Cameras Ordered for iPod Touch? Another Case Design
TechCrunch now claims that they too have heard evidence that the next generation iPod Touch will have a built in video camera.
Meanwhile, TheAppleLounge points to another 3rd generation iPod Touch case design at DealExtreme which again shows off a centrally mounted camera hole:
The next generation iPod Touch is expected to be released in September.
One of our sources in Asia say that Apple has placed an order for a massive number of camera modules of the type that they include in the iPhone. These are inexpensive cameras, in the $10 range. And the size of the order, our source says, means they can only be used for one thing - the iPods.
The rumor that the iPod Touch would get a camera first appeared in May from HardMac. The rumor, however, now makes more sense since the introduction of the iPhone 3GS which features video as a major new feature. When Apple does update the new iPod Touch, it seems likely that they will also upgrade the device to the more powerful processor and graphics chips that were introduced in the iPhone 3GS.Meanwhile, TheAppleLounge points to another 3rd generation iPod Touch case design at DealExtreme which again shows off a centrally mounted camera hole:
The next generation iPod Touch is expected to be released in September.
Outcome: The iPod Touch released in September of 2009 did not have a camera, but it was clear that Apple was working on a version of the iPod touch with camera during this time, but simply didn't release it this year.
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34 months ago
I'm going to don my skeptic hat.
I don't think Apple would have sent the designs to the case manufacturers early enough for cases to be finished already ( > 2 months before expected announcement)
I don't think Apple would have sent the designs to the case manufacturers early enough for cases to be finished already ( > 2 months before expected announcement)
34 months ago
I'd like to see the new iPod nano and Touch have GPS. Not for navigating or mapping applications, but as a replacement for Nike+. I could go biking, hiking or running and download what I've done at the end of the day. That would be cool. Nike+ is great if you're running in Nike shoes but not so great if you do other sports or wear other trainers.
34 months ago
What are the two other small holes?
Lanyard loops.
A lot of silicon cases have them though I don't know why, nobody uses lanyard anymore.
34 months ago
I'm really doubting these. Something just isn't right.
They do look off-centre but it's because the earphone jack is on the bottom next to the connector. It's wider on one side so that it doesn't cover the headphone jack.
34 months ago
We've seen external re-designs before because of new cases being sold...
and it wouldn't surprise me if the iPod touch got a camera.
and it wouldn't surprise me if the iPod touch got a camera.
34 months ago
These case are consistant with the rumors. I have no doubts that the iPod Touch will get the same camera and features that is in the iPhone 3GS. I also feel the iPod Nano is getting a camera, however it may only be for stills.
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