So, a lot happened today from an Apple standpoint. The implications of the super-secret-September-spectacle, “Let’s Rock,” was far-reaching and widespread. Aside from Apple’s stock tumbling nearly 6.25%, a slew of new videos barraged the interwebz on all things Apple.
Here’s a quick rundown of the best-of-the-best videos for the day, so you can get straight to the red meat:
No doubt you’ve heard all the juicy details about Apple’s “Let’s Rock” event that went down earlier today (if not check out our coverage HERE).
Among the tidbits, new iPod Nano and iPod Touch models were announced, and thanks to the good folks at Ars Technica, we bring you some pictures after the jump: Continue Reading
Steve Jobs just took the stage of Apple’s “Let’s Rock” event today, unveiling some slammin’ new goodies fresh from the labs of our favorite Cupertino company.
Here’s a breakdown of the main takeaways:
1. iTunes to carry HD TV Shows
($2.99 for HD and $1.99 for SD)
The Office, Monk, Battlestar Galactica, 30 Rock and Heroes will be offered.
New Genius Feature: pairs up songs that “go together,” using an algorithm to create intelligent playlists.
Genius Results will be uploaded anonymously to help refine its algorithm and improve results (you can opt-out, Genius will be updated every week based on uploaded data).
Kevin Rose, of Digg and Pownce fame, has posted a video about some Apple rumors he’s confident will be fulfilled within the next few weeks (see above). Among the speculation:
iPod line to see price drop
iPod Touch to see small cosmetic changes
iPod Nano to experience entire makeover
iPod Touch to debut 2.1 firmware, iPhone will receive it shortly thereafter
iTunes 8.0 release imminent, to support major “new features”
“After being plugged in for somewhere between 5-10 minutes I heard a sizzling sound. I looked down on the iPod just in time to see it explode open and start shooting sparks and spewing smoke,” recalls an iPod Nano user on the Consumerist.
Although the problem, albeit a rare occurrence according to Apple (see below), seems to be affecting iPod Nanos worldwide, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has launched an investigation into the matter. Their website states, “There have been multiple cases of overheating and fire damage, in particular during recharging, so please use caution.” The METI goes on to stay that Apple has already recorded 14 such instances in Japan alone.
Apple responded to the METI with a statement earlier today, confirming that “in very rare cases,” the batteries in 1st generation iPod Nanos (sold between September 2005 and December 2006), can overheat and cause fire damage. Though no serious injuries have resulted to date and “less than 0.001 percent of first generation iPod nano units” are affected, Apple urges worried consumers to contact Apple Care reps for a replacement.
