New iPods, New Apple Music Service, iTunes 4
Apple's Media Event has completed and brings us many of the rumored updates:
A play-by-play of the speech is provided: MacRumors Coverage. As well, an IRC transcript is available here - with updates provided by N30.
In brief, Apple introduced:
- iTunes 4
- iTunes Music Store: AppleMusic.com
- New iPods (10, 15, and 30GB) - with Dock and redesigned face.
A more extensive article / rumor wrapup will be posted shortly.
MacRumors Buyer's Guide has been updated reflecting the new iPod updates.
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