Apple WiFi iPod due Q3 2007? Let's not bet the farm.

Perennial Apple rumor-ist DigiTimes has come out with a biggie today, predicting a non-iPhone, WiFi-connected iPod in Q3 this year. The rumor isn't preposterous, despite the fact that Apple would be hamstringing its own iPhone sales slightly by releasing what would no doubt be a cheaper and more roomy traditional iPod so soon after the iPhone's debut. Wireless sharing is the future, and Apple's probably going to have to squeeze it into its own players sooner or later. What gives us pause is DigiTimes' abysmal track record with Apple hardware rumors, and despite its best assurances of component manufacturers getting in on the action -- USI shipping the WiFi chipset in April, and Foxconn slapping the iPods together in Q3 -- we're going to remain doubtful on this one.

[Via TG Daily]

[Ricardo @ Apr 13th 2007 4:11PM]

Copycats !!!
first one to said it.

[Joe V @ Apr 13th 2007 4:12PM]

To be fair, Digitimes did call the October delay of OSX 10.5.
http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20070322PD214.html

[Ricardo @ Apr 13th 2007 4:16PM]

I really...really want to see a nano with WiFi.

Proud Zune owner

[Arthur @ Apr 13th 2007 4:33PM]

I totally agree.

If the iPhone will have Wifi and that's available soon, then by the time Q3 hits it should be refined enough to fit into a nano.

Web browsing on a 1.5" screen anyone?

[Amir Naqui @ Jul 11th 2007 9:01AM]

wifi not for browsing, but for wireless synching. wouldn't you want to be able to charge your ipod and synch it from any where in your house?

[kingofwale @ Apr 13th 2007 4:21PM]

This thing should've come before IPhone, let's hope it doesn't cost as much.

I waited for 1 year for this, but finally couldn't anymore and got the 80GB Ipod during Christmas. now I hope to get the second gen of true-Ipod video (if my current ipod last that long)

[Todd @ Apr 13th 2007 4:33PM]

iPod WiFi - the unrestricted kind? Like the Nokia 770? Connect to any WiFi signal of my choosing? I'll totally buy one...

Or "WiFi" like the Zune, all restricted and mangled by bureaucrats and lawyers? No thank you.

Friday Extra: Dave Zatz sez you can Sling Apple TV audio to your phone right now:
http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2007-04/remote-apple-tv-via-slingbox/
..no waiting for the iPhone or WiFi iPod

[psxp @ Apr 13th 2007 4:39PM]

oh god.. the Ipod Rumors are starting again!! nooooooo!

[Jeff @ Apr 13th 2007 4:42PM]

Well, I'd rather have iPod rumors and iPhone anything. What Apple did with the iPhone completely killed my interest in that device, and worse, they made it seem like it was the next iteration of the iPod (they said as much in their unveiling). The real iPod, though, now that's a product worth buying.

I'm still on my 4G iPod. A new iPod with wi-fi and a proper clickwheel, with high capacity and the same or better video capabilities as the current 5.5G model would finally entice me to upgrade.

[Jeff @ Apr 13th 2007 4:43PM]

Ugh, I meant I'd rather have iPod rumors *than* iPhone anything. That's what prescription drugs'll do to you.

[paloooz @ Apr 13th 2007 5:40PM]

THAT'S IT! Right there! If Apple came out with a touch screen iPod, exact same dimensions, with the screen filling the entire front, I would SOOOO buy it.

Until then, they can stuff their 4:3 screen up their ... places.

[Sam @ Apr 13th 2007 5:52PM]

I don't care about Wi-Fi in my mp3 player. I want bluetooth so I can stop using a dongle with my wireless headphones. Cut the cord!

[Gross Greg @ Apr 13th 2007 5:58PM]

Please Apple, just put the damn thing out. I'm right there beside you, Jeff - 8 Gigs of storage is not enough for me. After frequently rolling out incremental revisions of the 4G ipod, it seems like apple has been sitting on the 5G iPod long enough (and I don't feel that "5.5 G" is justifiable, otherwise there should have been a 4.33 G [iPod photo], 4.67 G [iPod photo rev. 2] - both of which are generally considered part of the fourth generation).

[Tristan @ Apr 13th 2007 5:59PM]

When the Ipod with a touch-able 3 inch screen and wifi comes out on the market, I'm ditching my Zune. I dont really see any reason not to. If apple has those features, along with the already better software, the Zune will be blown out of the water.

[Jeff Foster @ Apr 13th 2007 6:12PM]

I could care less about wifi. what i really want is just a multi-touch iPod.

