Apple Keynote Pinned Down for September 7, Sources Say

Citing “multiple music industry sources,” MediaMemo claims Apple is gearing up for one of its famed keynote events during the week of September 7. The company is also preparing to officially release Snow Leopard, and perhaps a mystery product (tablet), this coming month.

“But in true Apple fashion, the company has been noncommittal about the exact date of the event and what it will be showing off,” the MediaMemo report outlines. Therefore, this is pretty much all the big news, and even this isn’t a certainty. Apple usually issues a press release announcing the dates for these events, so we’ll know for sure when the Mac maker updates the press section of its web site.

As for the speculation, it’s big, as always. Some say Apple undoubtedly has some music-related surprise for the audience on September 7, a belief fueled by the fact that music industry reps were seemingly the only ones notified of the event. Of course, Apple could have also notified other industry members who may simply have their lips sealed better. If so, we could see the introduction of the much hyped and much rumored iTablet, although many believe it won’t be released until 2010.

“...unless Apple unveils its so-called iTablet, a touchscreen device that’s supposed to be a cross between an iPhone and a full-fledged MacBook laptop computer, there are going to be a lot of disappointed Apple acolytes,” the report adds.

It should be noted that many strongly believe 2009 is the year Apple will release this mystery tablet, with one industry watcher claiming an actual hands-on with a prototype. Not 100% certain, but certainly 100% intriguing. Hopes are also high for an appearance on behalf of Mr. Steve Jobs, Apple’s iconic CEO who has recently returned from a six-month-long medical leave.