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# iPod touch (4th Generation)

Essentials

Family: iOS

Codename: ?

Minimum OS: iOS 4.0

Maximum OS: iOS 6.1.6

Introduced: September 2010

Terminated: June 2013

Processor

CPU: Apple A4 (ARM Cortex-A8)

CPU Speed: 1.0 GHz

FPU: integrated

Bus Speed: ?

Register Width: 32-bit

Data Bus Width: 64-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction

Level 2 Cache: 512 kB on-processor

Onboard RAM: 256 MB

Maximum RAM: 256 MB

Video

Screen: 3.5" multi-touch

GPU: PowerVR SGX 535 (via A4)

Max Resolution: 960x640

Video Out: composite, component, VGA (via Dock Connector adaptors)

Camera: 960 x 720 back, VGA front

Storage

Flash Drive: 8/32/64 GB

Input/Output

USB: via Dock Connector

Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini

Speaker: mono

Microphone: mono

Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Three-axis gyro

Networking

Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n

Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR

Location: Wi-Fi-assisted GPS

Miscellaneous

Battery Life: Video 7 hrs, Audio 40 hrs

Dimensions: 4.4" H x 2.3" W x 0.28" D

Weight: 0.2225 lbs.

Introduced in September 2010, the iPod touch (4th Generation) brought many of the enhancements of the iPhone 4 to the iPod touch line, including a Retina display, front- and rear-facing cameras, and a more powerful A4 processor. It was available in three models:

- 8 GB/$229
- 32 GB/$299
- 64 GB/$399

In October 2010, The price of the 8 GB model was reduced to $199, and all models were made available in both white and black.

In September 2012, Alongside the introduction of the iPod Touch (5th Generation), the 8 and 64 GB models were discontinued, a 16 GB model was introduced at $199, and the 32 GB model received a price cut, to $249. All remaining models were discontinued in June 2013.

Picture Credits:
Apple, Inc.