So what exactly is the point of this refresh?
Good point, I really hope it's not the same devices in new colours. Unless they are trying to flog off old inventory before killing the line
So what exactly is the point of this refresh?
Apple's iPod lineup has not seen new color additions since 2013, due to a sharp decline in sales over the past several years.
Not everyone owns a smart-phone.And, these are still a better solution if you have tons of mp3s that you want to listen to all the time.
So what exactly is the point of this refresh?
I think you meant iPad . This thread is about iPods ( the music player)
I think that there will be "new" iPods coming on July 14. Here's what I THINK they will be (just guesses):
1. The iPod shuffle will still be at 4th generation. Perhaps it will have double the storage, but the price should stay the same.
2. The iPod Nano will still be at 7th generation. It might have a slightly lower price. Even though it should have had a redesigned OS a-la-iOS 7, it will not (based on the pictures).
3. The iPod touch will now be at 6th generation. It will be similar to the transition from the 2nd to 3rd generation (like an S-upgrade). This will mean upgraded internals, but not externals. There will be no more iPod touch loop (based on the picture), probably because Apple didn't want to produce new ones in new colors (and probably because only a small portion of people use it). As far as specs, it will have an A7-chip with 1GB of RAM (it will be introduced in July so that they can say it's only one generation behind current hardware, even if for only two months). It will have the same 5MP rear-facing camera (again, based on the picture), and it might have the slightly improved front-facing camera from the iPhone 5s.
Just like the iPod touch 5th generation is like an iPad Mini 1 in pretty much all specs, I expect the iPod touch 6th generation to be like an iPad Mini 2 in pretty much all specs. This means Apple will save the true-tone flash, improved cameras, Touch ID, Apple Pay, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, etc. for the 7th generation (assuming this upcoming one sells well enough for them to want to produce it). My only questions is: why didn't they introduce these iPods in September 2014 to take advantage of the holidays?
why didn't they introduce these iPods in September 2014 to take advantage of the holidays?
Yes, I do think those leaks are real. Updated hardware only for the iPod touch, and only an A7 with 1GB of RAM at that.So you really thank that those leaks from the new version of iTunes are real and we will see new ipods with updated hardware
Right, I forgot about the iPod touch's capacity! I could see them doing 16, 64, and 128GB versions.And for many of us, most importantly let's hope for 128 GB.
I have no use for an iPod anymore but I really like that deep blue and light gold color.
Someone that refuses to pay an monthly cell phone bill, that is who the iPod Touch has always sold to. Put Skype on it and get near a WiFi spot -- bam!! -- no need for a cell phone carrier. Many use an iPod Touch this way.
If Apple wants to invigorate the iPod touch line, they should just rebrand it as an iPad nano. Done. Thank you Apple. You can send me my check. ;-)