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iPod Touch (3rd generation)

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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; 15 years ago (2010-09-01)
Operating systemOriginal: iPhone OS 3.1
Last: iOS 5.1.1, released May 7, 2012 (2012-05-07)
System on a chipS5L8922
CPUARMv7-A32 Samsung S5L8922 600 MHz
Memory256 MB DRAM[1]
Storage32 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]
Weight115 g (4.1 oz)[1]
PredecessoriPod Touch (2nd generation)
SuccessoriPod Touch (4th generation)
RelatediPhone 3GS
This article is part of a series on the
iPod
List of iPod models
The back of the iPod touch 3rd-generation (32GB). Model A1318

The third-generation iPod Touch (marketed as "the new iPod Touch" and commonly referred to as the iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 3, or iPod 3) is a multi-touch mobile device developed and sold by Apple Inc. It features a touchscreen-based user interface, and serves as the direct successor to the second-generation iPod Touch.

History

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The 3rd-generation iPod Touch was announced alongside the revised version of the 2nd-generation iPod Touch (8 GB MC model) and was initially available only in 32 GB and 64 GB models.[2]

The iPod touch 3rd generation (32 GB and 64 GB) shares the same specs as the iPhone 3GS and came with a range of new features that weren't offered in previous models, such as voice control (which can only be accessible using a remote control mic), accessibility, and a faster processor. Performance was bumped up from 128 MB to 256 MB of RAM, and graphics were upgraded to the new OpenGL ES 2.0 for a better gaming experience.[3]

On September 9, 2009, Apple introduced a technically modified, externally unchanged iPod Touch and sold it under the name "iPod Touch late 2009."[4]

Due to the quiet unveiling and confusion, some resellers later sold and mistitled the 8 GB iPod Touch (2nd generation) as the iPod Touch (3rd generation), but this error was neither done nor condoned by Apple.[5][6] Just like the iPod Touch (2nd generation), the 8 GB "iPod Touch (2nd generation)" (late 2009 models) was only supported up to iOS 4.2.1, whereas the 32 GB and 64 GB (3rd generation) iPod Touches were supported all the way up to iOS 5.1.1.[6][7]

Features

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Software

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

The iPod Touch 3rd generation, which originally shipped with iPhone OS 3, also fully supports iOS 4 and runs iOS 5; however, it does not support Siri. The last version supported on this device was iOS 5.1.1, which was released on May 7, 2012. Unlike the iPhone 3GS, it did not officially run iOS 6, likely due to not having a camera despite sharing similar specs.

Reception

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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.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "iPod Touch 3rd generation Specs". PhoneArena. 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Bell, Donald (September 12, 2009). "Apple iPod Touch (third generation review: Apple iPod Touch (third generation". CNET. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  4. ^ "Apple Introduces New iPod touch Lineup". Apple Newsroom. 9 September 2009.
  5. ^ "Is there such thing as a 3rd generation 8GB iPod touch?". Ask Different. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  6. ^ a b "Differences Between iPod touch 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen 2009: EveryiPod.com". everymac.com. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ Bell, Donald. "Apple iPod Touch third generation review: Apple iPod Touch third generation". CNET. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  9. ^ "Apple iPod touch (3rd Generation)". PCMag UK. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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