Apple Introduces New 16GB iPod Touch at $229
On a day that’s seen Samsung introduce its new Galaxy S4 Mini and Motorola confirm the existence of the Moto X handset, Apple has also joined the list of manufacturers announcing new devices, with the launch of its latest iPod Touch. The new iPod Touch has dropped a feature or two in order to lower its price tag, rendering it something of an entry-level device. Check out..
By Sadho Ram — 30 May 2013, 11:49 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
Apple quietly kills iPod touch 4, intros camera-less $229 fifth-gen model
The iPod touch 4 (left) has been discontinued, and a new 16GB $229 version with no rear camera has taken its place.
Image via arstechnica.netIn detail: Apple's new camera-less 16GB iPod Touch with Retina Display
Apple today made a quiet update to its iPod touch lineup, launching a new 16 GB fifth-generation model without a rear camera for $229.
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The cheaper iPod touch features lower storage, no camera and no loop attachment.
Image via gottabemobile.comThe new iPod touch features the same 4-inch Retina Display as the previous model and the iPhone 5S, but drops storage and the rear facing camera to cut the price by $70.
gottabemobile.comBy all appearances the new iPod touch looks like a 5th generation iPod touch, but it is only available in silver and black and in place of a camera there is a black cover, which is very un-Apple in looks.
gottabemobile.comThe 6.1mm thick player will come in black and silver, and will likely ship within 24 hours. There's no word yet on an operating system but seeing as how iOS 7 isn't expected to be announced until June, it will probably ship with iOS 6 with the consolation of an upgrade when available.
streetwise.coThe new iPod touch comes just a day After Tim Cook spoke about Apple’s reasoning for offering multiple iPod models to fit varying use cases and price points. In this case it appears that Apple is reaching out to price conscious consumers who want a cheap iPod touch for their kids or themselves.
The new iPod touch 16GB features a small black oval on the back where the camera is on more expensive models
The new iPod touch 16GB features a small black oval on the back where the camera is on more expensive models.
Image via gottabemobile.comApple has sold 100m iPod touches since it launched in 2007
The milestone was revealed to Jim Dalrymple of The Loop on the same day that Apple launched a new low-end model for $229.
Image via appleinsider.comFollowing today's launch of a new stripped-down 16 GB fifth-generation iPod touch, The Loop reports Apple has disclosed that the company has reached a milestone for the device with over 100 million units sold since its launch in 2007.
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The company has managed to hit the milestone in roughly five and a half years, which is considerable given the rise in smartphones and comparative decline in dedicated MP3 and multimedia players.
Apple's announcement is particularly interesting because the company has not historically offered a breakdown of sales among different iPod models.
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