Apple Event Monday

First -- I am NOT trying to start an Apple rumor. 

Apple must be watched by all of us who are interested in mobile technology however, and the rumor mill is grinding away at various things Apple.

While I'm quite sure that the Apple Watch will be featured on Monday, I don't think it will be the main event -- they have already demonstrated it, announced its arrival, etc. While they have, in my opinion, over-hyped many of their recent events, I don't think they'd do this for something they've already unveiled.

The timing of this event - related to other recent events -- let's call it "curious."

Much speculation recently about AppleTV -- which if you've followed this blog for any length of time, you know was a focus of where PicoP® technology could really shine. There was a lot of speculation when Apple investment guru Gene Munster constantly expected an Apple TV update. He's been treated like MicroVision investors for a while -- thinking that the big advancement is right around the corner. 

You can search the blog for further information about AppleTV. 

One of the products I think must happen -- because it would be awesome, and I can imagine high-demand for it, would be essentially a portable DVR/TV product that allows people to carry their favorite visual media with them. It's explained at the link right here: PicoP Product Idea

Here are a few of the best "what to expect" links I've seen: 

Twitter "#springforward apple"  --- should get you the latest ramblings
Apple Insider
Macworld.uk
c|net

iPod Touch 6g before year end? -- UPDATED

Still most of the rumoring articles about the iPod 6G speak of a March release. If I needed to place bets, I'd be expecting a March release, just based on the amount of suspicion that it's the time. (And when most of the rumor mill gets onboard for an Apple rumor, the accuracy increases dramatically.)

This morning (December 1) I found this article. What is interesting about it to me is that's it's hyping the release -- without giving any detail at all. I suspect someone knows that something new and different is included. (If you've been following this blog at all, you know that one of my pet theories is an AppleTV / iPod / PicoP hybrid device.)

Make of it what you will.

http://motoringcrunch.com/news/ipod-touch-6g-you-may-want-to-wait-for-it/1005200/

iPod Touch 6G: You May Want To Wait For It

"The iPod Touch might not be as popular as the iPhones and iPads but pretty soon from now, everybody would want to own the device. This is after more rumours on the iPod Touch 6G came out to suggest that the device is going to be amazing." 

--- Which is not the kind of reporting you do, if it's just an iPhone 6 without the phone part.



StableyTimes

"...But the most compelling evidence points to the fact that if Apple were to introduce and manufacture a new iPod touch 6th generation model based on the same design and components as the iPhone 6, it would harm production of the new iPhone at a time when keeping up with demand is crucial for long term iOS market growth. That means the minute the light appears at the end of the tunnel an iPhone supply has caught up to demand, Apple can safely put the iPod touch 6 into production and launch it days or weeks later. Therefore our conclusion is that there is still a strong possibility that the new iPod touch will see its release date before 2014 is over, even though the timing could force some would-be customers to turn into last minute shoppers."

iPod Touch 6th Generation

My speculation has been for some time that SONY and Apple would be cooperating, and that the ideal device for them would be an AppleTV / iPod / PicoP combo (or they'll come up with something really unique!).... so this kind of rumoring is something I find interesting. 

Rumors are rumors, however. We can't count on them being accurate. They're worth noticing but ignoring until there are a lot of them.  When there are a lot of agreeing rumors, the accuracy of the rumors seems to improve considerably. 

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Stabley Times reported that the new iPod touch is long overdue -- it should have arrived in September along with the new iPhones, if the Cupertino giant's traditional patterns were followed. The outlet believed the delay has something to do with size. Allegedly, the performance of larger iPhones determines the company's move in deciding how large the next iPod touch will be.

Top speculators have been eyeing a March 2015 release for the iPod touch 6, said Air Herald. The source mentioned that the device has been used only to tease consumers back in October!

Yet Customs Today noted that Apple has only been dealing with technical issues. The outlet said the device hits shelves "soon," and we can only hope that it isn't too late. Could a Christmas release be possible?

After all, BREATHEcast said the iPod touch 6 may arrive before 2015. Such speculation is expected if Apple announces the device prior to Thanksgiving. Take note: "before 2015" means anytime between this writing and exploding firecrackers. It's just, soon!

From our current information, it appears that discrepancy in speculations comes in terms of the device's processor. Let it be known (again) that the iPod touch is not an iPhone -- the device functions more of a portable media companion, although it shares some similarities in terms of OS functionality.

BreathCast
StableyTimes

Air Herald
 Now the top speculators say the device will come out in March of 2015 instead. Cupertino, the company behind a good part of its development is said to be working on making sure the bugs are worked out.

No real specs have come out about the device but the rumor mill is quite abuzz. Stories of a 4 inch Retina Display along with the rear mounted iSight Camera and that the device will have a dual core A5 processor. It might also have larger storage, a radio app, Apple Pay.

Whatever the final specs are, the iPod Touch 6 is sure to be loaded for bear but be affordable and less complex than the iPhone 6. 

Overall, Apple has to deliver on this device. Not just ride off the Apple name, but to be a device that stands on its own. The features and apps and such have to be top notch as well as easy to operate and as bug free as possible. There’ slots of time for Apple to fine tune this device before release and it’s a good bet they’ll be analyzing ever bit of fan data they can. They know that fans want certain options and features and if the iPad doesn’t have them, Apple will do whatever they can to include them. 

Trusted Reviews

Cross Map

"The iPod Touch 6^th Generation release date is still pretty tricky because of the fact that it's already veered off from what was suspected to be its launch schedule, but there's still some reasons why you should expect it in the fall. "