iPod Touch 2019 7th Generation Review - The Last iPod !

[@lamardoss]

I have the 6 gen.... and all I use it for is like an old iPod classic. I have the most memory you can get on it and packed with music.

[@glennkennedy441]

I picked up one to use around the house when cleaning , mowing, yard work etc...... it's perfect for podcast, Sirius XM, Spotify etc, and its not nearly as bulky as my daily drive Note 8, so my pants don't fall down. Lovin it with bluetooth headphones.

[@seeleydargo]

iPhone se would be better for that.

[@rajapriyam100]

Also having an extra device for media consumption stops taxing the mobile during all day,which actually helps both device to run all day in one charge..that’s a big advantage

[@rajapriyam100]

Plus it’s so light, u don’t even feel like carrying an extra device

[@aliasalias9768]

Run Lefty Run se is bigger and not as much software support and not as fast

[@teresaposter1233]

I want something just to interface flawlessly with my EXTREME iTunes library

[@realmchat6665]

These are commonly used as parts of pos systems, or inventory scanners, because they can be locked down using apple's airwatch system for these specific applications.

[@sebgastineau2660]

I own the 256 GB iPod 📱 touch as a primary music 🎵 device,and as secondary device ,that’s a super fast device,I love it 😍

[@teresaposter1233]

I want something just to interface flawlessly with my EXTREME iTunes library

[@Kermoedi77]

I’m contemplating getting one of these for my 6 year old. She thinks she wants/needs a phone, but she just wants some apps to play with. I think this will do the job nicely.

[@yarumiperalta9930]

Same, did you get it? I bought her an old ipod and it sucks I couldn't get it to download any apps 🙄

[@aliasalias9768]

Brandon Rout it would do good for that reason like an iPhone that you can use where there’s WiFi with no phone bills with a voip app like Talkatone

[@ToddHa]

My first iPOD was the NANO 2nd Gen, then 4th Gen, then 6th Gen, then 7th Gen. I love my music and podcasts ; since 2004. I have built up a significant music library in the Apple Eco-System. Along the way I got an iPOD Touch 4th Gen in 2010. Which expanded my interest into the iOS Apps. Not really games. But Utility Apps, since I am also a techie. I have purchased hundreds of dollars of music from iTUNES. So having an up to date iPOD product for iTUNES is a thing for me. However, a fly in the ointment is I'm an Android Phone user. I love Android phones with a passion. And would never go with an iPHONE. Even if it were handed to me FREE. If so, I would give it away to a family member. But the music & podcasts are a different thing. My stuff is in the iPOD-Eco system. And it's huge. I'm 48 years old now. I am no child. But I love music and consider my iOS music library to be as relevant today as it was back 2004'ish. I use my iOS devices to this very day when I go for a walk in a park, a bike ride, while at home meditating and/or reading on a Kindle. My music library (podcasts & iPOD Touch Apps) 'keep my foot in the door' with the Apple iOS Eco-system. But, I am NOT getting an iPHONE (no matter what). I am a true Android loyalist when it comes to phones. And I'm not going to change. That stubbornest has amp'ed up as I near 50 years old. So yes, there is a niche audience out there that iPHONE users know nothing about. I have been kinda under the radar. But I think APPLE knows we are out there. OASN: I bought the iPOD Touch 7th (2019) just 2 weeks ago. Thank you Apple for thinking about us. My older iOS devices still work. But it's nice to get our hands on a new device. OARN: I no longer possess my iPOD Nano 2nd Gen. I gave it to my sister. It still works fine almost 20 years later.

[@ritafitz5372]

I just bought one for my grown daughter. She still uses the last one I bought her 5 years ago. She uses it mainly for her music and to listen to podcasts. She is going to be thrilled about the new one since her old one is getting glitchy.

[@crespojosef]

Im surprised how little is spoken for the use of playing music. I suppose so many are addicted to emusic, becoming slaves to subscriptions, okay fidelity, sound quality. I still like having my own library, with super good sound or high resolution.

