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Apple, briefly
Today is so completely crazy and I’m very behind on things (I spent a good chunk of yesterday chasing down MySpace profiles and Internet forums for a news story), but I’d be remiss if I didn’t at least mention Apple’s music announcements today.
The gist of today’s announcements:
- New features on the iPod Touch, including new built-in speakers, new software (via an updated iTunes 8), volume buttons, longer battery life and built-in Nike+ support. It’s got a metal back to differentiate it from the iPhone. Still no camera, though, which would have been a nice addition.
- iPod Touch’s new pricing: 8 GB = $229, 16 GB = $299, 32 GB = $399.
- Redesigned iPod Nano. Much taller (you turn it on its side to watch videos in widescreen) and a welcome change from the squat, so-called “iPod Fatty.” Prices are $149 for an 8 GB version and $199 for a 16 GB version.
- As mentioned previously, iTunes 8, which has more intelligent playlist features to automatically group similar music.
- Steve Jobs joked about news reports that had been speculating about his health.
- New iPod Shuffle colors. Wheeee!
That’s it. No major surprises (the redesigned Nano had been rumored for weeks). Just a minor music refresh. I’m betting we’ll see bigger announcements involving Macbooks and Macbook Pros before the end of the year, or in January at the latest.
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