I'm pretty sure the 3rd gen should be able to multitask. All you have to do is hit the home button twice while in an app. Also, you should be able to set a background as your home screen and make folders. Check out apple's website... http://www.apple.com/iphone/ios4/ ... it isn't completely clear. I do know, however, that iPhone 4 and 3GS are the only phones that get all of the capabilites, so maybe your iPod won't
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