iPod touch A 5.5" iPod Touch

[Jessica Lares]

I would rather a 5.5 iPod too. But only if they have a 128GB option. My 64GB is full.

These guys don't understand that if you need a phone, you're going to buy the phone. There are some people who will buy a phone and the iPod, but that is not common, especially now that the specs are so out of sync.

But some of us do, and I know for sure that a 5.5" device isn't going to fit in my pocket.

 

[TechZeke]

I would rather a 5.5 iPod too. But only if they have a 128GB option. My 64GB is full.

These guys don't understand that if you need a phone, you're going to buy the phone. There are some people who will buy a phone and the iPod, but that is not common, especially now that the specs are so out of sync.

But some of us do, and I know for sure that a 5.5" device isn't going to fit in my pocket.

The iPod line is fast dying business with good reason. Most people use iPods as mini tablets rather than just listening to music. iPad mini does this better. Also, with cellular companies offering much more affordable contract plans, someone who needs a phone and an iPod Touch would probably opt for the iPhone $199-$299 contract since the up front cost is the same anyway.

AT&T dropped the traditional iPhone plans from $99 to $65 now with unlimited talk/text/2GB data. No reason to pay the upfront cost of an iPhone for an iPod touch, and while having another crappy phone on the side paying nearly the same amount of money per month.

 

[Outrun1986]

Some of us can afford a one time payment of $200-300 for a new iPod touch but cannot afford a $65 monthly bill. Also that $65 price does not include NY state taxes which is where I live and unfortunately cannot change and from my experience NY state taxes will raise your cell phone bill by about $20 so that $65 turns into a lot more. Last time I checked most carriers like AT&T and Verizon were also charging an extra $20 a month for SMS service on top of everything which adds more to the bill.

 

[Ffosse]

Some of us can afford a one time payment of $200-300 for a new iPod touch but cannot afford a $65 monthly bill. Also that $65 price does not include NY state taxes which is where I live and unfortunately cannot change and from my experience NY state taxes will raise your cell phone bill by about $20 so that $65 turns into a lot more. Last time I checked most carriers like AT&T and Verizon were also charging an extra $20 a month for SMS service on top of everything which adds more to the bill.

So buy the phone but don't buy a contract.

Makes sense. In 15 years I've never bought a phone which wasn't unlocked and contract-free.

 

[dilap]

Not necessarily so. You can earn credits by watching videos, shopping at various sites, and other means. Or, you can buy credits. 100 (minutes) for $1.99, 200 for $2.99, or 500 for $7.99. Works on WiFi.

Yeah but still it doesn't really use the data card for calling or texts it just uses the celluar network to send them. Like WhatsApp or Viber Out

 

[Dan70]

The problem with having a bigger iPod Touch is that if they get too big, we'll essentially have then option for an Mini iPad Mini. As phones are getting bigger, tablets are getting smaller so they will cross at some point I expect.

 

[0000757]

But you have to pay for credit on a service like textnow right? And it sends it over cellular network. So you have to pay for two services?

Google Voice. Free SMS and free calls within the US and Canada.

Pay for iPad data connection, get a Google Voice number, download Hangouts, and boom. You have an iPad that makes and receives SMS and phone calls.

Same could be done with an iPod that has a data connection.

 

[617aircav]

No it isn't. It would be closer to a small cellular iPad than to an iPhone. It still wouldn't be able to make phone calls without internet access.

Get an iPhone and add a data only plan on It.

 

[dilap]

Google Voice. Free SMS and free calls within the US and Canada.

Pay for iPad data connection, get a Google Voice number, download Hangouts, and boom. You have an iPad that makes and receives SMS and phone calls.

Same could be done with an iPod that has a data connection.

But once again the user has to have hangouts right? And so does the other person

 

[0000757]

But once again the user has to have hangouts right? And so does the other person

No, it's not a hangout chat. It's actual SMS. You can text anyone that has a phone and can recieve texts, even Skype or other similar services. You can't do MMS or short code though.

You BOTH only need hangouts if you're doing a hangout chat.

