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Updated iPods Arriving Alongside Next-Generation iPhone

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While the highlight of next week's Apple media event will almost certainly be the next-generation iPhone, 9to5Mac reports that updated iPods are also likely to be unveiled at the event.

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Details on the updates are scarce, but it appears that Apple will be releasing two or three updated product lines, all of which will be available in multiple colors. Two of the lines appear to correspond to the current iPod shuffle and iPod nano, but it is unclear exactly what the third line represents.
All these new lines will come in multiple colors, one of the lines will come in two size capacities, and the other two lines will come in a single storage capacity.

With the current iPod nanos and iPod shuffles both available in multiple colors (and with the nano currently available in two capacities and the shuffle in one), we think it is likely that new iPod nanos and iPod shuffles are launching next week.

However, it is possible that there is a third line as well (that, too, comes in multiple colors). With the iPod touch currently available in two colors and three capacities (black/white, 8GB, 32GB, 64GB) we don't believe that the iPod touch is third line that comes in multiple colors.
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Amid rumors of a revamped iPod nano with larger screen and home button, the report speculates that the third product could arrive as a new line, allowing Apple to continue offering the current iPod nano design that has gained a following for its small size combined with touchscreen capabilities.

Assuming that the third, unidentified product line is not a revamp of the iPod touch, today's report does not address Apple's plans for its most popular iPod. Apple has been said to be updating it with a 4-inch display similar to the next-generation iPhone's, as well as improved performance and a redesigned body. A front panel with an opening for a 4-inch display said to be for the new iPod touch did leak back in May, but other part leaks for the redesigned iPod touch have been non-existent.

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Add bluetooth, a speaker and microphone to the nano, take away the clip and slip it into a watchband, and you have a winner...
 
If the iPhone 5 gets a taller display then I'm hoping an updated iPod touch will get the same display.
 
I wonder what will happen to the iPod classic. They haven't updated it since 2009 but they haven't discontinued it either, as they often do with underperforming products.
 
Curious to see if any support WiFi, iCloud (or iTunes Match at least?), the camera coming back, or any iOS features that are slowly starting to roll into the iPod line (Obviously iTouch aside)
 
I want a nano with bluetooth. Given the accelero-pedometer feature already present that would make the perfect runner's iPod -- tiny, no cables, perfect sound + run distance + calorie tracking via Nike+.
 
jent said:
I wonder what will happen to the iPod classic. They haven't updated it since 2009 but they haven't discontinued it either, as they often do with underperforming products.
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They didn't discontinue because there is no iPod with that much storage.
 
The Shuffle is a piece of garbage. They need to integrate the Shuffle and the Nano or something, because the shuffle blows. I hate that I can't charge it with anything other than its stupid charger through the earphones plug. Once my charger broke I literally haven't been able to use it anymore. Now it's a great potato chip clip.
 
fabian9 said:
I wonder if there'll be a wifi iPod nano to take advantage of iTunes Match? :)
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Would not be a selling feature with me. iTunes Match is a dud for anyone like me with a huge library -- I had to turn it off because I would get a 30-60 second delay every time I pressed play, even if the music I was playing was already downloaded to the device.
 
so if the source is true:
4gb ipod shuffle
8gb ipod nano (ditch the 16) or vice versa
32/64 new 5g ipod touch w/ 4" display
and --> 8gb 4g ipod touch (it's basically the old model, so is not mentioned in the rumor)
 
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