Apple rumored to hold August event to unveil new iPod lineup
Apple could hold its iPod-centric event sooner than the expected September timeframe, with an event rumored to take place either Aug. 16 or 17.
Citing a "reliable source within Apple," Brazilian publication MacMagazine reported Friday (via Google Translate) that Apple will hold an event either Aug. 16 or 17, a Monday or Tuesday. That would be sooner than the September timeframe in which many have expected that Apple will introduce its new iPod lineup.
The publication said that the music and media-centric event will be used to introduce a new iPod touch with a front-facing camera for FaceTime, as well as a rear camera with flash for taking pictures. It also said that Apple will add a gyroscope to the next-generation iPod touch -- all features found in the recently released iPhone 4.
The alleged August event would coincide with a recent rumor that suggested Apple would launch an updated version of its iLife suite this month. That report alleged that all of the applications -- iPhoto, GarageBand and iWeb -- would be upgraded to 64 bits, and that a new "mystery" application would be a part of the package. It also claimed that iDVD would not be included, and instead would be made available for download like iMovie HD.
Rumors of Apple's upcoming iPod refresh have gained considerable steam this week, with rumored products, illustrations of third party cases, and even purported components of Apple's next-generation iPod touch surfacing online.
Last year's media event, where the iPod nano with a video camera and FM tuner was announced, was held on a Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Citing a "reliable source within Apple," Brazilian publication MacMagazine reported Friday (via Google Translate) that Apple will hold an event either Aug. 16 or 17, a Monday or Tuesday. That would be sooner than the September timeframe in which many have expected that Apple will introduce its new iPod lineup.
The publication said that the music and media-centric event will be used to introduce a new iPod touch with a front-facing camera for FaceTime, as well as a rear camera with flash for taking pictures. It also said that Apple will add a gyroscope to the next-generation iPod touch -- all features found in the recently released iPhone 4.
The alleged August event would coincide with a recent rumor that suggested Apple would launch an updated version of its iLife suite this month. That report alleged that all of the applications -- iPhoto, GarageBand and iWeb -- would be upgraded to 64 bits, and that a new "mystery" application would be a part of the package. It also claimed that iDVD would not be included, and instead would be made available for download like iMovie HD.
Rumors of Apple's upcoming iPod refresh have gained considerable steam this week, with rumored products, illustrations of third party cases, and even purported components of Apple's next-generation iPod touch surfacing online.
Last year's media event, where the iPod nano with a video camera and FM tuner was announced, was held on a Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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If so, the invites go out next week.
August, iPod... Smells fishy to me.
However i foresee no new ipods before the back to school promotion ends early september
August, iPod... Smells fishy to me.
2007 was the last time they held a Special Event in August, but that may have only been for new Macs with an iPod/iTunes Special Event being held in September. I can?t seem to find a list of these events to verify.
However i foresee no ipads before the back to school promotion ends early september
With Apple selling iPads as fast as they can make them, I don't foresee a refresh or a second/smaller form factor iPad until spring.
2007 was the last time they held a Special Event in August, but that may have only been for new Macs with an iPod/iTunes Special Event being held in September. I can’t seem to find a list of these events to verify.
Previous iPod events:
September 9, 2009.
September 9, 2008.
September 5, 2007.
September 12, 2006.
September 7, 2005.
Previous iPod events:
September 9, 2009.
September 9, 2008.
September 5, 2007.
September 12, 2006.
September 7, 2005.
Thanks, and in 2004 the iPod/iTunes event was in late October. I was thinking of August with the Mac special event.
My guess is your wrong appleinsider. I'm willing to bet it will be an event that goes over ios 4.0 for ipad, maybe some ilife 11 and possible new redesigned macbook air (though my guess is that will come later in the year)
However i foresee no new ipods before the back to school promotion ends early september
Sorry Tac but I think it's YOU that is way off base. This would be the perfect time to introduce new iPod Touches. School is just about to begin in the US. Sales are already happening or soon to start. As far as an iLife 11 (ELEVEN!!??) How about we get iLife 10 first. Why you jumping a whole year? Wouldn't hold my breath for a redesigned MacBook Air...
With Apple selling iPads as fast as they can make them, I don't foresee a refresh or a second/smaller form factor iPad until spring.
Why did you change his post? He said he doesn't foresee a refresh or a second/smaller form factor IPOD until spring. NOT IPAD....
would be upgraded to 64 bits, and that a new "mystery" application would be a part of the package
I'd like to see a plugin for Garageband which allows better editing for musical notation, iMidi anyone?
Add an upgrade to the built-in Phone App that gives it the option of connecting via VOIP and it would be awesome.
While the Touch may still have a future, the traditional iPod has certainly fallen out of the limelight.
Apple still sells iPods?
Sure why wouldn't they? It's still a very profitable business. They sold more iPods last quarter than iPhones. A good chunk of that are Touches but they *are* iPods. (stand alone, contract free)
It seems odd that they'd refresh their iPods while the back-to-school campaign is still running (the one that gives you an iPod "nearly" for free). It ends Sep 7th, which fits well for a Sep 9th event or something similar, like previous years.
They've done it before, if I remember correctly, but only by a week or so. I think the new iPods were excluded from the Back To School offer.
A couple things your post made me consider:
Sure why wouldn't they? It's still a very profitable business. They sold more iPods last quarter than iPhones. A good chunk of that are Touches but they *are* iPods. (stand alone, contract free)
And even when not counting the iPhone, which is obviously cannibalizing many iPod sales, they're holding their YoY unit sales. I even recall one quarter being a 1% YoY, which I thinking pretty damn impressive.
Sounds like someone got set up to see if they'd release the info. They are probably now unemployed.