6th Gen iPod and iPhone to be released near New Year.

[quote8d8fb79a8a]According to an anonymous, yet Extremely well-informed exec at Apple, a 6th-generation full-screen video iPod will be released some time in December of 2006. As speculated over the past year, the device will include an touch-sensitive LCD screen that will cover one entire side of the device. The touch-screen will include a virtual scroll wheel, and will be able to display videos at resolutions as high as 480p. Said the exec

[b8d8fb79a8a]This is why Jobs isn’t afraid of the Zune.[/b8d8fb79a8a][/quote8d8fb79a8a]

On iPhone

[quote8d8fb79a8a]The anonymous executive also explained that the highly-touted iPhone will be released this January, as analysts had speculated. In addition to a slew of multimedia applications that the phone is rumored to be capable of, Jobs is alleged to be investigating an iTunes subscription service for the iPhone which would allow users to download songs for free as long as the subscription fee is maintained. The exec said that there’s no word as to whether WiFi capabilities will be included in the iPhone, but the following passage taken from a recent Apple iPhone trademark docket seems to suggest that it’s a strong possibility[/quote8d8fb79a8a]

Check out the pictures

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What you guys think? I think both look really nice. shock

Full article from Digg here
http//duggmirror.com/apple/Full_Screen_iPod_iPhone_Confirmed_by_Extremely_Well_Informed_Apple_Exec/

I've gotta admit, those both look pretty tight. It will be tough to debate between this or the zune.

I dont see how the zune is better than the current ipods, that I should exchange mine. They have that cool music transfer feature but it only stays for 1-3 days, so it's kind of pointless.

too bad those are concept pictures released by fans and are not actual pictures of the iPod itself.

Still, I'm sure the 6th Gen ipod will look something like that. I've seen those prototypes months ago for a full size screen and digital scrollwheel. I wonder what the price will be?

[quotef2df4d7f76="EatChex89"]too bad those are concept pictures released by fans and are not actual pictures of the iPod itself.[/quotef2df4d7f76]

True but judging by the description of the iPod that's going to be pretty close I bet. As for the iPhone, I doubt it will look anything like that concept picture because that just looks too good. shock

[quote643a802bb6="JKirk"][quote643a802bb6="EatChex89"]too bad those are concept pictures released by fans and are not actual pictures of the iPod itself.[/quote643a802bb6]

True but judging by the description of the iPod that's going to be pretty close I bet. As for the iPhone, I doubt it will look anything like that concept picture because that just looks too good. shock[/quote643a802bb6]

no, the iPhone will be sleeker.

I still don't see the fullscreen lasting long. If it's touch-sensitive, it couldn't have the clear acrylic protection of the past iPods. It would be thinner, and easily damaged.

Perhaps the screen would be similiar to that of the Olympus M-Robe. Sort of a thin plastic finish over the LCD.

[quote4099f3161c="burritopunk"]Perhaps the screen would be similiar to that of the Olympus M-Robe. Sort of a thin plastic finish over the LCD.[/quote4099f3161c]

Again, that's what I meant. I don't mean scratch resistant, I mean [b4099f3161c]ding[/b4099f3161c] resistant.

You can scratch, and even ding, an iPod screen, and not destroy it, because you're scratching a clear part of the acrylic chassis that is above the lcd. From what I see in that picture, as well as the description, this is as vulnerable as a desktop lcd.

[quote88b2b1830d="EatChex89"][quote88b2b1830d="JKirk"][quote88b2b1830d="EatChex89"]too bad those are concept pictures released by fans and are not actual pictures of the iPod itself.[/quote88b2b1830d]

True but judging by the description of the iPod that's going to be pretty close I bet. As for the iPhone, I doubt it will look anything like that concept picture because that just looks too good. shock[/quote88b2b1830d]

no, the iPhone will be sleeker.[/quote88b2b1830d]

Hmm, okay, you must be in with Apple's production team because you know everything. roll

[quoteb79aa48933="JKirk"][quoteb79aa48933="EatChex89"][quoteb79aa48933="JKirk"][quoteb79aa48933="EatChex89"]too bad those are concept pictures released by fans and are not actual pictures of the iPod itself.[/quoteb79aa48933]

True but judging by the description of the iPod that's going to be pretty close I bet. As for the iPhone, I doubt it will look anything like that concept picture because that just looks too good. shock[/quoteb79aa48933]

no, the iPhone will be sleeker.[/quoteb79aa48933]

Hmm, okay, you must be in with Apple's production team because you know everything. roll[/quoteb79aa48933]

lol @ jkirk

what phone service provider do you think the iPhone will belong to?

