Apple Issues Invitations for October 4th iPhone Event

[Mr-Trainor]

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/27/apple-issues-invitations-for-october-4th-iphone-media-event/


Confirming earlier reports, Apple today issued media invitations for a special iPhone event to be held next Tuesday, October 4th at the company's Town Hall auditorium at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

As noted by The Loop, invitations for the event carry the tagline "Let's talk iPhone" and depict iOS icons for Calendar, Clock, Maps, and Phone.

Apple is of course widely expected to introduce its next-generation hardware (whether it be iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, or both) at the event, and is expected to also be including a minor update to its iPod line. iOS 5 and iCloud are also expected to be topics of discussion at the event, while other reports have indicated that Facebook may launch its iPad app at the event.

Will be interesting to see what they actually release at the event in terms of new iPhone(s) after all the rumours :P.


http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2011/09/iphone_oct4_event_invite1.jpg
Thanks to MacRumors

[Casanova]

Thank god, they've taken so long.
I'll be happy once they get their other sub-standard iPhone and new iPod range out so people will stop moaning and assuring everyone they're getting an "iphoning 5" and how it's gonna be badboy innit :rolleyes:.

[AgnesIO]

One week today, looking forward to it - shame Steve Jobs won't be heading it now though.

[xxMATTGxx]

New iphone? It's all about Mango. I joke but yeah It will be interesting on what the next version will have in terms of specifications.

[AgnesIO]

New iphone? It's all about Mango. I joke but yeah It will be interesting on what the next version will have in terms of specifications.

It SHOULD have a minimum of 1GHz dual core processor - but then this is an iPhone :P

[triston220]

It SHOULD have a minimum of 1GHz dual core processor - but then this is an iPhone :P

I agree with this point, many smartphones are adopting dual core processors, I don't see why the next iPhone should be an exception. Apple might release them in about three years, when the rest of the market has moved on to mobile I7 processors. :rolleyes:

[Markeh]

Yes. Can we finally launch the new iPod? Been waiting since about April because my second gen touch is at death's door.

[AgnesIO]

Yes. Can we finally launch the new iPod? Been waiting since about April because my second gen touch is at death's door.

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/20/apple-to-release-a-white-ipod-touch-with-minor-changes-in-october/

P (http://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/20/apple-to-release-a-white-ipod-touch-with-minor-changes-in-october/)ossibility.

[Mathew]

I wish iOS 5 would hurry up... :( I really hope they give a release date!

[Suspective]

I'd love to see a new iPod Touch.

My one's backlight went ages ago now, and I'm desperate for a new one.

[Jordan]

I've been waiting for the new Ipod Touch, does anyone know a rough price that they personally think it will cost:))

[AgnesIO]

I've been waiting for the new Ipod Touch, does anyone know a rough price that they personally think it will cost:))

I imagine it will have the same price points as the current model.

[RyRy]

I want a new iPod Classic. Honestly I'll cry if they don't do it.

[peteyt]

Does anyone know if they plan to update the classic iPod's. I know they are old but the new ones don't really have enough space for me.

[Recursion]

Does anyone know if they plan to update the classic iPod's. I know they are old but the new ones don't really have enough space for me.

Rumour is they might kill them all together.

[peteyt]

Rumour is they might kill them all together.

Surly that would be a massive mistake. With more people today buying/downloading digitally than actually buying physical CDs surly space is an issue.

[Recursion]

Surly that would be a massive mistake. With more people today buying/downloading digitally than actually buying physical CDs surly space is an issue.

Depends when Apple decide to release 128GB iP Touches and iPhones

[peteyt]

Depends when Apple decide to release 128GB iP Touches and iPhones

Is that a I hope they release them or have they announced it?

I remember when the iPod touches came out, I had (still have) my 60gb iPod Classic and looked at them and was shocked at the space. Obviously their small and stuff, but I think they should work on something with the design of the touch and the space of the classic. No good in my opinion creating something that looks good if to achieve it you have to take most of the actual space away from it.

Obviously for a lot of people its fine. But I used to run my own online radio station in the past which should be re-launching with a new name sometime in the next few months (dam delays ha). I have used my iPod to back up my big collection of music I have for on air, and most is decent so handy to listen to.

[GommeInc]

I heard somewhere they were killing of shuffles and classics too. As for the rest of the event, it won't be interesting as it's usually only of interest to people who are accustomed to iOS and Apple, there's never anything innovative or amazing to contribute to the tech world these days.

