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Steve Jobs Returns With New Camcorder Nano, iTunes 9

by Terrence O'Brien on September 9, 2009 at 04:01 PM

Jobs is Back, Nanos Get Cameras, iTunes 9 and Other Apple Highlights
No doubt the biggest news at today's Apple event is the triumphant return of Steve Jobs. Out of the spotlight due to health issues, the perpetually black-turtleneck-clad Jobs took the stage (video), proudly proclaiming his gift of life. Brand new liver aside, it was the same Steve everyone has come to know and love, including the first "One more thing..." we've heard in quite some time. Head after the break for a rundown of all that's new in the Apple Universe today.

iTunes 9

The newest version of iTunes gets a light interface makeover and packs some big-time improvements, some of which have been a long time coming. The app offers new social integration (sending iTunes gifts, adding items to a wish list, publishing said list to Facebook and Twitter), and the ability to copy content (songs, movies, apps) to as many as five computers across a network.

The Store, complete with improved navigation and full-screen layout, now features iTunes LP and Extras, which offer bonus features like liner notes and videos along with music and movie downloads. Most exciting, though, is the ability to manage your iPhone or iPod touch's apps and home screen directly from iTunes.


iPod Nano

In perhaps the biggest hardware announcement of the day, Apple is aiming the new 5th generation iPod Nano straight at the heart of Flip Video and its budget-priced camcorder brethren. Equipped with a VGA camera, the new Nano shoots in 640x480 video -- not quite Flip HD video quality, but let's not forget that there's also a fully working iPod in Apple's latest. (Oddly, the new Nano can't take still images.) The Nano's other upgrades include an FM receiver (with "Live Pause") and a Nike + compatible pedometer. Also:
  • Fifteen built-in video effects, like Sepia, Film Grain, Bulge, and more.
  • A 2.2-inch display, up from 2 inches.


iPhone OS 3.1

OS 3.1 for the iPhone and iPod Touch is a relatively minor upgrade; video editing on the iPhone has been improved and tiny speed improvements are everywhere. Most visibly, you can now purchase ringtones right from your handset (for $1.29) and receive Genius suggestions for products at the App Store.


iPod touch speed bump and Other iUpdates

Looks like the rumor mill was a bit off this time around. Sure, we're seeing video cameras in the iPod Nano, but Apple's iPod touch still remains, inexplicably, camera-less. Apple did mention speed improvements during the event, though, and the touch is getting a price drop. The 8-gigabyte (GB) model retails for $199 and the 32GB for $299. Apple bumped the high-end capacity up to 64GB for $399.
Check out the galleries below for a good look at the new Apple announcements.




Video iPod Nano




iTunes 9




iPod touch

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