Hardware
The iPod Shuffle has buttons again, while the iPod nano is tiny and touch-based. With a clip. It’s really weird.
The iPod touch got a Retina Display, A4 and loads of other goodies. Make no mistake — this is Apple’s gaming platform. They company claims the Touch outsells Nintendo and Sony’s mobile game systems combined.
The iPod Classic wasn’t mentioned, but still appears on Apple’s site, so I’m assuming it is just the same as it has been for the last year — forgettable.
The AppleTV is a brand new beast. It’s small and sexy, and is all about rentals. Netflix is on board, finally, as is streaming from local computer. All for $99.
Everything is smaller, lighter and thinner, except for iTunes. Which continues to balloon out of control.
Software
iTunes 10 includes a social media network. Yes, I wish I was kidding.
iOS 4.1 is coming to the iPhone and iPod touch this month, and includes lots of bug fixes and Game Center. iOS 4.2 will be out in November, bringing all the new goodies to iPad owners, who are still stuck on iOS 3.2.1.