Apple iPod touch (preview)

The new iPod touch cobbles together the tech of the iPhone 5 and older models

It may not have received the fanfare of the shiny iPhone 5, but the refreshed iPod touch is just as new.

With a redesigned body based around a new 4-inch, 16:9 widescreen, the iPod touch mirrors the design of the iPhone 5 in the same way that the previous touch matched the iPhone 4 and 4S.

It's the thinnest iPod touch yet, measuring only 6mm thick. It weighs a barely-there 88 grams. It's available in five bright colours.

Inside, a lot has changed from the previous model. Apple's dual-core A5 processor (from the iPhone 4) makes an appearance, giving the touch twice the processing power and seven times the graphics power of the fourth generation mode.

Eight hours of playback for video and 40 hours of music playback means the iPod touch is no battery hog.

The new iPod touch scores a 5-megapixel iSight camera with autofocus on the rear, and a 720p-capable Facetime HD camera on the front. The rear camera can record 1080p Full HD video, and has an LED flash for extra lighting help. Like the iPhone 5, the touch can capture panoramic photos with its rear camera.

On the software side of things, the iPod touch gets an upgrade to the latest iOS 6 operating system. It also gets Siri — Apple's speech-processing assistant — and AirPlay Mirroring, letting users stream media content to a wirelessly-connected Apple TV set-top box.

We'll have our hands on the iPod touch as soon as possible for a full review. Until then, you can make pre-orders from the online Apple Store from September 14, with a tentative release window set for some time in October.

In Australia, the 32GB iPod touch will be $329, and the 64GB model will be $439.

Join the newsletter!

Or

Sign up to gain exclusive access to email subscriptions, event invitations, competitions, giveaways, and much more.

Membership is free, and your security and privacy remain protected. View our privacy policy before signing up.

Error: Please check your email address.
Keep up with the latest tech news, reviews and previews by subscribing to the Good Gear Guide newsletter.
Campbell Simpson

Campbell Simpson

PC World
Show Comments

Most Popular Reviews

Latest Articles

Resources

PCW Evaluation Team

Cate Bacon

Aruba Instant On AP11D

The strength of the Aruba Instant On AP11D is that the design and feature set support the modern, flexible, and mobile way of working.

Dr Prabigya Shiwakoti

Aruba Instant On AP11D

Aruba backs the AP11D up with a two-year warranty and 24/7 phone support.

Tom Pope

Dynabook Portégé X30L-G

Ultimately this laptop has achieved everything I would hope for in a laptop for work, while fitting that into a form factor and weight that is remarkable.

Tom Sellers

MSI P65

This smart laptop was enjoyable to use and great to work on – creating content was super simple.

Lolita Wang

MSI GT76

It really doesn’t get more “gaming laptop” than this.

Featured Content

Product Launch Showcase

Don’t have an account? Sign up here

Don't have an account? Sign up now

Forgot password?