Radio iPods expected on Wednesday
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03 Sep 2007, Iain Thomson , V3
Apple is expected to launch a new range of iPods this week designed to receive digital radio.
The company will make an announcement about the new products on 5 September, but is remaining quiet about what changes will be made.
However, a reliable industry insider has told vnunet.com that the announcement will include plans to bring digital radio to the iPod along with an option to buy music using the device.
The source said that the new iPods will be able to receive digital radio, and will include a 'buy-now' function to allow the user to download and buy tracks as they are being played.
This facility will be limited to tracks sold from the iTunes store, but Apple hopes to dramatically increase the number of tracks available via the service. It is not known whether the same functions will be included in the iPhone.
Other rumours about the new iPod line suggest the inclusion of a full touch-screen that does away with hardware buttons, and a new version of the iPod Nano that can handle video.
Meanwhile jewellery designer Thomas Heyerdahl has confirmed that he is selling the world's most expensive iPod, a Shuffle worn as a necklace coated in white and pink gold and covered with 430 diamonds. It will sell for just under £21,000.
Do you agree?
Another bomb dropped
This rumor really came out of left field. I guess the WiFi rumor is true since I'm sure digital radio will require it. The top iPod is going to be one serious PMP. If these rumors are true, I'm buying it as soon as I can. Maybe Apple's stock will reach $175 by the end of the year. Awesome.
Posted by Constable Odo, 03 Sep 2007
Lisa
finally ipod is coming up with some great features. there are many competitive products which beats ipods features but nothing can overtake ipods solid build quality.
Posted by Lisa, 03 Sep 2007
wifi?
Cool! ipods with wifi!!
Posted by zotokk, 04 Sep 2007
Wrong - try again.
Digital radio uses many standards depending on the country you are in. The UK/US systems are incompatible - Apple wouldn't get involved in this kind of mess.
Posted by Solidstate, 04 Sep 2007
oops
Well, skeezix, where's the radio feature now that the announcement has been made?
Posted by A Snark, 12 Sep 2007
What I think
These iphones are a bit outdated for now... But they are still popular and what is also rather pleasant, there are more good itunes available for them, e.g. at http://rapidqueen.com/ . Thus, it is still a good combination of money and quality
Posted by Rave, 24 Mar 2009