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iPod touch [Merged] What to expect from third generation of iPod touch?
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GPS. The number one reason I am waiting until the next revision. Absolutely no WiFi connection needed with pre-installed maps, like every other regular GPS device on the market has. The device is thin enough. Make it even a bit thicker, but give it GPS.
I would also like to see more emphasis with the device on the idea of being a PDA. Being able to actually put Word documents on it, and buy a small external roll-up keyboard for taking notes, would be extremely useful.
Also, more emphasis on connectivity, such as being able to output to a projector for presentations, or connect to an external game controller, ect. would be insanely useful.
No 3G, or other things pertaining to a phone contract. The reason this device is popular is because people want an iPhone without a super-expensive $2000 contract. But a camera for emailing pictures when connected to WiFi would be great. The side volume buttons, and speakers were two things the touch needed, and got in the second revision. Now we need GPS and a camera, as well as more options pertaining to a PDA.
I would also like to see more emphasis with the device on the idea of being a PDA. Being able to actually put Word documents on it, and buy a small external roll-up keyboard for taking notes, would be extremely useful.
Also, more emphasis on connectivity, such as being able to output to a projector for presentations, or connect to an external game controller, ect. would be insanely useful.
No 3G, or other things pertaining to a phone contract. The reason this device is popular is because people want an iPhone without a super-expensive $2000 contract. But a camera for emailing pictures when connected to WiFi would be great. The side volume buttons, and speakers were two things the touch needed, and got in the second revision. Now we need GPS and a camera, as well as more options pertaining to a PDA.
I would like it to have features that the iphone doesn't have. Because right now the iphone inherits all the features and properties of the iPod Touch plus a camera and phone funtions. I want he iPod Touch to be unique, and not just "a dummer version of the iPhone"
Not necessarily, the 2nd gen is actually 0.5mm thicker than the 1st gen.
Flash can be added through a software update right now if Apple wanted, and it'd work on both the 1st and 2nd gen already; it won't require entirely new hardware.
I, personally, think Apple shouldn't stray any further towards making it MORE like the iPhone; it's close enough as it is. Now that the speaker and volume controls have been added, there's been a few threads (including this one) where people have said they want cameras and, most absurdly, access to EDGE and 3G networks.
I personally don't see the camera happening, but to think it will get access to cellular networks is just stupid. That's what a phone's for...the people that suggested it don't seem to understand that to connect to EDGE/3G you'll have to pay some sort of regular fee to use it and most of all they seem to forget that ultimately it is an iPod. If they want to go overboard with suggesting features like that, just buy an iPhone. There is no way Apple will add that because they wouldn't want to infringe on the iPhone's market. Letting the iPod touch access cellular networks would honestly render the iPhone totally useless.
That is a most obvious statement few seem to comprehend. However, even fewer still seem to understand that just because the Touch will never have 3G (nor should it), does not mean it can't or shouldn't have a camera and GPS.
My wish is a software change that will hopefully be released before the next actual "generation." I really, really, really need a way to organize my apps. It's just getting ridiculous flipping through 6 pages of apps to find the one I need.
I'd LOVE to be able to put apps in folders, but, like in gmail, be able to have something in more than one folder (ie, calculator in "work" folder" and "general" folder).
It would be cool to be able to pick icons to use for each folder. I'd have one for work, home, entertainment, games, etc.
I'd LOVE to be able to put apps in folders, but, like in gmail, be able to have something in more than one folder (ie, calculator in "work" folder" and "general" folder).
It would be cool to be able to pick icons to use for each folder. I'd have one for work, home, entertainment, games, etc.
I want
1. a camera!
2.COPY AND PASTE!
3. editing documents on the go
4. Printing Wirelessly
5. Syncing Wirelessly
6. Bluetooth to add peripherals (headphones, keyboard)
7. Ability to use as a flash drive
8. Better Speakers and easier microphone input with having to buy those applebuds!
1. a camera!
2.COPY AND PASTE!
