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iPod Touch
A black iPod touch (3rd generation)
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Product familyiPod
TypeMobile device
Release dateSeptember 9, 2009 (2009-09-09)
DiscontinuedSeptember 1, 2010; 14 years ago (September 1, 2010)
Operating systemOriginal: iPhone OS 3.1 Last: iOS 6.1.6, released February 21, 2014 (2014-02-21)
System on a chipS5L8922
CPUARMv7-A32 Samsung S5L8922 600 MHz
Memory256 MB DRAM[1]
Storage8, 16, 32, or 64 GB flash memory[1]
Display3.5 in (89 mm) diagonal (3:2 aspect ratio),
multi-touch display,
LED backlit TN TFT LCD,
480×320 px at 165 PPI
800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical), Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front[1]
GraphicsPowerVR SGX535 GPU
Input
Connectivity
Online servicesApp Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, MobileMe
Dimensions110 mm (4.3 in) H
58 mm (2.3 in) W
7.1 mm (0.28 in) D[1]
Mass115 g (4.1 oz)[1]
PredecessoriPod Touch (2nd generation)
SuccessoriPod Touch (4th generation)
RelatediPhone 3GS
The back of the iPod touch 3rd-generation (32GB). Model A1318

The third generation iPod Touch (marketed as "the new iPod touch", and colloquially known as the iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 3, or iPod 3) is a multi-touch mobile device designed and marketed by Apple Inc. with a touchscreen-based user interface and is the successor to the 2nd-generation iPod Touch. It was unveiled and released at Apple's media event on September 9, 2009.[2] It supports up to iOS 6.1.6, released February 21, 2014.

History

The 3rd-generation iPod Touch was announced on September 9, 2009 and it was only sold in 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB models.[3] The iPod touch 3rd generation shares the same specs as the iPhone 3GS and came with a variety of new features that weren't offered in previous models, such as voice control (which can only be accessed using a remote control mic), accessibility, and a faster processor. Jumping from 128 MB to 256 MB of RAM, graphics are enhanced for a better gaming experience.[4] The iPod touch (3rd generation) is supported all the way up to iOS 6.1.6.

Features

Software

Main articles: iOS, iPhone OS 3, iOS 4, iOS 5, and iOS 6
Further information: iOS version history

It originally shipped with iPhone OS 3 and fully supports iOS 4 as well as iOS 5 but has limited support for iOS 6. iOS 6.1.6 is the last iOS version supported on this iPod touch model.

Reception

On launch, the 3rd generation iPod touch was generally praised for its technical features, but was believed by some reviewers to not differ significantly from the previous generation iPod touch.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "iPod Touch 3rd generation Specs". PhoneArena. 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Apple Introduces New iPod touch Lineup". Apple Newsroom. 9 September 2009.
  3. ^ "iPod touch 3rd Gen/32 & 64 GB 32 GB, 64 GB Specs (A1318, MC008LL/A*, 2310, iPod3,1): EveryiPod.com". everymac.com. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  4. ^ Bell, Donald (September 12, 2009). "Apple iPod Touch (third generation review: Apple iPod Touch (third generation". CNET. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  5. ^ Bell, Donald. "Apple iPod Touch third generation review: Apple iPod Touch third generation". CNET. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  6. ^ "Apple iPod touch (3rd Generation)". PCMag UK. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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