Major iTunes Announcement Tomorrow

Earlier this morning, Apple updated its homepage from a MacBook Air feature to a simple white page bearing the slogan: “Tomorrow is just another day. That you’ll never forget.” The header instructs users to “Check back here tomorrow for an exciting announcement from iTunes,” and displays a series of world clocks.

Though the new page appears exclusively on Apple’s US site, the inclusion of world clocks indicates the change might take place worldwide. The change is slated for 10:00AM ET so be sure to check back for updates. With rumors abound as to what tomorrow may bring, here are a few of our predictions:

  • Apple’s North Carolina server farm is an actual farm, where employees have been actively preparing apple pies for all users with valid iTunes accounts.

  • Steve Jobs will replace Joe Biden as Vice President of the United States.

  • The teaser message appearing on Apple’s site is actually a line from a song on Steve Jobs’ debut holiday EP. The song “Never Forget” is the title track, and features Steve Balmer with a special appearance by Mark Zuckerberg. The album will land tomorrow with the special introductory price of $7.99.

What are your predictions for tomorrow morning? Comment and let us know!

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