requires an upgrade fee. Support for external microphone and remote added. The 8&nbsp;GB model was re-introduced alongside the 3rd generation iPod Touch in September 2009, and included the newer iPhone OS 3.1. iOS 4 was released for free for second generation iPod Touch models June 21, 2010, but included a limited selection of features. Future iOS software updates no longer supported (as of iOS 4.2.1). The 2nd generation also comes with the chrome frame seen on the iPhone 3G, making the two almost identical when viewed from the front. However, there are some notable differences, as there is no speaker above the screen, no silent/ringer switch, the back is metal, and the sleep/wake button is on the other side. The 2nd generation also supports audio input when a headphone or earphone with microphone abilities is plugged into the audio output (headphone) jack. The iPod Touch 2.0 Software Update supports ] with 802.1X authentication.<ref name=wifiwpa2>{{cite web |url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/03/06iphone.html |title=Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta |date=March 6, 2008 |work=Apple Press Info |publisher=Apple Inc |accessdate=May 15, 2008}}</ref> The iPhone OS 3.0 update unlocked ] ability on the 2nd generation iPod Touch, as the included Wi-Fi chip (] BCM4325) has Bluetooth support.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.broadcom.com/products/Bluetooth/Bluetooth-RF-Silicon-and-Software-Solutions/BCM4325 |title=Broadcom page on wireless chip included in the 2nd generation iPod Touch |publisher=Broadcom}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10198524-1.html?tag=TOCmoreStories.0 |title=iPod Touch gets Bluetooth after OS upgrade |work=] |publisher=]}}</ref> The 2nd generation iPod Touch is said to have a yellower cast/tint to the display, as compared to the iPhone or the original iPod Touch.<ref>{{cite web |last=Breen |first=Christopher |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/135484/2008/09/ipodtouchfirstlook.html?lsrc=rss_main |title=First Look: iPod touch |publisher=Macworld |accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> The applications processor inside the 2nd generation iPod Touch runs slightly faster than the processor inside the iPhone 3G, but slower than the iPhone 3GS.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10106891-37.html |title=New iPod Touch faster than iPhone 3G |last=Krazit |first=Tom |date=November 24, 2008 |work=] |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://toucharcade.com/2008/11/23/2nd-generation-ipod-touch-faster-than-iphone/ |title=2nd Generation iPod Touch Faster than iPhone |publisher=Touch Arcade |accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> The first generation iPod Touch works with all "Made for iPod" peripherals, but certain changes that Apple made to the 2nd generation iPod Touch prevent some existing peripherals from recharging the updated player.<ref> – ]</ref> The Google Street View feature added on iPhone firmware version 2.2 is absent from the same version of firmware released on the iPod Touch,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gizmodo.com/5095448/ipod-touch-denied-street-view-other-google-maps-upgrades-in-firmware-22 |title=iPod Touch Denied Street View, Other Google Maps Upgrades in Firmware 2.2 – iPhone |publisher=Gizmodo |date=November 21, 2008 |accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref> but is found in the 3.0 update.
The 2nd and 3rd generation iPod Touch can be updated to iOS 4.x for free, but cannot take advantage of features using the iPhone's camera or GPS receiver. The 2nd generation iPod Touch is further unable to take advantage of iOS 4's multitasking and home screen background customization features, unless the firmware is modified (through jailbreaking), and cannot be upgraded beyond iOS version 4.2.1. Later updates of iOS beyond 4.2.1 are no longer supported due to the outdated hardware. The iPod Touch (2nd generation) is model A1288.
