Don't call it a comeback: iPod line expected to see a refresh

With Apple Music showing a renewed interest in the consumption and enjoyment of music, many have wondered what was to happen to the Apple's iPod line.

Well, wonder no more. There have been various leaks and indicators that we are going to see updates to the iPod Touch, iPod nano and iPod Shuffle. French website iGen has earmarked July 14 for an iPod refresh. Aside from bold new colours, the iPod Touch is likely getting a processor upgrade which should at least put it at par with the iPhone 5s. As for the iPod Classic? it is still gone but not forgotten.

The Apple Beat: So long, iPod Classic

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Considered the product that helped turn Apple’s fortunes by transitioning them from a PC company to a consumer electronics powerhouse, the iPod Classic was recently discontinued because, as Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed, the parts required to make the device were no longer being made, and also because the reality is that the MP3 player market is almost nonexistent.

The original iPod embodied Apple’s uncanny ability to reach in and take a product that has already been in the market, and redesign it from the ground up to be the best possible version of itself. 

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Apple hosting an event on October 16 in Cupertino campus

Apple has confirmed its October 16 special event at the Apple Campus in One Infinite Loop. October has historically been iPad and Mac related launches and it is likely we will see new iPad Airs and iPad minis with the addition of Touch ID and Apple Pay capability plus a refresh in design to reflect the rounded look and feel of the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Judging from the invitation, some other product lines are due for a refresh and while Mac mini and Apple TV come to mind, we wouldn't be surprised to see new iPods as well as maybe some sweet 5K Retina Display monitors.

Apple has been hard to predict of late, there are always some surprises and If you consider Eddie Cue's statement about seeing the 'best product pipeline in 25 years,' plus the fact that Apple hasn't had any Beats-related product launches, maybe more Apple Watch reveals, and it's easy to see how this could be a packed event. Since the event is being held at the Apple Campus, it will likely be an intimate gathering although possibly livestreamed.

Canadian Reviewer will be on site at the Apple Campus next week to bring you the goods from the launch event as well as some hands on time with whatever new products or services come from Tim Cook & Co.

Apple earnings report reveals record sales for iPhone and iPad, Mac sales up as well

Apple's on a roll with record sales for iPhone and iPad as well as a spike in Mac sales thanks mainly to the update MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. Apple executives also discussed inroads to China as well as the drop in iPod sales.

Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2014 first quarter ended December 28, 2013. The Company posted record quarterly revenue of $57.6 billion and quarterly net profit of $13.1 billion, or $14.50 per diluted share.

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