IPod Touch (2nd generation)

The second-generation iPod Touch (marketed as "the new iPod Touch" and colloquially known as the iPod Touch 2G or iPod Touch 2) is a multi-touch mobile device that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. with a touchscreen-based user interface. At Apple's media event on September 9, 2008, the company showed off and released the successor to the first-generation iPod Touch. Its introduction marked an important step in Apple's evolution of portable media devices, appealing to a broader audience of music and technology enthusiasts.

iPod Touch

An iPod touch (2nd generation)
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn
Product family	iPod
Type	Mobile device
Release date	September 9, 2008; 17 years ago (2008-09-09)
Discontinued	June 7, 2010; 15 years ago (2010-06-07)
Operating system	Original: iPhone OS 2.1.1 iPhone OS 3.1 (MC model) Last: iOS 4.2.1, released November 18, 2010 (2010-11-18)
System on a chip	S5L8720
CPU	ARMv6 Samsung S5L8720 533 MHz
Memory	128 MB DRAM[1]
Storage	8, (16, or 32 Only GB Model) GB flash memory
Display	3.5 in (89 mm) diagonal (3:2 aspect ratio), multi-touch display, LED backlit TN TFT LCD, 480×320 px at 165 PPI 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical)[1]
Graphics	PowerVR SGX535 GPU
Input	Multi-touch touchscreen display Volume buttons Built-in speaker 3-axis Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g (802.11g 2.4 GHz) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 30-pin dock connector
Online services	App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, MobileMe
Dimensions	110 mm (4.3 in) H 58 mm (2.3 in) W 7.1 mm (0.28 in) D[1]
Weight	115 g (4.1 oz)[1]
Predecessor	iPod Touch (1st generation)
Successor	iPod Touch (3rd generation)
Related	iPhone 3G

History

The second-generation iPod Touch was sold in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models. Two revisions of the device exist, with the first revision having a BootROM that was exploitable with 24kPwn and a larger device capacity label on the back.

On September 9, 2009, Apple introduced a revised version of the second-generation iPod touch under the MC model name, which was only available in an 8 GB variant. It featured a newer BootROM version which patched the 24kPwn BootROM exploit and has a smaller device capacity label similar to that of the third-generation iPod touch.^[2]

Features

The second-generation iPod Touch showcased a more rounded and sleek design, enhanced performance, and new features, including a built-in speaker, Nike+iPod integration, and the capability to download apps from the App Store with the initial release of iPhone OS 2.1.1.

Software

Main articles: iOS, iPhone OS 2, iPhone OS 3, and iOS 4

Further information: iOS version history

It originally shipped with iPhone OS 2 and fully supports iPhone OS 3 but has limited support for iOS 4, similar to the iPhone 3G, and did not receive support for home screen wallpapers and multitasking. Unlike the iPhone 3G, however, it did receive support for Game Center.^[3] iOS 4.2.1 is the last iOS version supported on this iPod touch model, which was released on November 22, 2010.^[4]