Give me the iPhone, with a 30 - 80gb drive, and no communications technology at all. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

then again, wireless would be cool for use with my AppleTV. if the new "wireless iPod" would automatically be a source for any AppleTV in range, i could play movies/music off a friend's iPod just by them walking in my house. that might be pretty cool.

then again, just being able to plug in an iPod to the AppleTV's USB port and use it as a source (while charging) would be nice. :)

[anonymouspimp @ Apr 13th 2007 6:28PM]

With everyone at Apple working their butts off to get the iPhone ready to the point where they had to take people off the Leopard project, how the heck would they have time to work on a WiFi iPod?

I dunno... sounds like a hoax to me... It just doesn't sound consistant with what Apple is telling everyone in their press releases...

It wouldn't be the first time someone made up an article about adding features to an existing device (probably with hopes that it gets enough buzz and the company actually does it) just to see how far it would go in tech blogs.

[Chris @ Apr 13th 2007 10:49PM]

They were pulled of to work on the embedded OS X in the iPhone. If the next iPod also has embedded OS X then it could be argued that they were also working on the iPod (in a roundabout way).

[Kevin @ Apr 13th 2007 6:38PM]

Does apple have something against actual buttons? I always change the song by pushing the button through my pocket instead of having to remove the devise and touch the screen. I would HATE not having buttons on an ipod.

[Chris @ Apr 13th 2007 10:50PM]

My guess is you will be able to buy a wired remote that lets you do this.

[CuriousChickKimmi @ Apr 13th 2007 7:50PM]

I don't really have a comment becuase I don't know much about IPods and the lastest technology (that's why I'm here). XD I'm actually looking to buy a Portable Media player by the end of May so if anyone have any suggestions or advice or anything, please let me know. My email adress is [e-mail]
Oh and I live in the U.S and I don't want to order anything online, so yes, please help me! Thankyou.

[seerofdudeness @ Apr 13th 2007 11:05PM]

Does anybody know if the thing will have the capability to use itunes shared libraries

[Darnell @ Apr 13th 2007 11:08PM]

With all the different media phones on the market, its a bit of a stretch to think that a stand alone media player would really hamper the iPhone. At that price point--there are a lot of people left out of the market. Add the low capacity and you exclude current iPod users who like 30 gigs or more in their player.
Keep in mind that the tech that they develope would be shared and therefore would keep R&D costs down. Really making this a win win for Apple. Don't want the iphone--we have an ipod for you--at a more reasonable price rate--and no contract.

[iPod Expert @ Apr 14th 2007 2:43AM]

How much is that iPod in the picture? Do the buttons disappear after a while, to let the video playback better? The screen is considerably bigger, does that mean shorter battery life? Or did they tweak it so it's longer?

[Dr. C @ Apr 14th 2007 4:16AM]

iPod Expert, you don't know sh!t about iPods, do you?

Go visit Apple.com and find out all you want to know about "that iPod in the picture."

Oh, and next time bring your sister, ya hump!

[Murc @ Apr 14th 2007 4:23AM]

"ipod expert" your a douche.

that picture is mearly a fan made pic, of what they would like apple to make.
Everyone thought apple was making a true video ipod, a large capacity mp3 player with a wide screen...but apple (unfortunatly) suprised everyone else with a damn expensive phone.

honestly...with a iphone, apple is helping: Microsoft/Creative/iRiver/Etc.

[DANIEL @ Apr 14th 2007 10:48AM]

I hope it comes out

[Neptune5 @ Apr 14th 2007 11:55AM]

New Widescreen Multi-Touch iPod with 60GB SSD ,Airport Extreme(N) & Bluetooth for :

Direct iTunes downloads , photo sharing between devices (phones/ipods/computers), wireless Syncing of new media content from iTunes on your mac to your iPod so you can have an empty usb port for your iPhone you can also share your media on your ipod with any AppleTV within range

all this for $350-$450 I would buy two

[Neptune5 @ Apr 14th 2007 12:13PM]

AND THEY BETTER MAKE IT FUCKIN SCRATCH RESISTANT ! (REVOLUTIONARY SCRATCH RESISTANT GLASS)

[Dr. C's Mom @ Apr 14th 2007 3:38PM]

@iPod Expert:

...LMAO.

[Nirvan @ Apr 15th 2007 5:13PM]

Apple, please come out with this one really quick! I have been waiting for this for like 2-3 years!!! I may get bith, iphone and this ipod, but I won't watch much videos, so if I have an iphone, there is not point of getting an ipod with a lot of space because, I won't use it all, I still have my ipod nano 4gb, the fist gen nano, but who knows, I may get this. Time will tell....