Apple January 26th Event 'Confirmed' by Internal Source? Focus on 'Mobility Space'?

[Nicky G]

I'm beginning to think that OS X v4 for mobile devices makes a heck of a lot of sense, plus a tablet announcement that, guess what, runs OS X v4 for mobile devices.

Can't you see it?

A 45-minute-plus demo of all the wonderful aspects of OS X 4 for mobile devices. A lot of features shown that might work on the iPhone and iPod Touch, but really scream for a "one more thing" announcement -- the iSlate! Or whatever it's to be called. Frankly, I'd love for them to bring back the iBook branding for such a device, but that seems unlikely.

Yep -- this will be a good one, I think.

Man, I've been on this site for probably a decade or so now, and we've been talking about a true Apple tablet device for that entire time. iPhone and iPod Touch are mostly there, but if this is actually IT, I might just poop my pants.

 

[MattSepeta]

First of all...

First off: What is wrong with Rupert Murdoch? He is richer than you are? Boo hoo...

B: I predict
-a tablet exact date and sneak peak
-ipod touch gets camera in next rev.
-updated mobileme type system, some sort of cloud "breakthrough" of some sort
-

 

[wizard]

Why is a new iPod BS?

Hold Up, I bought a new iPod on the 26th of December... Are you telling me that in a month, there will be a new iPod with the camera? This is BS.

Why is it BS? Besides this rumor is about a video conferencing camera not the camera that is missing from the current Touch. There for it is a new device. You do want Apple to continue to produce new devices don't you?

Well - I predict something else for this event.

1. Refreshed MacBook Pro 13", 15" and 17"

Yep I still believe this will happen.

2. Refreshed Mac Pro (New Look, Six-Core or Eight Core)*

Nope! Before or after the big event but not during.

3. New LED 30" Display*

So how does a 30" inch display fit into the mobility focus.

4. Announcement of iPhone OS 4.0

I'd rather hope for actual delivery. However I'm truely worried that the new OS might exceed the capability of my current iPhone. I really don't want another contract.

5. Tablet (iSlate)

I'd say this is a very high probability depending upon what your tablet desires are. I say this because I still believe a 7" or smaller tablet has huge potential. However many seem to want a 10" tablet.

In any event I think the Touch family of devices needs to expand significantly over the current line up. For one Apple needs more phones in it's line up because one size does not fit all. Second iPod Touch gaming is huge and a seven inch device just makes that market even more explosive. The seven inch market by the way serves an entirely different market than the ten inch market.

So yeah an expansion in the Touch line up is coming and that is no BS.



Dave

*Does not go with the Mobility Theme

 

[rdowns]

After all the hype, if they don't release or announce this mythical tablet, AAPL will tumble.

"Focus on the mobility space"?

I think this means that they've added wheels to iMacs, Mac Pros, and Cinema Displays.

Or maybe they're going to take a run at thescooterstore.com

Awsome - Fox News is A+ #1 when it comes to the news, so if they say it's January, then bank on it. Now the long wait for release begins...like it did three years ago.

Must you come into news threads with your political trolling?

 

[Luke1robb]

It seems obvious that iGuide would be a good fit for an Apple entry into the online mapping market. Since Apple bought Placebase earlier this year, there is evidence that they will do mapping at some point so they don't have to rely on Google. So, anywhere you see "Google Maps", think "iGuide" and I think you'll be close

I think you might be on to something...It iGuide will either be there entry into Maps or renaming the Maps application on the phone or it will become the iTunes of print media as others have suggested. You'd go into iGuide to download the NYT or WSJ or People Magazine or your favorite book (possible Kindle Store integration).

 

[BJB Productions]

iPod Touch with camera please.

 

[jo0]

4. Announcement of iPhone OS 4.0

I'd rather hope for actual delivery. However I'm truely worried that the new OS might exceed the capability of my current iPhone. I really don't want another contract.

I would imagine they would tune 4.0 to previous models...ie turning off certain features, etc. They aren't complete upgrade nazi's are they?

