I would if it didn't have the notch or cost so much.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Icon Allegedly Found in iOS 12.2 Beta Suggests 7th Gen iPod Touch Will Have All-Screen Design [Update: Fake]
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
It never made sense to release a brand new device with a Home button that they’ve been working to obsolete in iOS.
The iPod may be too inexpensive to be able to include a True Depth array and the iPod never had Touch ID, requiring a passcode for security, so perhaps that’ll remain the same. All screen gesture UI but a passcode to unlock.
There’s also the fact that in both cases, Touch ID and Face ID aren’t optimized for little fingers and for child faces because they’re not fully developed.
Given that children are the target market for the iPod Touch (adults typically buy a full featured iPhone), it would make sense to exclude those expensive sensors in order to keep the price down.
I expect a full screen gesture based iPod Touch without either Face ID nor Touch ID at a low entry price for iOS.
The iPod may be too inexpensive to be able to include a True Depth array and the iPod never had Touch ID, requiring a passcode for security, so perhaps that’ll remain the same. All screen gesture UI but a passcode to unlock.
There’s also the fact that in both cases, Touch ID and Face ID aren’t optimized for little fingers and for child faces because they’re not fully developed.
Given that children are the target market for the iPod Touch (adults typically buy a full featured iPhone), it would make sense to exclude those expensive sensors in order to keep the price down.
I expect a full screen gesture based iPod Touch without either Face ID nor Touch ID at a low entry price for iOS.
Last edited:
Just speculating, it is a rumor anyway...
What about if this (presumed) iPod 7th Generation is Cook's replacement for the iPhone SE (sans cellular)?
Think like Cook:
Everything the SE2 should have been, without cellular modem.
And, absent the danger to cannibalize Cook's treble of high-priced, cellular-enabled phablets.
What about if this (presumed) iPod 7th Generation is Cook's replacement for the iPhone SE (sans cellular)?
Think like Cook:
Everything the SE2 should have been, without cellular modem.
And, absent the danger to cannibalize Cook's treble of high-priced, cellular-enabled phablets.
Firstly, I think it's just a placeholder with a dev drawing a rounded rectangle for an icon.
However, assuming it's real. It looks like the device could be looked at as being an "iPad Nano" in operation. The display looks better for media consumption as well, if it's slightly wider.
It could have cellular, but it would be more like a “ slave” device, like the cellular Apple Watch , sharing dataplan with your iPhone. Would be great for kids and parents could limit and monitor use through their iPhone (master device).
I recently resurrected my old iPod Classic with a QuadSD card and it's amazing. I can take that out when I go walking and have freedom...no notifications, no ringing and in all honestly, yes, I love the old scroll wheel. Imagine how accurate it would be now using force touch technology.
I got your point. Must be a vulpine thing.
It used to be more speculation right up to the reveal, rather than what are effectively the spoilers we see leaked more and more these days.
I'm not saying I don't want to know about these things hence why I visit sites like this, but it's a bit like knowing what you're going to get for Christmas.
Last edited:
Considering the uneven spacing / sloppiness, it’s probably fake.
Could be, but the guy will have ruined his reputation if other devs don’t find the same thing.
Cool if true, I wonder if there will be a punch-hole cutout for the FaceTime camera or if it will be absent entirely?
[doublepost=1552048148][/doublepost]
[doublepost=1552048148][/doublepost]
I will, good to take running as I prefer bulkier plus size iPhones. Also means I don’t have to worry about it getting dirty/ sweaty/ scratched/ broken as it’s a lot cheaper.
While I agree with you, there's no escape from these leaks. Even on Youtube people put the leaked images as a thumbnail and the specs in the title, so you can't ignore them unless you just don't use the internet.
It’s tactile feedback.
[doublepost=1552049771][/doublepost]
You bring very good points here. I also agree that a simple internal refresh of a form 2 years gone is not something I can see even Apple doing. What’s the real selling point? I think your interpretation makes loads of sense.
Ok, I can see that. But wouldn’t you rather have an Apple Watch, which is perfect for running; much smaller and tracking more things?
It’s an iPhone without the phone, for people who don’t want a monthly cell bill. They use WiFi only.
Or think of it like a mini iPad mini
similarly thinking here.
make it a bit larger than the old iPod Touch, stick a modem in there, add eSIM, and you have the new iPhone 6/6s/7/8
still light, still a lot less big than the X/Xs
I think that the a large portion of current Touch sales are by businesses that use the Touch as a point of sale.
I doubt these businesses are interested in a replacement that is an iPhone.
Well rumors were for the refreshed iPad normal won't have FaceID but would get rid of the home button. Perhaps that's true and the refreshed iPod Touch will include that same underscreen fingerprint scanner or scanner located elsewhere (back, power button etc.). Hopefully the camera gets a really good upgrade.
Well for that it'd be close $1k for an iPod and potential sales numbers would be somewhat limited - its good to dream though.
Well for that it'd be close $1k for an iPod and potential sales numbers would be somewhat limited - its good to dream though.
Last edited: