In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel talks about the rumors that may be either proved legit or be busted at Apple’s iPod-focused event this Tuesday.

• Patent applications hint to a future beyond multi-touch: voice, gaze, facial expression recognition – MacRumors
• Most likely no subscription plans from iTunes – CNet
• Imagination Technologies licenses PowerVR graphics cores to Apple or other unknown company – MacRumors
• Comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Microsoft Founder Bill Gates star in “Shoe Circus” TV ad spot
  
• Apple continues to seed OS X 10.5.5 developer releases – MacRumors
• Engadget leaks photo of 4th-gen iPod Nano in packaging – MacRumors
• iTunes 8.0 and iPhone/iPod Touch 2.1 firmware coming September 9th? – MacRumors
• Let’s Rock event banners displayed at Yerba Buena Center – MacRumors

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According to numerous Apple-themed sites, including MacRumors, Gizmodo, ArsTechnica and Kevin Rose are reporting that on September 9, Apple will hold an event to announce some new products. MacRumors is reporting saying that upcoming 4th Gen iPod Nano’s and 2nd Generation iPod Touch’s and iTunes 8 will be announced.

There also has been a new post reporting that the iPod Nano and iPod touch are expected to see revisions, and long standing MacBook and MacBook Pro rumors point to revised case designs (MacBook, MacBook Pro) that adopt an aluminum/tapered look.

Whether or not this is true is unknown, but we will be keeping up-to date following MacRumors, AppleInsider, and other sites.

UPDATE: Apple is scheduled to have a media event, called “Let’s Rock,” on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. For SMS coverage, head over to MacRumors.