[@leahevehumphries]

I agree!! I hate subscription services and having the pressure to pay every single month to be able to access my music. I want to just buy it and be done with it, and be able to play it for the rest of my life. That's why I still buy CDs and still have a MacBook with a CD drive. I love having lossless music :D

[@noneyabusiness7747]

@@leahevehumphries And I love getting it for free and putting it on my ipod touch with great sound quality ;)

[@extraHERO]

This is the best iPod Touch 7th Generation review on the internet I can confirm

[@andyH_England]

I use mine as a satnav as I do not abuse my phone by overheating it. $150 you cannot go wrong especially as you can also play your music to your car. I also use it as a mapping device for hiking, I bought the latest GPS and a hardcore case and is ideal for walking. If it gets broken better than my $1000 phone. I can use it for receiving calls at home, so if my phone is in the kitchen I can answer in the main room. Works for me and I suspect other consumers that may include children and businesses. I am sure if Apple was not still making a good profit on the previous model they would have just phased it out. There are very few alternatives to something like an iPod so well done Apple in updating it. And for those that claim it has older hardware, for what it does, it does not need the latest chip. Bearing in mind the flagship Samsung tablet, the Tab S4 runs on the SD835 and was priced as flagship, then Apple haters need to look closer to home.

[@gamester1416]

I think that's, just for people that want to keep their music and keep on using their wired headphones.

[@teresaposter1233]

I want something just to interface flawlessly with my EXTREME iTunes library

[@dancarlton7973]

I did, picked one with the whopping 256 gig up at a Best Buy store and started using it a lot.

[@drescorpio1114]

I went to the apple store and picked up a 128 GB use it everyday at work.

[@nunderscored9196]

@@drescorpio1114 how is the battery life?

[@drescorpio1114]

@@nunderscored9196 I get 8hrs on mine

[@nunderscored9196]

@@drescorpio1114 continuously listening to music:

[@drescorpio1114]

@@nunderscored9196 yeah on a playlist that's 9hrs.

[@thomashendricks9774]

I'm thinking about getting this for my 3 kids, they each have an 9.7 iPad. They use them at home or in the car but I usually have to lug them around and 3 iPads get heavy after awhile. So this would be a good alternative when heading out and want to bring a device but don't want to carry the iPads. I'm not ready to give my kids a phone yet, even though they all beg to get one.

[@RonvanMiddendorp]

Why doesn't anybody review the audio quality of what is basically a rather expensive audio player with add-ons? And what's the audio-player's battery life? Gaming and video? Please, the idea of doing that on such a tiny screen...

[@TechTimeWithEric]

When I worked for a Jet warehouse we used these for picking orders and for put away. I worked for the IT department and I spent 10 hours a day replacing screens on these since we had between 8-900 employees doing who knows what to them because they were constantly getting destroyed. Personally I would get one with an Otterbox for my 2.5 year old if the price point was a bit less.

[@soundman447]

I would rather have a Classic iPod that way i could load all my music and not worry with having it on my phone and keeping free space for apps photos and such

[@drescorpio1114]

My ipod classic 160 GB was great until it started pausing by itself and turning on by itself, so i went and got one of these it's pretty good.

[@lonster3000]

It's an entry-level, budget iOS device that will fill a niche. I just laugh at some of the complaints being posted here.

[@bramvandenbroeck5060]

That is actually a very good reason to get one of those! You can mount it on top of a xbox or ps4 controller and have some sort of portable gaming device! Great idea man!

[@PaulMcElligott]

Apparently, Apple still sells a lot of these as accessibility devices/screen readers. They keep the same form factor because there is an ecosystem of accessories for this use.

[@MichaelWebber]

I was wondering why they didn't bump the screen up to 4.7" for this new iteration.

[@LLRaven]

Lon should do some Dogo Review I would like to know the benefits of a Husky! Thanks for this video Lon, I was curious about the iPod! Your content is really appreciated!

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

my Tesla Roadster has a ipod touch holder built in. Kinda stuck with the form factor. WIll be upgrading from my 30 pin ipod touch

[@logan15615]

Joeys Cleaning Lady that’s awesome 👏

[@keefir11]

Purchased one specifically for music,when signing on for Apple Music!Previously,only had iPod Nano’s !My music library was automatically transferred from my iMac!Tracks can be directly downloaded ...no syncing needed....With Apple Music,can listen to entire track,not like just a snippet on iTunes!Sounds great with speaker or headphones❗️

[@choco1199]

Yeah, i ❤️ Apple Music

[@stormveradea]

Would be good for a parent who doesn't want to give their kid(s) a phone. Would also probably be good for lidtening to music while exercising, walking, ect. It would be lighter than bringing your phone along with you.

