 iPod Touch (5th generation) in blue | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Apple Inc. |
| Product family | iPod |
| Type | Mobile device |
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| Lifespan | October 11, 2012 – July 15, 2015 |
| Discontinued | July 15, 2015 |
| Operating system | Original:iOS 6.0 Last:iOS 9.3.5, released August 25, 2016 (2016-08-25) |
| System on a chip | Dual-coreApple A5 |
| CPU | ARM dual-core Cortex-A9 Apple A5 1 GHz (underclocked to 800 MHz) |
| Memory | 512 MBDRAM[1] |
| Storage | 16, 32 or 64 GBflash memory |
| Display | 4 in (100 mm) diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio), multi-touch display, LED backlitIPS TFT LCD, 1136×640 px at 326 PPI 800:1contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical),fingerprint-resistantoleophobiccoating |
| Graphics | PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
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| Camera |
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| Power | 3.7 V, 3.8 Wh (1030 mAh) rechargeablelithium-ion battery Audio: 40 hours; Video: 8 hours[3][4] |
| Online services | App Store,iTunes Store,iBookstore,iCloud, Passbook - iOS 8 and below, Wallet - iOS 9 only |
| Dimensions | 123.4 mm (4.86 in) H 58.6 mm (2.31 in) W 6.1 mm (0.24 in) D |
| Weight | 88 g (3.1 oz) |
| Predecessor | iPod Touch (4th generation) |
| Successor | iPod Touch (6th generation) |
| Related | iPhone 4s iPhone 5 |
| This article is part ofa series on the |
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Thefifth generation iPod Touch (stylized and marketed as theiPod touch, and colloquially known as theiPod Touch 5G oriPod Touch 5) is a mobile device designed and marketed byApple Inc. with atouchscreen-baseduser interface. The successor to the4th-generation iPod Touch, it was unveiled at Apple's media event alongside theiPhone 5 on September 12, 2012, and was released on October 11, 2012. It is compatible with up to iOS 9.3.5, which was released on August 25, 2016.
Like the iPhone 5, the fifth-generation iPod Touch is a slimmer, lighter model that introduces a higher-resolution, 4-inch screen to the series with16:9 widescreenaspect ratio, similar to the iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s. Other improvements include support for recording 1080p video and panoramic still photos via the rear camera, anLED flash,Apple's A5 chip (the same chip used in theiPad Mini (1st generation),iPad 2, andiPhone 4s) and support for Apple'sSiri.
The fifth-generation iPod Touch was released with more color options than its predecessors. It initially featured with a black screen and slate back and a white screen with five back color options including silver, pink, yellow, blue, andProduct Red, however on the release of the iPhone 5S the slate color was changed to space gray and all the other colors remained unchanged.[5]
The device was initially only sold in 32 GB and 64 GB models. The first 16 GB model, introduced on May 30, 2013, was only available in one color combination (black screen with a silver back) and lacks the rear iSight camera, LED flash and the iPod Touch Loop that is included in the 32 GB models.[6] On June 26, 2014, it was replaced with a new 16 GB model that no longer omits the rear camera and full range of color options. The pricing for the iPod Touch had also changed. The 16 GB model was changed to $199 instead of $229, the 32 GB model is $249 instead of $299, and the 64 GB model is $299 instead of $399.[7] The iPod Touch (5th generation) was officially discontinued by Apple on July 15, 2015, with the release of its successor, theiPod Touch (6th generation).
The fifth generation iPod Touch featuresiOS, Apple'smobile operating system.
Initially shipped withiOS 6, which was released on September 19, 2012, it can play music, movies, television shows, eBooks, audiobooks, andpodcasts and can sort its media library by songs, artists, albums, videos,playlists,genres, composers, podcasts, audiobooks, andcompilations. Users can rotate their device horizontally tolandscape mode to accessCover Flow. This feature shows the different album covers in a scroll-through photo library. Scrolling is achieved by swiping a finger across the screen. Alternatively, headset controls can be used to pause, play, skip, and repeat tracks. However, theEarPods that come with the iPod do not include a remote and mic.[8]
Like theiPhone 4S and later models, the fifth generation iPod Touch was the first in the iPod Touch line-up to supportSiri, which allows the user to operate the device by spoken commands. The software was improved in iOS 6 to include the ability to make restaurant reservations, launch apps, dictate Facebook or Twitter (now X) updates, retrieve movie reviews and detailed sports statistics.[9] Some newer applications and features that came with iOS 6 includedApple Maps,Passbook and screen mirroring.AirPlay was made available, which allows screen mirroring through an Apple TV or other supported external device allows the screen of the iPod Touch to be mirrored, and was the first generation of the iPod Touch to support it.
