Toshiba announced that they have launched a 64 gigabyte (GB) embedded NAND flash memory module. The new chip offers 64GB on a single chip and will start mass production in the first quarter of 2010.

The reason the largest iPhone (32GB) currently has 1/2 the memory of the largest iPod touch (64GB) is that the iPhone can only house a single NAND flash chip while the iPod touch can accommodate two. The additional space in the iPhone is taken up by its communication hardware. This new advancement should allow for 64GB iPhones and 128GB iPod touches in 2010.

an iPhone radio.app is being developed in-house by Apple for use on the iPhone and iPod touch.  The app will be allowed to operate in the background like iPod.app and will offer the same functionality as the FM radio in the new iPod Nanos.  Sources mentioned that this application could also be incorporated into the iPod.app before release.

Sources : Macrumors, Engadget

BBM equivalent app is finally out for all of us iPhone users, this app works just like the BBM for the Blackberry, it uses push notification to transmit your messages across, It’s free , so get your copy now and start Pingin’

App Store Link

Recap:

New iTunes 9.0 with lots of new features and improvements

New iPod touch with higher capacities

New iPod classic with thinner looks and bigger capacities

New Shuffles controls

New Nano with Video camera and FM radio

And last but not least, new Steve Jobs with new Liver

[Update]
-9:07–Steve concludes the show and introduces Norah Jones for a live performance.
-9:04–Nano with video camera, 2.2 inch display, aluminum casing, Microphone + speaker, Voice Over, FM radio, and Built in pedometer
-8:59–iPod nano has video camera and built in speakers and built in FM radio.
-8:57–iPod shuffle new prices and new stainless steel special edition.
-8:55–iPod classic, thinner and with a bigger storage space for the same price.
-8:53–iPod touch 8GB for $199, 32GB for $299, and 64GB for $399 so no tablet just a another touch.
-8:40–Game developers are demoing there games.
-8:28–Phil Schiller talking about the ipod and how it is a big hit.
-8:18–iTunes new features are Genius Mixes, Improved Syncing, Home Sharing, Redesigned Store, and iTunes LP.
-8:13–iTunes 9.0 allows you to copy music and media throughout the house to other computers!
-8:12–iTunes 9.0 is out and Steve is giving a demo
-8:09– iPhone Os 3.1 is out free for the iPhone and the iPod touch
As of now, the apple online store is down and Steve Jobs has taken the stage.!

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Apple event is scheduled today at 8:00pm Kuwait time. We will be tweeting about it but you can also follow live coverage on these sites:

Engadget.com

Gizmodo.com

macnn.com

Macworld.com

arstechnica.com

DigiTimes reports that Apple has contracted with OmniVision for 3.2-megapixel camera sensors that will be deployed in revised models of the iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod classic next month, presumably at Apple’s rumored September 9th media event.

OmniVision has secured CMOS image sensor (CIS) orders for upcoming Apple iPods, according to market sources.

OmniVision will be the sole supplier of 3.2-megapixel CIS products for new iPod nano, iPod classic and iPod Touch models which will be launched in September, the sources indicated.

Sources: DigiTimes, Apple Insider

would this be the next Gen iPod touch ? We’ll have to wait till Apple’s event and see !  What do you think ?

This weekend, Microsoft entered the iPhone market with their first application called ”Seadragon Mobile” [App Store Link]. The free application is a product of Microsoft Live Labs and offers iPhone users the ability to view ultra-high resolution images on your iPhone:

“Seadragon is designed to provide next-generation visual experiences, regardless of the size of the screen, size of the file or speed of your network. It’s already available on a number of platforms, including Microsoft Surface, and in Photosynth and Silverlight. Now we’re bringing that same graphical smoothness right to the iPhone in your pocket.“

An image from outside the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco where Apple will hold its “Let’s Rock” media event on September 9th, 2008. 

The large multi-story banner shows one of Apple’s iPod silhouette ads clearly suggesting a major iPod-related event. Persistent rumors have predicted that Apple will introduce a tall iPod Nano, a new iPod Touch, as well as iTunes 8. There are also suggestions that Apple could introduce the 2.1 iPhone firmware with some previously unannounced features.

“What is believed to be the New iPod Nano”

ما يعتقد انه اي بود نانو الجديد”

صورة من خارج مركز” يبرا بووينا” في سان فرانسيسكو حيث ستقوم ابل بعقد “دعنا روك” الحدث اعلامي التاسع من ايلول / سبتمبر 2008. 

صورة ظليه لاعلانا يوحي بوضوح كبير ايبود متعدد الطوابق ويبين رأيه واحدة منايبود المتصله للحدث. استمرار الشائعات قد تنبأت بان ابل ستعرض نانو ايبود طويل القامه، ايبود تتش جديد, فضلا عن ايتونز 8 . وهناك أيضا اقتراحات ان ابل يمكن ان يعرض اي فون 2،1 لم يعلن عنها سابقا مع بعض الميزات.

Source : Macrumors                                                                                               المصدر : Macrumors

 

There is an Apple media event for September 9th as rumored. 

Apple is expected to release new iPod nanos and a new iPod Touch. While Macbook and MacBook Pro updates are also in the pipeline, we have heard suggestions that those will not see updates until at least October.

ابل ستعقد مؤتمر صحفي تحت عنوان “لتس روك” في التاسع من الشهر كما كان مشاع. من المتوقع ان تطرح ابل آبود نانو و تتش جديدين، حينما ان يكون هناك تحديث لكل من الماكبوك و الماكبوك برو خلال هذا الحدث، ولكن سمعنا اقتراحات انه سوف يتم الاعلان عنهم على الاقل في اكتوبر

 

 

Apple released a pre-release version of iTunes 7.7 for developers tonight. In the Read Me of the iTunes installer is a hint at a previously unannounced iPhone/iPod Touch application:

Use iTunes 7.7 to sync music, video, and more with iPhone 3G, and download applications from the iTunes Store exclusively designed for iPhone and iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later. Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home — a free download from the App Store.

Apple reveals that they will be offering a free app on the App Store that allows you to remotely control iTunes in your home from your iPhone or iPod Touch. The application will presumably work under Wi-Fi to control playback of iTunes. 

Apple has previously patented methods to implement such an iPhone Media remote control.