[@bgaviator]

Thank you for not totally shitting on this like so many other reviews have been. I am thinking about buying one of these for my son. He loves making movies and taking pictures with our iphones, and we thought this would be nice for him. So many other reviews try to make you feel bad if you even consider a device like this.

[@LonSeidman]

I have a feeling they designed this specifically for parents with kids who aren't ready for a phone just yet. If he likes using your phones this will be a good alternative without the monthly charge.

[@45067daddymac]

Hmmm...no discussion as to how the audio sounds? Does it play hi-resolution audio? MQA audio?

[@sonsofmatriarchy5552]

Hahahaha good one, like apple have ever had hi quality audio reproduction ever. I see what you did there...

[@RobotPorter]

It's nice to see them offering another iteration of this device. But it seems a bit too expensive in the current climate.

[@sburton015]

Wonder why Apple no longer sells the iPod classic, nano, and shuffle.

[@yl6743]

Yes, I'd buy the classic or nano again!

[@chetankaushikpandey6478]

what is its battery backup exactly ? while playing online and offline music respectively.?????

[@MyTechGuyTim]

Can’t wait for iOS 13 for Xbox controller support. I’ll be looking for a video of your review!

[@rdkuless]

You can turn off the 4 digit code. when setting it up, the device ask. "do you want a pass code.?" just push the not right now or skip.. it is not required. and because i only use it for playing music, i don't need it.. if my mail, or personal info was on the device, i would activate the pass code protection for sure.

[@Wearenotperfect.]

I still own my iPod classic and keep the majority of my music and video collection on it put with most of the HD videos on iTunes nowadays it is getting more difficult to format them to fit on my iPod. I'm considering on getting one of these but from what I have researched it appears that video play back is not supported when connected to Pioneer AVIC NEX series car radio units, something my old iPod classic has no problem doing. Would you happen to know why that is?

[@ronm6585]

Good review, thanks Lon.

[@ysmbklyn]

My phone no longer backs up. Too much music, books, and photos. I’ll pick this up and transfer all my music and books to it. That should give me lots more room.

[@somadritochakraborty8863]

Excellent Review Cleared my discrepancy 😀😊

[@amandafleming1561]

I am an Android person all the way (I have had different iphones and different android phones.) And although I dont want to sacrifice everything I love about the android operating system, I do want facetime to stay connected with my family who is scattered across the states. I am looking into getting an ipod to be able to do that, while keeping the phone I love. So that is one reason why some people might buy this device.

[@xander22m11]

Does it have accessibility options like smart invert and voiceover i am visually impaired so i need those thank you

[@LonSeidman]

Yes it should have all of the accessibility settings as an iPhone will have.

[@xander22m11]

@@LonSeidman i just bought the 32 gb space gray model it cost about 300 us dollars here in the philippines thanks for the upload and thanks for replying

[@CharlesEBright]

My last iOS device was an iPod touch 4th generation. Lon I agree with you. These newer iPod touches are their attempt to get back into the mobile gaming market.

[@phone920]

Although it is technically has the same processor out of the iPhone 7 it is heavily under clocked. It’s not as powerful by fair bit compared to an iPhone 7

[@Montisaquadeis]

With the underclock it scores the same as a 6s on benchmarks

[@plantpatrol2950]

I use it for music

[@russc788]

I want one, even though I hate Apple generally and could use my old phone to do all these things..... but still I want one...... weird

[@jimbolia1234]

Can you use the ipod touch as a disc space like the previous ipods?

[@mashy712]

Like an external flash drive? No (not by default) but external programs like “Imazing” can let you do that. However you can use a lightning flash drive to use on the iPod touch itself.

[@Cityoftrees1911]

Can I hotspot to this?

[@PiperStart]

I use mine as a foreign language dictionary- it is very portable and can store plenty of dictionary space.