iOS 7 was released on September 18, 2013 to all iOS devices. This generation was the only iPod Touch in the iPod Touch line-up to run iOS 7.[10] On June 2, 2014, it was announced that the iPod Touch 5th generation would receiveiOS 8 that fall. It was released on September 17, 2014.[11]
It was confirmed on June 8, 2015, at WWDC 2015 that the iPod Touch 5th generation would support iOS 9. This made it the first iPod touch to support 4 major versions of iOS being iOS 6, iOS 7, iOS 8 and iOS 9. Other A5-based devices also supported iOS 9 including the iPad 2 (6 major iOS versions), the iPhone 4s (5 major iOS versions) and the iPad mini 1st generation (4 major iOS versions). iOS 9.3.5 is the last update that supports the iPod Touch 5th generation as it is incompatibleiOS 10 along with the iPhone 4s, iPad 2 and 3, and iPad mini 1st generation due to hardware limitations.
The fifth generation iPod Touch features theApple A5 chip which is similar to the one on theiPhone 4S,iPad 2 and theiPad Mini. The chip comprises a 1 GHz dual coreARM Cortex-A9 processor and a PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2-core) GPU making it faster than the fourth generation iPod Touch, which uses theApple A4 chip.[12] Storage capacities are available at 32 or 64 GB with a 16 GB announced at a later date to replace the previous generation.
TheRetina Display of the iPod is similar to the one on the iPhone 5, measuring 1,136 by 640 pixels with anaspect ratio of almost exactly 16:9. Measuring 4 inches diagonally, it has adisplay size of 6.7 square inches and a pixel density of 326 ppi which remains the same as the fourth generation. Screen icons are arranged in a matrix of 6 rows of 4 icons each. With a larger screen than the previous generation model, the fifth generation iPod Touch allows a 6th row of icons to be added to the 5 rows that were present in the fourth generation iPod Touch. However, the fifth generation iPod Touch does not include an ambient light sensor which was included in the previous generation. The newiSight camera has 5 megapixels and is capable of1080p video recording with an illuminated sensor and a LED flash. The front-facing camera was also upgraded to 1.2 megapixels capable of 720p video compared to the VGA 0.3 megapixels front camera on the fourth generation.[13]
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The fifth-generation iPod Touch's finish features an aluminum unibody, which is made from the same kind of anodized aluminum used in the MacBook line. With a new iSight camera and LED flash, the iPod Touch includes a new feature known as theiPod Touch Loop. At the bottom left corner of the back of the iPod Touch, there is a button that can be pressed to allow a wrist strap to attach to the iPod Touch. Other changes to the iPod Touch include the addition of colors and the return of the black Wi-Fi antenna.[14]
A 16 GB version that did not include the iSight camera, LED flash and Loop was released on May 30, 2013.[15] This model was replaced with a 16 GB model of the original design on June 26, 2014.[16]
| Back Color Name | Front | Camera Ring | Loop Button | Antenna | Capacities Available |
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| Slate | Black | Black | Black | Black | 32 GB 64 GB |
| Space Gray | Silver | 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB | |||
| Silver | White | Silver | |||
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| (PRODUCT) Red |
The fifth generation iPod Touch, as well as theiPhone 5,iPod Nano (7th generation),iPad (4th generation), andiPad Mini feature a newdock connector namedLightning, replacing the 30-pin Apple dock connector which was first introduced by Apple in 2003 on the third generationiPod. The Apple Lightning connector has eight pins and all signaling is digital. The new connector also can be inserted either way, unlike the 30-pin connector which can only be inserted in one way. Adapters will be released by Apple to convert the Apple Lightning connector to the older 30-pin Apple Dock connector orUSB, although not all accessories will work with the adapter as not all signals are available, in particular video output and the iPod Out feature for BMW automobiles.[17][18]
Earphones known as Apple EarPods are also included with the fifth generation iPod touch and other devices announced at the Apple media event on September 12, 2012. They superseded earphones that were included with previous generation iPhones and iPods.[19] According to technology commentators, the redesign of the earphones is aimed to improve sound quality by allowing air to travel in and out more freely.[20][21] Apple states that the redesign of their earphones allows it to "rival high-end headphones that cost hundreds of dollars more".[20] Reviews byGizmodo andTechRadar reported that although the redesigned earphones sounded better than its predecessor, reviewers felt that the quality of sound produced was still underwhelming.[22] Both have further stated that the EarPods pale in comparison to other earphones of a similar price.[21]
Other accessories that were sold with the iPod Touch include the lanyard for the iPod Touch loop (not available for the 16 GB model.)[13]
Andrew Williams fromTrustedReviews noted the 5th generation iPod touch's common features with theiPhone 5, while praising the design and the respectable connectivity.[23] Graham Barlow ofTechRadar commended the improved screen, more color variants, greater quality earphones and the iPod's light weight while criticizing the "reset" of thelightning port.[24] Scott Stein ofCNET praised the enhanced camera quality and design, but remarked that the iPod touch is still weaker and outclassed compared to otheriOS devices.[25]
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