The person with the iPad using data would need Hangouts, but they would have to have an app that sends texts and makes phone calls anyways.

 

[Goftrey]

With the discontinuation of the iPod Classic I believe Apple really needs to release an iPod with 128GB of storage, for that small (but important) share of power users, especially for those buying all of their music from iTunes. There's a lot of cash to be made there.

I think they'll observe how well the 128GB iPhone sells this year before taking action on the iPod Touch, if it does well then I think it'd be safe to say a 4.7-inch, A7 based iPod Touch.

 

[dilap]

No, it's not a hangout chat. It's actual SMS. You can text anyone that has a phone and can recieve texts, even Skype or other similar services. You can't do MMS or short code though.

You BOTH only need hangouts if you're doing a hangout chat.

The person with the iPad using data would need Hangouts, but they would have to have an app that sends texts and makes phone calls anyways.

I see what u mean, but if u run out of data ur cant do it. However on a normal sim u can use texts.

 

[Shanghaichica]

If it gets updated before the end of the year I'd say it will be 4.7 inches with the A6 processor.

 

[0000757]

I see what u mean, but if u run out of data ur cant do it. However on a normal sim u can use texts.

iPads and iPods don't support SMS, however.

SMS are so small though, like not even in KB in size.

 

[Shanghaichica]

iPads and iPods don't support SMS, however.

SMS are so small though, like not even in KB in size.

With continuity you can send apps on an iPad or iPod touch.

I have an app made by my service provider which allows me to make calls and send SMS via wifi on my iPad and iPod touch.

 

[iolinux333]

The problem with having a bigger iPod Touch is that if they get too big, we'll essentially have then option for an Mini iPad Mini. As phones are getting bigger, tablets are getting smaller so they will cross at some point I expect.

With the discontinuation of the iPod Classic I believe Apple really needs to release an iPod with 128GB of storage, for that small (but important) share of power users, especially for those buying all of their music from iTunes. There's a lot of cash to be made there.

I think they'll observe how well the 128GB iPhone sells this year before taking action on the iPod Touch, if it does well then I think it'd be safe to say a 4.7-inch, A7 based iPod Touch.

If they just took the existing iPodTouch5 and bumped it to A8, 1gig RAM, and 128GB but left everything else the same, especially the form factor, I'd be pretty happy and buy one. I have about zero interest in moving from my 5s to a iPhone 6(+), and the aWatch repulses me, yuck.

 

[dilap]

With continuity you can send apps on an iPad or iPod touch.

I have an app made by my service provider which allows me to make calls and send SMS via wifi on my iPad and iPod touch.

True. Are you with 02?

 

[Shanghaichica]

True. Are you with 02?

Yes.

 

[0000757]

With continuity you can send apps on an iPad or iPod touch.

I have an app made by my service provider which allows me to make calls and send SMS via wifi on my iPad and iPod touch.

You'd still require the cell phone. You couldn't operate with that on an iPad data plan only.

 

[Panther71]

I noticed that there is going to be a 128GB iPhone 6. That would be a nice option for an iPod.

 

[Outrun1986]

It would be a good replacement for the iPod classic. That is probably why they discontinued the classic.

 

[LucasLand]

Google Voice. Free SMS and free calls within the US and Canada.

Pay for iPad data connection, get a Google Voice number, download Hangouts, and boom. You have an iPad that makes and receives SMS and phone calls.

Same could be done with an iPod that has a data connection.

i think apple messages app rules, but i can't send txts to some bozos near me who refuse to buy apple. if only the apple messages app came with a number for those people who text that way

 

[volodymyrqa]

If apple will create 5.5" ipod i'll be the first one to buy it

 

[Andy-UK]

If apple will create 5.5" ipod i'll be the first one to buy it

Me too. I think if people see the iPod Touch, not as a phoneless iPhone but as a very small iPad, which is what it is really, then adopting the larger screen size and repositioning it as a small tablet rather than a music player makes sense to me.

 

[LAPTOPODO]

Seriously nobody needs a 5.5" iPod Touch. If you want a bigger display, buy an iPad Mini. This would be perfect for you.

+1, or a PSP for gaming!!