Given the attention focused on the iPhone as of late, it’s no surprise that the device that started it all, the iPod, is in need a little update love. Rumors have been flying for quite a while about the 6G iPod. When is it dropping? Will it have a touchscreen? Widescreen? Wi-Fi? Mac Rumors is reporting that the 6G iPod will not sport a touchscreen interface a la iPhone. It will retain the current generation’s click wheel setup, sporting a redesigned UI. According to the report, the new iPod interface will sport Cover Flow, album art transition effects, and a spanking new split screen interface. It’s not clear whether the device will be running a iPhone-like version of OS X. Mac Rumors is also reporting that the drop date could be as early as August 7th. Take this with a grain of salt for now, as the track listings for The Beatles’ albums are incorrect, but we wouldn’t at all be shocked if this one actually panned out.
New iPod interface?
Updated Dec 19th, 2018 5:51PM EST
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Josh Karp followed his love of technology since a kid through to the present day. As a Special Correspondent at BGR, and part of the first editorial team, Josh covers press conferences, trade shows and other events around the world. An expert in all things mobile, Josh has more than eighteen years of experience covering the wireless industry.
