Ipod Touch can't update apps or download new apps

I can download new apps using my computer, but not on my ipod touch. I can't download new apps on it, or update existing apps. No error message at all. When I try to update apps, I select 'update all', it "thinks" for a couple of seconds, then stops. When I try to download a new app, the screen says 'waiting', then the app's icon briefly flashes on the screen and it's gone. Any ideas?
Tried creating a new Apple ID but that didn't fix the problem at all, still can't download new apps with it, and I don't think I could update existing apps with a new Apple ID anyway.

You are right in that apps are tied to the account that originally purchased the app so you have to sign into that account to update the app.
- Have you tried resetting the iPod:
Reset iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Next try restoring from backup
Last would be to restore to factory defalts/new iPod (last resort).

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