 

[bergmef]

After all the hype, if they don't release or announce this mythical tablet, AAPL will tumble.




Or maybe they're going to take a run at thescooterstore.com






Must you come into news threads with your political trolling?

Aren't the others trolling as well?

 

[wizard]

Not a refresh, rather new products added to the line up.

But common, it hasn't even been six months since the last iPod refresh. I still don't believe this will come out.

if it is entirely new product it could come out anytime. As to the current iPod Touch that item has clearly been designed for a camera, as such anybody buying the current Touch should realize that an upgrade is not far off. A person would have to be pretty dense not to expect a refreshed Touch real soon now.

In any event a refreshed Touch isn't likely to be the focus of the show. Rather I'm convinced new products will be. Oh by the way the notebooks may very well be overhauled to the point they could be called new products too. Even so I don't think the notebook refresh will be the primary focus, instead we will see really new products.

Of those really new products one has to ask just how many will there be. My hope is for multiple tablet sizes to make everybody happy.


Dave

 

[ashoka8350]

Haha

MOBILITY..SPACE = WEB..CLOUD

 

[Cyclotrode]

Hold Up, I bought a new iPod on the 26th of December... Are you telling me that in a month, there will be a new iPod with the camera? This is BS.

You still have time to restore it back to factory default and return it to the store you got it from.

 

[mstrmac]

Foxnews.com is part of the Murdoch empire. As such they could tell me the sky is blue and I'd feel the need to go outside and check.

Certainly would not want you to report back, they told the truth. THE SKY IS BLUE BUT BECAUSE FOXNEWS REPORTED IT...well get the point!!!

 

[brendanspah764]

Mobility...could be a number of things:

(1) Tablet
(2) Laptop Updates, particularly the Air, which is in dire need of a redesign and price drop
(3) iPod Touch with Camera

Although what I want more than anything is a new Apple TV

You never know, it would sound like Apple to update all four. I would love the Tablet, and the Air is actually a computer that I would like to get for college. I don't need the iPod Touch; I got the iPod Nano instead. So the invites (if 26th is confirmed) would be sent when?

 

[appleguy123]

WHY do we keep seeing iGuide as a possible name for a new tablet? That is ridiculous on the face of it. Apple would NEVER use such a lame, nondescriptive name for their high-profile tablet.

It seems obvious that iGuide would be a good fit for an Apple entry into the online mapping market. Since Apple bought Placebase earlier this year, there is evidence that they will do mapping at some point so they don't have to rely on Google. So, anywhere you see "Goole Maps", think "iGuide" and I think you'll be close

Exactly how descriptive is "iPod"?

 

[SirOmega]

Why would they waste time developing a CDMA iPhone? That is a step back in technology. It would be an utter waste of resources and time when CDMA will eventually be dead.

Easy - because it wont be until 2015 where you can go all the places Verizon has their CDMA 3G network now and will have 4G/LTE network access.

So Apple can wait 5 years for a pure LTE phone that works seamlessly on Verizon's network, or they can intro a CDMA iPhone and capture another 10M in annual US phone sales.

In 2011 maybe we see the 4G iPhone, but even then its LTE/GSM/CDMA to work on AT&T's and Verizon's networks because LTE coverage wont be everywhere.

 

[tonyshucraft]

Must you come into news threads with your political trolling?

Heh, if you think somebody who disagrees with the political tones of Fox News is the only one that might object to what they call news, I probably could find somebody whom would disagree with you. Recall how they handled the coverage of Mass Effect and the tiny amount of sexuality in it? It was basically people whom didn't know much about the game talking about how bad that scene was and then the expert later admitting that she knew little of what she was talking about.

That's just an example of quite a few. They could be right on this one, but that would mean that others before them were right. As a news source, I don't really trust them. Which I guess is relevant to the topic on hand.

Really, I think that iGuide is the guide to get around our iMedia on the iGo using our iSlates as we realize that we have no iLife and need to get iLaid.

