News Archive for 05/02/23

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New iPod software

02/23, 12:10pm

New iPod software supports USB sync, new iPod models

Apple today released its new iPod Updater 2005-02-22, which includes software for all versions of its iPod. iPod shuffle Software 1.1 now includes support for iPod shuffle Battery Pack and Increased software stability, while the iPod mini Software 1.3 for iPod mini brings support for second-generation iPod mini and support for charging and syncing over USB with Mac OS X v10.2.8 or 10.3.4 or later. It also includes iPod Software 2.3 for iPod with dock connector and iPod Software 1.5 for iPod with touch wheel or scroll wheel, which brings a new Shuffle Songs selection in Main Menu, a new Music menu item in Main Menu, and support for iTunes 4.7 and later.

iPod lineup changes

02/23, 10:10am

Apple changes iPod lineup, offers new accessories

Apple has quietly made several small changes to the iPod lineup and acessories--in addition to introducing the 6GB iPod mini for $250 and reducing the price on the 4GB iPod mini to $200 and adding new 30GB and 60GB models of the iPod photo. Apple has quietly discontinued the 40GB model of the standard fourth-generation iPod as well as discontinued the 'gold' version of its iPod mini. The iPod mini is now only available in four colors: pink, green, blue, and silver--in either 4GB or 6GB models. Apple's iPod photo models also no longer ship with a dock and a black carry case, as the previous models did, helping Apple reduce the price of the 60GB model by $150 to $50.

New iPod photo models

02/23, 8:40am

Apple adds 30GB, 60GB models to iPod photo lineup

Apple today updated its iPod photo lineup by introducing a new slim 30GB model, holding up to 7,500 songs, for just $350 and a new 60GB model, holding up to 15,000 songs, for $450. Apple also introduced the new iPod Camera Connector, due in late-March for $30. The optional accessory enables customers to connect their digital camera to iPod photo and import their photos into the iPod. "By simply connecting the iPod Camera Connector and a digital camera, customers can easily transfer digital images to their iPod photo." The iPod photo includes earbud headphones, a USB 2.0 cable, and a USB power adapter.

New iPod mini lineup

02/23, 8:35am

Apple unveils new 6GB iPod mini, reduces prices

Apple today unveiled the second generation iPod mini lineup with a new 4GB model priced at $200 and a new 6GB model with 50 percent more storage priced at $250. Both iPod mini models feature increased battery life of up to 18 hours, USB charging and an ultra-portable, lightweight design available in four colors (pink, blue, silver, and green). "The iPod mini is now available at the magic price point of $199," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "At this breakthrough price point, and with more than twice the battery life, the new iPod mini should appeal to even more music lovers." The 4GB and 6GB models of iPod mini are available worldwide immediately and include earbud headphones, a belt clip case, and a USB 2.0 cable.

1GB shuffle supply issues

02/23, 7:30am

'Unexpected supply delays' in 1GB iPod shuffle

Apple has unexpectedly delayed orders for the 1GB iPod shuffle, according to several readers. The Apple Store began notifying users who ordered the 1GB version of the popular flash-based player that it would not be able to deliver the device until mid-March. The Apple Store had initially expected to deliver one order, placed on January 24, by February 22, but in an email to the customer said that an "unexpected supply delay" could push back the order by up to 3 weeks. Representatives at the Apple Store San Francisco could not confirm when 1GB models would be in stock, although the store had recently received a limited supply of the 512MB model. The Apple Store currently quotes a 2-3 week delivery time on the 1GB version and a 1-2 week delivery time on the 512MB model.

New iPods expected

02/23, 7:10am

Briefly: New iPods?, Presidential iPod, Oz Mac sales

In Brief: Speculation is growing that Apple will introduce new iPods this morning, according to several media reports and one analyst as well as changes in ship times at the Apple Store.... President George Bush listens to Creedence Clearwater Revival on his iPod, but the first lady doesn't have an iPod, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.... Apple saw nearly 50 percent more sales of Macs to Australians in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to IDC figures.... Apple may be seeking an iPod software game engineer, according to a job advertisment on gaming industry recruitment site.