Next Generation iPod 'Soon'?

[dausone]

Wont happen till Oct.

Im not buying it... maybe because the new iPod was supposed to be released in April? Maybe because I just want to see it sooner.

 

[interlard]

Take my contract... please!

I guess he wants to give Apple 2 reasons to fire his company's sorry ass.

Isn't it reassuring that most companies are managed by total idiots?

 

[jaxstate]

I think your 100% correct.

maybe none-touch meant that it will NOT be touch screen... obviously the source is not a native English speaker... perhaps that's what they meant?

Also, this could be the same product as the recently rumoured NAND-based miniature mac?

Also, voice command is a silly idea. Even the best available voice command tech is not very good.

 

[seenew]

How could it be "none-touch" - what does that mean???

Ever heard of the monoliths from Arthur C. Clarke's books?

Sorry, I'm a nerd.

 

[nagromme]

I consider this confirmed.

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/2178811/

"None-touch," if real, probably refers to one FEATURE of the new iPod (voice control maybe), rather than something that replaces physical controls.

 

[Electro Funk]

Isn't it reassuring that most companies are managed by total idiots?

isnt that always the case?

 

[EricNau]

What does that Chinese mean?

 

[FleurDuMal]

I consider this confirmed.

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/2178811/

"None-touch," if real, probably refers to one FEATURE of the new iPod (voice control maybe), rather than something that replaces physical controls.

Eugh! I like to talk to people (and animals and plants, if I'm in the mood), not electronic gadgets!

What a waste of time 'voice command' is. I have it on my phone and NEVER use it. Ever.

 

[Electro Funk]

I consider this confirmed.

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/2178811/

"None-touch," if real, probably refers to one FEATURE of the new iPod (voice control maybe), rather than something that replaces physical controls.

to funny.... love the reflection of stevo in the elevator.... lol

 

[jaxstate]

I agree.

Eugh! I like to talk to people (and animals and plants, if I'm in the mood), not electronic gadgets!

What a waste of time 'voice command' is. I have it on my phone and NEVER use it. Ever.

 

[Pragmatic67]

"None touch" could be a bad translation? How about wireless updating between Mac/PC and iPod?? ie. non-physical contact

 

[jaxstate]

Is this some type of joke?

I consider this confirmed.

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/2178811/

"None-touch," if real, probably refers to one FEATURE of the new iPod (voice control maybe), rather than something that replaces physical controls.

 

[Chundles]

Maybe an inline remote based around a little click wheel - nano sized or a bit smaller?

 

[Chundles]

I consider this confirmed.

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/2178811/

"None-touch," if real, probably refers to one FEATURE of the new iPod (voice control maybe), rather than something that replaces physical controls.

Who sent you the original picture? Does he have a sandal or a gourd we could all follow around?

 

[jaxstate]

I would hope it mean some type of WiFi connecton or some other fast speed connection. Because transferring music over bluetooth is way to slow.

"None touch" could be a bad translation? How about wireless updating between Mac/PC and iPod?? ie. non-physical contact

on page 2
"Apple files patent for a reliable real-time transport protocol"

makes u go umm..

 

[anastasis]

Perfect timing, after 27 months of faithful service my 3G's LCD just gave out and I will be damned if I am going to spend 80 bucks on a replacement. I will just wiat out the rumors until the next generation shows up.

 

[celebrian23]

I hate voice commands. You cann't speak normal- you have to articulate your words more than normal and if you talk fast like I do, you have to slow it down. No thanks I say.

None-touch is obviously not clear because of the language barrier. . If they get rid of physical touching then I won't buy one.

 

[eric67]

iPod nano only

The new iPod and U2 iPod could easily coexist--especially since the U2 iPod only comes in 30 GB.

the future revision will only concern iPod nano, doubling storage capacity
the iPod "video" will eb updated to a real iPod video later this year before Christmas season.
Do not forget that appel has changed its mind recently regarding the chips that will power this revision

 

[RodThePlod]

"None touch" could be a bad translation? How about wireless updating between Mac/PC and iPod?? ie. non-physical contact

Hmmm.... that sounds interesting. Good observation

I think this is definitely a possibility!

RodC
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[nagromme]

I hate voice commands. You cann't speak normal- you have to articulate your words more than normal and if you talk fast like I do, you have to slow it down. No thanks I say.

Agreed--normally--BUT if I could Skip and Pause hands-free while the 'Pod stayed in my pocket, that would often be very nice. I wonder if any kind of useful mic could be incorporated into an earbud without needing to be bulky.

I'm skeptical, but that's the one use I can see.

Re: wireless updating--could be, but you already have to dock to charge, and synching is both automatic and quicker than charging. So wireless synching would not save me any time or steps at all (and in fact might just drain battery).

"Apple files patent for a reliable real-time transport protocol"

makes u go umm..

You must have read it the way I did, with the hyphen in the wrong place

"Apple files patent for a reliable real time-transport protocol"

 

[RodThePlod]

The new iPod and U2 iPod could easily coexist--especially since the U2 iPod only comes in 30 GB.

Exactly!

I'd guess that any new iPod coming now would be the top end model with wireless and enhanced PDA functionality - leaving the lower models intact.

RodC
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www.expodition.com - for iPod users who love to travel
-----------------------------------------------------
NEW!!! Check out the 2006 World Cup PSS here: http://www.expodition.com/Worldcup_PSS.php

 

[dextertangocci]

hmmmm - touch screen interface with optional voice controls?

No, that's too gimicky. Imagine you are in a noisy location, how's the voice recognision going to work then? Unless Apple comes up with the iNoise-cancel-outer, to eliminate any noise arround you by temporarily disabling all soundwaves from reaching you, thereby also avoiding further lawsuits complaining about the damage the iPod causes to your ears, as you won't have to max out the volume to hear your music

 

[celebrian23]

agreed--normally--BUT if I could Skip and Pause hands-free while the 'Pod stayed in my pocket, that would often be very nice. I wonder if any kind of useful mic could be incorporated into an earbud without needing to be bulky.

I'm skeptical, but that's the one use I can see.

That's a good point. I like to listen to my ipod at night in bed and ilt would be nice to use voice commands- I just don't know if the technology is there to make this feature as user-friendly as possible. The earbud idea would be pretty cool- again if the technology can make it user-friendly now.

 

[dextertangocci]

I can't wait for a new one...it's about time, the 5th gen really didn't impress me as being anything more than evolutional. Here's to hoping this one's revolutional in it's design, much like the 1st, 3rd, and mini were.

And nano

 

[LtCarter47]

Exactly!

I'd guess that any new iPod coming now would be the top end model with wireless and enhanced PDA functionality - leaving the lower models intact.

Sweet! I've been looking for a way to replace my palm lately! I could upgrade my iPod and ditch the Palm at the same time, and syncing would obviously be tighter with the OS.....time to start saving.....