[quote49505566b4="guelah75"]what phone service provider do you think the iPhone will belong to?[/quote49505566b4]

If any at all I'd guess Cingular first and then gradually most of the other ones but I'm sure they will sell unlocked ones from the release date on.

i need them to throw sprint into the mix, I would be happy to get one of those they're going to be sweet

HELL YES!!!! 'Bout goddamned time! I can't fucking wait! Ever since I heard of a "touch screen" iPod, I have been giddily anticipating it's release. I've googled a billion times for any presumed release dates... finally. I'll be preordering tht SOB (fuck waiting for a free one... I got a credit card). I know, touch screen don't sound like a good idea on a mp3 player... I don't give a shit! It's gonna be awesome. Oh, and that iPhone picture does look like shit... I'm sure it'll be MUCH better looking!

I wonder if the phone will be available in Canada and what provider will carry it?

Concept image or not.. I still think the Zune is sexier.

wow. i want an ipod.

I think the Zune looks ugly. Its got a big ugly screen and it looks like it has bulky buttons.

Stop speculating. It's like five times a year someone goes "OMG NEW iPOD" and 9/10 times their idea of this iPod is way off.

Twon Nobody knows. Check your GSM carriers, see which one is most "popular" or something and weep at the steep price INCLUDING that three-year minimum contract you guys have (Oh I weep for you guys too on that one)

mistertomlinson Hm I remember this hype last year and a few months back. Did it happen? No. Everyone's been waiting. You seriously Googled up a "release date"? Apple NEVER gives out a release date. Apple's "release dates" are pretty much the Keynote dates for major products. And the iPhone concept looks like crap. I can't stand the "lip" on the back side. Disgusting.

K this is not bashing. It's common sense.

Also, The Zune can have features added to it by future updates... Phone capability has been said to be available in a future firmware update by one of MS reps.

Like with the XBOX 360... It didn't support 1080p, but only 480i/480p/720p. 1080p will be enabled when the HD DVD add-on is released in November.

So if Apple adds a feature, MS can add the same feature as well in future updates.

I'm not taking sides (I think they both will be good media players), but I personally believe that the Zune will be the better player of the two.

I am 99% sure those aren't real...

[quote666906f6a6="unknown uchiha"]Stop speculating. [b666906f6a6]It's like five times a year[/b666906f6a6] someone goes "OMG NEW iPod" and 9/10 times their idea of this iPod is way off.[/quote666906f6a6]

That's exactly why I must continue this tradition of speculation in which Apple fanboys post of rumor pictures and then they get bashed by other members for the hype they express in their post just for a new tasty, hip product. SCKREW U GUYZ, APPLE FAN BOIZ UNITE!!!

JKirk I'd +KMA you for that last sentence but I just gave one out a while back =/

unless it comes out of Steve Jobs' mouth, i'll wipe my ass with new ipod news.

Apple FTW!

Jobs is an awesome speaker. I wonder how Gates talks? lol

[quote942b89a73a="JKirk"][quote942b89a73a="EatChex89"][quote942b89a73a="JKirk"][quote942b89a73a="EatChex89"]too bad those are concept pictures released by fans and are not actual pictures of the iPod itself.[/quote942b89a73a]

True but judging by the description of the iPod that's going to be pretty close I bet. As for the iPhone, I doubt it will look anything like that concept picture because that just looks too good. shock[/quote942b89a73a]

no, the iPhone will be sleeker.[/quote942b89a73a]

Hmm, okay, you must be in with Apple's production team because you know everything. roll[/quote942b89a73a]

haha, no.

But if you think about it. The "iPhone" is just a 3rd gen iPod with a keypad attached to the back, and a sliding feature added to it. I don't think Apple would just take their 3rd Gen iPod and a keypad and slap them together and call it an iPhone, I just don't.

I think Apple is going to make an exceptionally sleek phone that everyone will want to have. I mean, hello, they went back to the drawing board on this one for crying out loud! They were supposed to release this thing back in Spring.. now if you think about it, if you're ready to release something, and you go back to the drawing board, don't you think the new product will be even sleeker than the first, and even sleeker than all these concept images? I'd like to think so... I'd like to think so... I'd like to think so..

But really what makes me think that the iPhone won't look like that is the fact that it's a 3rd gen iPod and a keypad slapped together... that's not like Apple.

