Not Dead Yet: Apple Introduces A8 Powered, 64 Bit iPod touch with 8 Megapixel Camera & Apple Music

Confounding rumors that the iPod family is approaching end-of-life status Apple has introduced the most powerful iPod touch yetwith a range of new colors, including space gray, silver, gold, pink and blue. The new iPod touch features a new 8 megapixel iSight camera for higher quality photos, an improved FaceTime HD camera for better selfies if that’s your bag, the Apple-designed 64-bit A8 system-on-chip with 10 times faster graphics performance and better fitness tracking with the M8 motion coprocessor, and support for the newly launched Apple Music service.

“iPod touch gives customers around the world access to Apple Music, the App Store and iOS, the worlds most advanced mobile operating system, starting at just $199, said Greg Joswiak, Apples vice president of iPhone, iPod and iOS Product Marketing. With big advancements like the A8 chip and the 8 megapixel iSight camera, customers can experience next-level gameplay, take even more beautiful photos and enjoy their favorite music, TV shows and movies.

With the A8 chip, the same version used in the iPhone 6, users can play more immersive games for hours at a time with great battery life. iPod touch has a 4-inch Retina display and rich collection of gaming titles are further enhanced with higher graphics performance and thousands of Metal-optimized games.

With the upgraded iSight and FaceTime HD cameras, iPod touch owners, for the first time, can have fun with popular features including slo-mo and burst mode, while capturing memories and everyday moments with photos and videos. Three times faster Wi-Fi lets customers stay in touch with friends and family through FaceTime calls, and download movies and TV shows with ease.

The App Store on iPod touch, available in 155 countries, gives users access to 1.5 million apps across 24 categories. iPod touch is also the perfect way to carry your music collection in your pocket. iTunes boasts the worlds largest music catalog, and with Apple Music, customers have access to the revolutionary streaming music service, Beats 1, Apple’s first ever live radio station, and Connect, where artists can communicate directly to fans. Apple Music is available on iPod touch through the Music app. Users are invited to a 3-month trial, after which a $9.99/month membership fee will apply. There is a family plan providing service for up to six family members available for $14.99/month.

The new iPod touch comes with iOS 8 and a collection of built-in apps, and starts at $199 (US) for the 16GB model, $249 (US) for 32GB and $299 (US) for 64GB, and the entire iPod family in its five new colors is available starting today through the Apple Online Store (http://www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. For the first time, iPod touch is available in a 128GB model for $399 (US) through Apple Retail Stores and the Apple Online Store, along with the (PRODUCT)RED lineup. iPod touch requires a Wi-Fi connection or a Mac or PC; USB 2.0 port; Mac OS X v10.7.5 or later; Windows 7, Windows 8 or later; and iTunes 12.2 or later. An Apple ID is required for some iPod touch features.

For more information, visit:
http://www.apple.com/ipod-touch/