Why does my new iPod touch randomly delete my apps?, Why does my new iPod touch randomly delete my apps?

I got an iPod for Xmas and it seems to randomly delete some of my apps... Luckily they were all free but I'm scared to buy any I case it happens again.

Are you sure they are not just moved to another screen or folder? Do a Spotlight search for them to confirm thay are actually removed.
All your apps should be kept on your computer, in your iTunes account. You control which apps you want on your touch thru iTunes sync settings. If you have not been syncing to iTunes, and the apps are truly gone, you can re-download them for free from the iTunes Store> Quick Links> Purchases section and then sync back to the touch.

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