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<!--Whoever changed this to 8 GB please stop writing inaccurate information- there is no 8 GB 3rd generation iPod touch, and if you're still boneheaded enough to argue with this, visit this site: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP570-->32&nbsp;GB<br />64&nbsp;GB<ref name="identifying-iPod-models"/>
|256&nbsp;MB
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|<small>Mac: 10.4 or later<br />Win: XP, Vista, 7
|''audio'': 30<br />''video'': 6
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|colspan="7"|The 32&nbsp;GB and 64&nbsp;GB models were updated to include the upgraded RAM, CPU and GPU internals from the iPhone 3GS; they include ] support, , included iPhone OS version 3.x, and bundled remote earphones with microphone. The 3rd generation iPod Touch with ] 3.1 was announced and subsequently released on September 9, 2009.<ref name="late2009pr">{{cite web |url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/09/09touch.html |title=Apple Introduces New iPod touch Lineup |publisher=] |accessdate=March 2, 2010 |date=September 9, 2008}}</ref> Apple's published technical specifications for the 3rd generation iPod Touch only include references to the 32&nbsp;GB and 64&nbsp;GB models.<ref name="late2009tech">{{cite web |url=http://support.apple.com/kb/SP570 |title=iPod touch (3rd generation) – Technical Specifications |publisher=] |accessdate=March 15, 2011 |date=April 8, 2010}}</ref>
Following the introduction of the 3rd generation iPod Touch, Apple also continued offering the 2nd generation 8&nbsp;GB version, upgraded to the same iPhone OS version as the new 3rd generation devices. The iPod Touch (3rd generation) is model A1318. Apple as well sold many refurbished iPod Touch 2nd generation models with the 3rd generation software effectively making them a 3rd generation unit. These can be identified by having a maximum installable version of iOS 4.2.1.{{fact|date=May 2012}}
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|8&nbsp;GB<br />32&nbsp;GB<br />64&nbsp;GB<ref name="identifying-iPod-models" />
|256 MB<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-Touch-4th-Generation-Teardown/3562/3 |title=iPod Touch 4th Generation Teardown |date=September 8, 2010 |publisher=iFixit |page=3 |accessdate=February 19, 2011}}</ref>
|USB via dock connector
|September 1, 2010
|<small>Mac: ]<br />Win: XP, Vista, 7
|''audio'': 40<br />''video'': 7
|-
|colspan="7"|Apple unveiled the 4th generation iPod Touch on September 1, 2010. It features a front-facing camera for ], the iPhone 4's ] without an ] screen,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/ipod-touch-review-2010/ |title=iPod touch review (2010) |last=Topolsky |first=Joshua |date=September 7, 2010 |publisher=Engadget |accessdate=February 19, 2011}}</ref> support for recording 720p video and 960 x 720 still photos via a back camera,<ref name="specifications">{{cite web |url=http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html |title=iPod touch – Technical specifications for iPod touch |publisher=Apple |accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref> Apple's A4 chip, a built-in microphone, and a 3-axis gyroscope. The display is glossier than in previous generations.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} On October 12, 2011, the iPod Touch 4th-generation began shipping with iOS 5.0 pre-installed for PC-free activation. Also, an additional color option, white, was made available.
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| ] S5L8900
| Samsung S5L8720
| Samsung S5L8920
| ]<ref name="iFixit">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-Touch-4th-Generation-Teardown/3562/3 |title=iPod Touch 4th Generation Teardown – Page 3 |publisher=iFixit |accessdate=September 15, 2010}}</ref> (] S5L8930)
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!{{rh}}|] core
|620&nbsp;] (] to 412&nbsp;MHz, originally 400&nbsp;MHz)<br />{{nowrap|] 1176JZ(F)-S}}<ref name=PCworldARM>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/154518/that_ipod_touch_runs_at_533_mhz.html |title=That iPod Touch runs at 533 MHz |work=] |date=2008-11-25 |accessdate=2011-07-31 }}</ref>
|620&nbsp;MHz (underclocked to 533&nbsp;MHz)<br />{{nowrap|ARM 1176JZ(F)-S}}<ref name=PCworldARM />
|833&nbsp;MHz (underclocked to 600&nbsp;MHz)<br />{{nowrap|] core}}<ref name="anandtech-3579">{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3579&p=2 |title=The iPhone 3GS Hardware Exposed & Analyzed |publisher=AnandTech |accessdate=June 7, 2010}}</ref>
|1&nbsp;GHz (underclocked to 800&nbsp;MHz)<br />{{nowrap|ARM Cortex-A8}}
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|colspan=2|] ] GPU<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3579&p=3&cp=6 |title=The iPhone 3GS Hardware Exposed & Analyzed |publisher=AnandTech |accessdate=June 7, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/12/23/intel.stake.in.imagination/ |title=Intel ups stake in iPhone GPU maker |publisher=Electronista.com |date=December 23, 2008 |accessdate=March 3, 2010}}</ref>
|colspan=2|PowerVR ] GPU<ref>{{cite web |url=http://glbenchmark.com/phonedetails.jsp?benchmark=glpro11&D=Apple%20iPhone%203G%20S&testgroup=gl |title=Apple iPhone 3G S – OpenGL ES performance and system information |publisher=Glbenchmark.com |accessdate=June 7, 2010}}</ref>
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|colspan=2|8, 16 or 32 ]
|colspan|<!--There's no 8 GB 3rd gen iPod touch; see cited source-->32 or 64 GB<ref>{{cite web|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/SP570 |title=iPod touch (3rd generation) - Technical Specifications |publisher=] | work = Apple Support Forums |date=April 8, 2012 |accessdate=November 29, 2011}}</ref>
|colspan|8, 32 or 64&nbsp;GB
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!{{rh}}|]
|colspan=2|128&nbsp;] ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3579&p=1 |title=The iPhone 3GS Hardware Exposed & Analyzed |publisher=AnandTech |accessdate=June 7, 2010}}</ref>
|colspan=2|256&nbsp;MB DRAM<ref name="anandtech-3903">{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/3903/apples-ipod-touch-2010-review-not-a-poor-mans-iphone-4 |title=Apple's iPod Touch (2010) Review, Not a Poor Man's iPhone 4 |publisher=AnandTech |date=September 8, 2010 |accessdate=September 8, 2010}}</ref><ref name="iFixit"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/06/10/ipgone.3gs.gets.gpu.ram/ |title=iPhone 3GS gets PowerVR SGX GPU core, double the RAM |publisher=Electronista |date=June 10, 2009 |accessdate=June 7, 2010}}</ref>
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!{{rh}}|Connectivity
|] (]),<br />] ]
|In addition to prior:<br />] (requires iPhone OS 3.0),<br />Built-in speaker, hardware volume controls, ]
|In addition to prior:<br />Voice control, <br />Includes ]
|In addition to prior:<br>] (2.4&nbsp;GHz only)<br>3-axis ]<br>Microphone
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!{{rh}}|]s
|colspan=3 {{n/a}}
|Back (main): ] with ] (] HD at 30 ]);<br />Front: ]-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames/s.
