Apple Introduces New 16GB iPod Touch at $229

On a day that’s seen Samsung introduce its new Galaxy S4 Mini and Motorola confirm the existence of the Moto X handset, Apple has also joined the list of manufacturers announcing new devices, with the launch of its latest iPod Touch. The new iPod Touch has dropped a feature or two in order to lower its price tag, rendering it something of an entry-level device. Check out..

In detail: Apple's new camera-less 16GB iPod Touch with Retina Display

Apple quietly announced a new iPod touch this morning with a cheaper $229 entry-level price, no rear facing camera and no loop attachment.

The new iPod touch features the same 4-inch Retina Display as the previous model and the iPhone 5S, but drops storage and the rear facing camera to cut the price by $70.

By all appearances the new iPod touch looks like a 5th generation iPod touch, but it is only available in silver and black and in place of a camera there is a black cover, which is very un-Apple in looks.

The new iPod touch 16GB features a small black oval on the back where the camera is on more expensive models.

By giving up the rear facing 5MP iSight camera, loop connector, colorful options and storage capacity, users can save $70 on the iPod touch. The 5th generation iPod touch 16GB model features the same Apple A5 processor and is capable of Air Play, Siri and other popular iOS 6 features. It can run most apps on the iOS App Store, though any which require a rear-facing camera will not work at full capacity.