Hey—there’s a new iPod Touch in town, and it’s in line to get the latest iOS 13 upgrade later this year (dark mode and all). But why on earth would you want a hobbled iPhone? Apple wants to sell it to you because it’s committed to services like the App Store and TV+ and a cheap iOS device lets it get those services into the hands of more people. But what about you? The person considering a phone-free universal media player in 2019.Most people could pick up a cheap Android phone for the cost of the iPod Touch. So what exactly is the point of the thing? At this stage it looks like we’re not going to get a successor to the iPhone SE, so if you want relatively new-ish Apple hardware with a screen any smaller than 5.8 inches, the 7th-generation iPod Touch is now your best bet. The small size is going to be pocket-friendly, bag-friendly, and easier on your thumbs and fingers too. It’s not a phone, obviously, but when you’re on wifi at home or the office you might not notice the difference after you’ve loaded up the Touch with your favorite messaging apps (Group FaceTime is supported, unlike the 6th-gen model). Sadly battery life doesn’t really benefit from the small screen and lack of...