|-
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|] WM8758BG<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-Touch-1st-Generation-Teardown/596/3 |title=iPod Touch 1st Generation Teardown – Page 3 |publisher=iFixit |accessdate=June 25, 2010}}</ref>
|] CS4398{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}}
|Cirrus Logic CS4398<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-touch-3rd-Generation/1158/1 |title=iPod Touch 3rd Generation Teardown |publisher=iFixit |accessdate=June 25, 2010}}</ref>
|Cirrus Logic CS42L61
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!{{rh}}|Materials
|Glass display, stainless steel back and aluminum bezel; plastic for Wi-Fi antenna
|colspan=2|Glass display, contoured stainless steel back and bezel; plastic for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna
|Glass display, stainless steel back and bezel
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!{{rh}}|Color
|colspan=3| Black only
|Black or white
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!{{rh}} rowspan=2|Power
|colspan=4|Built-in rechargeable ]<ref name=Touch1G_battery>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-Touch-1st-Generation/596/2 |title=iPod Touch 1st Generation Teardown – Page 2 |publisher=iFixit |accessdate=October 4, 2009}}</ref><ref name=Touch2G_battery>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-Touch-2nd-Generation/586/2 |title=iPod Touch 2nd Generation Teardown – Page 2 |publisher=iFixit |accessdate=October 4, 2009}}</ref><ref name=Touch3G_battery>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPod-touch-3rd-Generation/1158/2 |title=iPod touch 3rd Generation Teardown – Page 2 |publisher=iFixit |accessdate=October 4, 2009}}</ref>
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|3.7 ] 2.15 ] (580 ]){{Citation needed|date=February 2010}}
|3.7 V 2.73 W·h (739 mA·h)<ref name="Touch2G_battery"/><ref name="Touch2GBattery-2">{{cite web |url=http://certificates.iecee.org/cbtestcert/cbtestcert.nsf/NCBPUB/0abf13f1341397b0c12574ab0023f32e |title=IECEE – Public information. Model: 616-0404 DAP284864PA |publisher=IEC |accessdate=2011-08-31}}</ref>
|3.7 V 2.92 W·h (789 mA·h)<ref name="Touch3G_battery"/>
|3.7 V 3.44 W·h (930 mA·h)
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!{{rh}}|Rated battery life (hours)
|''audio'': 22<br />''video'': 5
|''audio'': 36<br />''video'': 6
|''audio'': 30<br />''video'': 6
|''audio'': 40<br />''video'': 7
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!{{rh}}|Dimensions
|{{convert|110|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|61.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|8|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
|colspan=2|{{convert|110|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|61.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|8.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
|{{convert|111|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|58.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|7.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
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!{{rh}}|Weight
|{{convert|120|g|oz|abbr=on}}
|colspan=2|{{convert|115|g|oz|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|101|g|oz|abbr=on}}
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!{{rh}}|Released
|8, 16&nbsp;GB: September 14, 2007<br />32&nbsp;GB: February 5, 2008
|September 9, 2008
|September 9, 2009
|Black: September 8, 2010<br /> White: October 12, 2011
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!{{rh}}|Discontinued status
|September 9, 2008
|16, 32&nbsp;GB: September 9, 2009<br />8&nbsp;GB: September 1, 2010
|September 12, 2010
|Current
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==See also==
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==External links==
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