There have been lots of rumors and sources stating that Apple will be releasing new iPods in the near future. Well, I’m here to put those rumors to rest: they’re true! Yes, the California company is preparing their launch as of right now due to the fact that the Apple Store website has been taken down and replaced with this:
But never fear, it will be back up in probably a couple of hours or so. Now, concerning the updates, the iPod touch will see the biggest changes, while the Shuffle and Nano will just see new colors.
The iPod touch will receive the following updates;
- Major camera upgrade from 5 megapixels to 8, matching the count on the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2.
- New 64-bit chip for faster operation and better graphics for gaming. Will also help it plow through future iOS versions beyond iOS 9.
- “M” chip from the iPhone for fitness, steps, and elevation tracking.
- Pre-loaded with iOS 8.4 and Apple Music following the June 30th launch.
- New 128GB model for $399, still starting at $199 for 16GB. There will also be a $299 model with 64GB of space.
- New colors.
What features are you looking forward to the most in the new iPods? Tell us in the comments below!
