A new line of iPods could arrive a bit sooner than expected with a current rumor pointing towards an event rumored to take place on either August 16th or August 17th.
Citing a “reliable source within Apple,” MacMagazine reported Friday (via Google Translate) that Apple will hold an event either August 16th or 17th, 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.
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 current applications 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.
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.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
2 replies on “Rumor: Apple iPod event could occur in August, not September, new features expected”
it's already the 11th. and no press invites yet. guess this was a dud. bummer.
Not going to happen. Apple won't reveal new iPods until its “Buy a Mac for college and get a free iPod touch” promotion ends. Last year they announced the new iPods the day after the promotion ended. I'm not saying they'll do it right after, but they certainly won't do it during.