Third Generation iPod touch Now Being Tested?
Apple's third generation iPod touch seems to be going out for a little web-based test drive. Designated iPod touch 3,1, we first saw code hints of it in the iPhone 3.0 beta firmware, and then in rumors about the iPod touch getting a camera. Now, according to app analytics provider PinchMedia:
we’ve been noticing an “iPod 3,1″ string appearing in our version reporting, signifying what we believe to be a new yet-to-be-released version of the iPod Touch.
For the last two years, Apple has reveled new iPod touch models during their fall music-focused events. Last year, the second generation iPod touch debuted at Let's Rock alongside iPhone 2.1, and iTunes 8.
Since Apple likes their product cycles, does this mean we'll see iPod touch 3,1 and iPhone 3.1 sometime this September?
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Who cares?!? We have iPhones! LOL! Chillax people, I'm just joking. I'd be very surprised if Apple didn't come out with a new Touch. The Touch needs a camera! I know many people who want a camera, but they can't afford an iPhone.
I am looking forward to the new release of the touch...i am still a blackberry guy, because I still need to type on my phone...so now i will get the best of both worlds...
News Flash: Apple is currently testing the next iPod Touch, iPod Classic, iPod Nano, Macbook, iMac, and yes iPhone 3,1...
Some might have made it to the surface but most are probably deep in the Apple catacombs.
The question is, will the new Touch be a hardware improvement over the 3GS the way the 2G Touch was an improvement (faster processor, better audio chip, support for volume controls via headphone jack) over the iPhone 3G? OLED screen maybe? Doubt it will have a faster processor this time around- a touch should just scream if it uses the 3GS 600 MHz processor (since it doesn't need to think about phone stuff in the background).
Apple seems to be focused on games and apps for the iPod Touch. Therefore, I think that they will include all of the spec bumps that the 3GS has enjoyed and will also include the camera and GPS. Who knows, maybe they will also add the earpiece and mic and make it a voip phone as well. That would make the iPod Touch a great device.
Would like to see some kind of update for the iPod Classic. But then again, anyone have ideas how to update it excluding camera and a bigger storage?
What's next for iPod classic? 240gb? Does anyone even have that much music/videos? I think it's about time to phase it out.
Yup, the iPod Nano and iPod Touch outsell the Classic by 10-1 from what I can see. However the Classic seems to fill that "large capacity" niche, and is much about stopping someone like Sony getting any traction. A 64gb Touch, would be almost double the price of the 120gb Classic.
Obviously there will be a new iPod Touch. There is every year, so I'm yet to see why this is such a big deal.
@Al, I seriouly doubt it's getting GPS.
I have a feeling that what ever comes of this will be a sneak peak of the newer iPhone model 3,1.
It'll probably be in 8, 16, 32, 64GB versions. Maybe not even an 8GB version. I'd say there will be a camera and the new processor added in. It'll have all of the new iPhone features basically. I can see a built in mic being added, too, for video recording. This is a Touch I'll be picking up probably. Need to replace my 8GB G1 Touch.
a camera would be really nice for the new ipod touch...ha and im with blake, my 1st gen is gettin a little worn, i use it for practically everyting so its understandable...gah im so exciteddd!!!
As far as I can see, the touch will most likely include a faster processor and enhanced graphics chip for better game play. A camera? Possibly. Similiar to that of the DSi minus the forward facing camera. Most likely come in 16GB, 32GB and possibly a 64GB version to cover up the iPod classic. The classic should retire in my opinion since everything is becoming touchscreen.
A slimmer design? I think not. It then would feel non-existent. I dont think an OLED screen will be used because it just cost too much to mass produce. Hence the recession. I would like to see an HD sound chip installed within the new iPods for better sound clarity.
an ipod touch with camera and faster processor would be genius for us poor college students who cant afford to shell out the money for an iphone or who are content with their current phone. I'm a 2nd gen ipod touch user and was disappointed that the 3.0 upgrade really slowed down startup time, safari, and the app store by about 50%!! Whats up with that! Hopefully apple is working on a patch to fix this...I was one of those people who paid $10 for the upgrade
Sure camera, GPS and the like would be nice. My vote for an upgrade would be syncing to my MacBook over bluetooth. Heck, even my crummy SonyEricsson phone can do that, why not a flashy new Touch? j
well, I hope this iPod has a camera, I am working to buy an iPod touch, so I'll wait to september!
hopefully it will have a camera and a faster processer. it would be nice if the speaker was louder and the back would be similar to the iphone 3g or 3gs so it wont be prone to so many scratches. since memory seems to go up all the time, i doubt that there will be an 8gb ipod touch. maybe only a 16gb and 32gb, possibly a 64gb coming out in early 2010 as the 32gb came out in early 2008 for the 1st gen ipod touch. apple also always improves the battery on their products. also, flash support would be nice to have for safari.
