ios for ipod touch 2nd gen

Apple has stopped development past iOS 4.2.1 for the 2G but they may adapt a special iOS 5 update as there are alot of new features but its unlikely, Sorry

No one would know such a thing, unless Apple announces.

Anyone that would know would not be able to tell ( non-disclosure agreement).

There is no reason to believe that there will be any new updates.

The 2nd generation ipod touch was discontinued in september 2010 (8 GB model). since it was released in september 2008, the unit is simply too slow to run many newer games that have been published since september 2010. also, this unit just doesn't have enough memory to handle running any newer versions of iOS. it simply just doesn't have the overall power needed to handle iOS 5. even so, when I upgraded to iOS 4.2, the battery drains much faster under iOS 4. the iPod Touch is designed to be replaced every 2-4 years, and as such, I would recommend for you to consider replacing it in the near future.

for just now the highest up date of firmware for the 2nd gen ipod touch is 4.2.1

but with the new ios 5 comeing out there my be and update firmware, but its unlikely to be one for the 2nd gen

Kevin, just what are you try to say. Apple says:

iOS 5 is compatible with:

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 4

iPod touch 3rd generation

iPod touch 4th generation

iPad

iPad 2

iOS 5 will also be compatible with the newest iPhone models being released later this year.

How did you update to iOS 4.2? Like kevin buick said, and my iTunes shows, it seems the software is up to date at 4.2.1