[xxMATTGxx]

No they haven't announced it. But it has been said that the only reasons they still sell iPod Classic at the moment is because you can't get a 160GB iPod device apart from the classic itself. It's suppose to be for people who have large music collections, if they bring out an 160GB or more iPod Touch or something else then they can simply get rid of the classic. Regardless if people want them to or not.



Is that a I hope they release them or have they announced it?

I remember when the iPod touches came out, I had (still have) my 60gb iPod Classic and looked at them and was shocked at the space. Obviously their small and stuff, but I think they should work on something with the design of the touch and the space of the classic. No good in my opinion creating something that looks good if to achieve it you have to take most of the actual space away from it.

Obviously for a lot of people its fine. But I used to run my own online radio station in the past which should be re-launching with a new name sometime in the next few months (dam delays ha). I have used my iPod to back up my big collection of music I have for on air, and most is decent so handy to listen to.

[peteyt]

No they haven't announced it. But it has been said that the only reasons they still sell iPod Classic at the moment is because you can't get a 160GB iPod device apart from the classic itself. It's suppose to be for people who have large music collections, if they bring out an 160GB or more iPod Touch or something else then they can simply get rid of the classic. Regardless if people want them to or not.

Sounds like they may release an iPod Touch with good space then. My iPod 60gb is old, and doesn't sadly have the search feature which is quite annoying (Thought Apple would have at least put it out in a software update). I rarely use my iPod unless I'm travelling which is usually once a year for holidays, but if I'm away to visit someone on the train it comes in handy. If they released a touch with space I probably wouldn't rush out to get it but I would save up for it. I think its long overdue to be honest.

[AgnesIO]

I heard somewhere they were killing of shuffles and classics too. As for the rest of the event, it won't be interesting as it's usually only of interest to people who are accustomed to iOS and Apple, there's never anything innovative or amazing to contribute to the tech world these days.

I just enjoy new gadgets from companies haha

A fridge will do, as long as it has cool features lol

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Sounds like they may release an iPod Touch with good space then. My iPod 60gb is old, and doesn't sadly have the search feature which is quite annoying (Thought Apple would have at least put it out in a software update). I rarely use my iPod unless I'm travelling which is usually once a year for holidays, but if I'm away to visit someone on the train it comes in handy. If they released a touch with space I probably wouldn't rush out to get it but I would save up for it. I think its long overdue to be honest.

The problem is fitting it in, and if you barely use your iPod anyway why do you need 160gb of space?

[peteyt]

I just enjoy new gadgets from companies haha

A fridge will do, as long as it has cool features lol

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The problem is fitting it in, and if you barely use your iPod anyway why do you need 160gb of space?

It comes in handy when I need it. I'm sure they could fit at least more space in. The thing is if I go on holiday for lets say 2 weeks, I don't have my computer so I like to have at least the majority of music and I couldn't fit that on the current touch iPod's.

I could understand if they had problems getting the space into the touch versions but if that did happen, then surely the answer would be to keep the classic models. I know some people prefer the overall look over features and so on but if I'd choose a big bulky iPod if I had to for the space over a smaller one.

[AgnesIO]

It comes in handy when I need it. I'm sure they could fit at least more space in. The thing is if I go on holiday for lets say 2 weeks, I don't have my computer so I like to have at least the majority of music and I couldn't fit that on the current touch iPod's.

I could understand if they had problems getting the space into the touch versions but if that did happen, then surely the answer would be to keep the classic models. I know some people prefer the overall look over features and so on but if I'd choose a big bulky iPod if I had to for the space over a smaller one.

The thing is, barely anyone (in normal circumstances) needs over 64gb - you are in a minority, why make a product barely anyone wants/needs (especially when the price will be extorniate).

I doubt they would remove the Classics until they can get the space on a Touch though.

[peteyt]

The thing is, barely anyone (in normal circumstances) needs over 64gb - you are in a minority, why make a product barely anyone wants/needs (especially when the price will be extorniate).

I doubt they would remove the Classics until they can get the space on a Touch though.

There are lots of DJ's today that use digital stuff instead of physical CD's and LP's so having a backup on their iPod handy. I agree that they probably wont remove the classic unless they launch a Touch with lots of space.

Another thing I might add is now iTunes are selling movies and TV shows and stuff. While most people wont watch them on their iPod it is handy to have - I've watched films on my iPod while travelling before e.g. flying. The problem is that films take up a lot of space and if they do want to make more film sales they'll probably need to bring in a bigger model to allow both a large number of audio files and films.

