Kevin Rose: iPod Touch To Get Hardware, 2.1 Software Update, iTunes 8.0

Edward Kirk · August 24th, 2008, 03:42 AM

Digg co-founder and internet star Kevin Rose has a history of sharing rumors about the iPhone and other Apple devices, and now he's back with yet more alleged information about some product revisions and software releases from Apple. Kevin says that Apple will be refreshing their line of iPods in the not-too-distant future to include a redesigned Nano, cheaper iPod touch, iPod touch software 2.1, and the iTunes 8.0 update that will include new features, all in the next 2-3 weeks.

Beast · August 24th, 2008, 01:35 PM #2

I want a Blu-ray MacBook Pro... *whine*

JoshuaCurtiss · **I don't understand..** - August 25th, 2008, 09:48 AM #3

I don't understand.. Why should Kevin Rose be a source for this stuff?? It's a Twitter ego stroking video.

Kevin Dunahee · August 25th, 2008, 11:24 AM #4

Well, from what he's said in the past, he seems to know a fair number of people at Apple, likely in the Area 51 of Cupertino where all the good toys are kept. He gets iPhone firmware before it's released, too. At least that's what he claims. He's been right about this stuff a few times in the past. I think the first time his prophecy came true was actually with the first iPod nano if I remember right.

JoshuaCurtiss · August 25th, 2008, 02:38 PM #5

ok, so I was a bit grumpy this morning when I posted that. :-) Of course, the fact that I have a 16gb iPod touch I want to sell has NOTHING to do with that. ;-)

Beast · August 25th, 2008, 06:09 PM #6

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Originally Posted by Superman

Well, from what he's said in the past, he seems to know a fair number of people at Apple, likely in the Area 51 of Cupertino where all the good toys are kept. He gets iPhone firmware before it's released, too. At least that's what he claims. He's been right about this stuff a few times in the past. I think the first time his prophecy came true was actually with the first iPod nano if I remember right.

Apple does have a pattern though. Right before they come out with a newly designed iPod, they push the Back-to-School-free-iPod-with-laptop-purchase campaign. They did it in 2006 and they're doing it now. Also, they are giving a choice of the free iPod: touch or nano.
His news fits the pattern, and Apple will do it just in time to 1. Get ready for the holiday shopping and 2. Get everyone's mind off of the mobile me and 3G problems.

**is..** - September 4th, 2008, 04:49 AM #7

is he posting from a jail cell?

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	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> Digg co-founder and internet star Kevin Rose has a history of sharing rumors about the iPhone and other Apple devices, and now he's back with yet more alleged information about some product revisions and software releases from Apple. Kevin says that Apple will be refreshing their line of iPods in the not-too-distant future to include a redesigned Nano, cheaper iPod touch, iPod touch software 2.1, and the iTunes 8.0 update that will include new features, all in the next 2-3 weeks. __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

Beast Rocks the Board Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In my house. Posts: 159 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	August 24th, 2008, 01:35 PM #2
	I want a Blu-ray MacBook Pro... whine

JoshuaCurtiss iPA Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't understand.. - August 25th, 2008, 09:48 AM #3
	I don't understand.. Why should Kevin Rose be a source for this stuff?? It's a Twitter ego stroking video.

Kevin Dunahee iPhone 3G Winner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Metropolis Posts: 507 Thanks: 6 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	August 25th, 2008, 11:24 AM #4
	Well, from what he's said in the past, he seems to know a fair number of people at Apple, likely in the Area 51 of Cupertino where all the good toys are kept. He gets iPhone firmware before it's released, too. At least that's what he claims. He's been right about this stuff a few times in the past. I think the first time his prophecy came true was actually with the first iPod nano if I remember right.

JoshuaCurtiss iPA Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	August 25th, 2008, 02:38 PM #5
	ok, so I was a bit grumpy this morning when I posted that. :-) Of course, the fact that I have a 16gb iPod touch I want to sell has NOTHING to do with that. ;-)

Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	is.. - September 4th, 2008, 04:49 AM #7
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	is he posting from a jail cell?