The humble iPod touch is set to receive an update soon, becoming Apple’s first new device in the range since 2015.
Ever since the iPod was first released back in 2001, it has been something of a ubiquitous device in the world of personal music.
In fact, as the years passed, nothing seemed more iconic than a pair of white earbuds popping out the top of your shirt, alerting people to the fact that you were listening to some sweet tunes.
However, while the iPod Classic was discontinued back in 2014, the iPod Touch has remained a constant seller, despite being an effectively-limited version of an iPhone. Now though, the device is set to get a long-awaited update.
As The Verge notes, Apple have today announced that they will release the seventh generation of the iPod Touch, serving as the first major update to the device since the launch of the sixth generation in 2015.
Weighing in at just 88g, the new device will offer many of the same features iPhone users enjoy now (including FaceTime, for example), with the added revival of the home button.
Featuring an A10 Fusion chip, Apple’s product marketing vice president Greg Joswiak explains that the new model will be “twice as fast as before,” despite the iPhone 7 having run on the same chip for about three years now.
However, the all-important question is in regards to capacity. While the iPod classic featured a maximum storage capacity of 160GB, the previous iPod Touch generation maxed out at 128GB versions.
Now, the seventh generation of the device will be available in 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB models, making it the largest personal music device offered by Apple to date.
Of course, if you’re an iPhone user, much of what is on offer is already within your grasp, making the addition of another device into your pocket seem a bit redundant.
However, if you’re a diehard fan of the personal music device, then you’ll likely be eager to hit up Apple’s website and place an order from today.
Check out a classic iPod commercial from Apple:
