Apple launches new iPod Touch model, starting at US$199
Apple on Wednesday launched its latest iPod Touch gadget at a time when the company is looking to popularise its new music service.
The new iPod features an 8 megapixel iSight camera, FaceTime high-definition camera and also houses Apple-designed A8 chip, which is used in the iPhone 6.
The iPod, which will give access to Apple Music, also features fitness tracking M8 motion co-processor.
Apple said the new iPod will go on sale from today and cost HK$1,588 (US$199) for a 16GB model, HK$1,988 (US$249) for 32GB and HK2,388 (US$299) for 64GB.
The company also launched for the first time a 128GB model for HK$3,188 (US$399).
The product is available in all major markets, including Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.
On a monthly basis, the service costs HK$48 (US$6.20) for an individual membership or HK$78 for a family deal supporting up to six devices.
This is considerably cheaper than in the United States, where the service costs US$9.99 to US$14.99 per month. In the Philippines, it is even cheaper, starting at US$2.99.
The differing charges likely relate to the prices offered by one of Apple’s top competitors in this field. Spotify's premium service costs HK$48 per month in Hong Kong.
