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IPod Touch
iPod touch (6th Generation) in Pink
DeveloperApple, Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Product familyiPod
Release dateJuly 15, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-07-15)
Discontinuedolder versions: July 27, 2017 (16 and 64 GB); not discontinued: (32 and 128 GB)
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 8.4
Current: iOS 12.0.1, released October 8, 2018 (2018-10-08)
System on a chipApple A8
Apple M8 motion coprocessor
CPU1.4 GHz 64-bit dual-core ARMv8-A "Typhoon" (Underclocked to 1.1 GHz)[1]
Memory1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage16, 32, 64, or 128 GB flash memory (128 GB models are only available through apple.com and Apple Stores)
Display4 in (100 mm) diagonal widescreen display with Multi-Touch IPS technology

1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi 800:1 contrast ratio (typical) 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)

Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
GraphicsPowerVR Series 6XT GX6450 (quad-core)
Input
Multi-touch touchscreen
Volume buttons
Microphone
Built-in speaker
Voice control
3-axis gyroscope
3-axis accelerometer
M8 motion coprocessor
Camera
Connectivity
Dimensions123.4 mm (4.86 in) H
58.6 mm (2.31 in) W
6.1 mm (0.24 in) D
Mass88 g (3.1 oz)
PredecessoriPod Touch (5th generation)
RelatediPhone 5S
iPhone SE
Websitewww.apple.com/ipod-touch/
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The sixth-generation iPod Touch (stylized and marketed as the iPod touch, and colloquially known as the iPod touch 6G, iPod touch 6, or iPod touch (2015)[3]) is a multipurpose handheld Tablet Computer designed and marketed by Apple Inc. with a touchscreen-based user interface. It is the successor to the iPod Touch (5th generation), becoming the first major update to the iPod lineup in more than two and a half years. It was released on the online Apple Store on July 15, 2015, along with a new iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle, which received minor upgrades.[4][5]

Features

Software

Main articles: iOS 8, iOS 9, iOS 10, iOS 11, and iOS 12
Further information: iOS version history

The sixth-generation iPod touch features iOS, Apple's mobile operating system. The user interface of iOS is based on the concept of direct manipulation, using multi-touch gestures. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons. Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as swipe, tap, pinch, and reverse pinch, all of which have specific definitions within the context of the iOS operating system and its Multi-Touch interface. Internal accelerometers are used by some applications to respond to shaking the device (one common result is the undo command) or rotating it vertically (one common result is switching from portrait to landscape mode).

The sixth-generation iPod Touch ships with iOS 8.4, which was released on June 30, 2015 along with Apple Music, it can play music, movies, television shows, audiobooks, and podcasts and can sort its media library by songs, artists, albums, videos, playlists, genres, composers, podcasts, audiobooks, and compilations. Scrolling is achieved by swiping a finger across the screen. Alternatively, headset controls can be used to pause, play, skip, and repeat tracks. However, the EarPods that come with the sixth-generation iPod touch do not include a remote or microphone. The Voice Control feature can also be used to identify a track, play songs in a playlist or by a specific artist, or create a Genius playlist.

The sixth-generation iPod touch supports iOS 9 that was released in September 2015, iOS 10 that was released in September 2016, iOS 11 that was released in September 2017 and iOS 12 that was released in September 2018. The latest version of iOS that the sixth-generation iPod touch supports is iOS 12.0, released on September 17, 2018. The sixth-generation iPod touch support for iOS 12 made this the first iPod touch model to support five major versions of iOS so far from iOS 8 to iOS 12.

Hardware

The sixth-generation iPod touch features the Apple A8 and Apple M8 motion co-processor chipset with 64-bit architecture which is the same chip on iPad Mini 4, Apple TV 4th Gen, iPhone 6 and the HomePod but it is slightly underclocked at 1.1 GHz (the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are clocked at 1.4 GHz while the iPad mini 4 was clocked at 1.5 GHz). It has 1GB of LPDDR3 RAM, twice the amount as the previous generation iPod touch.[6] Apple's Metal graphics technology is also compatible with the iPod touch 6th generation. The iPod touch features an 8MP rear iSight camera with video which can record in 1080p at 30fps, or 120fps in slow-motion mode that records at 720p. The camera also supports a burst mode and has an LED flash. Unlike the 5th-generation version,[7] the rear camera on the 6th-generation iPod touch lacks a sapphire crystal lens.[8] The front camera is unchanged from the previous generation, a 1.2MP sensor and can record video up to 720p. It is the first iPod touch that is available with 128 GB of storage, partially filling the void left behind by the iPod Classic which offered 160 GB of storage at the time it was discontinued.

Design

The exterior design of the sixth-generation iPod touch is largely identical to that of its predecessor, with the exception of the iPod touch Loop button, which was removed. It is available in silver, gold, space gray, pink, blue, and a Product Red version which is only available at Apple Stores and the Apple Online Store, although each color's shade is slightly different from the previous generation.[9]

Accessories

The sixth-generation iPod touch comes with a Lightning Charging cable. This model also comes with the EarPods without Remote and Mic. This iPod touch is compatible with Apple's $159 wireless AirPods which were announced at the September 7th 2016 Apple Special Event and released in late December 2016.

Reception

Nate Ralph from CNET praised the device's camera quality, noting the iPod touch's exceptional performance but criticized it for its middling battery life, small display and considered it as "largely redundant" as compared to smartphones and tablets.[10] Sascha Segan from PCMag has also noted about the poor battery life, but stated that the iPod touch is still the best option for anyone who would prefer a handheld media player that doesn't force you into an intimate relationship with a cellular carrier.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Apple Refreshes The iPod touch With A8 SoC And New Cameras". Anandtech.com. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
  2. ^ Apple Inc. "Apple - iPod touch - Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  3. ^ "New iPod touch Wins Critical Acclaim | iParts4U Blog". www.iparts-4u.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
  4. ^ Apple refreshes iPod lineup with new colors and major upgrades to iPod touch. The Verge Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  5. ^ Gurman, Marc (July 15, 2015). "Apple to release new iPod touch today: gold option, 8MP camera, 64-bit, 128GB + new Nano/Shuffle colors". 9to5mac.com. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  6. ^ Barret, Brian (July 15, 2015). "Stop Everything: You Might Actually Want a New iPod touch". Wired.com. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  7. ^ Kee, Edwin (2012-12-26). "iPod touch (2012) enters the fifth generation". Ubergizmo. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
  8. ^ "Apple iPod touch 6 generation disassembly". iFixit. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
  10. ^ Ralph, Nate (August 22, 2015). "Apple iPod Touch 2015 review". CNET.
  11. ^ Segan, Sascha (July 22, 2015). "Apple iPod touch (2015)". pcmag.com.
Preceded by iPod Touch (6th generation)
6th generation 		Succeeded by
None; latest model
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