Apple Announces New iPod Touch With Better Processor, Camera

In a surprise move today, tech giant Apple has announced a refresh of its iPod Touch.

The new Touch has received a number of changes and improvements from its predecessor, including a better processor, camera, and motion sensor. The changes have made the iPod Touch pretty much equivalent with the iPhone 6 in terms of power.

The new processor, Apple's A8 chip that powers the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, will help the iPod perform faster and run more intensive games. It also helps extend the iPod's battery life. Its new camera lets iPod users shoot in slow motion and burst mode for the first time. Additionally, the new Touch includes a better motion sensor and a greatly improved Wifi receiver.

The iPod will continue to have a 4-inch screen. It has a similar metallic body to the iPhone 6. It comes in six colors: space gray, silver, pink, gold, blue, and, exclusive to the Apple Store, red. It'll cost you $199 for a 16 GB model, $249 for 32 GB, or $299 for 64 GB. A 128 GB model is available for $399 only through the Apple Store.

Apple has also changed the iPod Nano and Shuffle lines to have the same colors and look, although their internals have stayed the same.

The new iPod ships with iOS 8 and is on sale now. Will you buy a new iPod Touch? Let us know in the comments below.