New iPods, New iTunes, and More

ArmadonRK · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 06:05 PM

Apple held their "Let's Rock" Event today in San Francisco, where they unveiled not only a new iPod Touch and nano, but also iTunes 8, with a number of new features, and a software update for the iPhone and first generation iPod touch.

Apple also announced the return of NBC Universal to the iTunes store (Heroes!), a huge deal for digital age fans of programs on the SciFi, NBC, Bravo and USA networks.

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Apple Introduces New iPod nano
September 9, 2008

Available in nine vibrant colors, the new fourth generation iPod nano — the thinnest iPod ever — features a sleek new design with a curved aluminum and glass enclosure. It also incorporates Genius technology and features a built-in accelerometer that automatically switches to Cover Flow when rotated and automatically goes into Shuffle mode when lightly shaken. iPod nano (4th generation) comes in 8GB and 16GB models, starting at just $149. Filed under: iPod+iTunes.

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Apple introduces the new iPod touch
September 9, 2008

Perfect for music, movies, and games, the new iPod touch features an amazingly thin contoured metal design, a gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen glass display, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi wireless networking, integrated volume control buttons, a built-in speaker for casual listening, a built-in accelerometer and other advanced sensors, and Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch interface. Available now in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB models, iPod touch starts at just $229. Filed under: iPod+iTunes.

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Introducing iTunes 8
September 9, 2008

Apple today unveiled iTunes 8, which includes breakthrough Genius technology that, with a single click, lets you automatically create playlists from songs in your music library. iTunes 8 also features new ways of viewing your music and video libraries, and it adds television programs in stunning high definition for sale on the iTunes Store. Filed under: iPod+iTunes.

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NBC Universal Returns to the iTunes Store
September 9, 2008

Apple and NBC Universal today announced the return of NBC programming to the iTunes Store. You’ll find the top 10 NBC network series available immediately for purchase and download with programming from NBC, USA Network, SCI FI Channel, Bravo, Sleuth and NBC News. That includes the award-winning and critically acclaimed “Heroes” and the Emmy award-winning programs “The Office,” “Battlestar Galactica,” and “30 Rock.” Filed under: iPod+iTunes.

Engadget, Gizmodo, and all the major electronics and gadget sites have first impressions and pictures of the new iPods.

Also worth noting is the iTunes initiative "Stand up to Cancer":

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Stand up to Cancer on iTunes
September 2, 2008

Fifteen artists. One cause. Bringing an end to cancer. Download the exclusive single from iTunes and make your stand. (Proceeds from the sale of the single donated to SU2C.) Filed under: iPod+iTunes.

I, personally, am both dissappointed that we didn't get a 64GB Touch, and ecstatic that Heroes is back on iTunes.

SonicSpeed · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 06:26 PM

Boring as usual. They didn't do anything major once again, and are just sitting on the fact that they are selling the most. Welcome to Intel back in the P4 days.

They need their own AMD to come along and kick their asses with something cool and advanced.

Tulkas · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 06:28 PM

needs merging... Apple Press Event On Sept 9th, New iPods Expected

Craig · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 06:53 PM

I love the look of the new iTouch w/ silver back... i want that for my iPwn!

Going to download iTunes 8 now and see what's all the hub bub.

Tulkas · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 06:55 PM

Thanks for reminding me iCraig

Edit: WOW, so I went to the OS X Software Updater...and it only showed me that I needed to upgrade quicktime. You would think apple would have set this up to already show...or maybe they didn't do it for the MacBook Pro's or just my computer.

Craig · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 07:00 PM

Let me fire up my Air and see what happens...

Craig · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 07:39 PM

not bad

Dopefish · #8 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CmdrTulkas

Thanks for reminding me iCraig

Edit: WOW, so I went to the OS X Software Updater...and it only showed me that I needed to upgrade quicktime. You would think apple would have set this up to already show...or maybe they didn't do it for the MacBook Pro's or just my computer.

In their history, they've never quite thrown the updates on the actual Software Update right away.

You can get it from the actual iTunes page.
Apple - iTunes - Download iTunes

I imagine they've always done it this way to alleviate some load on their servers. The users who want it ASAP can get it from the web where there's probably more bandwidth to pass around. Later, they'll add it to software update so everyone else can gradually get it.

Craig · #9 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 08:49 PM

i ran update and it was there for me. anyway, awesome HD content now albeit overpriced IMO. when oh WHEN will we be able to rent TV shows in HD!?

SonicSpeed · #10 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

i ran update and it was there for me. anyway, awesome HD content now albeit overpriced IMO. when oh WHEN will we be able to rent TV shows in HD!?

Or alternatively you could just go out and buy a HD Tuner for your PC and get it for free.