4th generation iPod Touch 4G central: iPod Touch G4 revealed in firmware upgrade
By admin • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: iPod TouchWith Apple launching their much anticipated Apple iPad many question what is next for the iPod Touch? We here at iPod Touch 4G central have looked at what impact the Apple iPad might have on the iPod Touch, and what we might see next for Apple’s little gamer.
Firmware 3.1.3 reveals iPod Touch G4 code name N80
In the aftermath of the Apple iPad launch and the upgraded iPhone 3.2 SDK and 3.1.3 firmware, Engadget has been digging deep into the code of the firmware upgrade revealing references to two new models, the N89 and the N80. They have strong sources indicating that the N89 is the code name of the coming iPhone 4G, whilst the code name N80 is in reference to the 4th generation iPod Touch G4.
Older news and rumors around the 4th generation iPod Touch 4G follows below.
The iPod Touch vs Apple iPad
In many ways the Apple iPad is like an oversized iPod Touch, with some added features, features that we might be getting with the next iPod Touch as well. In the aftermath of the iPad launch it also became known that Apple has changed their mind over VOiP apps over 3G network, revising their Program License Agreement together with the newly released Software Development Kit, opening up for apps to utilize the cellular networks. As we now know, the Apple iPad will feature a micro SIM card tray, so the question has to be raised; will the 4th generation iPod Touch 4G feature a SIM card tray as well?
The way we see it there is no doubt that the Apple iPad will have an impact on the sales of the iPod Touch in the future. Given its price point, closer to the iPod Touch, its larger screen, and the addition of iBook, there is going to be some cannibalization between these two Apple products. However we believe that the iPod Touch will still have a strong future if Apple delivers the same functionality in the 4th generation iPod Touch.
Give the iPod Touch an improved processor, SIM card tray with 3G data connectivity and unlocked data plans, and a camera, and Apple might just get the portable gaming device that will complement the Apple iPad. That combination will however raise the question around the balance between the iPod Touch and the Apple iPad on one hand, and the iPhone - it is a fine balance Apple is walking to ensure that all products deliver the optimum for the bottomline and value for the shareholders.
Camera and flash
Ever since Apple announced the 3rd generation iPod Touch without camera back in September 2009 we have all been scratching our heads wondering what happened and why. With the likely issue being problems with a camera sensor that has now been fixed, we are again looking at camera for the iPod Touch, and perhaps the 4th generation iPod Touch G4 will come earlier than September 2010.
Some have speculated in the iPod Touch getting an iPod Nano type video camera as early as spring this year, but we think that would just lead to more dissappointment from the hords of iPod Touch fans out there. With the latest rumors that Apple is looking to purchase LED flash camera components for the iPhone 4G, expected summer this year, there should be hope that the same components can also find their way into the iPod Touch4G 4th generation, with perhaps a slightly earlier release date than the normal September for iPod renewals.
Although this is speculations based on rumors around the iPhone 4G, we could be looking at a 4th generation iPod Touch G4 featuring a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, something that would be a significant boost over the current model, especially of combined with other expected features.
Some of the other features one could expect from the 4th generation iPod Touch G4 would be:
- Improved capacity to 128GB with the new NAND flash memory chips
- Improved processing speeds and network capabilities
- Multitasking with background processing of applications
- Improved battery life
Some of the above are more likely than others as Apple has always improved the iPod Touch once a year with improved components. With gaming use and the increase in apps that are getting more and more resource heavy, improved battery life is turning out to be a popular request, and a very welcomed improvement.
We will be back with more information as more the sources become more reliable about the 4th generation iPod Touch G4.
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Will we really, really get the camera this year??? For real this time?!
Eh, even though I’m one of those folks that was disappointed after camera debacle last year, I’m guessing after a another year of r&d we’ll finally get what we were more or less promised eight months ago. Especially in light of the apparent iPhone 4G upgrade.
I’m thinking though that w/ so many new products/upgrades on it’s plate like the iSlate and the iPhone 4G, Apple will likely stretch out the introductions in an effort to spread it’s momentum across the balance of the year. So I’m thinking iSlate by mid to late Feb, iPhone 4g mid to late spring and iTouch 4g at it’s normal time in Sept.
. . . but then again, who knows w/ these folks?!
Well iPhone 4G might release on Spring 2010 and iPod Touch 4G in fall 2010 as usual and before you know it they will jailbreak it
A camera would be amazing on the next ipod touch. I would also love to have them in many colors!! just like the ipod nano :>
I Thank God ive been waiting for Ipod touch with a camera for ages!
Since i broke my 1st gen ive wanted a New one a saw a camera was rumored so ill buy that!
