Apple releases the widescreen true video iPod for 30th birthday?

April 17, 2006

Apple had been on track to release the true video iPod in time for the Apple's 30th birthday this month, but had to delay the project due to display problems and negotiations with movie studios. Just a rumor?? ThinkSecret also claims that Apple is committed to a touchscreen controller including a "virtual track wheel," but actually achieving this has proven to be a challenge for Apple's display manufacturer.

Meanwhile Apple is reportedly having a hard time negotiating content deals with movie studios. The company wants to stick with the iTunes model of selling individual flicks, while the studios are looking for a MusicNet-style subscription service. We've got an idea: as long as Apple is chatting it up with the other Apple, why not see if the rights to "Help" and "A Hard Days Night" are available? Either that or they can see if Disney's working on a sequel to "High School Musical."