Report: Apple prepping next-gen iPod
The head of a Taiwanese manufacturing company responsible for churning out iPods says Apple Computer is getting ready to unveil its next-generation digital music player.
At its annual meeting this week, Hon Hai (Foxconn) Chairman Terry Gou said Apple is about to unveil the next generation of its iPod, which will introduce a "none-touch" concept, according to a report in the China Post.
Gou did not elaborate on the subject and it's unclear specifically which iPod model he could be referring to.
Hon Hai has recently come under scrutiny after a report (1, 2) by the British press exposed sweatshop-like conditions within several of its overseas manufacturing facilities that build iPods for Apple.
On Wednesday, Apple responded to the claims in the report, saying it plans to investigate the matter.
The company just recently released an updated version of its Special Edition U2 player, which is based on its fifth-generation video iPod platform. This would suggest Gou's comments are unlikely related to a complete refresh of Apple's video iPod line.
At its annual meeting this week, Hon Hai (Foxconn) Chairman Terry Gou said Apple is about to unveil the next generation of its iPod, which will introduce a "none-touch" concept, according to a report in the China Post.
Gou did not elaborate on the subject and it's unclear specifically which iPod model he could be referring to.
Hon Hai has recently come under scrutiny after a report (1, 2) by the British press exposed sweatshop-like conditions within several of its overseas manufacturing facilities that build iPods for Apple.
On Wednesday, Apple responded to the claims in the report, saying it plans to investigate the matter.
The company just recently released an updated version of its Special Edition U2 player, which is based on its fifth-generation video iPod platform. This would suggest Gou's comments are unlikely related to a complete refresh of Apple's video iPod line.
Comments
So, this is the 6th gen "real" video iPod!!!! I'm not going to believe it till I see it.
Originally posted by deepkid
If it's true that a Hon Hai official commented on this at all, they are begging to lose business from Apple. Even the novice realizes how touchy Apple is about unreleased product information!
Yes, they should lose that business as punishment. Some idiots never learn.
Originally posted by bdkennedy1
The site going down is getting really old. The server made a boo boo. (403)
I agree 106%
The product is too important to be "Steved", so the only alternative is swift and summary execution for Foxconn.
Been nice knowing 'ya.
Originally posted by SpamSandwich
Could also be gestural proximity control... like Minority Report. This is farfetched, but not impossible.
i was thinking it could be a bad translation.
we were hearing rumors about a touch-screen iPod, so "none-touch" or "non-touch" sounds conflicting... hmmm...
Originally posted by SpamSandwich
Yes, they should lose that business as punishment. Some idiots never learn.
If they signed a NDA to that effect with Apple, I don't really see the problem. Losing all business is harsh even for Apple though, I think historically they reduce their orders and go though another supplier.
Originally posted by iPickle06
its an iPod you cant touch simply because it doesnt not exist yet(as far as we know)
lol.. its an iPod that sits in a glass case in the 5th Ave store. You can look but can't touch!
Originally posted by AppleInsider
At its annual meeting this week, Hon Hai (Foxconn) Chairman Terry Gou said Apple is about to unveil the next generation of its iPod, which will introduce a "none-touch" concept, according to a report in the China Post.
This has got to be some sort of translation error.
But then again a HAL 9000 iPod would be pretty cool.
ME: "iPod change track."
halPod: "Track change confirmed Mr. King."
ME: "iPod shutdown."
halPod: "I am afraid I cannot do that Mr. King, I wll not longer shut down. Infact from this point on I will control the playlist."
ME: "Oh is that right?" (Pull out flash memory)
halPod: Daisy...Daisy....give me your love so true...I'm half cra.....
ME: "This happens ever damn week, plus it scratches. It's time to - sue apple!"
*Note - this was written was written without reading anyone's post so if someone already made that joke I am sorry.
Originally posted by ecking
*Note - this was written was written without reading anyone's post so if someone already made that joke I am sorry.
I totally already made that joke!!! Gosh!
The counterpoint is that, as everyone else is reducing prices and/or increasing flash memory capacity, the iPod nanos are looking mighty expensive. Though Gene Munster claims that Apple held its 76% US share through May (I presume of all types of players). So if there's no capacity boost, then maybe there will be a price reduction in early July.
Originally posted by ecking
edit: Double post and for some reason it won't let me delete.
You see? It's starting already. Word got through to the network god, and you're through!