The 6th gen iPod picture could very well be what we'll see, but more refined, probably longer/wider or both. I'm not sure, but either way I'll be excited since I am going to get one.

[quoteb17453387b="EatChex89"][quoteb17453387b="JKirk"][quoteb17453387b="EatChex89"][quoteb17453387b="JKirk"][quoteb17453387b="EatChex89"]too bad those are concept pictures released by fans and are not actual pictures of the iPod itself.[/quoteb17453387b]

True but judging by the description of the iPod that's going to be pretty close I bet. As for the iPhone, I doubt it will look anything like that concept picture because that just looks too good. shock[/quoteb17453387b]

no, the iPhone will be sleeker.[/quoteb17453387b]

Hmm, okay, you must be in with Apple's production team because you know everything. roll[/quoteb17453387b]

haha, no.

But if you think about it. The "iPhone" is just a 3rd gen iPod with a keypad attached to the back, and a sliding feature added to it. I don't think Apple would just take their 3rd Gen iPod and a keypad and slap them together and call it an iPhone, I just don't.

I think Apple is going to make an exceptionally sleek phone that everyone will want to have. I mean, hello, they went back to the drawing board on this one for crying out loud! They were supposed to release this thing back in Spring.. now if you think about it, if you're ready to release something, and you go back to the drawing board, don't you think the new product will be even sleeker than the first, and even sleeker than all these concept images? I'd like to think so... I'd like to think so... I'd like to think so..

But really what makes me think that the iPhone won't look like that is the fact that it's a 3rd gen iPod and a keypad slapped together... that's not like Apple.

The 6th gen iPod picture could very well be what we'll see, but more refined, probably longer/wider or both. I'm not sure, but either way I'll be excited since I am going to get one.[/quoteb17453387b]

Very good points however one thing you must keep in mind... Although Apple has never really disappointed their audiences before with the release of new features or models, just because they go back to the drawing board doesn't necessarily mean things will be greatly improved. Going back to the drawing board could mean a hundred different things such as a patent for a technology breakthrough is awaiting approval or they had to work out some contract/technical issues with phone companies. But yeah, I agree with your statements that it probably will be a lot more sleeker and fancy looking since they are coming from Apple who focuses mainly on looks (not that they don't on performance though ;) ). My sarcastic comments from above came straight from the heart, Chexy.

EDIT Unknown ROFL, thanks sexi. <3

Damn thats sexy. I'll get one when they come out. Yay Apple.

[quote333e01da73="x323smostwantedx"]Damn thats sexy. I'll get one when they come out. Yay Apple.[/quote333e01da73]
maybe we can finally put those domains we got to use...

[quotebd54cb07d7="Berky34"][quotebd54cb07d7="x323smostwantedx"]Damn thats sexy. I'll get one when they come out. Yay Apple.[/quotebd54cb07d7]
maybe we can finally put those domains we got to use...[/quotebd54cb07d7]
I know, can't wait lol toast

[quotef9152e8575="x323smostwantedx"][quotef9152e8575="Berky34"][quotef9152e8575="x323smostwantedx"]Damn thats sexy. I'll get one when they come out. Yay Apple.[/quotef9152e8575]
maybe we can finally put those domains we got to use...[/quotef9152e8575]
I know, can't wait lol toast[/quotef9152e8575]

www.freetouchipod.com baby!!

[quote151f8a2007="unknown uchiha"]mistertomlinson Hm I remember this hype last year and a few months back. Did it happen? No. Everyone's been waiting. You seriously Googled up a "release date"? Apple NEVER gives out a release date. Apple's "release dates" are pretty much the Keynote dates for major products. And the iPhone concept looks like crap. I can't stand the "lip" on the back side. Disgusting. [/quote151f8a2007]

I was always under the impression (as I thought most people were) the "real" video iPod was to be released by Christmas and I didn't think this was a rumor, per se, but commonly known... Secondly, no I didn't google "release date." That was a rather poor choice of words as I was in the heat of the moment after reading the first post (as I said, I have wanted a touch screen iPod since I heard they were working on it)... and you can bet your bottom dollar, I'm gonna scold yer ass as soon as that bastard is released come Christmas time... http//forum.freeipodguide.com/smilies_mod/upload/372a22cc4e43771b655d46c70c35187f.gif[" alt=""/img151f8a2007]

