iPod 5.5G: Coming Soon?


Hardmac reports that a journalist who requested an 80GB iPod for review from Apple received the unit - but then got a call from Apple urgently requesting its return by next Friday (5/4) at the latest. In fact, all news outlets have apparently been told to return all iPod review units to their maker.

The hypothesis here is that Apple doesn't want reviews of the 'old' iPod in the media anytime soon, as it is prepping the release of new models. It's certainly true that the current iPod is overdue for an overhaul, given that it hasn't had an update in quite some time.

Originally, rumors spread before Xmas 2006 that a revved iPod would be released before the holiday buying period, but November and December came and went with no sign of new iPods.

We're also assuming that the executive suite in Cupertino isn't suddenly running dry of new iPods. It's an odd request and Hardmac's conclusion is a reasonable one to draw.