You can make and receive calls on your iPod touch by using a feature called Wi-Fi Calling. This feature allows you to relay calls through your iPhone, as long as your iPhone is running on iOS 9 or later. However, it is important to note that cellular charges may still apply when using Wi-Fi Calling, so it’s always a good idea to check with your carrier about any additional costs.
To enable Wi-Fi Calling on your iPod touch, you first need to ensure that your iPhone and iPod touch are both signed in to the same iCloud account and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, go to the Settings app on your iPhone, tap on “Phone,” and select “Wi-Fi Calling.” Toggle the switch to enable Wi-Fi Calling on your iPhone.
Next, on your iPod touch, go to the Settings app, tap on “Phone,” and select “Calls on Other Devices.” Make sure the “Allow Calls on Other Devices” option is enabled, and then toggle the switch next to your iPod touch to enable Wi-Fi Calling on your iPod touch as well.
Once Wi-Fi Calling is enabled on both your iPhone and iPod touch, you can make and receive calls on your iPod touch using your iPhone’s cellular connection. This can be useful if your iPhone is not nearby but your iPod touch is connected to a Wi-Fi network. It allows you to stay connected and make calls even if you don’t have your iPhone with you.
In terms of texting, you can also send and receive text messages on your iPod touch using the iMessage feature. iMessage allows you to send text messages, photos, videos, and more to other Apple devices, as long as they are also connected to the internet. You can access iMessage on your iPod touch by opening the Messages app and signing in with your Apple ID.
To send a text message to a non-Apple device, you can use third-party messaging apps available on the App Store, such as WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. These apps allow you to send text messages and make calls to other users of the same app, regardless of the device they are using.
While you can’t directly make calls or send traditional text messages on your iPod touch without Wi-Fi Calling and third-party messaging apps, you can still stay connected through Wi-Fi Calling and use iMessage or other messaging apps to communicate with others.