It is the first iPod with wireless access to the iTunes Store, and also has access to Apple's App Store, enabling content to be purchased and downloaded directly on the device.
The second generation iPod Touch features external volume controls, a built-in speaker, a contoured back, built-in Nike+, Bluetooth support, and the ability to connect a microphone
The 3rd generation iPod Touch with iPhone OS 3.1 is available with 32GB or 64GB of flash memory.
Apple unveiled the 4th generation iPod Touch on September 1, 2010. It features Apple's Retina display and two cameras; one for FaceTime and the other for photos and HD video recording.It has faster processing, a microphone for communication and voice memos and a three-axis gyroscopic sensor which enables the device to recognize approximately how far, fast, and in which direction it has moved in space.
iPod Specifications
- Screen material: glass
- Screen size: 3.5 in
- Screen resolution: 320x480 px at 163 ppi (1st, 2nd & 3rd gen) or 640x960 at 326ppi (4th gen), with 3:2 aspect ratio
- Input method: Multi-touch screen interface, Sleep/Wake button, Accelerometer, Home button, Volume Rocker buttons (2nd/3rd/4th generation), voice control (3rd/4th generation), gyroscope (4th generation)
- Operating system: current iOS version: 4.1, build 8B117; original: iPhone OS version 3.1.1, build 7C145
- Storage: 8, 32 and 64 GB flash memory
- Built-in rechargeable, non-removable lithium battery with up to 6 hours of video playback, and up to 36 (30 in 3rd generation) hours of audio playback, times vary.
- Built-in audio speaker (except in 1st generation)
- 3.5 mm audio output jack
- Size: 110×61.8×8.8 mm (4.3×2.4×0.33 in)
- Weight: 115 grams (4.1 oz)
- Direct iTunes Store access
- Widescreen video
- Included applications: Safari web browser, YouTube client, Mail email client, Google Maps
- Access to App Store (requires iOS 2.0 or later)
