Here’s the liveblog archive of Apple’s latest music-themed event, conveniently copied and pasted just seconds ago!
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2:12
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Good morning/afternoon/evening and welcome to TGR’s liveblog coverage and analysis of Apple’s “It’s Only Rock & Roll, But We Like It” event! |
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2:13
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A quick note to readers: today’s liveblog is only a short one. Mostly because I was lazy and forgot to post the liveblog details earlier, and partly because I’d like to actually enjoy the keynote today, instead of furiously type-type-typing away at every announcement. |
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2:14
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That said, I’ll endeavour to provide as much information as I possibly can with big news – and Australian news will be thrown in the mix this time aswell. |
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2:16
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And yes, the Apple Store is definitely down and sticky noting it up around the world now. |
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2:41
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Just less than twenty minutes to go now… do you feel the excitement? |
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2:46
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Make that fifteen minutes. |
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2:50
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If you’re reading the other liveblogs (like I am), you’ll know that most journalists/bloggers/random-cameo-celebrities are now inside the building with ten minutes to go |
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2:53
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Whoops! Let that one loose just a little early there Apple. |
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2:57
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Eric Schmidt attending today, just weeks after resigning from Apple’s board. It’s good news to see him at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. |
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3:02
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Steve Jobs is walking on stage, we have a standing ovation on our hands folks. |
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3:05
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Steve has thanked a mid-20s person who died in a car crash for his generosity in giving him a liver. |
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3:06
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Phil Schiller (VP of Marketing) will join him in the keynote. First up, talking about the iPhone – 30 million sold in just over 2 years |
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3:06
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There are now more than 75,000 apps on the App Store. 1.8 billion downloaded… here’s to hoping for App Store improvements! |
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3:07
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iPhone 3.1 is arriving for iPhone/iPod touch users today. |
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3:08
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Genius functionality introduced in iTunes 8 is coming for the App Store today, and will be part of iPhone 3.1 |
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3:09
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Next up, ringtones. 30,000 pre-cut ringtones from all the majors, at just $1.29 (that’ll be $2.19 in Aus). |
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3:09
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iPhone 3.1 is free and available NOW. |
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3:10
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Next, moving on to music on the iTunes Store. They are now the #1 music retailer IN THE WORLD. |
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3:11
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iTunes 9. New feature called Genius Mixes (sounds like an iMix replacement) |
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3:12
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Like a virtual DJ playing songs that go nicely together. Just click a button and you’re ready to go indefinitely. |
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3:13
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Much better music syncing for iPods and iPhones in iTunes 9. |
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3:13
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And photos, too. |
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3:14
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Hallelujah! App management in iTunes is here in iTunes 9. |
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3:14
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Finally, move your apps around WITH EASE. |
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3:15
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A new home sharing feature lets you play songs on up to five household computers and copy them across! |
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3:16
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iTunes Store has been given a “cleaner” interface |
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3:18
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Wow. iTunes LPs (the Cocktail rumor was right) look seriously awesome. No word on pricing. |
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3:18
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We have a good ol’ demo from Jeff Robin |
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3:21
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App management and home sharing has been demoed. Engadget’s coverage is best this time if you ask me. |
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3:21
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Apps can be transferred to other household devices too! I’m shocked. |
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3:24
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Bingo! You can now share store content on Facebook & Twitter. |
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3:25
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If you’ve ever bought a good music dvd, the iTunes LPs look something like that. To put it as simply as I could. |
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3:26
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Ray Manzarek is up and speaking! |
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3:27
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Okay, Gizmodo’s coverage just disappeared into the internet abyss. |
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3:28
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iTunes Extras will be for movies what iTunes LPs are for music. |
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3:28
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Jeff is finished with iTunes 9, Steve’s back on stage. |
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3:29
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iTunes 9 available today, Phil will speak about iPods. |
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3:29
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Meanwhile, Giz has returned to the internet. Welcome back, we missed you! |
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3:31
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Phil is pretty proud of his hefty iPod sales. Microsoft at 1.1% of market share. |
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3:31
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Expect that to increase just a little with the Zune HD. |
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3:31
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Now more than 50 Million iPhones & iPod touches sold. |
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3:33
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Just a quick look at iPhone 3.1 Genius Mixes on iPod touch. Looks brilliant. |
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3:35
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Haha… Phil says the iPod touch has desktop computing and really fits in your pocket – to a picture of someone trying to fit a Dell netbook in their pocket.
Makes you wonder… does Apple really have any interest in a netbook? I thinks not. |
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3:36
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Now telling people that it’s much better than the DS and PSP. No iPod, no multi-touch, games are more expensive… all the usual selling points of the touch. |
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3:40
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And now some developers, first Ubisoft. As interesting as these are, please Apple, don’t keep putting them on again and again and again until I literally tear my hair out. |
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3:43
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Assassin’s Creed 2 is demoing now. |
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3:43
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Next up, Tapulous. Those dudes be making Tap Tap Revenge and a new game called Riddim Ribbon. Looks sweet. |
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3:45
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And that’s it. Gameloft next. At least things are moving a little faster this time around. |
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3:46
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Nova is their game to demo. |
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3:47
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And here’s a big finale – EA is taking the stage for the final demo. Games are fun! |
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3:48
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Madden NFL 2010 coming to iPhone, iPod touch |
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3:49
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Jason Chen:
Here’s a game that’s been around “for over 20 years.” It’s Madden, which has been announced already, and looks like PlayStation 1 graphics. Agreed here. |
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3:50
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Madden available today, developers done! Phil is back ‘in da hood’ |
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3:51
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Here come iPod touch updates! |
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3:52
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New 8GB model will be just $199 |
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3:53
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$299 will get you 32GB and $399 will get you a pretty large amount of storage… 64GB |
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3:54
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the 32GB and 64GB models will also be 50% faster. |
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3:54
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And it will run OpenGL. |
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3:55
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As expected, the iPod classic is getting a small update today. 160GB for that same $249 price point. Nice to see that storage come back. |
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3:56
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Shuffle updates ahoy |
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3:57
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No, just more compatible headphones with that headset controller I’m growing decreasingly fond of. |
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3:58
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But you can now get the shuffle in five different colors – black silver, pink, green, blue. 2nd gen iPod shuffle will be completely phased out now, I’m assuming. |
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4:00
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The new iPod nano has a video camera on the back! |
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4:02
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There’s a speaker for playback too. What’s the bet it’s crappy? 100% are the odds I’d say. |
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4:02
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It syncs back to your computer, ready for uploading to the ‘tubes. |
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4:03
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The new iPod nano has an FM radio, too. |
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4:03
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Over 100 million iPod nanos sold to date. Pretty incredible. |
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4:04
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The shuffle’s voiceover is coming too, plus a pedometer and Voice Memos. |
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4:05
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8GB for $149, 16GB for $179. Today. |
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4:06
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Environmental checklist. Listen people, it’s important to Steve  |
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4:06
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Steve has something else to say. |
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4:07
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Ladies and gentlemen, Norah Jones is performing today! |
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4:09
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If Norah ain’t really your thing, you should know now that this is the end of the keynote. Thanks for joining us |
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4:15
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Australian prices are here: 2GB shuffle for $79, 4GB shuffle is $109 |
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4:16
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nano is: $199 for 8GB, $249 for 16GB |
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4:16
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iPod classic is $329 |
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4:17
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iPod touch: 8GB for $268, 32GB for $399, 64GB for $549 |
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4:18
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And… we’re out! |
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