Neil HughesSpeaking with Apple Authorized Resellers, Ars Technica has found that the current stock of iPod models is no longer being shipped, and all of the current SKUs are being discontinued. The news is expected, as Apple refreshes its iPod lineup every September.
"According to insiders speaking to Ars, stock of current iPod models is running dry and new ones aren't coming in anytime soon," the report states. "This all but confirms that an iPod refresh is on the way, but we already knew that."
Sources have confirmed to AppleInsider that Apple will unveil its new iPod lineup on Sept. 9. The event and location have not yet been announced, but one could assume it would be held at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center, where it has been in previous years.
At the event, Apple is expected to announce new versions of the iPod nano and iPod touch, both equipped with cameras. Though those models have likely been confirmed with numerous photos of third party cases, less clear is a more recent rumor on the iPod classic also receiving a possible camera upgrade.
Weeks of rumors have also suggested Apple could announce iTunes 9, which could have support for Blu-ray and social media.
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Well its great to enhancement to iPod, its really recommended.
Would be nice if the following were true.
1) iPod Touch updated with camera, flash, LED, and 5Mp (16Mb, 32Mb and 64Mb models).
2) iPod Touch Nano with same camera features above and LED screen. Comes in multi-colors
3) Retirement of the Classic
4) iPod Touch Pad: a larger form factor with iPhone OS that's made for competing against the Kindle for reading books and watching movies.
That much is obvious, but what will be changed and how?
iPod Shuffle: I?m wagering on it staying exactly the same, not even a price drop, but I?m hoping for a whole mess of colors to be added.
iPod Nano: I think that a camera is very likely here. I think the colors will stay the same.
iPod Classic: Discontinued? This all depends on the sales numbers that we aren?t privy to, but if I were to wager I?d say that there is a certain market for them. Are there single platter 1/8" drives larger than 120GB? For some reason I think that this device won?t be getting a camera. The HDD may be too slow and I think it?s best to keep this model simple.
iPod Touch: Camera is coming for sure. I also expect some features that will be here first and then brought to the iPhone next summer as they did with the headphone controls last year with the iPods. I am not sure about 64GB version unless it costs $50-$100 more than the current 32GB Touch.
AppleTV: Take 3! Different case with new internals. Ion?
That much is obvious, but what will be changed and how?
iPod Shuffle: I?m wagering on it staying exactly the same, not even a price drop, but I?m hoping for a whole mess of colors to be added.
iPod Nano: I think that a camera is very likely here. I think the colors will stay the same.
iPod Classic: Discontinued? This all depends on the sales numbers that we aren?t privy to, but if I were to wager I?d say that there is a certain market for them. Are there single platter 1/8" drives larger than 120GB? For some reason I think that this device won?t be getting a camera. The HDD may be too slow and I think it?s best to keep this model simple.
iPod Touch: Camera is coming for sure. I also expect some features that will be here first and then brought to the iPhone next summer as they did with the headphone controls last year with the iPods. I am not sure about 64GB version unless it costs $50-$100 more than the current 32GB Touch.
AppleTV: Take 3! Different case with new internals. Ion?
You should have written this article! Good predictions!
I hope they keep the classic around. Some people like to keep lossless music in their pod and want the storage capacity. Also some like the physical buttons of a click wheel.
I am all for choice. Be it glossy or matte, firewire or USB, AT&T or Verizon, etc etc.