iPod classic, iPod shuffle live on in Apple's holiday lineup
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - Despite rumors that the iPod classic and iPod shuffle would be discontinued, Apple revealed on Tuesday that the two media players will remain available for sale. ( 28 comments )
Apple removes click-wheel games from iTunes as iPod classic lives its last days
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 - As Apple is rumored to discontinue its aging hard-drive-based iPod classic, the company has removed a section from the iTunes Store devoted to click-wheel games. ( 116 comments )
Rumor: Apple may discontinue iPod shuffle, classic this year
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 - Reports continue to surface that Apple will discontinue the iPod classic after an impressive 10-year run, while the iPod shuffle is also expected to get the ax as the company moves toward a multi-touch lineup for its iconic portable media players. ( 82 comments )
Apple's iPod classic 5th most popular media player in 2010, unlikely to go away
Wed, Feb 9, 2011 - Apple's black 160GB iPod classic was the fifth best selling media player in the U.S. for all of 2010, suggesting that the hard drive-based device won't be exiting the company's product lineup in the near future. ( 55 comments )
Low inventory, new drives raise questions on future of Apple's iPod classic
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 - Availability of Apple's only remaining hard drive-based portable media player, the 160GB iPod classic, has run low at some stores, as Toshiba has begun sales of a new 1.8-inch hard drive with a 220GB maximum capacity. ( 109 comments )
Black Friday iOS devices: Apple TV for $79.99, 8GB iPod touches for $199.99
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 - For iOS devices, Apple's Black Friday sale remains the place to turn for some of the most material discounts with a few exceptions, such as $79.99 Apple TVs and $199 8GB iPod touches promoted elsewhere. [Update: the Apple TV deal has sold out] ( 2 comments )
Apple's iPod classic survives another year, but sees no changes
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 - Though it went unmentioned at Apple's media event, the iconic iPod classic remains available from Apple at the same $249 price point for 160GB of storage. ( 47 comments )
Third Nokia lawsuit accuses Apple of multiple patent violations
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 - Nokia has filed a another lawsuit against Apple, with a new federal complaint that alleges the Cupertino, Calif., company has infringed on several "implementation patents," the same cited in an ITC suit filed last week. ( 86 comments )
Apple said to be looking into reported iTunes 9 iPod sync issues
Fri, Dec 11, 2009 - After various claims of iTunes 9 sync causing crashes and other issues with some iPods, Apple is reportedly looking into the matter for a potential fix. ( 45 comments )
Users report iPod classic issues after iTunes 9 update
Wed, Sep 16, 2009 - Numerous iPod classic users have reported problems with the latest update to iTunes, released last week, with claims of crashes when attempting to sync the media player. ( 59 comments )
Apple ups iPod classic to 160GB; shuffle sports headphone options
Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - Rumors of the demise of the iPod classic were greatly exaggerated, and Apple's new iPod shuffle has gained compatibility with more third-party headphones. ( 83 comments )
Sources reveal part of Apple's new iPod lineup with part numbers
Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - Just hours before Apple is set to announce its new lineup of iPods, people familiar with the matter have revealed to AppleInsider part of the alleged product refresh, complete with purported model numbers. ( 30 comments )
Apple adjusts iPod touch, nano, classic prices ahead of event [u]
Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - Before it took its online store down Wednesday, Apple lowered the prices of many of its iPod offerings, with the 32GB iPod touch seeing the largest price drop, from $399 to $279. ( 68 comments )
Last-minute iPod rumors reaffirm cameras for touch, nano
Tue, Sep 8, 2009 - Though Apple is especially tight-lipped for its annual iPod event set for Wednesday, John Gruber has shared what little he has been told will be unveiled by the hardware maker in just hours. ( 70 comments )
Technical issues could delay iPod camera upgrade [u]
Mon, Sep 7, 2009 - Just days before Apple is expected to unveil its new line of iPods, multiple reports are suggesting that some of the widely anticipated camera-equipped media players could be delayed due to technical difficulties. [Updated with info from Hardmac.] ( 84 comments )
Possible Sept. 9 Apple TV refresh report rebuffed
Wed, Sep 2, 2009 - Disputing a prediction that an upgraded Apple TV could make an appearance at next week's media-centric product unveiling, a new report states that the event will stay true to its tagline: "Only rock and roll." ( 44 comments )
Microsoft discontinues hard drives, "squircle" from Zune lineup
Wed, Sep 2, 2009 - With the impending launch of Microsoft's iPod touch competitor, the Zune HD, the Redmond, Wash., company will discontinue its previous offerings, which included high-capacity hard drive players and the "squircle" input method. ( 31 comments )
Another take: Steve Jobs appearance not expected Sept. 9
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 - Wall Street analysts are divided on whether Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will appear at next week's iPod-centric event, as another firm has said his presence would be a "welcome surprise," but is not anticipated. ( 41 comments )
Highlight of Apple's Sept. 9 event predicted to be Steve Jobs
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 - With so many seemingly concrete rumors tied to Apple's Sept. 9 event, one Wall Street analyst doesn't expect any big surprises from the iPod maker, except the appearance of the company's co-founder. ( 26 comments )
Apple confirms annual iPod event for September 9
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 - Confirming reports that an iPod-centric event would be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, Apple has made official its annual keynote at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. ( 121 comments )
iPod line inventory low as Apple September event approaches
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 - Unsurprisingly, supplies of existing iPod models across the entire lineup are low as Apple's anticipated media event on Sept. 9 quickly approaches, with likely product upgrades. ( 58 comments )
Apple's iPod classic may also gain camera, report claims
Thu, Aug 27, 2009 - While the iPod touch and iPod nano are widely expected to receive a camera upgrade in September, a report suggests that a new version of the aging hard-drive-based iPod classic could also snap pictures. ( 74 comments )
Sluggish sales of 1.8-inch drives may signal end to iPod classic
Wed, Jul 15, 2009 - As flash memory and solid state drives become the new standard, Samsung and Toshiba have struggled to sell their latest high-capacity 1.8-inch hard disk drives, perhaps signaling that the end of an era is imminent for the iPod. ( 77 comments )
Apple refreshes iPod shuffle colors, intros 120GB iPod classic
Tue, Sep 9, 2008 - Although it wasn't mentioned during chief executive Steve Jobs' keynote presentation Tuesday morning, Apple refreshed the color options for its second-generation iPod shuffle. Separately, the company introduced a new 120GB version of the iPod classic. ( 23 comments )
Digg founder claims knowledge of 4G iPod nano, iTunes 8.0
Sat, Aug 23, 2008 - Digg creator Kevin Rose says he knows many details of Apple's iPod revisions for September, including what appears to be a photo of the fourth-generation iPod nano and a teaser for information of iTunes 8.0. ( 93 comments )
