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OS Based iPod Lineup in September?
AppleInsider states that Apple will use a media event next month to unveil a new line of iPods based on OS X. The rumour site claims that the "new platform of digital devices" has been a "multi-year" effort. The idea appears to be that every…
New iPod Nano's Revealed?
9to5Mac has posted a photo which it claims is the soon to be release new iPod nano's. Last week 9to5Mac.com reported that the new colours of the iPod nano's would be Matte Black, Silver, Cranberry/Wine Red, Lighter Blue and Light Green. The new nano's are…
16GB Flash Based Video iPod in September?
The DigiTimes reports that Apple will unveil a 16GB NAND flash based video iPod in late September. The new iPod video will use NAND flash as the major storage media, and will have a storage density of 16GB, according to the sources. Of note Digitimes…
Multi-touch Video iPods to Arrive in August
Apple is reportedly preparing to release a next-generation video iPod in August, featuring a multi-touch display. The report comes from DigiTimes stating that "sources at upstream suppliers" have pointed towards Wintek as the supplier of the touch panels. "The Taiwan-based panel maker will begin shipping…
Widescreen iPod Coming Late 2007, Early 2008?
AppleInsider.com reports that the long rumoured widescreen 6th generation iPod could be released as late as the third calendar quarter of 2007 but most likely early 2008. The article notes that the time-scale is much dependant on iPhone rollout. Although Apple eventually intends to break…
New iPods Coming Today?
Following on from an earlier post related to a potential announcement from Apple today, AppleInsider and and MacRumors have both joined in the party. MacRumors claims that its sources have pointed towards four new products all at the $79 price point, this suggest a range…
Apple to Release Three iPod Models in 2007?
AppleInsider reports that Apple is planning to introduce three new iPod models during 2007. The rumour site claims that a source which is familiar with Apple's roadmap, says it calls for "three distinct models" to make their debut during 2007. Of notable importance is the…
Beatles Catalog Coming to iTunes, Branded iPod Also?
World of Apple reported in April of this year that the Beatles catalog could be coming to the iTunes Store. Now the rumour has risen again with Fortune magazine reporting that the Beatles could be coming exclusively to the iTunes Store. The report comes straight…
Apple Makes Reference to Touch-Screen iPod? [Update]
It has been noted on the Mac Rumors forums that in a recent update to a Developers PDF, Apple has made mention of a "touch-screen" iPod. Reference to touch-screen iPod The update appears to have been made on the 17 October this year, it is…
RED nano to be Released Tomorrow?
Numerous sources are claiming that U2's Bono will release a RED version of the 4GB iPod nano. it is expected to be announced when Bono appears on Oprah tomorrow, although the show was reportedly filmed today. According to sources the RED iPod would be priced…
Video iPod in Time For Christmas & Holiday Season 2006?
ThinkSecret is reporting that Apple will be able to produce the much anticipated "true video iPod" by October in preperation for the Holiday Season. ThinkSecret believes that the recent update and price drops of the iPod line, leaves room for an addition to the popular…
Wireless iPod Rumours Appear Again
The Digitimes today reported that Apple may soon launch an iPod successor with wireless capabilities. The said device is supposedly set to compete against Microsoft's Zune media player. Interestingly Apple Taiwan has actually come out into the open and denied the rumours.
In Brief: iPod nano Nearing End-of-Life, Merom Coming to MacBook Pro?
iPod Nano Nearing End-of-Life? Reports appear to show that inventory management systems of one unnamed US retailer shows the whole of the iPod nano product line to be reaching the end of its life. The whole lines shows end-of-life notices for September 16th. This date…
Next iPod to Have eBook Reading Ability?
Engadget is reporting that two separate "trustworthy" sources have cited information to Engadget about Apple including eBooks with the next iPod. We'd say the possibility is very real, since according to a source at a major publishing house, they were just ordered to archive all…
Nvidia to Help Power “Video iPod”
The EETimes is reporting that nVidia has won a major contract for the designing of the multimedia chip for upcoming iPods. The current line of iPods use a Broadcom multimedia chip, it seems that the nVidia chip could be powering the long awaited video iPod.
Recent iPod Firmware Holds Clues to the Future
Many astute Mac users have feverishly ripped apart the recent iPod Firmware Update in a hope to discover some unknown intricacies. The latest firmware appears to include references to an "t_feature_app_PHONE_APP" with other common occurrences being "kPhoneSignalStrength," "clPhoneCallHistoryModel," prPhoneSettingsMenu," "prPhoneSettingsMenuView," prPhoneEnableSetting" and "prPhoneMenuItem." The firmware…
OLED Displays on Future iPods?
The Inquirer is reporting that Organic LED displays could possibly be used on future iPods. This report is similar to that by Think Secret back in May of 2003 when they mentioned OLED displays coming to iPods. The idea behind OLED displays is that battery…
Upcoming iPod nano to Have Aluminium Enclosure?
AppleInsider is reporting that Apple is making efforts to reduce the iPods susceptibility to scratches. According to the report, Apple has been experimenting with aluminium anodised enclosures similar to those of the iPod mini. The upcoming iPod nano has been the centre of much speculation…
Apple Preparing Next Generation iPod?
Chairman of Foxconn, Terry Gou has recently spoken about the next generation iPod. The company which currently produces the current iPod has recently been under scrutiny concerning its working conditions. Apple is about to unveil the next generation of iPod, the best-selling music player in…
Apple Increases Flash Orders
The DigiTimes is reporting that "Following recent signs of recovery for the price of NAND flash, industry sources are confident that the industry should break out of its low point as Apple is booking considerable capacity at chip makers." The publisher which is historically inaccurate…