IPod touch (3rd generation)

The 3rd-generation iPod touch was announced by Apple on September 9, 2009 and became available on the same day. It was discontinued on September 1, 2010 with the announcement of the 4th-generation iPod touch.

Features
The 32 GB and 64 GB models were updated to include the upgraded RAM, CPU and GPU internals from the iPhone 3GS. They include Voice Control support, VoiceOver, iPhone OS 3.1, and bundled remote earphones with microphone.

Apple's published technical specifications for the 3rd generation iPod touch only include references to the 32 GB and 64 GB models. Following the introduction of the 3rd generation model, Apple also continued offering the 2nd generation 8 GB version, upgraded to the same iPhone OS version as the new third generation devices, with some websites erroneously referring to it as a 3rd generation 8 GB model. The model number of the 3rd generation iPod touch is A1318. This generation supports up to iOS 5.1.1; it does not support iOS 6. It will slow down when using a newer iOS, and has a lower battery life compared to the 2nd gen version.