New iPod touch To Feature Built-In GPS, Available In More Colors?
by Joe White
September 12, 2012
Later today, Apple CEO Tim Cook and his team could announce a brand-new iPod touch model, which, according to a recent report, will feature built-in GPS capabilities, a high-definition FaceTime camera, and (presumably, in mirroring the iPhone 5) a 4-inch display.
The news comes from Apple Insider:
Apple is set to unveil a next-generation iPod touch that will be a major change from its predecessor, packing in a dedicated GPS receiver, a high-definition FaceTime camera, and a 4-inch in-cell touchscreen — and potentially acting as a game controller with other devices like the Mac or iPad. The details were reported on Wednesday by the well-sourced Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. He also revealed that the iPod touch will come in different colors beyond black and white, much like the iPod nano and iPod shuffle, to increase the appeal of the iPod touch to younger customers. He also believes Apple will somehow enhance compatibility of the iPod touch with other devices thanks to new hardware and software in the device. The new additions would allow the iPod touch to connect to "Mac or iPad devices equipped with larger panel, working like a game controller," he said.Apple generally refreshes its line of iPods each year, with its iPod touch mirroring the current generation iPhone in some aspects. For this reason, we'd expect the new touchscreen iPod to look a lot like the soon-to-be-announced sixth-generation iPhone handset. Head back to AppAdvice later today for the answers to all your iPhone event questions, and more. Source: Apple Insider