iPod touch: Which iOS 5 software features does my iPod touch support?
Summary
iOS 5 offers new features for iPod touch (3rd generation or later). Features and capabilities vary between iPod touch models, with some features available only on newer models.
Products Affected
iPod touch
Use this table to determine which features of iOS 5 are available for your iPod touch model:
| iOS 5 Feature | iPod touch (3rd generation) |
iPod touch (4th generation) |
|
| Notification Center | √ | √ | |
| iMessage | √ | √ | |
| Newsstand | √ | √ | |
| Reminders | √ | √ | |
| √ | √ | ||
| Wireless setup | √ | √ | |
| Wi-Fi sync | √ | √ | |
| iCloud | √ | √ | |
| Photo editing | √ | ||
| Camera | √ | ||
| FaceTime* | √ | ||
| * FaceTime requires a Wi-Fi connection. FaceTime may not be available in all countries or regions. | |||
For a list of additional features and capabilities available for iPod touch models, see the iOS 5 Software Update page.
Additional Information
Learn which iOS 5 features your iPhone supports.
Notes:
- iOS 4.2 is the latest version of iOS for iPod touch (2nd generation).
- iOS 3.1.3 is the latest version of iOS for iPod touch (1st generation). If you are using an iPod touch (1st generation) with iOS 2.x or earlier, you can purchase iOS 3 from the iTunes Store. See this article for more information.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
Twitter
Facebook