[@MichaelWebber]

Notably, the touch now comes with 2gb which is why it will update to iOS 13, unlike the outgoing version with just 1gb. Nowadays the primary market for these is corporate tech spies who shut them off, hide them in their sock, and use them for industrial espionage later. ;-) The 4" screen is a feature, not a shortcoming. In terms of the camera, imho that camera is better than 90% of non-top tier Android phones. What I use these (my last gen model) for is travel. So long as I have my spare reading glasses with 1.0 diopter extra strength, this works as well as my 4.7" iPhone. I think in this paragraph I'm just kidding. But maybe not.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Back in the day and iPod touch was a great way to experience the smart phone world without paying the phone and plan premiums associated with them. Today however, I’m not sure that there is really a market for a device that is not a phone given the low Entry cost of phones. I guess it would still be a good option for a parent to give their young child. I know I for one have no need for an iPod touch.

[@greggh]

Why choose this over the iPhone SE?

[@LonSeidman]

iPhone SE is discontinued but they do have some left in the channel. I think this performs a little better.

[@hryank33]

Here in Canada, it is cheaper to buy it than iphone se/6s new. Even though apple discontinued se 6s, it is still sold at costco.

[@aluwanimoyo4093]

They are expensive now - cut the price another $50 Apple - and what't the point still calling it iPod TOUCH. Just call it iPod - Nano, Shuffle and Classic have been gone for a while now - SIMPLIFY!

[@keithmiller9665]

Previous iPod version battery depleted very quickly in my experience. Poor battery stopped me using the last version. Honestly though this iPod is overpriced for what you get. I ended up buying a sub $200 Android 64 GB phone for portable audio and video. Shame I really like the iPod but $200 upwards is just too much. I will still check it out though.

[@dolphrat]

Agreed

[@zoran123456]

Big problem with iPod touch is that it does not support mobile data. So if you plan to use it as mp3 player your deezer/spotify/pandora subscriptions would not work. So that thing only is a big NO from me. Other than that I think it is very usable, for instance it is smaller than majority of phones and not as bulky (with those covers) so you can wear it in a pocket, use it as a camera, play super simple games from time to time (Switch is much more complex, bigger, heavier, and battery life is 3 hours max)

[@alliejr]

Zoran Bošnjak Criticizing for not having mobile data is unfair. It’s not a cellphone. That’s like criticizing a vacuum cleaner because it doesn’t make coffee. It also doesn’t incur the monthly fees of a cellphone.

[@warsurplus]

Walmart sell the iphone 6s for activation with several MVNO's for around $150. Wouldn't it be more cost effective to simply buy a new iphone and not activate with the carrier and utilize it as an ipod touch?

[@alliejr]

warsurplus Modern features like AR kit and iOS 13 won’t work on less than iPhone 7.

[@MichaelWebber]

I must have overpaid at $199 for a locked 6s from Simple Mobile. Oh wait, I got the Plus version. I don't know why I'm so annoyed it's locked, since it's basically like an oversized touch without the cellular available. One huge advantage of carrier locked iPhones these days is that they will run without a sim. In the old days you needed a sim to activate them initially and after each iOS version update.

[@OliverCar]

The music lovers still ...

[@haebee]

i still got my 4S that i use as an iPod. it has the smallest screen but 64 GB is plenty of music. kids stop me on the streets to ask me what is that small phone i have lol.

[@MichaelWebber]

I think I'd set up a secondary account for security purposes when using the 4s. That's an old iOS version. Also it's losing support all the time. Apple has been really crummy in terms of support for their 32bit devices. I can't get any apps any more. I have to run Netflix in a browser window on my iPad 4 (A6x chip) and only Edge even has a current browser still compatible with it.

[@haebee]

@@MichaelWebber thanks for the tip!

[@warwagon]

I'm going to assume you have your temps in C or this has been in the can for a while.

[@LonSeidman]

It's been cold here this year.

[@IrishCarney]

Strange that the Android side has never had an equivalent product at least in terms of prominence and sales.

[@NewAgeDIY]

It has Bluetooth! If so it makes for a great FaceTime audio device. Not all calls need to be video calls. We have free wifi in my city so you don’t need to be trapped into a cell contact. Just call home to your iPad iPhone or Mac. Or call someone through Microsoft Skype You will be able to contact to your Apple TV so you can have you iPad touch run a movie on a big screen. It’s $369. In Canada for the 128 GB.

[@josephtan5037]

iPod have GPS?

[@GHAMVs]

Not owned an iPod touch since 1st gen and will never get one again, watching to see what iPods bring to the table now. Anyways, long time viewer, keep up the great work!

[@rudrawrc]

Not sure why apple relaunched I pod..So many restrictions too..Out of date technology as well..

