"Hey Siri" support and possibly wireless charging case alongside AirPower charging mat.
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Fresh Claims of 3G-Capable iPod Touch in Development
Back in July, Dutch site AppleSpot.nl revived long-standing hopes and rumors regarding an iPod touch with 3G capabilities, claiming that Apple is planning to introduce the device this month alongside a new iPhone.
AppleNApps is now adding its voice to the rumors with its own claims that a 3G-capable iPod touch is indeed in development, and while Apple is reportedly planning for a launch this September, the report does note that there are "no guarantees" and that Apple's plans are of course subject to change.
Apple's new iCloud service has naturally increased chatter about a possible 3G-capable iPod touch, with speculation suggesting that Apple would like to provide as many of its iOS devices as possible with "always-on" data connectivity while on the go. Concrete evidence for a such a device has yet to appear, however, with many recent rumors for the next-generation iPod touch pegging it as a minor refresh of the existing model, perhaps with the addition of white as a color option.
Potential evidence of Apple considering the forthcoming iPod touch refresh to be a minor one surfaced back in June with the discovery of a new "iPod4,2" model mentioned in property list files in early iOS 5 builds. Its designation as a minor "4,2" evolution of the existing iPod4,1 rather than being a full "iPod5,1" update suggested that the forthcoming iPod touch could be fairly similar to the fourth-generation iPod touch currently available from Apple.
AppleNApps has yet to establish a significant track record of Apple-related rumors, and so we continue to express a fair amount of skepticism about the general claims of a 3G iPod touch until more evidence surfaces.
AppleNApps is now adding its voice to the rumors with its own claims that a 3G-capable iPod touch is indeed in development, and while Apple is reportedly planning for a launch this September, the report does note that there are "no guarantees" and that Apple's plans are of course subject to change.
After talking with multiple people over the past few weeks, we had a lengthy chat with one person who gave us great news about the next iPod Touch. We’ve used this person in the past, but they did qualify their remarks, saying that the iPod Touch changes should make it, but there’s no guarantee the changes will be ready for fall. The 3G iPod Touch idea intrigued us so much back in July, and we’ve been trying to find one of our contacts who can give some credence to the idea. A few have declined to comment, while others honestly have no idea, but the source for this report says that Apple is indeed working on a 3G iPod Touch. Apple is intent on announcing the device during their September event which they usually save for their iPod line, but will include the iPhone as well this year.According to the report, Apple has already worked with wireless carriers to line up data-only service plans similar to those used for the iPad. Voice plans would not be available, although many users would certainly be interested in using any of the numerous VoIP services to add calling functionality to their devices.
Apple's new iCloud service has naturally increased chatter about a possible 3G-capable iPod touch, with speculation suggesting that Apple would like to provide as many of its iOS devices as possible with "always-on" data connectivity while on the go. Concrete evidence for a such a device has yet to appear, however, with many recent rumors for the next-generation iPod touch pegging it as a minor refresh of the existing model, perhaps with the addition of white as a color option.
Potential evidence of Apple considering the forthcoming iPod touch refresh to be a minor one surfaced back in June with the discovery of a new "iPod4,2" model mentioned in property list files in early iOS 5 builds. Its designation as a minor "4,2" evolution of the existing iPod4,1 rather than being a full "iPod5,1" update suggested that the forthcoming iPod touch could be fairly similar to the fourth-generation iPod touch currently available from Apple.
AppleNApps has yet to establish a significant track record of Apple-related rumors, and so we continue to express a fair amount of skepticism about the general claims of a 3G iPod touch until more evidence surfaces.
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97 months ago
The iPod Touch is dead. Apple, let's focus on the iPhone only please.
Dead wrong. I'd buy two and ditch my and my wife's iPhones if Apple came out with 3G Touches. We don't use the iPhone for talking - we use it for everything else. The phone part is the most useless part of the iPhone to us. I could live without that.
97 months ago
The iPod Touch is dead. Apple, let's focus on the iPhone only please.
you must be crazy to think that...:eek::eek::eek:
97 months ago
soooo an iPhone without sms or voice?
Except you don't NEED those things. iMessage alone is texting without sms, not to mention the 3rd party options.
Want to call someone? Use Skype. All you need is data.
Data only SHOULD be where things are going really. SMS and voice plans are are an utter rip off.
97 months ago
This is a dumb rumour, why would apple sell what would effectively be an iphone with voice/sms service disabled!?
:rolleyes:
97 months ago
The iPod Touch is dead. Apple, let's focus on the iPhone only please.
Wrong. It's the iPhone as it exists now that will soon be dead. Fewer people need a traditional voice plan. I think I've got something like 4,000 rollover minutes with AT&T at this point that I will never use.
97 months ago
At last
In Canada, phone contracts are THREE YEARS. That's insane. I'd rather be phone-less than be forced into those.
An iPod touch with 3G and WiFi? Count me in.
In Canada, phone contracts are THREE YEARS. That's insane. I'd rather be phone-less than be forced into those.
An iPod touch with 3G and WiFi? Count me in.
97 months ago
Given the option of 3G or not, I'd opt for 3G. It'd be great to buy a months worth of Wifi for when I need it and not be tied to another phone contract.
Plus with iCloud I can imagine all of Apples devices to at least have a 3G option.
Similarly why would Apple invest so much into the iCloud that won't be fully usable on one of its most popular products?
Plus with iCloud I can imagine all of Apples devices to at least have a 3G option.
This is a dumb rumour, why would apple sell what would effectively be an iphone with voice/sms service disabled!?
:rolleyes:
Similarly why would Apple invest so much into the iCloud that won't be fully usable on one of its most popular products?
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