READ TODAY'S MAJOR APPLE MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS HERE.
Apple is holding what they're calling a rock 'n roll press event today 9/9/09 at 10 AM Pacific (1PM Eastern). Hypebot will have an update after the major announcements are made, but several top writers are live blogging the event. Here are links to four of my favorites that usually also have the inside scoop:
In the meantime, here's what the rumor mill thinks will be announced today along with Hypebot's score of of their likelihood.
- Lower prices on many iPods. This one's not a rumor anymore Engadget confirmed major price cuts on the iPod Touch, Nano and classic models yesterday. (100%)
- An upgraded iTunes with a social component. This one's overdue. (95%)
Upgraded players (100%)
- Add a camera to the iPod Touch and maybe other players too. (85%)
- The "Cocktail" digital album format (50%) We wish but without the tablet…
- An Apple tablet that's more than an IPhone and less than a computer. (25%)
- The Beatles on iTunes. (10%)
- Apple TV upgrade. (90%)
- Streaming video. (75%)