And if it is September like you said! that 1 month after my birthday
I can’t wait for the iPod touch g4 to finally come out. The iPod touch really needs a camera. There’s soooooo many apps that require a camera so this would be VERY helpful. Plus i don’t get picture mail on my phone so we could finally recieve and send picture mail on our iPod touches!!!!! I can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus September is my birthday!!!!!(:-b~~~>~~~~<
Can’t wait. (:-)~~~~>~~~~~~~~<
I don’t own any Apple products but was very interested in getting an iTouch. So I went to the local Apple store and spoke the saleswoman about all the features and what I could do with it. I was thrilled with the little device until I asked the QUESTION. Does it have a camera? The saleswoman said no. I gave her a look like a deer staring into head lights. What no camera! After she said you can save photos, share photos, sync photos… Well, that blew the sale right there. Unless the new iTouch comes with a camera, I don’t want it.
Currently, I am using a HP iPAQ and it is painful. I want to be able to check my email without having to purchase a data plan from my cell phone company. Being able to connect to the web and take pictures when I am out of the country is huge for me. Not to mention, I want to use Skype and having a camera could open up the possibility of video calling.
Geez, I hope Apple gets it together for 2010 or I’ll take my money and spend it on something else.
Is this not a ploy by Apple to maintain the premium on the iPhone. Surely if the ipod touch had a camera the differences between the iPhone and the touch would be further reduced, and therefore either the price of the iPhone would have to come down or the touch to go up!
As a long time owner of the original 1st Generation iPod Touch, I have been waiting for the threshold generation iPod Touch to be released, with the works. Every year I am disappointed. Hopefully old Steve “bring em’ back alive” Jobs, will come through this year. I’m not gonna get might hopes up yet though, but if the 4th Gen. iPod Touch is released with the features I think will be in it. Definitely buying, hands down, and I’m marrying Steve and having his babies. Period.
uuummmmmmmm helo to the person ho wrote the website if the 4g ipod touch gets a sime tray that would be the iphone duuuuu y would they put a sime tray on an ipod touch because then it would be a iphone i think they will mack flash for it and add a 3 maga pixil camra with auto focus my gess no f sime tray i dont now what that doood was thinking
ooooo and HD screen
Lawl I want
Ummm Shelley, Is not a iTouch. Is an iPod Touch…..okay thanks!! But I really hope this time it has a damn camera and video recorder.
Seams like the rumor mill has dried up since we heard about the release of the firmware update. They have pics with a camera on it and they look legit, they have a spot in the 3g touch for a camera, they have all they need, now they need to release it. I only started caring a month ago but now I am annoyed!!!
I don own any apple stuff before, and i wanted to buy too !
but face it , if the ipod touch has an camera, i doubt no one would wants to buy the iphone anymore, apple is smart .
and, what for u need to skype with ur friends/family using ipod touch when u can webcam with them on ur laptop/computers with much bigger screen?!
If apple doesn’t come out w/ a camera on the g4 itouches,I may just put one in myself!
Maybe it might feature a camera. Apple definatly has plans, their last atempt failed miserably but I have confidance on this one. They’re masters at compressing stuff into small devices (like the MacBook air). Well have to wait and see for ourselves. It would be great if apple added a camera. The memory on the iPod touch is insane, 64 GB, 128 GB would be too much, they should focus their energy on other things like a camera, forward facing camera, FM tuner and batterie life. The app store would benifit from a camera (like Skype) or a type of bluetooth chat, radio recorder… there’s all type of oppertunities with those extra features. I feel apple is putting too much thought into making money with the app store and not on the versitility of the iPod touch, iPhone and especialy the iPad. The app store is an awsome applicaton on the iPhone OS, but apple has gone way, way, way, way, way too far!
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-retry4
I am not allowed to get a phone yet, and I don’t want to with all the monthly fees and such, but I would love to get this! I could just get the app for texting and do that instead of phoning. Yes, there are free texting apps, I know because my cousin has a iPod Touch/iTouch and she got the free texting app. So, she gets 14 free texts a day, and then she can’t text for the rest of that day. I tell my family about my friends from school, and I could take a picture of them to show them and I could make videos of me and my family to show my friends. I have never bought any Apple products before, but my parents both have iPods. My dad has a regular or original iPod, and my mom has a iPod Shuffle. I’d like to have this! So my brother and I are going to raise money together to get this. His birthday is in September, and mine is in April, so we could raise money to get this and maybe get it the day of his birthday, if it’s out in stores. But, I have one question: Does anyone know how much it might cost?
the ipod touch 16gb is gonna be $199 while the 32gb is gonna be $269 and the 64gb is $399 and the (possible) 128gb ipod touch will probably be around $600.