Well as someone who doesnt own a touch but is considering it, the battery matter of not being able to change does have me woried, the live till dead apple ethos doesnt endear me to any of the ipods but tech is tech ($400 for 2 years of life does seem a little steep by any technophile, even xbox and ps3 gives better value then that)so do you recommend the wait till september?, or do you even recommend the touch given the battery situation and the competitors that do allow battery changes?
"What’s next for iPod classic? 240gb? Does anyone even have that much music/videos? I think it’s about time to phase it out." What will probably happen is they will switch over to the solid state drives and drop the hard drives on the iPod Classics. Now that the solid state drives are becoming evermore cheap to manufacture and larger in capacity, it would make logical sense for apple to take a stride in that direction.
"Does anyone even have that much music/videos?" P.S. Yes, I do have that many songs/videos. 37,512 songs. 1 video.
(160GB iPod Classic Black)
For a person who dosent own a touch. Is it worth it? And do u think its worth to wait until september
@Cam It would be worth the wait if just for the price drop on the 2nd gen if you don't need the latest version. (i.e. Camera, 64GB if you need it, faster proccessor, etc..)
WHEN DOES IT COME OUT OH AND EVERY BODY WHO SAID THE IPHONES BETTER UR ALL SAD U NEED 2 GET A LIFE U LOSERS
Hey Guys, I have a question. My zune recently broke and I had a warranty for it so I will be getting my money back and I'm looking at the Ipod touch. I'm debating if I should wait to see if the 3rd generation comes out soon. What should I do? Get the Ipod touch 2nd Gen or wait for the 3rd?
If the Touch gets a camera, and some upgrades like in the 3G S, I'm going to be one hell of a happy person. I want a iPhone 3GS, but I'm stuck waiting till my contract expires (I own a shoddy LG Shine), but I think this new Touch will make me super happy. My only greatest wish is to give it a microphone. XD I saw the current Touch at the Apple Store having the Voice Memo app, but when you touch it, a popup appears saying "please connect microphone." Hey Apple, why just add the mic onto it, too? =D wishful thinking
i will be so happy and i might just buy me one! i hope the back cover changes from the chrome or metal that my 2g touch has because i have close to a million scratches and dents on the back
Their will oblivisly be a new itouch if apple wasent going to give the iPod touch a mic they wouldent have put voice memo on it
The ipod classic should be discontinued especially with the decline in sales. Drop the price and try to get as many out between now and Christmas and then end it. As for the 3rd Generation Touch, we need a camera that does video, a microphone for voice recording and voice recognition and definitely a 64gig model! Ipods have been out for a while and i now have a 42gig library thats still growing. Come on Apple, speed up! And drop the price, no one wants to pay $500 for anything right now. 64gig for $299 would have people lining up at the stores. But knowing apple, this new touch will come with a $399 price tag. Tisk tisk...
I have a iPod touch 1g I hate not being able to have some of the cool new stuff so that 10$ update was shit and apple should def make a 3rd g I would buy it in a second if It does go to 399 that's shit too 299 is high enough the econy is in the shitter apple you want your money we want our new touch's!!!!! ( please make em cheap)
Awwww I was going to get an ipod touch 2nd gen but I saw this I don't know what to do wait and possibly be dissapointed or get a 2nd gen and get mad because there is a better ipod touch.
Whoops I meant 3rd gen.
loads of rumours that it will come out in sept so im gonna wait a couple of months, there will defo be a 3rd gen but it could be in a year for all we know. any1 know the gap between the first gen and second gen cos the gap might be the same for the second gen and third gen
I think a new iPod touch generation would be great I would so upgrade. I have the first gen of the iPod touch and it's kinds getting old. I have taken it to the apple store at least five times for multiple problems and am on my third iPod touch. All the first gen.
must haves: camera, mic would be nice: gps, faster processor
I'm in the market for a touch. I think it's definitely worth the wait for the new generation. As mentioned earlier, it will make the current generation much cheaper if nothing else. My guess is that it will not have GPS (unless Tom Tom leans on Apple so they can sell more $10/mo apps), but it will have the 3GS-esque upgrades and possibly a camera.
My concern is that they may release the ever-talked-about netbook-ish 9" touch screen thing. I wonder if they will release that and a beefed up iTouch at the same time.
