Of course, with added functionality like ARKit, and the expectation that owners will download more games and apps also comes the realization that additional storage capacity is needed. To the end user, that simply means that all of those wonderful apps and games which are created using Apple’s ARKit framework will be accessible and usable on the seventh-generation iPod touch. Apple has also the world of augmented reality to iPod touch by embedding ARKit capabilities on the device. With that in mind, Apple has exposed two key features which will make a world of difference for iPod touch owners who invest in this hardware.įirst and foremost, the wonderful and relatively new Group FaceTime functionality is in play here allowing up to 32 people to join in a single FaceTime call over audio or video. The Cupertino-based business has also looked to ensure that the iPod touch takes that next step in terms of being a powerful device ready for the modern world. Comparisons should also show 3-times faster graphics than the 2015 model. With this release, Apple has bumped the internals up to include its stunning A10 Fusion chip, which is not quite the pinnacle of its chip technology that can be found in the latest iPhone models but it’s good enough for a 2-times speed improvement over the older hardware.