iPod Touch (6th generation)
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iPod Touch 6th generation in pink | |
| Developer | Apple, Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Product family | iPod |
| Release date | July 15, 2015 |
| Operating system |
Original: iOS 8.4 Current: iOS 9.3.1, released March 31, 2016 |
| System-on-chip used |
Apple A8 Apple M8 motion coprocessor |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz 64-bit dual-core ARMv8-A "Typhoon" (Underclocked to 1.1 GHz)[1] |
| Memory | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 16, 32, 64, or 128 GB flash memory (128 GB models are only available through apple.com and Apple Stores) |
| Display |
4-inch (100mm) diagonal widescreen display with Multi-Touch IPS technology 1136x640 pixel resolution at 326 ppi 800:1 contrast ratio (typical) 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Graphics | PowerVR 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 |
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| Dimensions |
123.4 mm (4.86 in) H 58.6 mm (2.31 in) W 6.1 mm (0.24 in) D |
| Weight | 88 grams (3.1 oz) |
| Predecessor | iPod Touch (5th generation) |
| Website |
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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 pocket 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 three 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]
The iPod touch is also the only mobile Apple iOS model family to not yet have included Touch ID.
Features
Software
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).
Initially shipped 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 comes with the iPod does not include a remote and mic. 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 which was released in September 2015.[6]
Hardware
The sixth generation iPod Touch features the new Apple A8 and Apple M8 motion co-processor chipset with 64-bit architecture which is similar to the chipset on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but it is slightly underclocked at 1.1 GHz (the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are clocked at 1.4 GHz). It has 1GB of LPDDR3 RAM, twice the amount as the previous generation iPod Touch.[7] 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 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,[8] the rear camera on the 6th generation iPod Touch lacks a sapphire crystal lens.[9] 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 sixth generation iPod Touch maintains an identical exterior design to the previous generation iPod Touch, with the exception of the iPod Touch Loop button. It is available in silver, gold, space gray, pink, blue, and a Product Red version, although each color's shade is slightly different than the previous generations.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "Apple Refreshes The iPod Touch With A8 SoC And New Cameras". Anandtech.com. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ↑ Apple Inc. "Apple - iPod Touch - Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ↑ "New iPod Touch Wins Critical Acclaim | iParts4U Blog". www.iparts-4u.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ↑ Apple refreshes iPod lineup with new colors and major upgrades to iPod touch. The Verge Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Apple Inc. "Apple - Press Info - Apple Introduces The Best iPod touch Yet". Apple Inc. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ↑ Barret, Brian (July 15, 2015). "Stop Everything: You Might Actually Want a New iPod Touch". Wired.com. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ↑ Kee, Edwin (2012-12-26). "iPod touch (2012) enters the fifth generation". Ubergizmo. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
- ↑ "Apple iPod Touch 6 generation disassembly". iFixit. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ↑ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
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| Preceded by iPod Touch (5th generation) |
iPod Touch (6th generation) 6th generation |
Succeeded by Incumbent |