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Apple iPod touch (3rd generation)

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The third-generation iPod touch is a portable media player released by Apple in September 2009. It operates on iOS and is distinguished by internal performance upgrades, featuring a faster processor than its predecessor to support smoother application performance and gaming. The device was sold exclusively in 32 GB and 64 GB storage capacities, omitting the lower-capacity configurations of previous models. It is aimed at consumers seeking an iOS device with advanced multimedia capabilities without the cellular features of the iPhone.

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What changed in the third-generation iPod touch?

The third-generation iPod touch received a faster processor and improved performance compared with the previous generation. The upgrade was especially useful for games and applications that needed more processing power.

When was the third-generation iPod touch released?

Apple released it in September 2009. It ran iPhone OS, the software platform that Apple later renamed iOS.

Could the third-generation iPod touch run games?

Yes, gaming was one of the main reasons to choose an iPod touch over a basic music player. Its multi-touch display and App Store access supported games that could not run on an iPod nano or iPod shuffle.

How is the third-generation iPod touch different from an iPhone?

It shares the iOS-style app and touch interface but does not function as a cellular phone. Users normally needed Wi-Fi for internet services, while an iPhone could connect through a mobile network.

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