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New iPhone and iPod Touch Details? iPod to Get Camera?

Friday May 15, 2009 8:30 am PDT by Arnold Kim
HardMac claims that they have heard some interesting tidbits about future iPhones and iPods from their sources.

- The future iPhone models will have exactly the same shape and size than the current iPhone 3G, despite fakes and rumors circulating.
- Apple should refresh models for the iPod nano and Touch in september. Both should now include a camera, similarly to the iPhone.

The iPhone retaining its current shape and size is perhaps consistent with the recent rumors from China, but the addition of a camera to the iPod Touch and iPod Nano is a new possibility.

A camera on the iPod Touch may make the most sense as it would bring the iPhone and iPod Touch closer together in terms of features. A camera addition to the iPod Nano, however, would be a surprise. There has been talk that Apple might be positioning video to be a killer feature in the next iPhones, and this could be an extension of that.

Meanwhile, some Best Buy inventory screenshots reveal some product placeholders for something called "Project Charlie". Some are speculating that this could be the new iPhone, but we have our doubts of the significance of this. In the past, it's been shown that Best Buy frequently adds inventory items without any insider knowledge.
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Unspoken Demise
36 months ago
Ooooh. Sounds interesting. However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch. Yes, it would be nice, but you dont want to give to many similarities between the iPhone and iPod Touch. Then what would be the incentive to get an iPhone, if your iPod Touch can do almost all the things an iPhone can do? It doesn't seem like a good move from a business stand point, but its great for consumers.
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Roessnakhan
36 months ago
Camera on the nano? Weiiiird.

However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch.


The touch is essentially a PDA, and with apps like Facebook and Twitter (with TwitPic), it would be a welcome feature on the touch. The nano on the other hand is kooky.
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edesignuk
36 months ago
The iPhone's current form seems pretty much spot on. I don't think anyone has a problem with how it looks or feels (other than the plasticness, but you're not going to get rid of that now, this is a mass market device).

All they can do is bump up internal specification of the hardware really, and that's all they need to do.
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Unspoken Demise
36 months ago

The iPhone's current form seems pretty much spot on. I don't think anyone has a problem with how it looks or feels (other than the plasticness, but you're not going to get rid of that now, this is a mass market device).

All they can do is bump up internal specification of the hardware really, and that's all they need to do.


Here's hoping for better processing power and a better lasting battery.

Big money big money no whammy no whammy....

Anyways, I dislike the back of the 3g. But you're absolutly right, they won't do away with it.
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talkingfuture
36 months ago
Can't say I ever felt the need for a camera on my iPod but you never know.
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Small White Car
36 months ago

Ooooh. Sounds interesting. However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch. Yes, it would be nice, but you dont want to give to many similarities between the iPhone and iPod Touch.


Uh...why not?

I'm pretty sure Apple makes a profit from selling an iPod.
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mogzieee
36 months ago
I will be so annoyed if the touch gets a camera... lol.

Although, then, those iPod's would FLY off the shelves.
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remmy
36 months ago
I do wonder how good the camera would be on the ipod touch?
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Unspoken Demise
36 months ago

Uh...why not?

I'm pretty sure Apple makes a profit from selling an iPod.


Well sure, they'll make money irregardless. But if you shorten the gap between the iPod Touch and iPhone then you reduce the incentive to get an iPhone. However, I see your point. They make money one way or another.
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TraceyS/FL
36 months ago

Ooooh. Sounds interesting. However, why would they add a camera to the iPod Touch. Yes, it would be nice, but you dont want to give to many similarities between the iPhone and iPod Touch. Then what would be the incentive to get an iPhone, if your iPod Touch can do almost all the things an iPhone can do? It doesn't seem like a good move from a business stand point, but its great for consumers.


A camera is so NOT an incentive at all for me to consider an iPhone over a Touch. Not at all... i don't get that argument.

The basis for that decision - for me is:

1. do i want the monthly BILL that comes with a phone? How long term stable is my income level. 2 years ago when i got my current smartphone i never thought i'd be where i am today in that area. Locking into a high price for 2 years is a scary thought.

2. what carrier is it on? In my case AT&T would be a bad choice since everyone i call is on Verizon.

But it's NEVER been, hey, i'm getting the iPhone over the Touch because it has a camera. Of course, i rarely use the camera on my phone now...

Don't get me wrong, i'd love to see a camera added, but in today's economy Apple wants units sold, so there can be Apps bought. The addition of the camera might help increase Touch sales, and allow some people to not break their budgets by entering a contract for 2 years.

I hope it's true - i just wish it wasn't a September thing.
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