 

[JAT]

What would ultra mobile users use instead? The thick backward macbook pro?

Well, duh. The theory is that these users would use a tablet, instead. An even-lighter-than-the-MBA product. For some it will be enough.

And calling any current Apple laptop "thick" is just stupid. They feel like paper compared to Dell machines.

 

[lcm123]

10" tablet

I predict there will be a sell out on man-purses to go with these

 

[shen]

Heh, if you think somebody who disagrees with the political tones of Fox News is the only one that might object to what they call news, I probably could find somebody whom would disagree with you. Recall how they handled the coverage of Mass Effect and the tiny amount of sexuality in it? It was basically people whom didn't know much about the game talking about how bad that scene was and then the expert later admitting that she knew little of what she was talking about.

That's just an example of quite a few. They could be right on this one, but that would mean that others before them were right. As a news source, I don't really trust them. Which I guess is relevant to the topic on hand.

indeed. political leanings aside, Fox "news" has a collection of insane tabloid journalists yelling about anything they want to shill. if they get something right it is sheer luck, as they wouldn't know a fact if it curled up on Glen Beck's head and died there....

...in other words, not a rumor i take seriously.

 

[hwhalers]

I want mac pros and mbp updates asap!

We're in the minority, but that's the only announcement I want to hear at the moment, apart from iPhone 4,1. Apple could have about four thousand of my nice, green dollars if they'd just announce the 12-core MPs.

 

[flynz4]

Well, duh. The theory is that these users would use a tablet, instead. An even-lighter-than-the-MBA product. For some it will be enough.

And calling any current Apple laptop "thick" is just stupid. They feel like paper compared to Dell machines.

Both your post, and the one you quoted are blown out of proportion.

Clearly the MBP is not a "backwards" device.
Also clearly... the MBA is an incredible laptop... irrespective of the relative size between a MBP and a Dell.

The MBP and MBA compliment each other quite nicely. The MBP is a great mainstream laptop... and the MBA offers a product that is in a class by itself. I own one of each.

/Jim

 

[capoeirista]

Awsome - Fox News is A+ #1 when it comes to the news

Hahahaha

On topic, the hype machine is in full swing now, Every news source I've seen/heard (mostly non-tech) has mentioned this event. I hope that whatever they release is going to be good...

 

[odedia]

Easy - because it wont be until 2015 where you can go all the places Verizon has their CDMA 3G network now and will have 4G/LTE network access.

So Apple can wait 5 years for a pure LTE phone that works seamlessly on Verizon's network, or they can intro a CDMA iPhone and capture another 10M in annual US phone sales.

In 2011 maybe we see the 4G iPhone, but even then its LTE/GSM/CDMA to work on AT&T's and Verizon's networks because LTE coverage wont be everywhere.

The iPhone is a global phone. USA is just a part of the equation. It is the biggest part, but still. Apple wouldn't waste their time developing an american-only model. Fact is, the world has gone to GSM a loooooong time ago and only the USA is stuck between AT&T and T-Mobile.

 

[MacFly123]

Foxnews.com is part of the Murdoch empire. As such they could tell me the sky is blue and I'd feel the need to go outside and check.

Haha, very nice!

I am very excited for this event though!

 

[dagamer34]

Easy - because it wont be until 2015 where you can go all the places Verizon has their CDMA 3G network now and will have 4G/LTE network access.

So Apple can wait 5 years for a pure LTE phone that works seamlessly on Verizon's network, or they can intro a CDMA iPhone and capture another 10M in annual US phone sales.

In 2011 maybe we see the 4G iPhone, but even then its LTE/GSM/CDMA to work on AT&T's and Verizon's networks because LTE coverage wont be everywhere.

Plus, take whatever Apple execs say in public with a grain of salt. Steve Jobs once said that no one would bother watching video on a tiny iPod screen, and that was only a few months before the iPod 5G with Video came out.

A CEO that actually tells you what all their company is doing isn't a very good CEO.