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Can 3rd Gen iPod touch download apps still?

Mum friend wants to get a 3rd gen iPod but can they still download apps due to iOS upgrades

iPod touch

Posted on Sep 22, 2013 5:28 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2013 6:01 AM

Yes, only a few apps not require iOS 6 or later, A 3G can only go to iOS 5.1.1.

Just make sure you get a 3G iPod and not a 2G iPod. A 2G can only go to iOS 4.2.1

Identifying iPod models


iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.

The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

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Sep 22, 2013 6:01 AM in response to JackAppleUsername

Yes, only a few apps not require iOS 6 or later, A 3G can only go to iOS 5.1.1.

Just make sure you get a 3G iPod and not a 2G iPod. A 2G can only go to iOS 4.2.1

Identifying iPod models


iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.

The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

Can 3rd Gen iPod touch download apps still?

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