Apple Unveils New Round of iPod Touch Models With Focus on Gamers

Apple quietly rolled out a new generation of iPod touch Tuesday starting at $199 for a 32 GB model. Based on the Apple-designed A10 Fusion chip, the device is positioned as a music playback and gaming handheld offering “immersive augmented reality experiences” and Group FaceTime. The company pushed its “three time faster” graphics performance that will enable smoother operation for games, including those available from its Apple Arcade game subscription service due in fall. Additional models include a 128 GB version ($299) and 256 GB model ($399), Apple said.