The Ipod Touch is a multi-purpose handheld computer designed and launched by Apple. This gadget is equipped with a touch screen based user interface and can be used as an audio and video player, digital camera, handheld game console and personal digital assistant. The iPod touch connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi base stations and is therefore 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 options. All generations of models usually have identical specifications, processors, performance and available operating system updates, differing only in the color of the external and internal spaces. Speaking about how much the iPod touch costs, it is necessary to take into account the specific modification and the capabilities provided. Based on these parameters, its cost can vary from 10 to 18 thousand rubles. The exception is the fifth generation, which is a model that is sold without the back of the camera for photography. The memory capacity of this device is only 16 GB, so it is the cheapest iPod touch - the price for it is significant.below.
IPod Touch is based on IOS (Unix-derived operating system), which includes a set of programs for browsing 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 (such as presentations and spreadsheets). An on-screen keyboard is used to enter data. The manufacturer's online store allows users to purchase and directly download third-party music, video, and software. Since its release, the iPod touch has been referred to by journalists as the “iPhone without a phone.”
Consecutive IOS updates have provided users with additional features. For example, iPhone OS 2.0 made available the AppStore, which made it possible to run third-party applications. Version 3.0, released in 2009, added features such as the ability to cut, copy, and paste data, as well as PushNotification support. iOS 4.0, released in 2010, contained Ibooks, FaceTime, and multitasking.
In June 2011, the fifth major release of IOS took place, which had new features for notifications, messages and reminders. iOS 6 is the fourth and fifth generation of the iPod touch model, and brings 200 new features, including a book, Facebook and Maps integration.
To purchase content on the iPod touch, the user must create an account on the Apple website. This will allow you to download music and videos from the iTunes store, apps fromAppStore 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 also be used to pay for purchases.
The only official way to get third party apps for the iPod touch is the AppStore. Like all other iOS devices from Apple, the iPod Touch is a tightly controlled and closed platform. Changing or replacing the operating system will void the device warranty. Despite this, there have been repeated attempts by hackers to "jailbreak" the device in order to add prohibited or unsupported features. The most famous of these are multitasking in versions of IOS prior to 4.0, home screen themes, and a battery percentage indicator.
