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iPod touch 10 days :D
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I think the iPods won't be discontinued for awhile. It's still a good device so why get rid of it? They could be ready to market a new iPod cause of the Apple Watch. If not I think in September they may release new ones then with larger screens ala iPhone 6 and 6Plus.
In my local department store today: all iPods (all ranges) pulled from the shelves.
Stock returned to Apple. Not expecting any replacements.
They're still being sold at all my local stores. Maybe yours doesn't want to sell iPods anymore?
Well, that's not entirely true. The processor clocks were always slower and they had less RAM. Less capabilities and worse screens.
No, with the 4G they followed the same strategy, the hardware from an iPhone 4 but less RAM and slower processor clock.
With the 5G they followed the same strategy but a year late. It has the same hardware than the 5th generation iPhone, i.e, the iPhone 4S but they added the retina display from the iPhone 5.
If an iPod touch 6G is hypothetically released, i bet it would be with the hardware from a 5S with a 4.7" screen.
If it's Kmart or Sears they are pulling a lot of small electronics and have completely stopped selling video games, video game accessories and video game consoles so this would not surprise me. Sam's club has also stopped selling video games at least where I am so it wouldn't surprise me at this store either. Now if all Walmarts and targets pulled their iPod line, that would surprise me, especially if they put another product in the space where the iPods were.
What confuses me is this, Apple's YouTube channel description:
"Apple designs the Mac, along with OS X, iLife, and iWork. It leads the digital music revolution with iPods and iTunes. It reinvented the mobile phone with iPhone and App Store. And it's defining the future of mobile media and computing with iPad."
Why would they still have iPods on their channel if it's a dying product? I would've thought Apple would have removed it by now
"Apple designs the Mac, along with OS X, iLife, and iWork. It leads the digital music revolution with iPods and iTunes. It reinvented the mobile phone with iPhone and App Store. And it's defining the future of mobile media and computing with iPad."
Why would they still have iPods on their channel if it's a dying product? I would've thought Apple would have removed it by now
They also kept the same, nicer screen from the Iph5, instead of some inferior screen just for the IpT. Industry is wondering why they didn't do this this sooner, as this way, a single supply line is able to serve both product lines.
My IpT5 which I got back around Aug. 2013 is both young and old at the same time. Nowadays, I use it for some gaming and the battery goes down a very visible chunk. In the past, it wouldn't even make a dent. All things equal since wifi has been constantly on.
No. The first, second, and third gen iPod touches all used the exact same processor, had the same amount of RAM and had the same screen as their iPhone counterpart. Actually, the 2nd gen Touch was better then the iPhone 3G because it's processor was clocked at 532MHz versus 412MHz on the iPhone. The 4th Gen started the downward cycle; it had the A4 like the iPhone 4 but half the RAM. It had a Retina display, but it wasn't an IPS Display.
Like you said the 5th Gen touch followed a year late. It has the same basic hardware as the 4s spec wise (technically it's an updated A5 after a die shrink to 32nm from 45). Although, it has the same clock speed and RAM as the 4s with an iPhone 5's screen.
If we are to see an updated iPod touch later today yes it would most likely be an iPhone 5s with a 4.7" display. Really an update to the touch line will have to come before WWDC when they announce what devices will run iOS 9. If it's replaced or discontinued between now and June, I'd bet that A5 devices won't see iOS 9. If we don't, A5 will be safe for another year and expect the possibility of a touch upgrade when the new iPhones come out in Sept (expect then an iPhone 6 without the phone; A8, 4.7" display).
We haven't seen any part leaks at all - so I doubt it... unless they stick an A6 or A7 in the current body of the iPod Touch 5 but that sounds a little unlikely... although they did that with the iPod Touch 2nd to 3rd gen...
Well, my prediction was wrong .
It now looks like the Touch 5 will run IOS 9 along with the other A5 devices but we will not know for sure until June.
In any case, the next important date is in September.
.It now looks like the Touch 5 will run IOS 9 along with the other A5 devices but we will not know for sure until June.
In any case, the next important date is in September.
Well, my prediction was wrong
It now looks like the Touch 5 will run IOS 9 along with the other A5 devices but we will not know for sure until June.
In any case, the next important date is in September.
Looks like it - they kept the iPod Touch and the iPad Mini...
I seriously doubt that iPod touch customers are going to become Apple watch customers... This is a non issue
Since an awful lot of the predictions for today were wrong, there's no reason to bury the iPod yet. I don't think the future is rosy, but you really never know.
There's no point for the Apple Watch to work with anything but the iPhone. You're not going to keep your iPod or iPad on you at all times like you do your cellphone, and even if you do, it's ridiculous to introduce yet another piece of hardware into the picture. This isn't just some toy, it's a gadget that is supposed to be useful in everyday situations that isn't just sitting around shuffling music and reading Facebook notifications.
I would expect an iPod update in September, if not, then well okay.
I would expect an iPod update in September, if not, then well okay.
Yes that makes sense and it seems like any Ipod iteration is totally off Apple's radar. I don't know if I am going to buy the 5th generation or just stick with my Ipod classic for watching video podcasts or movies when faced with the need to kill time in a waiting room.
It would be nice of Apple to lower the 32gb to $199 considering how old it is but that won't happen.
I don't think Apple will get rid of the iPod Touch. People still need music playing devices. I use my Touch to listen to music and podcasts all the time. I even take photos with it.
I would like the 64GB iPod Touch to come down to $299 (or less) but I guess I'm going to have to settle for $319. Like others have said, I don't think Apple are in a hurry to bring out a new version. It's been nearly 3 years. Sigh...
I miss Ambient Light Sensor.
I would like the 64GB iPod Touch to come down to $299 (or less) but I guess I'm going to have to settle for $319. Like others have said, I don't think Apple are in a hurry to bring out a new version. It's been nearly 3 years. Sigh...
I miss Ambient Light Sensor.