For a couple of years now, Apple has been following the same pattern. First, they have the buy a macbook get a free ipod promotion (this year they are stressing the ipod touch). Second, they tend to have 2 major keynotes a year, one in February, and one in October. New iPod(s) definitely coming, and for what kind of upgrades, Apple tends to listen to the pundits, remember last year when the touch got speakers.
For everyone concerned about the touch, I have had the first generation for close to two years, and I have never had a problem with it.
I know for a fact that the iTouch 3rd gen will have a mic and a camera also it will be coming out some time in Sept. Cool new features will be added and I think it is definatly worth the wait to the new iPod touch.
I'm not sure wether to wait or get one now, I was one click away from pressing the order button in checkout and then I got confused when my friend called and told me a new one is coming out in two months. So now I really don't know what to do. 2g does everything I need, but a cam and mike would be awsome. What should I do?
Must Haves -64 gig hard drive - bumped processor ( like the iphone 3G[s] ) and RAM Icing on the Cake -Camera/Video Camera -Mic Not gonna happen - a Verizon 3G capability for 10 bucks a month - HD video out
Dyl, first of all, if the camera is a video camera too then it needs a mic to record sound! Apple is not going to make the ipod touch take video without sound. HD video out makes no sense, the camera won't be in HD considering they're ten dollars. And the ipod touch isn't a phone so 3G wouldn't make sense.
My opinion is that they are going to have
-the same camera the 3GS has, video and touch auto-focus
-a microphone for both 1.sound on the video 2. download skype and make it a voip phone
64 gb
and a faster processor
also the verizon mifi would be pretty cool with this, after it gets cheaper and it isnt as crappy.
the prices ( i hope ) will be
239-16gb
299- 32gb
399- 64gb
i would go for 32gb
why the fuck would u want it to have GPS u need wifi to access it and i dont think anyone needs the GPS to guide them around their house!!!!
i have the 1st gen, got it as soon as it came out, ive dropped it sooo many times that the metal casing is starting to slip off, and the metal edges have alot on dents and chips, and i still havent had any problems with it. but i think its time for an upgrade, i dont mind weather its got a camera or not i just need more memory and a faster processor
oh and a new macbook.
does anyone wanna buy me one? i live in new zealand and the apple products are so expensive, the 32gb ipod touch 2nd gen costs areound $600-$700 thats about the price of those small little asus netbooks. The iphone costs $999.99, without contract. aw you guys have it soo easy
lmao
i have beee really wanting an itouch and now since my birthday is in november i know what to ask for
um... not saying i'm not excited because i am but won't they just come up w/ a new ipod touch after this one... then everyone will want thta one
*that
I think that the 3rd gen will have a mic, camera, faster processor, and things like that, but there are some other things to compliment those features that would be nice to have:
-Video-chat enabled -Full bluetooth capabilities (such as file-transfer and headsets, etc....) -CoverFlow for apps (Turn itouch sideays on homescreen to scroll through apps) - A GPS chip to enable GPS without WiFi -Wireless Sync - Louder, Clearer speakers -Video-out capability (3.0firmware doesnt work with this) -FlashPlayer
I dontknow the likelyhood they will include these, but i think it'll be worth the wait.
Bane & Dom: Are you worrying about that little price??? You should seriously try to live in Denmark. i spent 450$ on the 1g touch 16 gb.. and that was sale..
to tell the truth i think if they were to make a new ipod it will be expensive i hope they make a 8gb because the rest of the ipods like the 16gb or 32gb will be very expensive i hope it come out in september before christmas because i was just looking forward into getting a 2nd generation 8gb.
do any one think its gonna come out like later then christmas? i hope not.
I think that a camera would be nice and bluetooth profiles of all kinds and a flash also a faster processor,video recorder,microphone,and can support a GPS that doesn't use Wi-Fi and a mobile tv application pre-loaded
ipods suck
to vagina if you think ipods suck then why bother looking this up?
My cuz works for apple and he told me that the next itouch is set to come out near the end of October nd it'll hav better battery life a faster processor a camera nd mic plus it'll be available in different colors nd the ppl working on it r trying 2 fit in a cam on the front for video chat over wifi...but honestly there's gonna b a lot more nd iv probly already given away 2 much...hope this answered some of ur questions!!!
