Looks like Wednesday, September 9 might just be this year’s date for Apple’s annual iPod and iTunes event, where it’s widely expected we’ll see the third generation iPod touch (with video camera?), iTunes 9 (with Blu-Ray and “social” integration?), as well as other refreshes to Apple’s music-themed lineup.
Now, TiPb thought it would be September 8, because Apple almost always drops product on Tuesdays, like last year’s Let’s Rock event (and it still might this year, the above is only a rumor from a source), but we’re not going to read anything into it if it is a Wednesday this time around either.
All Things Digital also says, however, there’s one big ticked item we won’t be seeing:
The event will be held in San Francisco–most likely at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, where it has occurred in years past–and is expected to showcase upgrades to the iPod line and an update to iTunes that may involve some sort of social element. Our sources insist it will not involve any discussion whatsoever of the tablet Apple is reportedly developing.
Still remaining, however, is the other great unknown — will Steve Jobs take the stage once again, or leave things to the Tim Cook/Phil Schiller/Greg Jozwiak team that filled in during his leave of absence earlier in the year?
MediaMemo reports that multiple music industry sources have been informed that Apple’s annual Special Music Event, typically involving iPod and iTunes, will take place the second week of September — and since Apple usually holds these events on Tuesdays, that would make September 8 the day to watch.
Widely expected to be seen at the event is Apple’s third generation iPod touch, rumored to be getting a camera like it’s big iPhone brother, and perhaps the same “S stands for Speed” performance chipset. Chatter has also spread about the iPod nano getting a camera, as well as iTunes 9 speculation involving app organizing, Blu-Ray support, and social network integration. And let’s not forgot iPhone 3.1 we saw iPhone 2.1 last year, after all).
The two biggest mysteries will, of course, be whether or not Apple chooses to debut their near-deafeningly rumored iTablet at the event, or hold off for another event (annual MacBook event perhaps?) or next year, and whether or not a newly returned Steve Jobs takes once again to the keynote stage.
TiPb will, as always, provide ongoing coverage leading up to, during, and post event. (We can’t wait either!)
No love from Apple for the iPhone today, despite glass trackpads, with multi-touch being introduced into the MacBook line. We have a transcript of our full meta-live blog coverage available now if you want the details, but the broad strokes are all in aluminum and black. The long-standing rumors mostly came true, with design unified around the current iMac model — with a gorgeous new 24″ Cinema Display being a near kissing-cousin to last year’s desktop rev.
15″ MacBook Pro and MacBook’s available now-ish. Air’s to follow soon (November?). Rumor has it there are issues with the 17″, so we may only see those later.
Check out the MacBook Video, featuring the now legendary Jonathan Ive, at Apple for more.
But with the lines being blurred in every sense, if you’re in the market for a new Apple laptop, it’s gotten really hard to choose. No worries, though. Apple’s got you covered. Head on over and see which MacBook you are — and what your iPhone might just be syncing itself with next!
(And let’s hope Apple turns back to the iPhone in time for its quarterly conference call coming later this month, b’okay Steve?)
Didn’t get your invitation to Apple’s October 14th, MacBook event? Don’t worry, TiPb’s got you covered. Actually, TiPb will have whole shebang covered with a Live Meta-Blog!
Whazzat? Simple, we scan all the live blogs we can find, aggregate the freshest news, and serve it up to piping hot right here, complete with our own unique color commentary, opinion, and analysis. Check out our previous coverage of the iPhone SDK Event, and you’ll get the idea.
We’ll be ready to book the same time as Apple, Tuesday at 10am PDT/1pm EDT.
See you here!
Didn’t get your invitation to Apple’s September 9th, “Let’s Rock” event? Don’t worry, TiPb’s got you covered. Actually, TiPb will have “Let’s Rock” covered with a Live Meta-Blog!
Whazzat? Simple, we scan all the live blogs we can find, aggregate the hottest news, and serve it up to piping fresh right here, complete with our own unique color commentary, opinion, and analysis. Check out our previous coverage of WWDC 2008 and the iPhone SDK Event, and you’ll get the idea.
We’ll be ready to rock the same time as Apple, Tuesday at 10am PDT/1pm EDT.
See you here!