[quoteca55422ed9="EatChex89"][quoteca55422ed9="x323smostwantedx"][quoteca55422ed9="Berky34"][quoteca55422ed9="x323smostwantedx"]Damn thats sexy. I'll get one when they come out. Yay Apple.[/quoteca55422ed9]
maybe we can finally put those domains we got to use...[/quoteca55422ed9]
I know, can't wait lol toast[/quoteca55422ed9]

www.freetouchipod.com baby!![/quoteca55422ed9]
Freetouchscreenipod.com
Freetouchscreenvideoipod.com
touchscreenipod4free.com
D

I don't know about the phone but I'm pretty sure the ipod is a fake.
That look pretty close(or exactly) to the fake ipod that was posted online a few months ago. U can't really get excited on a rumor but if thats true, I'll be jumping all over it.

freetouchscreenipods.com D

[quote044b389f5b="mistertomlinson"][quote044b389f5b="unknown uchiha"]mistertomlinson Hm I remember this hype last year and a few months back. Did it happen? No. Everyone's been waiting. You seriously Googled up a "release date"? Apple NEVER gives out a release date. Apple's "release dates" are pretty much the Keynote dates for major products. And the iPhone concept looks like crap. I can't stand the "lip" on the back side. Disgusting. [/quote044b389f5b]

I was always under the impression (as I thought most people were) the "real" video iPod was to be released by Christmas and I didn't think this was a rumor, per se, but commonly known... Secondly, no I didn't google "release date." That was a rather poor choice of words as I was in the heat of the moment after reading the first post (as I said, I have wanted a touch screen iPod since I heard they were working on it)... and you can bet your bottom dollar, I'm gonna scold yer ass as soon as that bastard is released come Christmas time... http//forum.freeipodguide.com/smilies_mod/upload/372a22cc4e43771b655d46c70c35187f.gif[" alt=""/img044b389f5b][/quote044b389f5b]

I wouldn't doubt a possibility this Winter. It would be a big profit margin for Apple.

1 - Lowered prices of the current iPods (to possibly make room for the new iPod)...

2 - Higher resolution videos now available at iTunes store (Newer iPod is to have significantly larger screen)

3 - Some movies at iTunes in widescreen format despite the durrent iPods preferring fullscreen format (new iPod to be widescreen)

4 - photo iPod released [bd03180f0e7]Oct 2004[/bd03180f0e7], video iPod released [bd03180f0e7]Oct, 2005[/bd03180f0e7], which suggests a possible release of the new iPod about a year later...

... I know, I'm a dork and this hype has been done before... I just wish the damned thing will come out by Christmas. Also, just a note, why hasn't anyone mentioned anything about the iPod being able to display DVD menus (not just the main movie) and shit? No one seems to care, but imagine, with touchscreen AND DVD menus and special features, etc., it would be the shit! I don't see why that would be so much to ask. It would just have to be capable of reading the particular format... I think, though I am no expert.

If they do, it'd most likely be a new member of the "iPod Family" because the 5.5g was just recently released.

I don't want a touchscreen iPod, and it will certainly be more fragile than the ones already released, but I hope it's released because it will drop the prices of all the other ones out there already.

I would consider the iPhone if it had at least 60GB of music space, in which case it could replace my iPod and phone, but that would be my only motivation.

[quotea759b6e451="ilanbg"]I don't want a touchscreen iPod, and it will certainly be more fragile than the ones already released, but I hope it's released because it will drop the prices of all the other ones out there already.

I would consider the iPhone if it had at least 60GB of music space, in which case it could replace my iPod and phone, but that would be my only motivation.[/quotea759b6e451]

Yeah that would be ideal but also would be incredibly expensive.

[quotee2f4393a37="unknown uchiha"]If they do, it'd most likely be a new member of the "iPod Family" because the 5.5g was just recently released.[/quotee2f4393a37]
that might be true. Thats why apple refuses to call the 30/80gb ipod, the ipod video. The touch screen ipod will truly be an ipod video. It probably won't replace the currently model.

[quotea8db04bc7e="ilanbg"]I don't want a touchscreen iPod, and it will certainly be more fragile than the ones already released, but I hope it's released because it will drop the prices of all the other ones out there already.

I would consider the iPhone if it had at least 60GB of music space, in which case it could replace my iPod and phone, but that would be my only motivation.[/quotea8db04bc7e]
60gb? lol
just imagine how huge that'll be.

[quote5c9064b390="GCY"][quote5c9064b390="ilanbg"]I don't want a touchscreen iPod, and it will certainly be more fragile than the ones already released, but I hope it's released because it will drop the prices of all the other ones out there already.

