The iPod Touch is a multi-purpose handheld computer developed and launched by Apple. This gadget is equipped with a touch screen based on a user interface, and can be used as an audio and video player, digital camera, portable game console and personal digital assistant. IPod touch connects to the Internet through Wi-Fi base stations , and therefore is not a smartphone, although its design and operating system are very similar to the iPhone.
As a device designed for a wide range of consumers, the iPod Touch has simple parameters. All generations of models usually have identical characteristics, processors, performance and available updates to the operating system, differing only in the color of the external and internal space. Speaking about how much iPod Touch costs, it is necessary to take into account the specific modification and the features provided. Based on these parameters, its cost can vary from 10 to 18 thousand rubles. The fifth generation is an exception - this is a model that is sold without a rear camera for taking pictures. The memory capacity of this device is only 16 GB, so it is the cheapest iPod touch - the price is much lower.
The iPod Touch works on the basis of iOS (Unix-derived operating system), which includes a set of programs for visiting the Internet, as well as the ability to view maps, send and receive e-mail, read news in the media and work with office documents (for example, presentations and spreadsheets). To enter data, use the keyboard on the screen. The manufacturerโs online store allows users to buy and directly download music, video and third-party software. From the moment of release, the iPod touch has been called by the journalists "iPhone without a phone."
Subsequent iOS updates have provided users with additional features. So, iPhone OS 2.0 made AppStore available, which allowed launching third-party applications. Version 3.0, introduced in 2009, added features such as the ability to cut, copy, and paste data, as well as support for PushNotification. IOS 4.0, released in 2010, included Ibooks, FaceTime, and multitasking.
In June 2011, there was the fifth major release of iOS, which had new features for notifications, messages, and reminders. IOS 6 is introduced in the fourth and fifth generation of the iPod touch model, and contains 200 new features, including a book, Facebook and Maps integration.
To purchase content on the iPod Touch, a user must create an account on Apple's website. This will allow you to download music and videos from the iTunes store, applications from the AppStore and books from the Ibooks store. An account created without a credit card can be used to receive free content. In addition, gift cards can be used to pay for purchases.
The only official way to get third-party iPod touch apps is the AppStore. Like all other Apple iOS devices, the iPod Touch is a tightly controlled and closed platform. Changes or replacement of the operating system violates the warranty on the device. Despite this, hackers have repeatedly made attempts to jailbreak devices to add prohibited or unsupported features. The most famous of them are multitasking in iOS versions up to 4.0, themes for the main screen and a battery indicator in percent.