What to expect at Wednesday's Apple event

08.09.2009
We're less than 24 hours away from , an invitation-only press session in San Francisco Wednesday that's expected to focus solely on Apple's music-related products.

As always when there's an Apple event, will be there in full-force. Look for our to start at 10 a.m. PT, with reports, pictures, and even from the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater.

But what will those reports, picutres, and tweets reveal? Or to put it another way, what does Apple have in store for us at this year's edition of its annual fall music event?

, 'tis the season for new iPods. Apple traditionally refreshes its iPod lineup in September to get ready for the holiday shopping season. In September 2008, Apple . September 2007 saw the . And September 2006 brought to iPods. You get the idea.

This time around, Apple is rumored to be adding cameras to its iPod classic and touch models. is an interesting question, but it would add a new dimension to Apple's media players. However, some reports claim that and may not release such products on Wednesday.

Wednesday could also be notable for products that get discontinued--specifically the iPod classic. After last year's iPod unveiling , the classic's days appeared numbered. , Technologizer.com's Harry McCracken thinks it may be a little early for the classic to exit stage left.