More Claims of Smaller, Square iPod Nano Next Week, Along With Possible 3G iPod Touch and iLife
Mockup comparing possible next-generation iPod nano form factor to 2nd-generation model
AppleInsider offers new claims of a significant redesign of the iPod nano scheduled for release at next week's media event, lending additional weight to the square cases and earlier rumors associated with the device.
People familiar with the matter indicated that the size and shape of the device, revealed this week through photos of third-party cases, will be more akin to the iPod shuffle than the current-generation iPod nano. Even with this small size, however, it is expected to have a traditional iPod dock connector, allowing compatibility with the existing iPod accessory ecosystem.
The new iPod nano is said to utilize a tiny 3cm-by-3cm display that was revealed in its bare form as unknown Apple-branded component earlier this summer. For comparison, the second-generation iPod nano had a screen that was about 3cm by 2.5cm.
Finally, rumors of an update to Apple's iLife suite persist, with today's report suggesting that a portion of next week's media event might be devoted to a new version of Apple's multimedia suite. With Apple having moved to an approximately 18-month release cycle over the last few versions of iLife and the current version having been released in early 2009, an update in the near future would be a reasonable guess. One claim from late last month predicted an August 17th release for "iLife '11", which is rumored to see the discontinuation of iDVD, a significant revamp of iWeb, and a new "mystery" application. The claimed release did not, however, occur on the predicted date.
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If the 3g is like 5-10$ tjat would be an awesome deal anymore and i would get an iPhone
Yeah expect with the iPhone you are tired down to a 2 year contrat where was this would most likely be like the ipad. Pre paid and cancel at anytime.
If Apple releases a 3G-enabled iPod Touch, what reason would anyone have going forward to buy an iPhone, especially if the Touch also gets front and rear cameras? You could simply use WiFi or 3G to make phone calls via Skype or Vonage, and only pay about $30 a month for the privilege of doing so.
Yeah I am going to have to say the 3G thing is bogus. It works for an iPad because it's not a phone replacement, but the iPod touch could easily be used for that.
If Apple releases a 3G-enabled iPod Touch, what reason would anyone have going forward to buy an iPhone, especially if the Touch also gets front and rear cameras? You could simply use WiFi or 3G to make phone calls via Skype or Vonage, and only pay about $30 a month for the privilege of doing so.
Simple. Those who dont want a phone or dont want to be tied down to a contract
I would happy take a thicker device for 3G. why does everything need to be super thin and small? I want a sturdy, solid product
Yeah expect with the iPhone you are tired down to a 2 year contrat where was this would most likely be like the ipad. Pre paid and cancel at anytime.
Which is exactly why I don't think the iPod touch will get 3g.
Which is exactly why I don't think the iPod touch will get 3g.
Because it may be thicker or that you want everyone to have contracts. Money is tight now a days (thanks to the shrub we had for 8 years) Many are looking towards contractless plans.
Plus many already have a phone that they love, or are stuck in a contract already and don't want to pay to get out of it (Its $250 + )
Because it may be thicker or that you want everyone to have contracts. Money is tight now a days (thanks to the shrub we had for 8 years) Many are looking towards contractless plans.
Plus many already have a phone that they love, or are stuck in a contract already and don't want to pay to get out of it (Its $250 + )
Exactly, Apple doesn't want the iPod touch to cannibalize iPhone sales because it wouldn't make as much money for them.
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