(MacRumors)

I feel like it's been a while since our last run-in with a Steve Jobs e-mail, so let's summon up this, uh, classic from last fall where Steve tells a concerned customer that Apple has "no plans" to kill off the iPod classic. Frankly, I've always thought the inevitable death of the iPod classic would be less a case of pre-meditated murder and more a case of Steve Jobs hurling the product against the floor in a fit of pique when its hard drive grinds to a clicking, whirring halt.

(Bloomberg)

Make way, "Apple's going to make an HDTV" : there's a new rumor in town. Bloomberg says the company is considering expanding the licensing of its AirPlay streaming technology to TV manufacturers. Cupertino already allows companies , but this way you'll be able to watch video from your iOS device on your big screen, without the need for an Apple TV. And, let's face it, it gives Apple another chance to .

(Patently Apple)