[@MichaelWebber]

They are laughably tiny. Let me rephrase that: if a grassphopper needed a micro-iPad, this is the one it would choose. However at my age I have to use really strong reading glasses to manage that 4" screen.

[@choco1199]

Grasshoppers lol

[@grahamparr3933]

Under 12s and over 60s, I am in the latter group😉👍

[@georgesenda1952]

Beautiful dog. Show us more.

[@MichaelWebber]

Yeah I thought the iPod was cool until the dog stole the scene.

[@jonaisrandom6009]

He said the speaker was great for phone calls but you can’t call on the iPod

[@LonSeidman]

Use a VOIP app

[@mashy712]

And with iOS handoff you can use your iPod touch as an iPhone. If you have an iPhone in the same house with the same WiFi.

[@dustygeist7256]

Does everybody feel strongly about the iPod touch

[@renataajzenszlos-peral4099]

iPhone X plus, wow

[@camharrison400]

Renata Ajzenszlos - Peral lmao

[@andrewwhitfield5480]

When will there be a Linux version of this. That would be awesome.

[@briannereichert6635]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 8:55 8:55 8:55 8:56

[@John-ys4ji]

I'll better buy a Samsung,I'm not sending hate but the a20 or a10 are better and cheaper

[@cesarcdx]

The best Apple has ever created. I hate iphones.

[@blurvision2844]

The output on LumaFusion is 4k

[@camharrison400]

The iPhone X plus lol 🤣

[@uncledudley4265]

Why not just pick up an iPhone 6? You'd get all the capabilities of this product, a better camera, plus the phone capability, all for about the same price. Or take the sim card out of an old phone and just use its wifi capabilities to do much the same. "Don't believe (Apples) the hype."

[@jessragan6714]

A headphone jack? Has Apple lost its courage?

[@MichaelWebber]

I thought I would adapt to the lack of headphone jack, for example on my wife's 7 Plus and Xr, but the problem is when I'm using older recycled or purchased-use phones as PMP's or with Project Fi data sims, the lack of headphone jack is really frustrating. There are work-arounds, like the silly cheap sub-$10 adapter from Apple, but no matter how many I have lying around (3 at present count) they never seem to be in my actual go-bag when I need them.

[@jessragan6714]

@@MichaelWebber Oh no, I prefer to have headphone jacks too. I just thought it was asinine that Apple claimed removing them was an act of courage, and wanted to get in a dig at them for it.

[@briannereichert6635]

😅😊😊

[@george9698]

Another use case is to use it as an offline device for crypto cold wallets.

[@aosth5]

Came here to mourn. :(

[@sonsofmatriarchy5552]

Interesting how apple relaunched the iPod but killed ITunes.

[@drescorpio1114]

they are not killing the store to buy your music

[@martinphillips4607]

It’s not who will buy the I touch? But why, I can do more with android phone 📱. And tablet. Prouduct. Than Apple 🍎 prouduct s . Tim Cook and Apple are late to the game . Tell me , why would I buy a I touch when I can get a I pad. Mini . Apple ( Tim Cook) doesn’t know there market I don’t want that product , there product are lock 🔒 And android are not that where the market is right now. Fire 🔥 stick mi box and Nivida shield are the hot 🔥 prouduct s people want Thank you for letting me share.

[@andrewwhitfield5480]

I'll pass and buy any Android device over this.

[@MichaelWebber]

I dunno. I straddle both systems - iOS and Android - and as good as those blister pack Android phones are (in particular the Moto's) they can't run iMessage and FaceTime, which oddly enough are decision factors for me when I'm traveling and want a dirt-cheap connectivity device.

[@J0kurshawarma]

poor girl

[@bl00dkillz]

Apple cut far too many corners with this device for $200. Like not even touch id? 1080p display? Underclocked processor? I believe its a tft display similar to its counterparts

[@eleegs]

It’s junk. Two of my 256gb overheats just by connecting to my iCloud to sync data across my other iOS devices. The battery barely lasts 2 hours until XXX DAYs of background activity.

[@dustygeist7256]

Oh iPhone bad

[@ethansweeney879]

IPod. Needs. A. BIGGER. Screen. Thats. All. Im. Saying. For. NOW

[@briannereichert6635]

W I love you love love bye love love you bye love love 💕 good

[@scottwatschke4192]

Not for me.