[AgnesIO]

There are lots of DJ's today that use digital stuff instead of physical CD's and LP's so having a backup on their iPod handy. I agree that they probably wont remove the classic unless they launch a Touch with lots of space.

Another thing I might add is now iTunes are selling movies and TV shows and stuff. While most people wont watch them on their iPod it is handy to have - I've watched films on my iPod while travelling before e.g. flying. The problem is that films take up a lot of space and if they do want to make more film sales they'll probably need to bring in a bigger model to allow both a large number of audio files and films.

Lets put this in to perspective.

How many DJ's are there with over 16,000 songs, who would listen to those songs thereselves on an iPod? Now think about how many people do not have 16,000 songs. Now you mentioned movies. Let's say the movie is 1.5gb (basing it on HP and the Deathly Hallows part 1) - and now lets assume that the person likes movies, is going on a long flight so has - I don't know - 10 movies. That leaves you with 49GB for music - leaving you space for about 12,250 songs - even that is more than enough for most people!

[peteyt]

Lets put this in to perspective.

How many DJ's are there with over 16,000 songs, who would listen to those songs thereselves on an iPod? Now think about how many people do not have 16,000 songs. Now you mentioned movies. Let's say the movie is 1.5gb (basing it on HP and the Deathly Hallows part 1) - and now lets assume that the person likes movies, is going on a long flight so has - I don't know - 10 movies. That leaves you with 49GB for music - leaving you space for about 12,250 songs - even that is more than enough for most people!

I actually didn't know what space the current ones offered sorry ha as when they originally came out they didn't have a 64 gb one, so I just kept my 60gb iPod. 60 gb is a decent size, but I still think they'll keep the classics till they can offer the space. Some people will want the space so if they can sell it they probably will try.

[AgnesIO]

I actually didn't know what space the current ones offered sorry ha as when they originally came out they didn't have a 64 gb one, so I just kept my 60gb iPod. 60 gb is a decent size, but I still think they'll keep the classics till they can offer the space. Some people will want the space so if they can sell it they probably will try.

http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch?mco=MTAyNTQzMDY - you can check it out there :)

Bad news could be coming though..

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/apple-axes-ipod-click-wheel-games-in-itunes-is-the-classic-mo/

[Mr-Trainor]

Just under 20 minutes until the event is due to begin.
MacRumors.com will provide a live feed, I used the same site when the iPad event took place earlier this year :D.

[Technologic]

Anyone got a link to a live stream?

[Mr-Trainor]

Anyone got a link to a live stream?MacRumors.com - although it's not loading for me atm but theyre doing it via twitter @MacRumorslive

I assume engadget will also have one.

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Here's engadgets one which has loaded for me :D.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/apples-lets-talk-iphone-keynote-liveblog/?sort=newest&refresh=60

[Technologic]

MacRumors.com - although it's not loading for me atm but theyre doing it via twitter @MacRumorslive

I assume engadget will also have one.

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Here's engadgets one which has loaded for me :D.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/apples-lets-talk-iphone-keynote-liveblog/?sort=newest&refresh=60

Thanks, using the engadget one

[Mr-Trainor]

It keeps going down every few minutes :'(.

---------- Post added 04-10-2011 at 06:45 PM ----------

New feature which wasn't mentioned at WWDC, is Find my Friends.If someone has opted to share their location with you, you can see where they are on a map.

---------- Post added 04-10-2011 at 06:46 PM ----------

iCloud, like iOS 5, will be available from October 12th. iTunes Match will be available in the US from the end of October.

[AgnesIO]

It keeps going down every few minutes :'(.

---------- Post added 04-10-2011 at 06:45 PM ----------

New feature which wasn't mentioned at WWDC, is Find my Friends.If someone has opted to share their location with you, you can see where they are on a map.

---------- Post added 04-10-2011 at 06:46 PM ----------

iCloud, like iOS 5, will be available from October 12th. iTunes Match will be available in the US from the end of October.

Luke, start posting in the thread everyone else is using haha

http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=721383&page=3

Y (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=721383&page=3)ou are falling behind ;) :P

[Mr-Trainor]

White iPod Touch has been confirmed :)!

---------- Post added 04-10-2011 at 06:54 PM ----------


Luke, start posting in the thread everyone else is using haha

http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=721383&page=3

Y (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=721383&page=3)ou are falling behind ;) :PLol ikr. I didn't know whether to post or not though, I think I'll just write up a little summary and post that after :P.