Apple rumored to hold August event to unveil new iPod lineup
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.
If so, the invites go out next week.
August, iPod... Smells fishy to me.
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
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.