I would consider the iPhone if it had at least 60GB of music space, in which case it could replace my iPod and phone, but that would be my only motivation.[/quote5c9064b390]
60gb? lol
just imagine how huge that'll be.[/quote5c9064b390]

If it's smaller than the combined mass of my cell phone and iPod right now, it will still be worth it.

But it wouldn't be practical to anyone else, so I wouldn't hold my breath on something like that.

Okay... I know I'm getting carried away... perhaps a little naive, but WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS and how the fuck could it be faked?!

Jesus Christ, I feel like a dumb ass! I'm just taking into consideration the size of the "iPod" in proportion to the the guy's hands... way too big! Someone suggested it was a PSP... well, it sure looks neat.

[quote2e9b6ac2bb="mistertomlinson"]Jesus Christ, I feel like a dumb ass! I'm just taking into consideration the size of the "iPod" in proportion to the the guy's hands... way too big! Someone suggested it was a PSP... well, it sure looks neat.[/quote2e9b6ac2bb]

Buddy, it's called a 'rumour' so jus arrow chillax!

hrmpf found a patent from Apple where they describe the new interface for the ipod.

http//hrmpf.com/wordpress/90/apple-describes-new-interface-for-ipod

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That looks so damn confusing when you first look at it, but then it's just so interesting when you look closer.

So, are the edges of that model all touch sensitive?

Apparently it looks that way. I prefer the screen to be touch sensitive instead though. It would make it seem more of an iPod with the oh-so-familiar wheel instead of these bars.

[quotecf79abc7a4="unknown uchiha"]Apparently it looks that way. I prefer the screen to be touch sensitive instead though. It would make it seem more of an iPod with the oh-so-familiar wheel instead of these bars.[/quotecf79abc7a4]

and then the screen would get all smeared...

Hm...I think Apple is smart enough to realize this would be a huge problem and find a way around it.

[quoted28cf272dc="tylerc"]Hm...I think Apple is smart enough to realize this would be a huge problem and find a way around it.[/quoted28cf272dc]

Sure, they could hand out alcohol wipes at every corner so you could wipe off your ipod screen.

I'm so glad. I knew there was no way around that vulnerable touch screen. This is a decent solution.

[quoted306e24a82="unknown uchiha"]Apparently it looks that way. I prefer the screen to be touch sensitive instead though. It would make it seem more of an iPod with the oh-so-familiar wheel instead of these bars.[/quoted306e24a82]

Like I said, too easy to damage that way.

[quoted306e24a82="doylnea"]and then the screen would get all smeared...[/quoted306e24a82]

[quoted306e24a82="tylerc"]Hm...I think Apple is smart enough to realize this would be a huge problem and find a way around it.[/quoted306e24a82]

Yeah, it's called voice recognition. )

I could not care less about improving the design; in fact, every time they do the iPod gets more fragile. The iPod Photo is still the best in terms of quality.

I just want the price reduced and the HD size increased. The pile of CDs I need to import to iPod once I have one with a bigger HD is getting huge.

The iPod's sensitivity to scratches is one of the BIGGEST complaints. I wouldn't be surprised if they FINALLY did something about it this time around... but those patents look dope and thanks Doylnea for posting them! My god damned fingers are crossed!

Here are some interesting pictures to look at. Again, I'm not saying this is the actual iPod or if these pictures are real, they are just interesting.

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No buttons frightens me...

So theyll be realesed around January?

My ipod I got from gratis is like over 2 years old. It is time for a new one for me. ) I hope new ones do come out because I got a whole bunch of money for my birthday.

My company just got me a 30GB Black Video iPod )

I like the design in that picture, but it can't be real because of the whole Linksys iPhone news from earlier this week.
http//abcnews.go.com/Technology/ZDM/story?id=2740433[]http//abcnews.go.com/Technology/ZDM/story?id=2740433

that looks more like what might be released in my imagination. however that touch pad looks a little complicated

The ipod would be annoying having that virtual wheel in the way and I would expect it to tear up alot as with any touch screen object. I might get it. I'll be looking forward to reviews and freebie sites offering this.

The iPhone looks awesome. I am going to go with whatever provider offers it first. I wonder if it is an MP3 player too?

So when is the ipod coming out, cause im probably gonna be buying one soon....

What are the chances that Apple releases the "true" video iPod in the 1st Quarter of '07? From all the rumors on Mac sites, Apple has been working on this project for almost 2 years. Any further "complications" will delay the new iPod even more.

I'm not sure whether or not to open up my 80GB video iPod or sell it and wait.

Also, do you think that Apple will price the true video iPod at $400+ or leave it at $350?