Is it just me or is Steve Jobs going wacko? Aparently, it’s not just me. We’re still in MacWorld hangover time and Steve Jobs’ Keynote has only begun to sink in, and one of these messages from the Keynote is causing a sinking sensation in my stomach.
Apple upgrades the iPod Touch, putting Google Maps with location support (using triangulation via WiFi), which will cost users an extra $19.99 to get. The other updates, which will come with the next firmware upgrade, are notes, weather and stocks.
The iPod touch software upgrade also includes new features such as Web Clips, a customizable home screen and beginning today, the ability to watch iTunes(R) Movie Rentals. New iPod touch products shipping from the factory will include the software upgrade and existing iPod touch customers can get the software upgrade for $19.99 by purchasing and downloading it from iTunes (http://www.itunes.com)
Why a fee for this upgrade when the iPhone upgrade doesn’t cost a cent? My guess? Apple would rather get revenue sharing with the iPod Touch they just haven’t figured out how.
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