3. editing documents on the go
4. Printing Wirelessly
5. Syncing Wirelessly
6. Bluetooth to add peripherals (headphones, keyboard)
7. Ability to use as a flash drive
8. Better Speakers and easier microphone input with having to buy those applebuds!
Just because the iPhone has a camera, doesn't mean that it is a stupid idea for the Touch to have one. It would make the Touch no more of an iPhone than having a browser, having the ability to use Apps etc.. There are now many apps out there that require (or at least make using them easier) the use of a camera. If the Touch didn't have a browser right now, and the iPhone did, would adding a browser to the Touch make it an iPhone?
I'd also like to see the battery life increased. Right now, I think the size of the Touch is perfect. If I had the choice of a better battery life, or a thinner Touch, I'd pick a better battery life.
Although it would be more of a software upgrade than a hardware upgrade, I'd also like the ability to manipulate my music more within the iPod. The ability to delete songs, create/change playlists etc.. then sync back to iTunes, would be nice.
I'd also like to see the battery life increased. Right now, I think the size of the Touch is perfect. If I had the choice of a better battery life, or a thinner Touch, I'd pick a better battery life.
Although it would be more of a software upgrade than a hardware upgrade, I'd also like the ability to manipulate my music more within the iPod. The ability to delete songs, create/change playlists etc.. then sync back to iTunes, would be nice.
Dont Get Hopes Up!
My friend told me today (very good source) that Apple have just finished making the software for a motion sensor iPod Touch 3G. I'm really not sure what Apple would be achieving with this, I would honestly be apple-ed!
(Sorry for the pun)
But anyway yeah Motion Sensor?
Thoughts?
My friend told me today (very good source) that Apple have just finished making the software for a motion sensor iPod Touch 3G. I'm really not sure what Apple would be achieving with this, I would honestly be apple-ed!
(Sorry for the pun)
But anyway yeah Motion Sensor?
Thoughts?
Holy crap are you serious? That would be awweesomee lol. It would be like a portable Wii
I totally agree with this. I especially want to be able to delete music off the device. It's strange that you can delete videos but not music.
Should I Wait?
Does anyone think anything will be released in the January Macworld? Is it worth waiting until then to get the iPod touch? Has anyone heard what they plan to release?
Does anyone think anything will be released in the January Macworld? Is it worth waiting until then to get the iPod touch? Has anyone heard what they plan to release?
Nobody knows anything.
The only likely hardware upgrade is a bump to 64GB along with the software upgrade of 2.3.
There is also the chance of a price drop.
Your source must be a year or two behind the times - or perhaps non-existant - because Apple's already got something exactly like it in the iPod touch called an accelerometer. Most applications support it, in fact.
Accelerometer, anyone?
It's what causes the iPod to change between landscape and portrait views, the best example of it's application would be games like Super Monkey Ball, where you move the iPod to move through the game.
It may not seem like Wii remote-type 'motion sensing', but in the end both the Wii remote and iPod use the same technology to do it; an accelerometer.
And if your friend happened to somehow mean something else, I wouldn't believe it unless they happened to work at Apple on something to do with the iPod touch/iPhone or was Steve Jobs himself.
Quite frankly, your friend has no idea what they're talking about.
A great bunch of stuff to hopfully expect
Camera
faster speed when loading apps and stuff
Bigger memory
GPS
Longer battery life
Thinner
Copy and Paste
Printing Wirelessly
Syncing Wirelessly
Bluetooth to add peripherals (headphones, keyboard)
Ability to use as a flash drive
Better Speakers
Built-in Microhpone
Camera
faster speed when loading apps and stuff
Bigger memory
GPS
Longer battery life
Thinner
Copy and Paste
Printing Wirelessly
Syncing Wirelessly
Bluetooth to add peripherals (headphones, keyboard)
Ability to use as a flash drive
Better Speakers
Built-in Microhpone
I really don't know.... there not gonna release the 3G Touch in Jan. No way No How but there is a .001 chance they will
i completely agree with all of those. copy/paste and improved speakers alone would make me buy the next ipod touch (3rd gen.)
Ditto.
Actually, the camera would probably seal the deal for me.
Everybody says they want a better camera in the iPhone.
I don't see the problem with it.
It has amazing quality for being a camera on a phone.