O...nd one more thing I guess I can giv away the screen is probly gonna b about a fourth or a half an inch bigger
I too have a 1g touch and want an upgrade. Fortunately I learned about the September refresh and got interested. Camera on touch and nano has been confirmed as for mic most likely but when the jailbreak comes out for it a phone app would be released almost killing the iPhone line. As for specifications, they will actually be upgraded we will see 256mb of ram(yes! No more winterboard ram usage problems) as the 3gs saw and the processor will hit 833mhz bus speed. It is the same processor as the iPhone only with a greater potential. Apple lowered the frequency ofthe 3gs as too save battery life. As for memory 16gb will most likely take over 8gb price @ about 230 and the 32gb the 16gb price @ 300 and soon. Overall if you have a choice for the 2nd hen or the the third because the funnest ipod ever is about to get even funner.
Camera= true( cases being made have ben seen with camera hole) Mic=rumor 64gb=rumor Enhanced specs= true
Oh, I hope it's being tested now. I'm leaning on the hope it'll be released sometime in September, it'd be a perfect! I just hope it turns out as good though, what with all these articles are hyping it up to be. I'm crossing my fingers. I expect a 16gb iPod Touch 3rd Gen to be in my hands soon. aaah!
Blake (2) How do you know so much about the 3rd generation ipod touch... do you really know it will come in colors?
please add backgrounds for homescrean ect
much longer battery as well
lose the wires.
everything shud be blue-tooth or wifi connected. even the sound output shud be blue tooth. (w/external bluetooth headsets ofcourse.
Yea I seen the new cases for touch and nano and they both have camera holes. I hope apple announces a release date before sep 18.I have a 2g and love it beyond belief. Battery is awesome, there are some awesome games and homebrew apps for it too! If it will be release any time before oct I'm gonna take my 2g back and use the money for 3rd gen! Ever since I got this thing the only time I go on my computer is to download music and movies, all my social sites, bill paying and YouTube browsing I just do on my iPod. I don't know why people hate on mac, I got a friend who is anti mac who can't put my iPod down when ever he comes over and now no longer reluctant to go with me into the mac store
Just to clear out things 4 the iPod touch 3g. Yes there will be a mic and cam/ video. No the itouch won't be in different colors. Voice command just like iPhone 3gs. No flash support. Vibration (maybe) No 8gb iPod touch 3g Only 16gb $230, 32gb $300, and 64gb $400 Faster like 3gs Batter iproved for about an hour(s) depending what your using like wifi, video, ect.... Gps (not sure but would like it)
Just to clear out things 4 the iPod touch 3g. Yes there will be a mic and cam/ video. No the itouch won't be in different colors. Voice command just like iPhone 3gs. No flash support. Vibration (maybe) No 8gb iPod touch 3g Only 16gb $230, 32gb $300, and 64gb $400 Faster like 3gs Batter iproved for about an hour(s) depending what your using like wifi, video, ect.... Gps (not sure but would like it) Better wifi range (probably)
Actually Blake he showed me the iPod touch he was testing fr apple nd it was probly not the final one but it had all the upgrades I listed plus some...nd even w/ the bigger screen it still had better battery life
Sorry that my typing was crapy, btw I am using an iPod to type.
I...the iPod I used was 64gb nd it has definately ben confirmed that that the 3g iPod touch will b available in 64gb
so is it worth the wait at this point? im also looking to buy and ive got enough saved for a 16gb 2g touch, but reading this makes me wonder if i should just wait it out for another month...what do you guys suggest?
All we can do is hope. Since apple prob won't tell us anything until mid august, don't waste your time reading rumors.
Thanks for the advice guys, I think I'll wait till mid-august to hear about this new 3G ipod touch and if I don't then I'll go and buy the 2g...once again thanks.
Blake(2)--yes there was 802.11n on the one I used...but like I said it wasn't the exact iPod that will b released in September...nd I think he said there was about 1/4 extra battery life...also the one I used was black in the front just like the first 2 but it had a dark red backing
O...nd ther was no wifi antenna on the one I used cuz the camera was Where it would've ben
I finally got the date confirmed...we will hav the 3rd gen. iPod touch in our hands on September 25!!!!!
I hav recieved 23 messages in the the past 3 hours reguarding confirmations of features on the new iPod nd one of them that stuck out was the option of a $5-$10 Internet package provided by the edge network paid monthly from the iTunes store nd w/ this will b gps!!
