iPod Rumors Archive
This page archives iPod related news and rumors published on MacRumors.com. It only contains articles relating specifically to the iPod product and is only a small minority of articles displayed on MacRumors.
For up to the minute news and rumor stories on all products, please visit MacRumors.com Front Page.
If you are interested in purchasing the iPod, please see our Buyer's Guide for recommendations and product update predictions.Stories below are listed in reverse chronological order.
Early Canadian iPod Owners Get $45 Credit from Apple
May 08, 2008
The Gazette reports that two class-action lawsuits against Apple Canada have been settled with a $45 credit being offered to Canadian residents who purchased a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation iPod prior to June 24, 2004.
The basis of the lawsuit was d...
Apple Refused to Build Copyright Filters for iPod [Updated]
May 07, 2008
The New York Times reports on NBC's recent decision to publish their television shows on Microsoft's video store for use on their Zune media player. NBC was once a content provider for Apple's iTunes but after months of negotiations, NBC and Apple p...
Apple Losing Money on New Movie Sales?
May 02, 2008
The Wall Street Journal claims that Apple is actually losing money with each new-release movie sold on iTunes. Apple announced yesterday that they would now be offering many movies for sale on iTunes on the same day as their DVD release.
These ...
iPod Classic Firmware 1.1.2 Released
May 02, 2008
Apple has released iPod Classic Firmware 1.1.2, available via iTunes.
While Apple only specifies that the release supplies "bug fixes", various anecdotal reports on the internet and in our forums suggest that various performance has been improved,...
Silhouette iPod Ad: 'Shut Up and Let Me Go'
April 28, 2008
Apple aired a new iPod/iTunes television advertisement Sunday night. The ad returns to the traditional silhouetted style of dancers with iPods. Apple has posted the video (direct quicktime link) to their website.
The ad features the song Shut Up...
Older iPod News and Rumors
Apr 17, 2008: Apple Researching Laser-Based Head Mounted DisplayApr 11, 2008: Nike+ Coming To iPhone, iPod Touch
Mar 27, 2008: Apple Digital Fitness Companion System?
Mar 27, 2008: iPod Nano, iPod Touch Revisions in 3rd Quarter 2008?
Mar 25, 2008: iPod Shuffle Reset Utility 1.0.3
Mar 18, 2008: Apple to Offer Unlimited Music Plan?
Mar 18, 2008: Hints at iPod Touch Price Drop?
Mar 14, 2008: 5th Generation iPod Firmware 1.3 Update
Mar 04, 2008: Nike + iPod Expanding to Include Gym Equipment
Mar 02, 2008: Purple iPod Nano Inbound?
Feb 29, 2008: Apple to Allow Free iPhone/Touch Apps Without Special Approval?
Feb 28, 2008: Apple COO Discusses iPhone Exclusivity, SDK, and Unlocking
Feb 28, 2008: iPod Touch Ad: 'What I'm Looking For'
Feb 26, 2008: Apple Releases Firmware 1.1.4 for iPhone and iPod Touch
Feb 20, 2008: More iPhone SDK Hints? BBC iPlayer, Gameloft Games
Feb 19, 2008: Apple Drops iPod Shuffle Price to $49, Adds 2GB Model at $69
Feb 14, 2008: 'Podmaps' to Provide Mobile Maps and Directions
Feb 12, 2008: iPod Classic Firmware 1.1.1 Fixes Static Issues
Feb 09, 2008: $100 Price Drop on iPhone and iPod Touch?
Feb 05, 2008: Apple Announces a 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod touch
Jan 23, 2008: Skyhook's Wi-Fi Location Technology for iPhone/iPod touch
Jan 22, 2008: iPod Touch: 'Mainstream Wi-Fi Mobile Platform'
Jan 22, 2008: Apple Announces Pink iPod nano
Jan 21, 2008: Pole Position Remix for iPod
Jan 17, 2008: New iPod Game: Block Breaker Deluxe
Jan 16, 2008: Today's MWSF 2008 Announcements: The Untold Story
Jan 15, 2008: Apple Announces iPod Touch Software Update
Jan 04, 2008: Sony BMG to Offer DRM-Free Music
Dec 31, 2007: Official MacRumors Nike+ January and 2008 Challenges
Dec 26, 2007: Apple in Online Film-Rental Deal with Fox Studio?
Dec 24, 2007: Apple to Auto Adjust Maximum iPod Volume?
Dec 20, 2007: New iPod Games: Peggle, Bomberman
Dec 18, 2007: Sonic The Hedgehog iPod Game Released
Dec 17, 2007: Apple Store Shipping Dates and Buyers Guide Recommendations
Dec 04, 2007: New iPod Game: Brain Challenge
Nov 27, 2007: 1.2.3 Update For 5th Generation iPods
Nov 19, 2007: Mary J. Blige iPod + iTunes Ad
Nov 19, 2007: Amazon Enters Gadget Market with Kindle, an eBook Device [Update: Details]
Nov 13, 2007: 1.2.2 Update for 5th Generation iPods
Nov 09, 2007: iPod Touch Firmware 1.1.2 Released: Add Calendar Events [Update: Jailbroken]
