Wednesday 5 September 2007

Apple launches iPod touch

Apple have unveiled the new revamped iPod touch with touch screen. For security reasons, they have announced the following measures:

  • The iPod touch can only be used by three fingers on the user's right hand. The left hand is not currently supported.
  • Apple are to introduce Fingerprint Rights Management (FRM). Upon registration, the iPod touch will scan the user's fingerprints. Any changes to fingerprints, including extra wrinkling following a long bath, cutting fingernails, or a cut on the end of the user's finger will mean that the iPod touch will cease to work. This will ensure unauthorised users, such as friends or family members, cannot access the device.
Steve Jobs was unavailable for comment as he was busy counting his money. However, a spokesperson said that "these measures are entirely reasonable and are necessary to protect the music that Apple publishes and encourage the creativity of its musicians". He went onto say that the iPod touch will look "very pretty".