Here is why an iPod Touch refresh was not only to be expected, but necessary
The iPod Touch has recently been updated with new, more powerful hardware, like a faster processor, a better camera, and a thin and light design to be expected from all Apple products.
The Cupertino tech giant has not updated the iPod Touch in a few years, to a point where consumers have began wondering if the iPod Touch is still relevant, in light of the assumption that most iPhone owners use their smartphones to listen to music. The biggest flaw in that theory is that the iPhone was never a threat to the iPod Touch, and only because the iPhone embodies a blend of functions found in other devices, it doesn’t mean that the one device dedicated to media playback should becomes instantly irrelevant.
The real reason why the iPod Touch was kept in the back-burner for so long, can be found in, low and behold, the iPad Mini 3. Why? The explanation is not exactly straight forward, but it does make sense when looking at four key aspects that bind the iPod Touch and the iPad Mini 3.
First of all, size. Historically, media players have always been pocket-sized. The iPod Shuffle, or the original iPod, are minute devices designed for people who want to be able to be active while listening to music. Whether we are sitting at a desk to study, work on something that requires concentration, or jogging in the park, the design of iPods has always been minimalist, easy to fit in every pockets, and with headphone wires long and flexible enough to be worn underneath sleeves and other apparel, to eliminate the annoying entanglement of dangling wires.
The iPad Mini can play media just as well as the iPod Touch, and it’s certainly smallers than a regular iPad or iPad Air, however it is 77mm taller, and 76mm wider than an iPod Touch, which makes it a bit too big and heavy to fit in activewear.
The second aspect to consider is the fact that with the exception of the Touch-ID sensor, and the option of a Gold finish, the iPad Mini 3 is technically, a 2013 iPad Mini 2, which means that, although it is still a great product, the enhanced processing power provided by the A8 64-bit dual core (underclocked)1.1GHz, makes the iPod Touch a faster, more powerful device.
The third aspect to consider is storage options. Music lovers need as much storage options as they can get. The addition of a 32GB option makes is accessible to those for whom 16GB just won’t cut is, while 64GB can be a little too pricey.
The fourth and final aspect is price. Both devices are very attainable, certainly more attainable than an iPhone, although the iPad Mini 3 is roughly twice as expensive as the iPod Touch, which tips it right into the net for consumers looking to own a quality Apple device.