UPDATED: September 9th is official: "It's only rock and roll, but we like it"

Seth Weintraub
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August 31, 2009
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It may not be a Beatles line or a Hendrix line (it's a Stones line) but the September 9th event is now official.  Apple sent invites out to the tech journalist community today. The event will again be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco at 10AM PST.

UPDATE: In keeping with previous years, Apple this morning confirmed there will be a simultaneous European press/industry briefing held in London on the same date, with the keynote presentation streamed via satellite to attendees at the invite-only event.

Remember, 9to5mac will have live coverage (video again hopefully) so come join us for the festivities.  Photo iPods for everyone!  

via Giz

 

Comments (22)

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 9:46am

Hell Yeaaaaah!!!

noobie (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 9:57am

good, it's official now...

Colby (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 10:02am

yay! it will probably be all about iPods... but that is cool!

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 10:25am

The good thing is that if anything relates to the iTunes Store (which it likely will) then it could tie into the AppleTV, iTunes software (or new software) and even their computer line.

kewlfocus (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 10:26am

Awesome... a four year old iPod. Thanks? ;)

John Whitworth (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 11:19am

Apple just OKed a Spotify app, which is already generating more money than iTunes in Sweden. So how about opening iTunes up so you can download as much as you want for a subscription ??

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 12:24pm

looks like hes holding a touch 3rd gen.

Mikey (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 2:01pm

I believe you mean she.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 6:17pm

or it could be a He-She.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 2:05pm

He?

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 3:12pm

The Rolling Stones did the music for the old iMac 'Colours' ad (She's a Rainbow) so I don't think it's unfeasible that they may appear at the event, probably launching 'Cocktail'. I don't think it'll be much more than that behind the slogan.

iPods with cameras just reminds me of that Simpsons episode: "People are afraid of new things. You should have just taken an existing product and put a clock on it or something."

If iTunes 9 appears and it lets me arrange my home screen apps, that will be enough for me!

Busted Keys (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 5:16pm

oh man, i'm a Mac user and i don't know about this? what is this?!

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 6:06pm

where do i join them at?

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 6:58pm

basically this is a hint that it will only be about iPods and not the tablet, hence the "only rock and roll" but if we will like it then it should have some sweeeeeet updates!

beez1717 (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 10:47pm

I would have to say that it is interesting that apple is going back to their shadow with an ipod thing for this notice. This makes me think that they may be updating the ipod itself, and making it into a more iphone like device, but that's just me. Also, it seems to me that the device the person is holding is most likely an ipod touch or another version of an ipod because the cord is coming out the bottom of the item!

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | September 01, 2009 - 4:14pm

Good call with the "earphone jack on the bottom" spot. We're gettin' an updated ipod Touch.

TAPelicious.com (not verified) | August 31, 2009 - 11:23pm

yeah, finally the iPod Touch G3 comes!!!!!! :)))

Volley for iPhone - http://www.tapelicious.com

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | September 01, 2009 - 3:33am

I bet Stoners' 'Mick and Keef' make an appearance, U2 have buggered off to Blackberry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkD6bjia0bY

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | September 01, 2009 - 5:00am

i wasnt aware that for several years apple has held a simultaneous event in london.

Jonny Evans | September 01, 2009 - 7:42am

Yeah, I've been going to these for around four years, perhaps more.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | September 01, 2009 - 9:41am

Don't you find it interesting that the beatles' albums will be re-released (remastered) on September 9th as well?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/business/23marty.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=be...

"But the jewel in Mr. Bandier’s crown is Sony/ATV’s ownership of the rights to more than 250 Beatles songs. Next month, the digitally remastered Beatles albums will be released the same day as the introduction of “The Beatles: Rock Band,” an interactive video game that will allow players to relive some of the group’s greatest performances.

“The fourth quarter will belong to the Beatles,” Mr. Bandier predicts."

-N.Y. Times

stradijeri (not verified) | September 01, 2009 - 9:41am

Don't you find it interesting that the beatles' albums will be re-released (remastered) on September 9th as well?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/business/23marty.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=be...

"But the jewel in Mr. Bandier’s crown is Sony/ATV’s ownership of the rights to more than 250 Beatles songs. Next month, the digitally remastered Beatles albums will be released the same day as the introduction of “The Beatles: Rock Band,” an interactive video game that will allow players to relive some of the group’s greatest performances.

“The fourth quarter will belong to the Beatles,” Mr. Bandier predicts."

-N.Y. Times