Apple Unveils New iPod Touch

If a new iPod Touch was on your shopping agenda, today’s announcement from Apple should easily please.

The device's latest retooling boasts "power, capability, and communication" enhancements served well by an A10 Fusion chip, also known for its gaming-boosting qualities. AR, Group FaceTime, and the home button are also on the lineup.

As explained by Apple's VP of Product Marketing Greg Joswiak, the Steve Jobs legacy team wanted to give their self-touted "most affordable iOS device" a proper facelift in terms of performance and overall design. "The ultra-thin and lightweight design of iPod touch has always made it ideal for enjoying games, music, and so much more wherever you go," Joswiak said today. 

The new iPod Touch is available starting Tuesday online and in stores soon, with the 32GB going for $199 USD. The 128GB and a new 256GB model, meanwhile, go for $299 USD and $399 USD, respectively. The faster gaming performance will be put to the test in the fall with the launch of a new Apple Arcade, a subscription service promising more than 100 new, exclusive, and ad-free titles.