Type In "when will the iPod touch 3rd generation be released" on google image search nd look for a pic of the iPod touch 3rd gen. On the third line down... The of I'm talking about will blow ur mind be iv ben assured by a reliable source that it's real
Aaron, you just said that you have recieved 23 messages in the past 3 hours regaurding confimrations of the features... can you let us know what all of the new features will be? And how do you know all of this for sure?
no I can't let u no bcuz most of it isconfidential straight from apple nd I no them for sure bcuz they're straight from apple ndmost of them hav ben correct in the past
i think the new touch will be the same price as the 2g, look at the new iphone, the 3gs is same price as the old 3g. 3 things that'll make me really happy on the new touch are a camera, mic, and a faster procesor
all this is extremely interesting! You all: hope your command of the English language and its spelling is not an indikation of your knowledge about iPod Touch technology
Thanks Aaron! Yep I spotted the pic. I'm both happy and disappointed though. Obviously I'm happy because we're getting close to actually having the Touch come with the camera feature, yet, I'm disappointed too. Disappointed with the camera hole placement. On the 3GS, the camera hole was neatly placed on the corner and the circle a nice, small size. Yet this stock pic had the hole so huge and smack dab in the center of the device. If this picture is correct, then I hope Apple fixes that. It looks somewhat ugly and distracting.
But despite that, I cannot wait for some more info. Keep it up guys! I'm super excited for September!! ONE MORE MONTH!
i prefer gps for the new ipod touch.. not a camera!
Stupid question, but do you know where on the 3G iPod can I add the engraving? Since the cam is confirmed to be in the middle of the iPod, I wonder where the engraving will be added. I plan on doing this when it releases. I'm assuming somewhere on the bottom of the device? Underneath the "iPod" logo? >>; Just curious. :p
Seiya--the camera is supposed 2 b right atthe top so there'll b room under it for engraving
i think they should make the ipod classic cheaper than the classic, i don't know any one who has a classic maybe more ppl would start buying classic's if they did
Thanks Aaron! I figured it would be right below the camera hole. No worries, though.
I would like... a] camera b] microphone c] video d] colors, althought it's not going to happen.. e] better battery life. :] f] Flash capability g] 16GB to replace 8GB h] radio that you don't need a wifi app for!!!! i] ability to delete pictures on device, not just in iTunes j] Ability to mess with Treble & Bass amounts/balance
A, B, and C are confirmed, Liv!
Thank goodness. I too, would DIE for a white iTouch, but wishful thinking unfortunately. ITA with you on better battery life. But knowing Apple, I'm sure they'll do just fine.
No Flash unfortunately. Might happen in a later update. And yes, 16GB will most definitely replace the 8gb, no worries there.
Yeah I didn't like that I couldnt delete pictures straight from the device, I wish it would work the same way with apps you download in iTunes. Just press and hold and then the little red "x" appears. Something like that.
I think this Touch is turning out to be quite amazing! Aaah!
Oh yea, I recommend you read up on some of the comments here, at least up to number 74 down. A lot of the users have already posted some awesome news on it so far.
i hope the ipod touch third generation will be a low price does anyone now how much it will be?????
i love apple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
^ It'll be around $295-$400, depending on the gigs. You should read comment 75, the user has posted the official prices.
Im with jessi apple should come out with a new iPod touch with a camera, because I already have a phone and don't really want to get the iPhone. And putting a camera on the new iPod touch would probably bring more sales because it would be like the iPhone without the phone, which is what I want.
Hey guys, It's my birthday tomorrow and i'll probably get enough birthday money + saved money to afford an Itouch. According to these posts, i should wait only another month until the third generation? Confirmed? and for Australia?
I was anti-apple (www.anythingbutipod.com) for a LONG time due to their control-freak nature and yes, the battery issue. However the wi-fi/net access has swayed me, as well as all the neat apps, being able to ( I assume) synch my gmail/calender) and from some rumours, even use it as a skype phone. But being able to check email on the go @ hot spots WITHOUT being ripped off by insanely ridiculous phone dataplanes (CND..) Yes Sir! I CAN'T WAIT! I figure by the time the battery is dead, the warranty will be voided, so I"ll just buy a new battery online somewheres and crack it myself.
Remember, if Apple ads all these options that everyone is talking about (huge memory, great camera, microphone)then the price for iPod will go WAY up. Besides, Apple isn´t trying to pull it´s iPhone customers to the iPod Touch.
Hey - this is all really interesting. I'm sure a 3rd gen will be out soon enough. I think they'll have to be vamping up the iphone a bit at the same time to not piss off all those customers! I got a good camera so I don't think I'll wait for a 3rd gen. On a sideline - anyone know where I can get a 2nd gen 8GB itouch in Singapore for less than S$388? Second hand would be cool. Only here for 3 days so can't buy online! Would have got a refurb but realised it's 1st gen. Got money burning a hole in my pocket! Dunno if I can wait!
looking back at that post - wow that sounds desperate! I've got the itch!