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Hold that thought, the Apple store is down!
With today's Apple event right around the corner, Apple has just taken down the online Apple stores around the world. Thanks to everyone who sent this tip in! We'll be providing coverage throughout the day, so be sure to check back often. If you notice any new changes, send us a tip.
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Joe said 10:29AM on 9-09-2008
I kinda wish I lived on the west coast so I would only have to wait until 10AM, instead of 1PM. Then again, I wouldn't want to give up the northeast pizza and wings.
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MIKE said 10:33AM on 9-09-2008
Yeah :D I live in Austria,.. kinda east of you. I will now go and see the new ipods!!! -> Check back here, I probably will post photos.
Joe said 10:43AM on 9-09-2008
It's almost 5PM in Austria... so tell us what happened at the event!
dan g said 10:58AM on 9-09-2008
I really miss east coast food. If only I could have the weather of the west coast with the food of the east.
8corewhore said 11:23AM on 9-09-2008
What, you don't like pineapples on your pizza? : )
motech said 10:47AM on 9-09-2008
mmmm ny pizza
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mingistech said 10:49AM on 9-09-2008
My guess is...
The iPod touch will be getting GPS and 3G for data only. That way you'll be able to buy apps and music when ur out of WiFi range. I also think Apple will release turn-by-turn driving directions in their own app. There was a reason they blocked the 3rd party devs from doing this... because they want first shot at it.
Also... I can't wait to see what iTunes 8 has to offer. Community type features along the lines of Last.fm would be awesome. I'd like the ability to add iTunes buddys and see what they are listening to.
Lastly... an iPhone firmware update would be very welcome. A firmware push to squash some bugs and add much requested features along the lines of copy/paste would totally rule.
This is a longer post than I usually do here on TUAW... but I'm pretty stoked about the possibilities and current batch of rumors surrounding this announcement.
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dag said 10:56AM on 9-09-2008
They definitely won't put 3G on the iPod Touch, Apple has always wanted to minimize over-lap of their products, and I don't see why they would give the Touch part of what makes the iPhone so spectacular.
iTunes 8 is nearly a definite possibility.
And...I doubt they'd have a press event where they're telling the press to "make sure to be there" when they're gonna release a firmware update. Seeing as we just got 2.0, no major update seems to be in the works.
Rowdehaj said 10:58AM on 9-09-2008
This wouldn't work, because for 3G you need a SIM and a data account, and this would take away the majority of the iPhone's perks over the iPod Touch. Many people buy the Touch to avoid the commitment that the iPhone presents.
entaro said 10:56AM on 9-09-2008
Mac ppl here, in russia are quite excited too. Hope they announce new laptops, wheee!
and yeah, it's almost 7pm here in moscow, 2 more hrs to wait
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Rock Hard Candy said 11:04AM on 9-09-2008
New Nano, new features for IPOD
No firmware at this time.
that is what the magic ATE ball it tellin me.
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clmensch said 11:02AM on 9-09-2008
CNN is reporting the announcement will be that iPods are now CHEAPER! Yayz!
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Max said 11:11AM on 9-09-2008
Speaking as a sufferer from unilateral deafness, an iPod firmware upgrade that finally added a mono function would be nice...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjt_ygIYY5U
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Johnny said 12:42PM on 9-09-2008
I'm with you there. I am completely deaf in my left ear, and in fact, usually cut the left speaker from my headphones. Sometimes, however, especially with classic rock and such where they really experimented with stereophonics, there is an entire instrument or part of the band missing.
Ralf said 1:22PM on 9-09-2008
In Germany Apple Store is wide open and not taken down!
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WheelSee said 11:15AM on 9-09-2008
worth also noting that the iTunes store has not been updated today
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Didier-Jean-Pierre said 12:07PM on 9-09-2008
Hey yankees, don't tell us how good the food is on the east coast or whatever. Just catch that plane and keep coming for some decent stuff. Bouf!
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Snaggy said 12:26PM on 9-09-2008
Another great opportunity to flog our comic about what *really* happens when the store is down... :-D
http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/814.html
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Jody said 12:38PM on 9-09-2008
The 8gb iPod Touch is now $209. Confirmed by 1800MYAPPLE customer service reps.
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